I majored in art at the University of Georgia then LIFE, as it so often does, happened. 30 years later, retired from teaching drafting, art, residential design, photography, digital multimedia production and technology education, I picked up a good point and shoot digital camera and reclaimed my artist status. I am an opportunistic photographer, always looking for my next favorite image to come out of the camera. I am inspired by just being outdoors and near nature.The essence of art, to me, is not just the mastery of its form but the internal visions of the artist coming out so others can see...more