A Look Back, Naturescapes 2009

As the year is coming to a close it's time to reflect back on 2009, something I am sure we all do in one way or another. As cliche as it may sound it gives me a chance to be thankful for my health, happiness and family. As we slowly stumble out of one of the worst economic climates since the Great Depression the little things are more important, or at least we are more aware now, more than maybe before of how not to take them for granted. Without my health I would not be able to get out enjoy hiking, biking, backpacking and the type photography I truly enjoy most. And happiness because if you are not happy or can't pursue happiness then it sure makes humming along in life pretty tough. And as for family that should be obvious, they are fun to be around, supportive of my endeavors and make for both exciting challenges and good times. As much as I love traveling for my photography and personal exercise for sanity, coming home to my family after any trip is what it's all about and can't imagine a better way to end my outings. I hope your 2009 was all you wanted, and that 2010 is that and more. All the best this Holiday Season!

In regards to my family special thanks to my awesome wife Molly which many of you may have experienced communication with this year, she helps out immensely with the business. And even my son Logan gets a big thanks too for helping me get the podcast off the ground and making the music for it. He is very creative.

And of course I want to thank all of our clients in 2009 from the wedding and portrait clients, to all the folks that participated in the photo workshops. Without you we would not have a photography business, yet another reason to be thankful.

Here are some of my images that I was fortunate enough to get out and create in 2009. It's about a 4 minute slideshow. Please be patient, it takes about 20 to 30 seconds to load. Enjoy!




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