To me, photography means more than just taking a picture. Photography and the important subjects that I photograph play a big part of who I am. Birds, for instance, are excellent subjects to photograph.They are not always easy to find, yet finding them in the wild and capturing their beauty is an extremely satisfying experience. Each wildlife photo shoot carries a different adventure, and there is a sense of joy we photographers feel in sharing the pictures we captured with others. Steel buildings and museums are not the only things we want to leave our next generation, but it is my hope that these photos will reveal why we should appreciate and protect our birds....one of nature's the most beautiful gifts.