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Yesterday Michelle and I visited Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray, Florida and she was thrilled with the amazing landscape and the abundance of beautiful birds. This wonderful Heron was kind enough to pose for me and I am pleased to share the photo with you.]]>I have been participating in the Boca Museum Artist Guild exhibitions at Florida Atlantic University for many months. One of two two photos I have hanging in their Living Room location this month won a third place award. This is really cool, because I compete with oil paintings, pastels and other fine art. I feel really blessed!
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This photo of the amazing Utah landscape was taken more than 20 years ago with slide film and later digitized. It's just another example of the incredible beauty that God has provided for our enjoyment.
Although South Korea is filled with awesome beauty, my most special memories of my many visits is the wonderful hospitality and warmth shown me.
With snow so much of a story in the news last week, I thought I'd post a photo of just how beautiful snow can be if you don't have to shovel it. This photo was taken at an ancient resort just outside of Xian, China.
I have been photographing nature for many years and sometimes I get to see something very special. This alligator was swimming with an island attached to his body. His prey will never see him coming.
I took this photograph several years ago at Badlands Preserve in Palo Alto, California. The chick is focused on Mama and that;s a good way to learn and stay out of trouble. Oh yes, it can also get you fed.
With so much hatred and violence in our world, it's wonderful to see two of God's very different creatures come together and live in peace. This beautiful Cormorant and colorful Iguana can share this tree without fear for their safety. We could learn from them.
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Whether it's our faith, our finances, our relationships or merely getting back to the gym, we see the the new year as a new beginning. To me, this photo I shot last Saturday of two beautiful Blue Heron building a nest, represents the opportunity for a new beginning and renewal that God provides us all.
As I reflect back through this amazing year, I can't help but smile as I think about United Camp. The commitment to provide a life changing adventure for our youth, was our lofty goal. This photo reflects the joy experienced by the youth and the leaders who served, the Baptisms later that week represented goal accomplished!. Remembering United Camp is a good way to head into to Christmas with a feeling of being truly blessed..
This time of the year, it's easy to get caught up on the business of the season. Presents to buy, year-end office demands and family obligations, but it's important to slow down and reflect on our blessings. There is no better place on God's Earth than Yosemite in the Winter to awaken us to how much God has blessed us.
Sometimes it's a good thing to have a camera with you. This photo was taken in Taiyan, a city in Northern China in the early 1990s. . I will be submitting this photo, along with a photo titled Manila Harbor Sunset to participate in the Boca Museum Artist Guild's December show.
I lived in Hong Kong for almost five years, while serving as Managing Director of Asian Operations for VLSI Technology. I never got board of photographing the people or the landscape. Hong Kong is unique in both it's culture and the most beautiful skyline I have ever been blessed to photograph.
I am at home this week following my doctor's orders to rid myself of Asthmatic Bronchitis. As I thought about this weeks blog, I decided to give equal time to Jen Ledger, the other very talented female member of Skillet. Oh yes, she loves her drums!
In November of 2008 I photographed a Skillet concert at Family Community Church (FCC) in San Jose, California. Korey Cooper is a keyboardist and guitar player for this incredible band and I was able to capture the intensity of her commitment to this music and the quality of her performance. This photo is now hanging in a Boca Museum Artist Guild exhibition at Florida Atlantic University.
In January of 2014, Ellen and I visited the Philippines to begin making plans to bring Lily to America. While there we took in some of the amazing beauty that makes this country very special Although I have not photographed a wedding in many years, while touring the San Augustin Church which was built in 1589, there was a wedding in progress.
This beautiful little American Avocet is perched on her nest, waiting for her eggs to hatch. The renewal of life is quite amazing and can be very beautiful in nature. I am very thankful for places like Baylands Preserve, where a photographer can capture this beauty and share it. I can't wait until early next year when our featured friends begin building their nests once again.
I'll be leaving California today and heading back to Florida. I got to spend nine days with my Daughters, Michelle and Becky. I also was blessed with wonderful weather and some of God's incredible handy work. Although I didn't have time to visit Yosemite this trip, I thought I'd post an example of the beauty I was describing.
This beautiful young Elephant Seal is the offspring of the adult Male Elephant Seal I posted in Blog 07. It clearly demonstrates that God can create beauty from very strange places. I love those magical eyes!
This wonderful smiling Elephant Seal was photographed at Ano Nuevo, an incredible site where you can literally walk up and photograph these gentle giants up close.
Sometimes we complain about the smallest inconvenience. We somehow fail to grasp how truly blessed we to be able to get into our cars and drive to work or to a supermarket to do our shopping. I can't even image how I would be able to remember where I left my bike.
The Gifts God Has Given Us To Enjoy!
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I'm Really Glad I Prayed Last Night
God's Perfectly Designed Fishing Equipment
So You Think You're Having A Bad Hair Day
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The beauty on and off the coast of California is world famous. This beautiful and very friendly Sea Otter came visiting our boat and said Hi. These wonderful sea mammals are a treasure to enjoy. ]]>
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