I am an amateur naturalist and photographer living in Trenton, Ontario, Canada.

Along with my wife, Kathy, we enjoy nature, hiking, canoeing and camping, photography and we try to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors. Our interest in the natural world has given us, and our three sons, many memorable adventures.

Although photography has always been an interest of mine, it wasn’t until 1995 that my interest exploded into a passion. I read notice in the newspaper about a local camera club meeting featuring a guest photographer named Robert McCaw. When his first slide of a little chickadee was projected on the screen, I was hooked. Mind you, I have yet to get an image of a chickadee that would match that amazing picture.

My enthusiasm has also lured my wife, Kathy, into the wonderful world of photography. Our walls now don more of her recent artistic endeavors than mine. And that’s a good thing.

We call our site “Adventures in Photography” because that is how we look at photography. Each outing is an adventure whether it’s a 10-day canoe trip or a half hour hike down a familiar path. Photography has led us to many adventures and has truly enhanced our outdoor experiences. The web site has grown from a mere collection of images to other areas like Canoe Trip Reports, Photo Articles and Great Parks of Ontario. These are all a part of our Adventures in Photography.

Although I have no intention to abandon tradition film and darkroom photography, digital photography is being slowly pushed into our world. The biggest advantage of digital photography is the instant image, convenience and the ease of manipulation. However, when compared to film, especially medium format, it is still lacking in image quality. Although I do enjoy spending time in the darkroom, I am getting more and more comfortable in front of the computer screen.

I have been interest in nature since I was a young child. I find the naturalist side of my photography just as exciting as the imaging. Each plant, each insect, each creature has its own unique way of surviving in this world. I am hoping that in someway, somehow, my photography can help promote preservation of our scarce wilderness, as it is a necessity to the survival of our floral and fauna. Because, after all, like us, they were created by God and have just as much right to live and exist as we do.
 

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