Florida is surrounded by ocean, namely the Atlantic Ocean, the Straits of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. At its core, the country is made up of an interconnected lake and river system that is feeding the Everglades National Park in the south which is home to the American alligator, Florida’s own panthers, manatees and many more species.

Photographic exploration of Florida’s waterways, the Atlantic Ocean, major rivers, springs, and lakes near my home is the basis of a significant part of my body of work. Each one of these ecosystems, and my relationship to them, has inspired my perspective. Of these places, the ocean is the most special to me.