My father's cast-off Kodak Brownie introduced me to photography back in the late 1950's. That was enough to kindle a flame of interest through college. The effects of the chemistry of film photography, however, became an ever-increasing roadblock and the interest in photography once again subsided.
As the years passed and I pursued a career in the computer field, I never really forgot the joys of capturing a scene, but it remained for the development of the digital camera to really bring that spark back to life. For the past 4 years, photography, predominantly landscape, has consumed my life.
My house has a fine view of Mt. Rainier: I'll just refer you to the Lenticular Rainier panorama in my gallery. I often get up at 2:30 and am on the road by 3AM so that I might have the chance to capture a sunrise at Mt. Rainier. The season for many of the areas is short so it is best to take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves.
When I'm not taking pictures in the PNW (Mt. Rainier, Mt. Saint Helens, Olympic NP, North Cascades NP) I'm likely planning my next trip. I'm particularly interested in the Eastern Sierras of California, Death Valley, all of Utah and Arizona, and Wyoming's Grand Tetons NP.
Since I'm primarily interested in landscapes and less so in wildlife, I've acquired equipment for the former - FF digital camera (1Ds2) and several quality wide angle prime lenses (contax/zeiss) and zooms (Canon).
Pursuit of capturing Nature's Light, however, would not be possible without my very understanding wife of 33 years, Donna. She sees the joy that it brings to me and knows what a healthy pursuit landscape photography is. May it always be so.
