A technical writer and trainer by trade, many years ago I turned my ability to handle the written word into the hobby of freelance writing – mostly travel and local interest items for starters. I quickly learned that my articles had a better chance of being published when accompanied by suitable images. After some basic experience and lessons applied to a series of travel and local interest items, my photography became a standalone hobby. With a bit of patience and more good luck, I've found my images featured in a variety of newspapers as well as nationally-recognized magazines including...more