I have always loved taking photographs and consider myself a serious amateur. Nature is where I find my peace and serenity. I love water of every kind, but it is the sound of the waves, the smell of the salt water, and the incredible energy of the ocean that make me feel truly alive. It grounds me - I just simply feel better when I am by the ocean. I also love to travel, and take photos of what I see. "As I See It" is my by-line. It is not new. It is not original. But that's just the way it is. When it comes to gatherings, I am always "the one with the camera". I take photographs of everything and everyone. My favorite portraits of my family members usually end up being ones I have taken myself. I also really love to cook, so don't be surprised if one day you find a cookbook here - with photos I've taken myself. I am such a small part of this wonderful world of photography. I truly hope you enjoy what you see on my little library shelf in this great Blurb community.