Artist's Statement

My photography helps me connect with the spirit of the things I love in life: wildlife, nature and sports. Through my photography I hope to inspire others with the joy I experience in interacting with the world. I especially enjoy photographing birds because their unique biology and behavior are so different from our own. The majesty and grace of the big mammals fills me with excitement, and sometimes a sense of danger. I am awed by our natural world, from the immensity of wide open landscapes to the beauty of the smallest, most fragile flowers. The excitement and intensity of being up-close-and-personal with world-class athletes is magnificent.

Awards

• Jun 2008: Best Photographer, CHUN People's Fair, Denver, CO
• Sep 2007: Best of Show & 1st Place Color, Pueblo Art Guild's Annual Photography Show
• Jan 2006: Honorable Mention, North American Nature Photography Association Annual Showcase

Why Sparrow Hawk?

Sparrow Hawk is my totem. In another life, I am a competitive ultra-marathon bike racer. In one of the premier events in that sport, the Furnace Creek 508, a 508 mile non-stop race through the California desert, participants are assigned a totem by the race director rather than a rider number. While racing, and throughout the rest of my life, I focus on the unique characteristics of the Sparrow Hawk (American Kestrel) and try to incorporate them into my own personality. In particular, the Sparrow Hawk is a very patient hunter and I need all of the patience I can get.