Wild orchids, mere plants, open a door into wilderness, and for me, it is a door into a parallel universe, a time of no-time where my spirit can soar.  As orchids unveil their secrets and those of the wild places where they live, I am transformed.  I am not only at one with the land and water and sky, I am also at peace with myself, strong and serene.  These elusive beauties and the mystique surrounding them reconnect me with my youth and freedom.  Exploration of the outer world takes on a deeper meaning if it also pushes us to explore our inner world.  In my photographs and in my writing, I try to move beyond the confines of perfect focus and into the realm of the spirit.  These images are all deeply personal and represent huge pieces of my own soul.  Life – its exuberance – is central to my being and I want to share my awe with those who care to see.  Take an orchid home, or give it as a gift.  It will last forever.