Over the past decade - after more than forty-plus years shooting primarily in color for publications - I have steadily gravitated to black and white photography. This is my first public exhibit of that tonal work.

Photographing wildlife in black and white requires a discerning eye, one that looks for subtleties and nuance, the play of light and shadow, textures and tonality. I especially try to convey the emotionality and drama of my wildlife subjects and, on lucky days, a hint of their sentience.

As an ecologist, I try to help people better understand and respect our precious Earth, its people, animals and landscapes. In the process I have been chased by an African croc (they run faster than you think) and nearly bitten by a Galapagos sea lion (never get between a sea lion mom and her pup!). I have run from charging elephants and been surprised by a hunting lion. In Canada's Yukon wilderness I had an aggressive grizzly bear grab my tripod, drag it into the tundra and munch on it contentedly. But I still get a thrill from communing, even for a few brief seconds, with our wild animal neighbors.

The places I have been, the people I have met, the animals I have been blessed to observe have all touched me deeply. I hope my work will touch you, too, in some way.

Artists’ Emporium was designed to accommodate a bevy of backgrounds and tastes. With such a vast collection of pieces, there are multiple works of art to pique anyone’s interests. For the woman who adores watercolor, she can find prints and originals of paintings composed by some of the gallery’s artists. For the man intrigued by sculpture, he will find pieces of varying materials, synthesized into a new entity. A great selection of jewelry is also offered.

For the loyal local, Chesapeake-themed, Harford County centric, and Havre de Grace specific pieces are on view upon entering the gallery. This space is enveloped in distinct art pieces that are bold enough to draw any eye to it or demure enough to elegantly decorate a room. This gallery was created with the hope of appealing to a variety of people and facilitate an artistic Renaissance for the town of Havre de Grace.

We have proudly created a special space within the gallery for noted regional and national artists to exhibit their work. These exhibitions allow our clients to appreciate successful artists' bodies of work in an intimate setting and to invest in that work for their homes and offices.