My dad gave me my first camera at age 8; the oldie box style with the flip-up viewfinder, and I’ve been hooked on the art of photography ever since.
I have lived in four different countries. Though I was born and now live in the United States, I claim the honour of being a citizen of our extraordinary world. After all, isn’t it true that home is wherever the heart is?
I love to travel; it is just the best to “discover” new places and to experience “Oh WOW!” moments. If someday you spy me strolling along a sandy beach, know that in that moment I am especially happy.
As I am a complete amateur, any constructive critique or praise is welcome!


beachykeen is a member of *Focus and Lighting*, All About Flowers, All About Water, All Out Emotion, Black and White Photography, Christian Churches, Statues and Crosses, Colors of Water, Contemporary Architecture, DSLR Users Only - 1/24 - Camera & Lens In Description Please., European Everyday Life (add the place!), Extreme Close-Ups, Going Coastal (2 art per day), Happy Hour, Historic Churches, In the Pink 50% pink, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Nikon DSLR Users Group - 2 uploads per 24 hours, Religious Art & Photography, SEA, Sunrise, Sunset, Surfing, The Scavenger Hunt, THE SISTERHOOD, The World, Treasured UK Structures (TUKS), Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point, Tropical Art, Vibrant and Vivid Color, WATER SPORTS and Waves.