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A young red-shouldered hawk.

Growing up, my siblings and I often received a new camera from Santa. From Kodaks to Vivitars, we’d run through countless rolls of film shooting everything and anything. Today, my passion for photography is still the same - thank goodness for digital! While it's not my profession, I try to continually grow and expand my knowledge of this art form. I credit photography for teaching me, "3 P's" in life. Patience, Persistence….and Preparedness. Patience -- sometimes you just have to wait for the right moment - I'm often rewarded when I do this. Persistence - going back to the same place over and over, looking for different angles/aspects often rewards me with that perfect shot. And finally, preparedness - being ready to take a picture...