I discovered photography in the spring of 2008. During that time, my photography has gone through a variety of stages before finally settling on wildlife photography.

What I love about wildlife photography is not ever knowing what to expect when I go out for a shoot. It keeps me motivated and my thoughts positive. It forces me to live within the time that is most important: the present... letting go of things I cannot control at the living moment.

I love all animals, wild and domestic. My favourite animal of all time is the raccoon, so you will see photos of them from time to time.

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- I generally post 1 image/day, as time allows.

- Comments and favourites are always welcome. But, please do not favourite my photos if you don't have anything available for me to see. I will suspect the worst and block you.

- Please note that I am suspicious of those who favourite a lot of my pictures and never leave comments.

- All my photos are copyright by me. Any use of my photos without my advance permission is strictly forbidden. Please feel free to contact me regarding using my photos and I'd be more than happy to work something out with you!

- If you would like to purchase any of my photos as prints, please email me!

- That said, I generally do not provide free use of my photos in return for "getting my name out there." I feel that my creativity is more valuable and getting my name out there usually doesn't translate into anything more than just that. I do make exceptions, however, so please don't hesitate to contact me.

- I have quite a few contacts and just enough time to keep up with them all. Therefore, I'll only return your contact requests if -after reviewing your photos- I feel like I'd be able to give your shots the attention they deserve. Please understand that it's nothing personal.

- Every once in a while, I feel the need to shave down my contacts to a manageable size. If I haven't heard from you in a while, you may be removed from my contact list. Please understand that this is nothing personal, either.

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Equipment I use:

Cameras:

- Canon EOS Elan II (film camera)

- Canon EOS-3 (film camera)

- Canon EOS 40D

- Olympus omPC (film camera)

Lenses:

- Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

- Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

- Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L USM

- Canon EF 300mm f/4L IS USM

- Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

- OM Zuiko 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5

- OM Zuiko 24mm f/2.8

Other:

- Canon 430EX Speedlite

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