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Since closing my photography studio on 28th Street at the end of 2006, where my business was located for 35 years, I have found many creative, worthwhile, and adventurous ways to fill my time in an attempt at enjoying my semi-retirement. I still welcome photography business, and have been keeping quite busy filling the needs of the second and third generation of some of my loyal past clients, doing much of my work outdoors and in clients' homes and yards, and another location for studio sessions. I've also found a unique sense of fulfillment serving the homeless community through a work program and other outreach ministries sponsored by my church. Click on the photograph below to learn about some of the programs helping to eliminate homelessness in Grand Rapids.
Grandparenting and enjoying the accomplishments of my children are some of life's most rewarding experiences. We are blessed to have a son and his wife and our grandson living near us. We enjoy following the adventures of our son who is serving in the Peace Corps as a teacher of English in Romania, where we visited for over a month this spring, traveling in Romania and Hungary, learning about the history and customs of Eastern Europe, and photographing the ancient architecture and people and places we visited. Click on the photo of Bolyai Farkas High School below to see photos of Josh's work in the Peace Corps.
To view photographs taken in Tirgu Mures, Romania, click on the photographs of the ancient citadel below.
The majestic citadel clocktower is an awesome sight anytime during day and night. During ancient times, the walled citadel, located in the heart of the city of Tirgu Mures, protected the citizens from their enemies. The Reformed Church is located in the center of this historic enclosure.
Click on the photograph below to view images of the ancient village of Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad Dracul, known as Vlad the Impaler, the namesake of the Dracula vampire myth.
Sighisoara, in the heart of Transylvania, is known as the pearl of the Tarnavamare River.
Click on the photograph below to see highlights of the city of Budapest, Hungary.
Wide angle view showing both the Buda and Pest sides of the Danube River.
While traveling between Tirgu Mures and Reghin, Romania, we had the opportunity to observe Storks recently returning from their spring migration from Africa, in the process of reclaiming and repairing their nests...
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