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The visual appeal of the multiple materials used to make this pocket watch, the intricacy of its moving components, and the beautiful and delicate etching on the rarely seen interior of the watch, are testament to the skill and pride of craftsmen from a by-gone era. The craftsmanship inside this pocket watch is a work of art all by itself. The watch was made under the trade name, G. M. Wheeler, by the Elgin Watch Company in 1888. A popular watch of the day this is one of 74,000 of this 15 jewel model. It is now part of the collection of the Elgin History Museum, Elgin Illinois. This image is included in the Art in Artifacts exhibit.

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....