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The Pipevine Swallowtail is my favorite butterfly. Everything from the blue and orange spots, to the black on the wings and body, to the interesting shape of the wing keeps me entertained every time I see this beauty going about it's business. I don't see them as often here in Gilbert, Arizona, as I do other butterflies. Perhaps that adds to the enjoyment.

I'm lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful areas of the United States - the Sonoran Desert in Arizona. I appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds me. My photographs tend to focus on birds, wild horses, coyotes, landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, and anything else that catches my eye. My goal is to capture images that people in other parts of the world may never experience. I try to show the wonder of the everyday things that some may take for granted. Once you start to explore the Desert Southwest, you'll begin to realize just how colorful it can be, and how plants and animals find a way to use whatever is available to them to survive.