Woody Ornament

Pileated woodpeckers are a beautiful site with an unmistakable call. The very first time that I heard one in the woods, it reminded me of a zoo animal. I was shocked to find out that the sound came from a bird. I thought this guy was rather handsome with the backdrop of fall colors.
Photo taken in Franklin, 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...