If I had the innate ability to bring the world to life through painting and drawing, my life would be surrounded by material canvases. As it is, though, I have surrounded my life by natural canvases. It is the joy--and mystery--of the natural world that appeals to me. Some years ago, I yearned to capture the world through the shutter of a camera--my only means of freezing forever a moment of time, as my way of keeping that unique moment with me. For all things pass and most are forgotten. I have learned to enjoy the moments while I can. I...more