Jerry Armstrong

Winston, GA USA

I have been retired for eight years now (2008) from Cobb County Fire Department as an Inspector with the Fire Marshal's Office.
I enjoy taking photographs of insects and basically anything that is small. What the camera sometimes reveals is absolutely fascinating.
I am also into astronomy and have a fully equipped 14-inch Telescope that is computer controlled.
In 1994 I discovered a supernova in a galaxy known as M-51. Some of the largest telescopes in the world were used in studying the supernova including "Hubble", the space telescope.
My other interests are collecting meteorites, ancient Greek and Roman coins, ancient pottery, and building model sailing ships.
I now supplement my retirement income by selling some of my artwork. My paintings can be seen on Michael Blood's Meteorites web site.
Future plans are to obtain a macro lens for my Nikon. A ring light has been ordered and this should give me the capability to get even closer to my subjects. I especially enjoy taking images of the seldom photographed wee beasties as well as the oddities and rare insects (when I can find them).
I live less than 50 yards from the edge of 11 acre Moccasin Lake in a heavily wooded setting. It has proved to be an ideal spot for studying and photographing insects.