Art Center Of Estes Park

My display at the Art Center of Estes Park is named “Capturing Paradise—at Home and Away.” I felt these images reflect my journey with photography that has led me to explore and capture the serene beauty of Colorado and the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii. Join me on this journey.

 

My passion for photography thrives in two locations that provide unending opportunities to develop my craft – Estes Park, Colorado, and the Big Island of Hawaii. They offer unique landscapes and vibrant wildlife that deepen my appreciation for the natural world.

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Artist Statement:

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I have been blessed to live in Estes Park for 59 years, raised a family here, operated a business, and had a fulfilling 33-year career in the fire service, including 20 years as Fire Chief.

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My passion for photography currently thrives in two locations: Estes Park, Colorado, and the Big Island of Hawaii. I consider both of these locations as Paradise (at home and away). They both offer unique landscapes and vibrant wildlife that deepen my appreciation for nature. Each photograph I take tells a story, capturing moments like a sunrise or sunset over a tranquil lake in the Rockies or a lava flow or colorful sunsets in Hawaii.

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As I approached retirement from my career as a Fire Chief, I began fulfilling a long-time goal of learning as much as I could about digital photography with an emphasis on landscapes. I have attended classes through Nikon, Scott Kelby Photography, Lighthaus Camera, Glenn Randel Photography, and National Geographic. I also had the privilege of studying under one of Colorado’s most renowned landscape photographers, John Fielder.

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My photographs have been displayed at The Art Center of Estes Park, The Studio Fine Art and Framing, Gallery 1874 in Arvada, CO, and at Kind Coffee in Estes Park. One of my Hawaiian photographs was used as the signature photo for the mobile application of a property management company on the Big Island of Hawaii. After taking part in an amazing photo institute at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, my image of the G-61 lava flow entry was selected from a field of submissions for publication in Hawai’i Magazine for the Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Looking forward, I am excited about the endless possibilities that lie ahead. With each new adventure and every shutter click, I am reminded of the world's boundless beauty, which I aim to share through my photography, one image at a time.