“Desert Varnish” was selected as the statewide winner to appear on the cover of the Phoenix, Arizona 2011 KPHO Channel 5 Weather Calendar and became one the first of my works sold.  Several photos taken from 2009 to present have been published by the Arizona Republic and appeared in the Arizona Living and Valley and State sections. 

2011 Fall foliage photos featuring maple leaves from the Mogollon Rim were shown on most all Phoenix, Arizona television weather broadcasts in early October. 

I received the 2011 Champion’s Ribbon, Photo Competition Professional Division, Northern Gila County Fair for numerous first place entries.

As an active member of the Payson Rim Country Camera Club, I recently gained recognition among my peers and received an "Acceptance" award for photos submitted for judging at the 2011 Fall Meeting of the Arizona Camera Club Council.

Arizona Highways Magazine, Special Photo Edition, September 2012 published the photo "Hope".  I was one of five "Honorable Mention" awardees among thousands of "Give Your Best Shot" photo entries in the 2012 contest. 

My love of photography evolved from the desire to capture and share the bountiful color, delicate tectures and intricate patterns of our natural world with my family and friends.  After each new shot I was encouraged to keep at it, learn about photographic techniques and hone my skills while continuing to work the field of occupational safety and health.  In early 2011, I retired after 37 years as an Industrial Hygienist in the Phoenix area, moved to Payson and became a member of Down The Street Art Gallery.  I relocated in 2012 to Victor, Montana where good fortune has my wife, my dog and me living in a log home up Bear Creek Trail.

Flowers growing in their natural setting are my forte.  I use natural lighting without the aid of flash, umbrellas or reflectors.  Those things just seem to get in my way and limit creativity.  I feel much the same way about tripods although on occasion you might see me using one.  Macro photography is my specialty.  Landscapes, connecting foreground to background, are also among my favorite scenes to capture. 

Photo Info

I use Canon Digital cameras (20D, XSi and 5 D Mark II) and lenses.