Photography has always fascinated me. Isn't it marvelous to be able to capture stunning images of nature with a trip of the shutter? Nature's beauty is abundant nearly wherever we look, but I particularly like the beauty of north Idaho, where I live, and the desert scenery of Utah and Arizona. I'm retired, live with my wife in a log home we built in the country, and happily occupy much of my time with camera in hand seeking that next memorable picture. I favor a Canon Rebel xsi EOS digital camera and use both an 18-55mm zoom lens and a 55-250mm telephoto...more