Sacred Hills

There is a local park that I haven't gone to in years. There is a section that is full of hills and old oak trees holding the hills together. It is both beautiful and spooky at the same time. I went for a walk there last week just to unwind and get my thoughts together. I was so glad I grabbed my D200 and 12-24mm lens before I left. It was drizzling and gray with occasional moments when the skys would open up and light up the leaves overhead. It was magic.


I think it is really important for all of us to take time to "stop the world" and get a little breathing room to think and pray. Too often we can get run over by all the things on our "to-do" lists. Go take a walk in the trees...

Key Largo 2006

Key Largo 2006

I spent the last week in Key Largo with some amazing students from my church. We do this trip every year. We spend the week at one of my favorite places on the planet, Amy Slate's Amoray Dive Resort. The location is beautiful, the staff is excellent and the diving is outstanding. We all look forward to this trip every year. I've been there 9 times and feel like they are my family.

If you are at all interested in diving, snorkeling, nature and peace and quiet, this is a great place to visit. If you are an UW photographer like I am, this is paradise.