I started photographing birds a couple years ago, and then flowers, and then insects, as a way to feel connected to the world while dealing with a number of health issues. This past year we decided to stop mowing almost all of our 7-acre property and I developed an interest in identifying what came up in the previously mowed areas. While doing this I realized just how much I loved tracking & documenting all the flora & fauna each day and how much the experience was helping me re-connect with myself & nature. I kept waking up each day and wondering what I would discover that day; what a lovely way to live!