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The great egret, casmerodius albus, is a very graceful bird. Part of its beauty is its stillness as it stands on a shoreline or on a branch of a fallen tree. The contrast of the orange beak, green on its face and yellow eyes against pure white feathers is stunning. This particular bird kept an eye on my as I very slowly approached it allowing to me to capture this image.

The origin of my name means watchful or observant. I always thought that was appropriate for someone who likes to make images from what he sees. I started with photography when I was about 11 years old after receiving a hand-me-down Brownie box camera. My approach toward photography is to stop and smell the roses. It is a simplistic adage, but rings true to how I create images. I slow down and stop to see beauty in everyday objects and the natural world, and use the magic of photography to share my vision with others. While I don't expect others to necessarily see the same thing that I saw while making my photographs, my goal is that my images will evoke a special feeling, mood, or emotion for the viewer. Thank you for looking at my work....