In 2003 at the invitation of a friend I traveled to the Azorean Island of Sao Miguel. I decided to take my Nikon F2 and on old 50mm lens with me to take some photographs for my walls at home. What impressed me most about Sao Miguel apart from the hospitality and good humor of the natives was the beautiful texture everywhere. I was never at a loss for interesting subject matter to photograph in the Azores. The limitations of the 50mm also caused a pleasing “selective focus” on some of the prints which gives them an interesting timeless feeling and appeal.

Upon my return to the United States I developed my film and was pleasantly surprised with the results. A few friends asked for prints, then people started buying them online and I had my first commercial success in photography.

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