In February 2002, I retired as an elementary guidance counselor in the Wayne Highlands School District, Honesdale, PA. When I retired, I looked at the next period of my life as a whole new chapter to be lived fully. My retirement gift to myself, a 35mm camera with which I shot slides, opened a door of creativity and initiated a new passion: outdoor photography.

I have attended professional photo shoots in the Smokey Mountains, Death Valley, New England, Rocky Mountain National Park and Glacier National Park as well as seminars sponsored by Nikon and Rocky Mountain School of Photography. These experiences have helped me develop new skills and tools as an outdoor photographer. My camera travels with me both locally in Wayne County, PA and across the world as I capture images of the outdoors. After a period of shooting slides, I switched to a digital SLR camera and use Photoshop CS3 as my photo lab. Although Photoshop is a vital tool with digital photography, I like to consider myself a “purist.” The images you see are the images I shot utilizing minimal alterations. I currently shoot with a Nikon D200 using various lenses.

The enjoyment of the outdoors has always been a vital part of my life as a wilderness kayaker, canoer, hiker, snowshoer, and golfer. Joanne Weiss, my wife, best friend and outdoor companion, and I live in the solitude of the woods in Northeast PA. I continue to keep one foot in my former professional life as a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children and families in Northeast PA.

I am privileged to share my photos with you and hope that the images provide you with an experience of inspiration and beauty.