Abandoned Trestle Tank Top

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Inter-urban train lines once ran along the Fox River in northern Illinois, from Aurora to Crystal Lake. Once roads were improved and most families owned cars the need for the rail transportation evaporated. Much of the abandoned line has been converted to biking and walking paths through some very scenic areas. This rusty old trestle bridge crossing the Fox River remains but is barely still standing and one day soon will be gone. In the meantime it is a nostalgic reminder of a by-gone era.

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....