Biography
I was a pilot in the United States Air Force from 1960 to late 1981. When I retired, my wife gave me a retirement present that would change my life.
It was a photo workshop in Yosemite National Park with a seasoned photographer, Ernest Braun. I was enthralled with Ernie's ideas, his philosopy and his amazing photographs.
It sent me back to school, Merced College, where I received an Associates degree in Photography. That was a marked difference from my other degree in Computer Science. For several years afterwards, I assisted Ernie in many more workshops.
Somewhere along the way, I discovered the Merced Camera Club and have been active in the club and the San Joaquin Camera Club Councils for several years.
I am now retired, but busier than I have ever been. Besides photography, I am active in volunteer work for the Kiwanis Club of Castle-Atwater. the historic Merced Theatre, Playhouse Merced, and Leadership Merced. I am also an avid geocacher using the name of Photom.