About the Site

 

Welcome to OldBearNaturePhotography.com 

 

OldBearNaturePhotography.com is a place where people can view some of my photographs, reflect on their own outdoor adventures, and hopefully be inspired to go outside and experience the majesty of nature around them.

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The name Old Bear is a tribute to my time at Baylor University (the mascot is a bear) and a trail name that has been bestowed upon me.

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Green and gold are the school colors of Baylor University. At Baylor, I earned my bachelor's degree and a master's degree. I also served as a teaching fellow and a faculty member. My family also has ties to Baylor. My father was a faculty member for 21 years and is a professor emeritus. My mother worked on campus, and my sister has her bachelor's degree from Baylor.

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Thanks

 

I would like to thank the following people who helped make this website possible:

 

Jenna Howard for her creating the logo and the watermark for the website. 

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Rebekah Lambert for composing and performing the music for the "Nature's Splendor" sample.

 

Dr. Carie Tucker King for her encouragement in this endeavor and for being the first person to request some of my work to display in her office. 

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Emily Laughy for her eye for design and content, as well as being a great adventure partner.

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Kate Spence for the initial design of the website.

 

Dr. Norman “Buddy” Gilchrest and Tresa Gilchrest for years of sharing adventures and summits and for imparting their photography knowledge to me.

 

Dr. Don Farris (dad) for teaching me many of the technical aspects of photography.

 

Sandra Farris (mom) and Amy Gantt (sister) for their editorial work.

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