About the Photographer

Ric Kessler and his family are located outside of Ormond Beach on the central east coast of Florida. Ric is constantly encouraged by his wife and companion Vicky to “...go shoot more photographs.” As of June 2004 all images are digital raw capture using Nikon equipment. Her constant support and encouragement make it that much easier to be away from the many chores found on our small ranch.

Casey, who is 15 years old, is forever shooting his share of images using his array of Nikon products (including the Nikon D70 DSLR and his sidekick the 80-400VR zoom) We are always amazed at the quality of photographs with which he returns and the stamina he exhibits when traveling with a group of photographers. He insists that he can focus faster using manual focus rather than auto focus and normally his images are tack sharp. Casey has gotten so many magical images that they are now incorporated into the galleries viewed on this site.

Together we have traveled throughout North America and Europe visiting many of the magical places preserved for wildlife and the ecosystems that control its growth. We are always seeking out new places to visit and continue to return to many of the previously visited areas only to find many new and exciting adventures.

We invite you to view the images of our sojourns into nature on this web site and feel free to contact us with any questions. In addition, we invite you to visit our friends at the following resources:

Nature Photography Workshops
Nature Photography Workshops are cost effective workshops for photographers by photographers. Workshops are available throughout the world including North and South America, Asia and Africa and are led by three photographers from North America who possess more than 50 years of combined experience. Workshops topics include large and small animals, birds of many varieties and scenic and landscape photography.
http://www.naturephotographyworkshops.net

Silver Salmon Creek Lodge
Locate in Alaska's Lake Clark National Park, Silver Salmon Creek Lodge is a premier vacation destination for fishing, bear viewing and wildlife photography.
http://www.silversalmoncreek.com

Jim Trunck Photography
Jim Trunck, Photographer
http://www.jimtrunck.com

Natural Visions Photo
Kevin Doxstater, Photographer
http://www.naturalvisionsphoto.com

Grambo Photography
Glen and Rebecca Grambo, Photographers
http://www.grambophoto.com

Wild Images Photography
Tom and Susan Isgar, Photographers
http://www.wildimagesphotography.com/

Gary Farber
Photographic Equipment Supplier
http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com

Thompson Consulting
Web and Graphic Design Services
http://www.thedesignbiz.com

In Memory

We have to acknowledge that have lost three friends that were near to us and who brought unequaled joy while they were with us. They will always be missed but will constantly remind us of how finite life is and how we must enjoy all the moments and those around us whether they be human or otherwise.

April 26, 2002 Alee, Vicky’s Arabian horse fought the battle with colic all the way to the large animal center at the University of Florida where he succumbed and finally passed away. He was our spooky horse but was forever faithful to his trainer and rider, Vicky. On trail rides it was never surprising to find the two of them galloping down the trails, with both his and her mane flying in the wind. He was the herd mediator and helped direct the other horses when necessary.

On August 19, 2002 Gizmo our Himalayan feline companion died. At 18 years he had always provided companionship and was the “ inside the home furry friend”. He never liked loud noise or small children but for some unexplained reason he and Casey bonded and became good buddies.

Finally the horse who fought laminitis for 14 months, who taught Ric to ride and to understand the joy of having an equine friend, died on the operating table in Gainesville on March 30, 2003. He was the leader of the herd and it seems as if the others are still missing him. He could fly down the trails with the best and still manage to keep his rider upright. Ric learned to trust the big furry beast and understand his signals and rarely found himself doing anything other than enjoying the ride on the “cadillac” of horses.