For the last few years, I’ve made it my life’s mission to capture the beauty of the natural world using photography as my medium. I’ve always had an adventurous spirit, and as a young child in Germany, I vividly remember wandering through the grassy fields that surrounded my village, traversing winding streams, climbing through tress, and just being completely enthralled by the outdoors. As I grew older and began to travel more, I developed a deeper appreciation for the many wonders this planet has to offer. I have to admit, though, that no place has piqued my fascination more than the deserts of the Southwestern United States. As I trekked across the shifting sands of the Algodones Dunes, bouldered the many bizarre rock formations of the Alabama Hills, and walked among the beautiful Joshua Trees, I became enamored with the unique geography of this region. It was such a completely foreign environment to what I had ever experienced in Germany, that I felt an immediate and overwhelming desire to explore it. As an extension of that, I also wanted to share what I saw . . . I wanted to convey to others the emotional experience I encountered at that moment in time. I believe if people can connect in this way, then maybe they’ll experience the same sense of allure that I did. Maybe, they’ll also be inspired to help us preserve this amazing planet. The photo show on September 6, will display a cross section of the many beautiful places that I have been fortunate enough to experience over the last few years. Most importantly, I'm aiming to bring awareness to the outstanding local preservation efforts of the San Diego Habitat Conservancy. We will be hosting the SDHC team at the show so that they can talk more about what they’re doing locally here in San Diego county. You can also learn more about their education outreach efforts by checking out the SDHC website my  blog or my Facebook page.