Why...

... do I do it?

I don't say much about my work, even actively deflect interest, under the presumption that it speaks for itself. You'll connect or click on, its the nature of www. Still, the void of words belies a deep passion.

I first noticed that "something" walking along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River, alone but for the company of dog and iPod. Somewhere between the trailhead and that new awareness, I had lost the daily accumulation of tension. Gone. Melted away. The air was clean, colors were vivid, and life was thriving everywhere my eyes rested. Peace. Simplicity. Renewal... It was gorgeous! I wanted to capture it, steal a piece of it's soul to keep with me back in the realm of rush hour, deadlines, egos, and responsibilities. Not only that, I couldn't get enough of pounding the trail, ever anxious to see beyond the next switchback or ridge for that next breath-taking sight.

And so, I became a photographer. And a hiker. The last 2 years have been quite a technical learning curve as I struggle to master this medium of light and pixels. And the resulting photos are my mementos of the unabashed natural richness I am so fortunate to be surrounded by.

But words, especially my words, will never come close to bringing you this experience of wilderness that is so much food for my soul. I hope the images inspire you to visit these places for yourself, and that you have the opportunity to fall deeply and completely in love with the wild.