I first started photography serious in the late 50's and have been pursuing it ever since. My first 35 years were strictly black and white film and I had my own darkroom and did all of the processing. At first, I read and followed the teachings of Ansel Adams but soon realized that was a hopeless task. I did learn good darkroom and camera technique, and as my photography interests changed those things stuck. By the 1990's I discovered color and my photography life changed 180 degrees. Likewise, by 1995 digital was playing an ever increasing role and by the late 90's I donated all of the darkroom equipment to the local Community College and my life has been digital ever since. Even though I have discontinued exhibiting in PSA salons, I have three stars in large B&W prints and one star in large color prints.