I was an engineer by profession.  To let my 'right-brain' our to play, I acquired a camera and headed into the hinterlands of the American West to emulate Ansel Adams.  I however, have settled on photographing Americana; Old grain elevators, covered bridges, barns and buildings.  I particularly enjoy black & white photography but will use any excuse to escape to the back-country, even if it means photographing in color.  I have transitioned from medium format and 'hands in the chemistry' to almost completely in digital,  alas ...