Ted Beatie

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. -- Mark Twain The world can be seen in many different ways. It can be laid out before us, taken at face value for the wonderfully varied planet that we live on. Or we can choose to see only certain parts of the world, drawing attention to a specific aspect of it. There is the simple beauty of a flower, and the more subtle mystery of abstract shapes, textures, and colors. As an adventurer, I seek out unique places from which to view the world. Whether on a mountaintop, in a desert, or sailing the sea, changing my perspective is essential to achieve wisdom not only about the workings of the world, but of myself. As a photographer and writer, I bring the world to others through my eyes, lens, and words. To capture a magical moment and share it is like passing along a secret, from the world, through me, to you.