A Small Wish 2 Canvas Print

(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) Early one morning I took a slow drive on a narrow road along the banks of the Ohio River. Searching for a special scene to capture forever, my view of the river was prevented by a dense layer of fog. However the sun was shining brightly behind me, so I turned to see this glorious scene. God's brilliant light burst through the trees, illuminating a quickly rising mist. As I stood there in awe, I expressed my thanks for His creation of this unexpected, yet beautiful scene. I could only hope to experience more moments like this, so I made ... A Small Wish.

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My love for photography began as a boy when I was taught the basics by my father. During a tour of duty with an Army Combat K9 unit in Vietnam, I bought a professional model Nikon SLR camera and dreamed of becoming an artistic photographer when I returned home. A family of my own and a new career put that dream on hold for many years, but I had always enjoyed photography as an art form. Then, after surviving another kind of war with cancer back in 1997, I began to really see the beauty in our world. Ever since then I have been inspired with a new awareness of life and an improved photographic vision. This has compelled me to find beautiful scenes wherever I go and to share my favorite creations with others who may not have the time or...