June 2020 - Jim Reichel

My interest in photography began when I bought a Bell and Howell single-lens reflex camera in the late 1960’s from a local pawn shop. That interest in photography never really flourished until my retirement in late 2015 and the subsequent move from the Chicago area to Sun City in 2018. Since joining the Sun City Photography Club in 2016, I have developed into an avid photographer. The photography club has nurtured my interest in photography and has provided valuable critiques and encouragement from many club members. Such camaraderie was not expected, but greatly appreciated.

My passion for nature, and eventual nature photography, started as a fifth grade leaf collection project. It grew watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom with my father. It continued growing while working as a Boy Scout summer camp counselor. This passion culminated in my career as an environmental planner for several engineering firms focusing on environmental analysis and documentation.

I have also been very fortunate to have traveled to many picturesque destinations since marrying my best friend and soulmate, Kathy. These destinations have provided numerous opportunities to photograph many unusual subjects.  Please Click Here to view my Gallery.