As a lifelong resident of rural western Kentucky and avid wildlife photographer and observer, I have a vested interest in the appreciation and preservation of our native fauna. Never taking the won...view moreAs a lifelong resident of rural western Kentucky and avid wildlife photographer and observer, I have a vested interest in the appreciation and preservation of our native fauna. Never taking the wonder of God’s handiwork for granted, I have spent countless hours in the various sloughs and wetlands surrounding my home, patiently capturing unique animal behavior in photos. Particularly fascinated by the venomous and often misunderstood Cottonmouth snakes, but maintaining a respect instilled by my father, I have been fortunate to document some of their more intriguing and rarely seen behaviors. Likewise, I have been blessed to observe and photograph many other slough residents in their own, private world. Playing in the woods and creeks as a child, I endeavor to use that accrued knowledge and experience to photograph nature in a very personal, insightful way. Ever mindful that the God who made the universe made the earth and all its inhabitants, I approach our environment and wildlife with reverence and awe. I trust that is reflected in both my photography and writing.view less