The beauty on this planet can be stunning at times. Being surrounded by the beauty of Mother Nature is healing to me. It is challenging—perhaps unattainable-- to capture the sheer, raw essence of this gift. To freeze a moment in time that is so fleeting as to hardly be noticed. To portray a perspective, not often seen. To encourage one to stop and take a closer look. To find beauty in a place that is not obvious. This is the fun and the challenge of photography for me. We can all use more beauty in our...more
