Following a full time career as a self employed jewelry artist, I've moved into a semi-retired mode to make room for other things in life, like butterfly gardening. I'm rarely outside without a camera, as capturing 'in the moment' nature photos is part of my garden experience. My photographs have become my teaching tools, and often inspire others to plant for pollinators. My image descriptions might often include informative text about the subject matter, as I enjoy teaching others how to attract a wide diversity of butterfly species to their own yard. My close up...more
