Hello! Thank you for viewing my photography! I've lived in Oregon since 1978, and have been an avid hiker for most of my life. I began my photography journey by taking black and white photos in a high school photography class, and developing them in a basement darkroom. Although I have enjoyed photography over the years, my interest was rekindled when I bought my first DSLR camera several years ago. Since then, I've been able to combine my love of nature and animals, and my desire to create beautiful images.