I'm a native New Yorker, born, raised and educated in Queens and Manhattan. Photography has always been part of my life. I took my first picture at the tender age of 7 using Mom's Brownie Box Camera; now I'm a Nikon man. At this juncture it's fair to say photography qualifies as a passion. I'm self taught for the most part but after 50 years of practice even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while.

The streets and architecture of Manhattan are favorite subjects of mine. My grandchildren, sporting events, wildlife and the great outdoors are also favorites but I'll try my hand at just about anything if the spirit moves me.