As a native of North Carolina, I took an interest in nature at an early age. Growing plants from seed, observing in... more

As a native of North Carolina, I took an interest in nature at an early age. Growing plants from seed, observing insects, and exploring the woods near my home was a favorite pastime in my childhood days. Today gardening, hiking, and photography are my favorite activities. During my college years I became involved in nature photography. On my first fieldtrip in 1986 to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, I became captivated by the myriad of plant life. I began studying botany while learning the principles of photography. Later shooting waterfalls captured my interest in the 1990's. Today the thrill of photographing wildflowers, waterfalls and nature scenes is as strong as my first encounter. My first camera was a Pentax K1000. Today I use two digital cameras. Today I like flexibly of digital and seeing the results instantly. All of nature's forms are fascinating to me. Take time to go out, and see what the natural world has to offer.