Occupaion: Retired-- UF officer; substance abuse prevention director Interests: photography, gardening, woodworking, painting Biography: From Ohio, 25 years in the USAF (Security Forces); 2 years as a drug counselor; 18 years as agency director for substance abuse education & prevention. Now retired, but do vol work.

Have been taking pictures since age 8; began 35 mm (Fujica rangefinder at age 12; converted to digital (currently Sony A 65)8 years ago. Have shot/ documented various agency and church events, sports, rodeo, weddings, and most recently, a joint outdoor shoot with two photographers and three professional models using my 1978 VW Camper bus Theme 60s era hippies.) Much fun, despite 96 degree temps and high humidity.

Also enjoy shooting portraits, land and sea scapes, nighttime available light, and macro. Have not yet tried under water, but am SCUBA-certified and curious. Website: not set