Bucking Mare, Fiesty - Wildlife Animal Art Canvas Print, Western Nature Photography Artwork for Office or Home Wall Decor

As I sit here, looking at the stunning photos displayed on my wall, I can't help but smile at the journey that led me here. It wasn't always easy, and there were times when I wanted to give up and just focus on my career, but my passion for photography kept me going.

I remember the first time I picked up a camera. It was a small point and shoot that my parents had given me as a gift, and from the moment I held it in my hands, I knew that photography was going to be a huge part of my life. I started by taking pictures of anything and everything, learning as much as I could about composition and lighting.

As I got older and my career took off, I found myself with less and less time to pursue my passion. But I never forgot about it, and whenever I could, I would take my camera out and snap a few shots. Eventually, I decided that it was time to retire and focus on what really made me happy - photography.

I started taking classes and investing in the best equipment I could find. I spent hours reading and researching, learning everything there was to know about Photoshop and Lightroom. And when drones became popular, I knew I had to add them to my arsenal.

Now, I travel the world in search of the perfect landscape photograph. From the majestic mountains to the sprawling cityscapes, I am always on the lookout for that one shot that will take my breath away. And while I may never find the perfect photo, I am constantly amazed by the beauty that surrounds me and am grateful for the opportunity to capture it through my lens.

It's been a long and winding road, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Photography has brought me so much joy and fulfillment, and I am grateful for every moment I get to spend behind the camera.

One of my bucket list photo shoots was Wild Horses. Earlier this year I went to Utah in search of some. The BLM area was some 200,000 acres and I scoured the territory in search of the wild horses, no luck. After some research, I found a location in Oklahoma that had been selected by the BLM to take care of some 500 of these horses. So I made arrangements to fly to Dallas and rent a car to drive up to rural Oklahoma. It was a long trip and raining as I left Dallas. I was disappointed while driving thinking this was going to be another wild goose (horse) hunt. As I neared the location the sun came out, what a relief. Now would I really see some horses? I met up with the Ranch Manager and we headed out. Lucky for me, they had just started their winter feeding program and the horses were easier to locate. Over the next two days, I was out from sunrise to sunset taking over 1700 photos. What an experience. The hoses are beautiful, all mustang mares ranging in age from 6 months to 25 plus years of age. Most of them were still pretty wild but a few had become accustomed to the ranch manager and two in particular took a liking to me. I would be composing a shot and all of a sudden one of them was nudging me from behind informing me that it was time to pet them. As I said earlier, what an experience. I will go back in the future.