Rural Wealth: "Pond Pals"

Freelance newspaper work encouraged the inclusion of photos to complement and help tell a story. This led to seeking scenes that would lend themselves to the development of salable stories. Soon the captured moments created by natural settings, wildlife, and seasons became more than supports to stories; they were a story in themselves—one depicting beauty, peace, and real rural wealth, one that needed to be shared. “Cold streams rinse away the hours Soothing speckled trout within Wood bridges wearied from journeys past Yet solid channels they’ve always been.” —Ray Kwiatkoski