Developing one Creative Muscle, Strengthens Another

Manoa Falls, Oahu 2018 Photo Credit: Alicia Dale

I'm not much of a photographer. In fact, I've been to places few Americans have ever visited including the step wells in India. I don't have a single photo. I have stories and memories which is where my heart and mind gravitates. I'm generally so immersed in the experience, photographing it is the last thing I want to do.

However, there are plans for us in life, we don't anticipate, they just arrive. I was invited to join the Photography Society at the University Club of Chicago. This unlikely event has led me to participate in photography exhibits. This photo will be featured from 5/2/2025 to 7/11/2025. 

I've learned the type of photography I delight in and appreciate. I've met photographers of all types. Making photography a priority in my life helps me appreciate stories in a new way. This impromptu invitation has been a great blessing to me and has enhanced my work and life in many ways. 

Please see the artists statement below: 

Manoa Falls presents an enchanting escape that captivates the senses and stirs the soul. Winding pathways embraced by vibrant ferns, singing birds, and towering banyan trees, leads travelers deeper through the sun peeking through the ever-present mist into nature's ecology. For those who believe in Divine Possibility, Hawaii materializes the ideal right here on earth inspiring us to live better and be better guided by the inklings of our hearts. While each island is distinct is unparalleled in its culture; all hold the common value of Aloha — the spirit of loving kindness whispering from the loving elements of nature surrounding and inspiring the island inhabitants, all of whom are visitors. ​