Barry Sharp, Photographer - Solon, Iowa I grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa on the banks of the Mississippi River, watching the passing of trains, riverboats, and barges, which instilled the wanderlust at an early age. I have traveled extensively to 49 of the 50 United States, ironically leaving Delaware our first state as the last to cross off my list. International travel includes Canada, Mexico, and many parts of Western Europe. I have always been amazed at the great diversity of the United States and this has been my inspiration to attempt to capture it through my photography. I shoot primarily landscape and portrait photography, but have extensive experience in shooting live performances and enjoy the challenges associated with utilizing available lighting. In addition to photography, I have developed a matting and framing business which still gives me a thrill to start with an idea, capture the image, then mat and frame it to a finished product. My photography is 100% digital utilizing the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D, Nikon D100 and D70 cameras, with Nikkor, Konica Minolta and Sigma lenses.