In Chapel Hill, North Carolina

My show, The Beauty of Nature: Birds and Butterflies, displayed 38 photographs in the sanctuary at the Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist during September and October of 2021.

Artist's Statement

We often don’t notice Nature’s beauty because we’re too busy or we don’t bother to pay attention.  When I go out to photograph Nature, I try to be mindful of whatever Nature reveals to me.  Sometimes it’s a colorful butterfly or a bird actually sitting still to pose for me. Other times, a bird is exhibiting an interesting or unusual behavior.  I always marvel at the ability of birds to fly so effortlessly.  I try to photograph these moments in time; some happen so fast, it’s difficult or impossible for us to see with our eyes.  In these photographs, I provide a peek into the Nature that surrounds us.  I hope you enjoy the photographs as much as I enjoyed taking them.