Protecting the Beauty Under the Surface
I grew up in the ocean. If I wasn’t under it, either free diving or scuba diving, I was on top of it, surfing, fishing, or boating. Getting lost in the uninhabited southern chain of the Bahamas, I experienced firsthand the magic of what lies beneath the waves from very early on in life. I met the fragility of the sea and heard the respect that Mother Ocean demanded. I grew up amongst ocean lovers and explorers, and I was taught from the beginning that I had to respect the ocean and her raw power. I knew that I was in her control the second I dipped under the surface.
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In Search of the Elusive Panther: A Journey from Brooklyn's Streets to Florida's Wild Wilderness
Leaving behind the iconic brownstones of Bed-Stuy in Brooklyn was no easy feat. In December 2021, a dream pulled me from the concrete jungle of New York City to the swamps of South-Central Florida. Awaiting me was an opportunity with the Path of the Panther project, a camera trap tech job that I’d eagerly applied for. With a heart full of ambition and the weight of the unknown, I sold whatever didn’t fit into a suitcase or my immediate reality and boarded the Amtrak at Penn Station, NYC. Destination: Sebring, Florida. The 29-hour journey was more than just a physical relocation—it was a leap of faith. Both exhilarating and petrifying, this decision transformed my life in ways I couldn’t have fathomed.
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Rodeo Legends: Capturing the True Grit of American Cowboys in the West
For over 30 years, I have focused on capturing the essence of rodeo life through my camera lens. Steeped in tradition and inspired by the real-life cowboys who worked tirelessly in adverse conditions on ranches, rodeos have evolved into a unique sport that encapsulates the spirit of the American West. It is one of the most dangerous sports athletes compete in, many of the events include unpredictable and incredibly dangerous animals.
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Night Skies: Exploring Life Through the Lens
In life, we all have interests, gifts, and passions. Sometimes, we know what they are instinctively from a very young age, and at other times, we may not have discovered or had the opportunity to explore that they even existed. The latter applies to me in my discovery and passion of photography, especially as fine art.
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