Why do I take pictures:
As a means of artistic expression photography allows me to create images I have emotional connections with. As someone who has no ability to draw or paint, this is a great medium to work in, and there's always something new to learn or try.
When I don't photograph, I...:
Read, play with my kids, and work on my PhD studies!
My favourite photographer, and why:
Someone who'se images constantly inspire me is Mark Adamus, who takes awesome ladscape sunrises and sunsets - check him out at http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?include=all&photo_id=4065475
The meaning of life, in my opinion:
A constant awareness of the fact that others may think other than I do, but that their views are equally as valid as my own, and that sometimes, I may even need to accept that I'm wrong.