Raising our 2 sons, sending them off to West Point, and watching their careers as Army officers has been very fulfilling for my husband and I. Now with a little extra time I rediscovered an old hobby…photography.

I have always enjoyed taking pictures, but about 5 years ago I bought my first digital camera and suddenly became a serious photographer. I was thoroughly thrilled, and surprised, when “Pacific Playtime” was my first picture of the day winner. This inspired me to study the techniques required to make a ‘fun’ photo better. I studied photography and graduated from the New York Institute of Photography to improve my skills. There is no question, most improvement comes from frequent outings and many deleted pictures. The technical knowledge has only made photography that much more fun for me while it continues to be a serious challenge. More knowledge generates more questions. The opportunities for artistic expression seem to be endless; but the best part of photography is capturing the beautiful details of life that frequently go unnoticed. The colors and details of God’s creation seen through the lens seem more vivid.