I've always had a keen interest in animals and the natural world. I am a self taught photographer that specializes in wildlife portraits, rustic architecture and landscapes. I am a member of the Salton Sea Artist Association in Southern California and the Oceanside Photography Club in British Columbia, Canada. From a young age I found happiness whenever I could express my creative side through art or writing. As an adult when health issues forced me to leave my job, photography allowed me to find my creativity once again. It started out as a therapeutic...more