Photography is a wonderful thing. It allows people who can't draw to be visually artistic. It stops time at important moments. And it lets you make really nice birthday and anniversary presents. If you define the word broadly enough, I can say that I have been a professional photographer; that is, people have paid me to shoot. However, I've known enough really good photographers to know my place. 

 A few of my pictures are here, most of them shot digitally and recently. Click on any link that appeals to you:  Nature (mostly from Linda's garden), People, Places and Things and Barrett's Portfolio, pictures shot by my grandson and the only claim I can lay to them is some sort of genetic persuasion.