Born and raised in Anchorage, I've been lucky to have been able to share my life in one way or another with birds. I spent my college days at Washington State University where I received my Bachelor of Science. Being passionate about the plight of companion parrots, I started the Anchorage chapter of Parrot Education & Adoption Center ( <a href="http://www.akpeac.org">PEAC</a> ) in June 2002. In 2005 I joined the organization International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and in 2006 I obtained Certified status as a Parrot Behavior Consultant. When not on parrot duty, I work as an IT administrator and paralegal for a local law firm. I owe many thanks to fellow smugmugger John Gomes - for camera/lens advice, photography tips and inspiration, and so much more. Please stop by and check out <a href="http://johngomes.smugmug.com">John's photos</a> (it's definitely worth your time!) Any skill I seem to develop over the years is likely the result of taking classes from Johnathon Green of Starlight Studio in Anchorage. Unfortunately for us, Johnathon recently purchased a photography studio on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. Check him out if you're there! Email him <a href="mailto:starlightstudio@hawaii.rr.com">here</a> If you have any questions or comments, feel free to <a href="mailto:akpeac@gmail.com">Email me</a> http://akpeac.smugmug.com/Other/My-Weird-Stuff/kareniris/234362817_X8qhZ-Ti.jpg http://akpeac.smugmug.com/Landscapes/ 2009-12-26T05:23:27Z Copyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. SmugMug <p><a href="http://akpeac.smugmug.com">akpeac</a><br />The Great One</p><p><a href="http://akpeac.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Alaskan-Landscapes/4110161_uhQiY#239664175_p7gFn" title="The Great One"><img src="http://akpeac.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Alaskan-Landscapes/DenaliPICT0098/239664175_p7gFn-Th.jpg" width="150" height="100" alt="The Great One" title="The Great One" style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> 2009-01-21T18:53:24Z akpeac http://akpeac.smugmug.com http://akpeac.smugmug.com/Landscapes/Alaskan-Landscapes/DenaliPICT0098/239664175_p7gFn-Th.jpg 2007-08-26 10:24:49