I have been a nature enthusiast since childhood. Combining this passion with my photography, painting and writing allows me to share my appreciation for the wonders of the world. I often wonder if I enjoy being outdoors so I can do photography or if I create images so I have an excuse to be outdoors. Truth be told I simply enjoy the stillness that creating good photographs demands; it is a chance to stop and just observe the world around me. Something that does not easily happen in day to day routines and busy-ness. I share this enthusiasm as I share many things as a science teacher; and everytime I share I also learn as others tell me their experiences and insights.