People in other blogs have asked if I am a “Professional photographer”…. well, there is a simple answer to that question: “No!”. I’m not a professional photographer as photography is not my occupation (just a passion). I’ve have sold my photos in galleries and online, however to be known as a “professional”, photography would have to be my profession. I don’t photograph people….I prefer no expectations and no hassles (that’s probably why I prefer animals, still life, architecture, design, nature and landscapes. Photography for me is enjoyment. I’ll leave the business part to the “Professionals”… I just enjoy taking interesting and unusual photos and sharing them – if someone wants to purchase one of my photos, well, that’s just a bonus for me and allows me the flexibility to get out and take more photos.

I guess I look at things differently when I’ve my camera in hand. Pillars become frames; rain becomes a mirror; clouds have forms in them, and I can forget for a moment all that is going on around me. It slows me down and lifts me up. Everyone should have a camera with them to change their perspective of their surroundings; there is beauty even where there appears to be none. Too often we choose not to see it, even when it is right before us. Taking a photo image is allowing myself a moment of tranquillity. I then share that moment with others.