A Moment in Time

   There are times when I walk into a room or climb over a hill and see something that takes my breath away. In that moment the world that lies in front of me speaks to something deep within me. In these moments I hope time will stop and I can live there forever. Once the unfortunate realization that I can not live here forever comes crashing down I reach for my camera or phone and take a photo.
   At home, I load my photos onto my computer and look at these moments of perfection that I have captured. However, sometimes I am disappointed when I relize that the water is not as blue, the shadows were too strong and the moment of perfection I experienced can not be shared with my friends and family. In that moment time seems to stop again.
   This is the reason that I became a photographer and everyday strive to capture that moment in time through my camera. Here are some of the moments that I have successfully captured those moments that allow me to experience what it means to live on this planet.

Annapolis, Maryland - 2010 

I was assigned to capture an image of the American flag for the 4th of July. Every angle I looked at could not capture the grace of a flag moving in the wind. Finally, I laid on the ground and I found this. 

Baltimore, Maryland - 2010

I was taking photos of fish in the aquarium. It took me over a seventy photos to find this  little one. 

Baltimore, Maryland - 2011

With only a cluster of nerves Jelly Fish have always moved with a haunting elegance that is amazing. 

Masonic Lodge Annapolis, Maryland - 2010

The Lodge's museum is full of items that date back to the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. As a very old Masonic Lodge whole building is full of amazing moments. This is one of my favorites.   

Victoria Falls, Zambia - 2010

While on a river cruise I was finally able to capture the beauty and tranquility that comes with sunset. 

 Naivasha, Kenya - 2009

I was lucky enough to be only feet away from this bird. He allowed me to photograph him before flying away. 

Crescent Island, Kenya - 2009

A friend popped up from under the water. 

Jacksboro, Texas - 2011

Some live and some die. 

Crescent Island, Kenya - 2009

There are only a few moments in life that allow you to truly understand what it means to share this planet with others. 

Jacksboro, Texas - 2009

Sometimes I don't know how extraordinary a moment in life is until I look back and find that I captured something I would have otherwise never experienced. 

Jacksboro, Texas 2011

Cattle can seem so docile until you find two bulls "playing" around. 

 Annapolis, Maryland - 2011

Every night I would watch our spider (the same type as the one in Charlotte's Web) climb up from her hole and spin her web. This night I was luck enough to photograph my friend rolling up her evening meal.