Sometimes it’s planning; sometimes it’s patience; sometimes it’s serendipity

Dennis Goodman developed his love and appreciation for nature while growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1985, he moved to Naples, Florida and was introduced to another world that reached out to him in a visceral way/ he connected to in a visceral way. Southwest Florida, specifically the Everglades, was a whole new experience for him. He saw things he had never seen and he quickly developed a great passion for exploring his new home.

“As with so many things in life, your environment greatly influences your perspective.” DG

Even as a young man, Goodman was interested in photography and using his own perspective to tell a story. He liked capturing moments in time and then having that image to relive the experience. Initially, he used photography as an adventure and as an escape. He would trek out to isolated places to see what he could see. He went in search of secret places and uncommon perspectives. Sometimes, he would snap photographs in his every day life – family, friends, sporting events or a sunset. Each time, he found great satisfaction in sharing these images with others.

“The unique beauty here spoke to me in a way I had never before experienced.” DG

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