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Welcome to my photo gallery. All images were shot with the Nikon D100 until July 2005 at which time I purchased the new Nikon D2X. To go to a gallery, click on the gallery image. When in the gallery click on the first image to enlarge it. Then you can use the next key to go from one image to the next. Use the next key either at the top of the page or the bottom of the page. If you like a gallery or picture please leave me a message, or if you have suggestions to make it better let me know.

My interest in photography began in high school. I took my first photography class and learned to develop black and white prints. I used a Minolta SRT 101 my brother got for me when he went to Viet Nam. From that time on I was hooked. After I got married I kind of drifted away from picture taking. When we had our two sons, I purchased a Nikon point and shoot film camera, which I really liked for those quick candid shots.

Many years went by before I went back to a SLR camera. Then about ten years ago I purchased my first digital camera, a two mega pixel Nikon coolpix 950. I taught myself photoshop and read lots of books. It was not long before I purchased a Nikon D100. I was hooked all over again from that point on. I have always loved the outdoors and found that this went well with photography. I live in Washington State which has an abundance of beauty. Soon, I was introduced to bird photography and found that I had a real passion for learning about the different species and the challenge of taking pictures of them. When Nikon came out with the D2X, I purchased one of those as I needed a faster focusing camera for those flight shots. I also acquired a Sigma 500 F4.5 lens. I have once again upgraded my camera this time to the D300 which focuses even faster than the D2X which is a real plus for action shots. I also acquired a Nikon 500 f4 lens which is incredibly sharp. I hope to continue this long into retirement.

Thanks for taking the time to look. These images are best viewed at a resolution of 1280x1024. If you are interested in purchasing any of these images please contact me for information.
American Bald Eagle
American Bald Eagle
Hawks, Harriers and Falcons
Hawks, Harriers and Falcons
Osprey
Osprey
Owls
Owls
Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Trips both landscapes and wildlife
Grand Tetons and Yellowstone Trips both landscapes and wildlife
New Images for 2009
New Images for 2009
Various images from  Washington and Oregon
Various images from Washington and Oregon
Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper Alberta and Glacier Montana
Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper Alberta and Glacier Montana
Swans, Snow Geese and Canada Geese
Swans, Snow Geese and Canada Geese
Herons, Egrets and White Ibis
Herons, Egrets and White Ibis
Killdeer,American Oystercatchers, and Greater Yellowlegs and shorebirds,
Killdeer,American Oystercatchers, and Greater Yellowlegs and shorebirds,
Jays, Blackbirds and Crows
Jays, Blackbirds and Crows
woodpeckers
woodpeckers
Small Birds
Small Birds
California Quail, Grouse and Wild Turkeys
California Quail, Grouse and Wild Turkeys
Loons, terns and gulls
Loons, terns and gulls
Grebes, Seabirds, Pelicans and Cormorants
Grebes, Seabirds, Pelicans and Cormorants
Kingfishers the Devil Bird
Kingfishers the "Devil Bird"
Bosque Del Apache
Bosque Del Apache
Swallows and Purple Martins
Swallows and Purple Martins
Ducks
Ducks
Deer, marmets, wolfs, bear, mtn goats , weasels, etc.
Deer, marmets, wolfs, bear, mtn goats , weasels, etc.
Kaui and Maui 2006
Kaui and Maui 2006
 Yosemite 2003
Yosemite 2003
West Coast and Big Sur
West Coast and Big Sur
Whales, dolphins, sealions, harbor seals, orcas etc.
Whales, dolphins, sealions, harbor seals, orcas etc.
moon_eclipse_oct_27_2004
moon_eclipse_oct_27_2004
south_florida_2005
south_florida_2005
Blue Angels and Hydroplane Races
Blue Angels and Hydroplane Races
sigma_500_hsm_ex
sigma_500_hsm_ex