I am a self-taught nature and wildlife photographer passionate about nature and wildlife photography. I try to start my day with a visit to the local nature preserves and private lands I frequent. I find nature to be the most relaxing and non-stressing activity. The photos are just the icing on the cake because I enjoy sharing with those who can not get out into nature alone or enjoy nature photos
. The world is full of bad things, and nature provides the good in my life. I am married to a lovely lady who supports me as best she can. She is also an excellent owl spotter. I am currently unemployed and trying to scratch out a living with my photos. Going out into nature is how I stay sane. I am a recovering alcoholic, and this is the only way I stay sober and sane. I was abused as a child and teen and did many stressful jobs and therapeutic foster care for 17 years. I also have an educational technology background. I was a computer technician for eight years and then Network Administrator at a private high school in Manchester, Vermont, for twelve and a half years. During my tenure, I worked with photography and cinematography programs. I am also a very capable cinematographer and editor. I live for wildlife photography, and it's becoming increasingly difficult to afford this lifestyle. My sobriety and sanity are the most important to my family and me. I adopted two troubled kids, and they promptly left home at 17. My biological son is a wonderful, intelligent, responsible man married and working in Georgia. I want to move south to photograph more reptiles and amphibians. Please support me in any way you can. My photos are for sale from my website https://www.bestbackroads.com or https://bestbackroads.mypixieset.com
Everyone deserves a little nature therapy! "Rick Armitage"
