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I never got into photography to make money. In fact I have always have been attracted to the more creative aspects and outlet it provides.

Warning: Digression Near! As a young child growing up in Plano, Illinois I loved the outdoors and I loved science. Biology and Environmental sciences in particular were my passion. The fact that my dad was middle school science teacher did not harm the encouragement and support I got at home.

I collected everything I could find as I wondered the fields, creeks and woods of my childhood. My mom, an elementary teacher, was very supportive of my collecting cravings. She did have one rule. I could not bring anything “alive” inside. It had to stay in the garage.

So I collected insects, reptiles, snakes, and other “creepy crawlers” to my hearts desire and delight. Not only did I collect these things I ravenously read as much as I could find at my local public library on every thing I brought home.

So now, as an adult, and a wiser individual, I collect things – digitally. It is environmentally friendlier and a lot of fun!

[OK now back to the purpose of this Post] People seem to like what I do so I was urged to start this site. But I still don’t have a desire nor need to make money from photography. I just enjoy sharing my passion and nature experiences with others.

I am very pleased to announce that I have worked with my wife to use money I make from the sale of anything on this site to help others. This money will go to a particular group of people who can always use some extra support.

So the profits from all purchases from this site will be donated to Without Warning: Supporting Those With Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. (www.without-warning.net) This is a local (Chicagoland) Not-For-Profit support group through the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. I can’t be more thrilled with this initiative.

My wife, Susan Frick, has worked at Rush for 23 years and is the Director of Without Warning.

This nationally recognized program provides support to the whole family living with younger onset Alzheimer’s and has worked to reach others through their website and through the documentary, Too Soon to Forget, which is currently on PBS and Amazon. (www.TooSoonToForget.net)

I have seen firsthand the good work of Without Warning.

Below is an example gallery (American Goldfinch) of the some of the picture you can find on my site at http://rrsearl.photos/. Please check back often as I will always be adding new content.