T.S. Elliot Begins a New Book

"The End is Where We Start From." TS Elliot

Who reads the last page or even the last chapter of a book first? I can not go through a book without reading the preface first. Mr. Hamilton, my high school english teacher, showed me how significant the preface or introduction can be. So for me the mystery is already over; the story line is just icing on the cake.
Perhaps that is why I am drawn to the idea of creating a new kind of photography book. One with words and images; just not the way our brain has come to auto interpret in anticipation. So, I feel as though it is almost a Kohan of creating a book with no words. I pose a challenge to anyone willing to create: How can I change the definition of book.

Summer is here in South Florida

I spent a good part of yesterday at the beach. I say this not to incur any jealousy, but to remind myself that as summer is finally here in South Florida. To most, summer brings welcome warm weather, seasonal shops, tourists, and the like. Here in Florida that usually means rain mixed with muggy hot, hot days. I spend more days inside at the computer working on archiving, optimizing, and putting images together. As much as I love being in the field, I am looking forward to this summer as my studio begins to expand. I have my first book coming out this summer, entitled "Avian Wilds." My personal photography work is primarily conservation based. This particular series is a focus on South Florida's birds. I just sent the final proofing off to the publisher! Keep you posted.