Pintail Reflections Canvas Print

This Northern Pintail drake was photographed at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area near McNeal, Arizona. This natural but human assisted floodplain is home to many breeds of waterfowl. From October to March each winter more than 50,000 Sandhill Cranes visit the area.

My interest in photography began in middle school and continued throughout my career as a historian for various units in the United States Air Force. That is where I began concentrating on scenic and wildlife photograph. With the numerous deployments and permanent duty stations I refined my art and improved my equipment. After retiring from the service, I began working with a school photographer in Idaho and learned individual and family portrait, school sports, and wedding photography. I started my own business and did well enough to support my family. However, as my eyesight began to diminish, I was unable to properly focus film cameras. I simply could no longer provide the quality that I expected from myself, and I sold the business...