About the Photographer Michael was born on September 5, 1958 and was raised in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of two he moved to Levittown, Long Island with his parents. His fascination with photography began at the age of fifteen when he used his first camera to capture a scenic winter landscape which took first place in his high school photo contest. Michael focuses on taking breathtaking pictures that will enhance and personalize the beauty of your home or office decor. Michael worked on photography for over 33 years. He now uses digital technology to develope 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 and 11x17 prints. With a Sony DSC/H5 digital camera, wide angle, and telephoto lens to produce digitally sharp and vivid tones. Today, Michael lives in sunny Ft. Lauderdale Florida, and continues to work and create wildlife photography in a natural setting. Michael also photographs still life photography, atmospherical, geological, man made and photography for children just to mention a few. 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