"Every picture tells a story", is the well known phrase by many. I like to say, "Imagination comes from within, but inspiration comes from the world around you." - Elizabeth Sutela - These photographs are from my experiences: the people I've met, places I've been to, animals/insects I've come across, and nature as God intended it to be.

Statue of Liberty - Liberty Island in New York Harbor

Greyshot Arch - New York Central Park

Thanksgiving Day Parade - W. 32nd Street, New York City

New York Skyline - New York City

St. Patrick's Cathedral - New York City

Disney Castle with Lights - Disney World - Orlando, Florida

Lighthouse at Cass Lake - Cass Lake, Michigan

Santa Monica Pier - Santa Monica, California

Buried Tree - Sliver Lake Sand Dunes - near Muskegon, Michigan

My Best Friend - Cass Lake, Michigan

Crisp Fall - Mason, Michigan

A Rare Budding

Ruby Red

Modeling Pose

Frosty Display - New York City

Human Statue - Greektown - Detroit, Michigan

Surfer Dude - Santa Monica, California

Seaweed Wonderment - Santa Monica, California

Architecture - St. Patrick's Cathedral ceiling - New York City

Architecture - In the Heart of the Ren Cen - Renaissance Center - Detroit, Michigan

Jagger the cat, climbed into the tree. I captured his look of wonderment.

A butterly landed on our Lilac tree.

Out on the boat, a dragonfly landed on a branch while we docked.

Mysterious and smooth swimmers, these jellyfish stick together.

Lighting is key when it comes to exciting color.

Using an orange filter gives this picture an intense feel.

Cool filter usage gives this photo an overlapping look and feel.