I'm a retired special education teacher of over 30 years with the Toledo Public School System. My main hobby has been woodworking over the years and I participate in several art shows in the Ohio area during the year. I became interested in photography during the time my youngest daughter was taking a photo class in college. I found that the work that she was doing was very interesting so I thought that I would give photography a try. I 'm always on the look out for that one picture that might stand out. I look to get an original shot and try not to have to manipulate it to make it better.