Floridian Forest Life Photograph

"I am a visual artist who uses a camera to paint uplifting images. My images are all about the power that one feels when in nature, and about capturing the "vitality” or energy that I see present in all living things. I look for areas where the light is the brightest. By photographing in bright light, the quality and layers of color are revealed. And within the color the “vitality” emanates. The purpose of my work is to enlighten viewers by making greater connections with the natural world in ways perhaps not seen before. I relish looking at the natural world from unnatural viewpoints - looking at something through a macro lens, leaping into a water's reflections to be a part of a more whimsical world or seeing the many colors that are present in a scene that may be overlooked. Ultimately, my work is about helping viewers to see that everyday nature can provide moments of peace, wonder and exhilaration and without them life would be without joy".