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What would you hide in this secret drawer. For part of Cuban history, it was common for furniture to have hidden drawers or compartments to protect valuables from intruders. When the upper secret drawer is closed, it blends into the woodwork of the chest. This intriguing piece is found in the living museum of the house of Diego Velazquez, early governor of Cuba 1514 - 1524, in Santiago de Cuba.

And how do you see the world around you? How do you interpret and filter what you see? I see light, shape, form, gesture, and the "decisive moment." I see questions and feelings in the world around me. For me, photography evolves from my inner vision and thoughts, and I concentrate on artistic expression. Although I grew up with an interest in art, it was not until my senior year in college that I discovered my "voice" in photography. Using traditional darkroom methods, I continued to shoot, print, exhibit, and grow in my personal vision. In the late 1990's, I had the chance to take photography courses at one of the best 2-year programs in the country, and in 2002 I completed my degree in Photography at Daytona State College. I show...