I have won numerous awards for my many images in National and International Photographic Salons. I also won many awards in the 42nd (2002) and 43rd (2003) North Central Branch Insect Photo Salons. These salons were held by the Entomological Society of America.
I work alone, and my photography images (available for sale) include the following categories: Wildlife, Nature & Beach Scenics, Pets, People & Pets, People Celebrations, Children, Horses, Chesapeake Bay Watermen, Maryland Barns, Ocean City Maryland, Fenwick Island DE, Rehoboth DE, and Cape Henlopen DE’s coastal images, as well as many lighthouses and various islands in the Bahamas. People & Pet’s Photo Shoots are available by appointment.
My artist statement: The camera is but a tool in my hand (like the painter’s brush) as my mind’s eye perceives and records the fleeting image.
Publications
Wild Stories Written in the Wind: Part 1
My business, Pictures and Poetry, has been operating since 1993. Many of my images are award winners and have been good sellers while I was able to sell them at my shows. The introduction and the “About the Author” section are very important to the fifty-two stories in my new book.
Wild Stories Written in the Wind Part 2
It’s the kind of book that reminds you to slow down and take in the world around you—whether it’s a moment with your kids, a quiet nature walk, or just appreciating the little things in life. It does a great job of showing how sometimes nature just feels like…magical. Whether describing a quiet moment on the water or an unexpected encounter with an animal, there’s this peaceful, almost mystical energy to the way the author tells her stories. It’s the kind of book that makes you look at the world around you and think, “Yeah, there’s beauty in the everyday.”
– The Moving Words Review
Penalope Woodsberry: Part 1
The author has written a book filled with unusual characters and situations taking place in a magical land. Hope gleans her many subjects from memories of interesting fictional and nonfictional life acquaintances that she met along life’s path. She starts her story by describing the feelings of a young girl and a magical mark she believed that she possessed. By some strange situations unknown to her, she meets a middle-aged rabbit lady who has tried repeatedly to wish her into the Magical Forest.
The author explains that only those with “the Mark” can see and hear Penalope as she tells a long and interesting story of her life.
Hope describes many mysterious traits that make the little girl’s presence worth Penalope’s long wait. That magical box that she has left back at her mother’s house is a constant concern for her. It is filled with valuable little friends that only she can see and talk with. The mysterious story comes to an end as the little girl hurries back to her mother’s house. The magical forest disappears as she turns to look back. Penalope is heard promising another story when she returns and reminds her to come back soon.
Hope believes that it is not necessary that one should have the Mark to believe this story. She has stressed that having the mark is truly magnificent and believes in the possibility of other types of life in busy little cities or towns.
The author wrote this book for the young at heart, describing a mysterious, magical fairy tale of fiction…or was it?
The beautiful drawings of Penalope, Hareville, and Noisyville were created by Dr. Joseph R. Whiting.
Penalope Woodsberry Part 2
The book invites readers into a charming world where magic is real, and friendship is crucial to overcoming life’s challenges. The story centers around a little girl who, after enduring a lonely and difficult childhood, finds herself in a magical forest filled with talking animals, mischievous fairies, and a wise rabbit named Penalope Woodsberry. As she embarks on this fantastical adventure, she discovers not only the wonders of this new world but also the strength and courage within herself.
The magic of this story lies in its imaginative setting and colorful characters. The forest is alive with enchantment, from the mischievous tree frog Snitzel to the brave and loyal dog Bentley. Each character brings something special, whether it’s humor, wisdom, or a touch of mystery. Penalope Woodsberry, the motherly rabbit who guides the little girl, is particularly endearing. Her kindness and wisdom provide the support and love that the little girl has long been missing, making their relationship a central and heartwarming aspect of the story.
– The Moving Words Review