Garter Family Metal Print

This Garter mother had four young entwined around her. It was quite a sight. I wasn't able to get the whole family without disturbing the branches and leaves around them. Also, as with most young, the four of them couldn't stay still. They just kept twisting around their parent. This photo was taken in the woods near Radnor Lake in Nashville, TN.

I love the outdoors and just watching nature and its interactions. One of my favorite things to photograph is wildlife. My goal is to capture a cute behavior, an endearing moment, an interesting facial expression or wildlife in action. A very close second is beautiful scenery. When I was young, I remember looking at a painted scene on my grandmothers wall and daydreaming that I was in that place. So, I naturally look for scenes that encourage one to pause for a moment, relax and breathe. It could be something very simple, a 'stop and smell the roses' moment that most people would overlook on an average day. My desire is for my photographs to evoke a feeling of calm, provide a distraction from stress, dream and maybe even laugh. I trust...