In 2009, my husband, Dennie, gave me my first DSLR, a Canon Rebel.  The birth of twin grandchildren in 2010 brought wonderful opportunities to take and print pictures and make scrapbooks of them.

We retired and moved to Sun City in 2016.  Looking to grow and learn more about my camera and photography, I joined the Photography Club.  I took every class, entered competitions and went on field trips.  My love of nature and wildlife found me traveling from the Smoky Mountains to Florida with friends giving me advice and tips along the way.

To be a better photographer takes practice, patience and a willingness to learn in order to improve.  My challenges for this year include mastering my new mirrorless camera, going to a CNPA workshop and traveling to new locations to photograph landscapes, sunrises and sunsets.