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About Me : "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all".--Helen Keller I became an amateur photographer at the beginning of my military career in the early 1980s. I wanted to document my life experiences and adventures, and to capture memories of special people, pets, events and places on film to share with family and friends. At the time, I wasn't considering the artistic or historic value of my photographs, but throughout the years, my photography evolved into a more creative and fine art form. Besides my professional career as a Army military intelligence officer, I had a background in art and interest in design. As an artist, I dabbled in various types of media, but found photography was my passion. I combine by eye for design with my photographic images. I attended a Nikon School seminar in Washington, DC when digital technology was just emerging on the scene, and Nikon had just introduced its first line of digital cameras. My Nikon 2020 was reliable and I took it to extreme environments, subjecting it to high temperatures, dust, moisture and rough treatment in my Army duffle bag. I retired from the Army on August 1, 2003, with mixed emotions. The military was not a career, it was my life for the past 22 years. It was challenging, stressful and a hard life, and I moved often, but I loved it and wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. I have always tried to live life to the fullest, taking nothing for granted, and the military gave me the opportunity to do so. With my eyes I have seen things and places few people will ever see. Thankfully, I usually had my camera with me so I can share and relive the moments through my photographs. My husband Sam and I owned and operated a successful bed and breakfast in Georgetown, South Carolina for five years. Of course, I did the photography and website for the business, and also continued to photograph life around me. I participated in Nikon's Picturetown USA promotion of the Nikon D40 digital camera in in Georgetown, South Carolina. I was also in Nikon's national commercial. I participated in the Nikon sponsored Mentor Series Trek in Charleston, South Carolina 8-11 November 2007. Three of my photographs were selected as the "Best of Charleston" from this trek. I published my first photo book on blurb.com. It is called Memories of Berlin under their history category. I produced the book from my collection of photographs taken when I was stationed in Berlin, Germany December 8, 1988-May 28, 1992. I was there during the "Fall of the Wall". I wanted to do something to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Wall, so I produced my photo book with my personal perspective on Berlin and donated copies to museums and individuals in Berlin involved with the commemoration festivities. I moved back to Northern Virginia in April 2010, and returned to work full time for the Federal Government. I am an active member of Rolling Thunder Chapter MD1 in Fort Washington, MD, a charter member of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, a life member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. I am also an active volunteer at historic Mount Vernon. My love of history and support for veterans is often reflected in my photographs. My specialties include nature, landscapes, cityscapes, gardens, flowers, and documentary. At the moment, I am trying to learn more about the business and technology of photography. I am currently attending Boston University's Center for Digital Imaging Arts at the Georgetown campus in Washington DC to perfect my photography skills and earn a Professional Photography Certification. My goal is to become a well-known fine art photographer with a commercial, lifestyle and editorial market. I look at photography, not just as creating art, but also documenting life as "eye" see it and live it. Please contact me at beachkomar@gmail.com if you are interested in my photography. "Looking for adventure in whatever comes my way"--Steppenwolf

About Me

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all".--Helen Keller ...

Updated: Jun 21, 2009 11:46am EDT

Landscapes : Capturing the beauty and design of our natural surroundings

Landscapes

Capturing the beauty and design of our natural surroundings

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 1:58pm EDT

Honduras : Taken in April 1986 when I served in the 7th Infantry Division (L).

Honduras

Taken in April 1986 when I served in the 7th Infantry Division (L).

Updated: Jan 07, 2013 9:02pm EDT

American Revoluntionary War : Celebrating and remembering our history through reeactment

American Revoluntionary War

Celebrating and remembering our history through reeactment

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 1:41pm EDT

Memories of Berlin--Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall : Most of these images are included in a self-published photobook which can be found on www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/487967. The gallery contains a collection of my personal photographs from the time I was stationed in Berlin (December 1988-May 1992). November 9, 2009 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall. I served in Berlin as an Army Military Inteligence Officer.

Memories of Berlin--Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Fall of the Wall

Most of these images are included in a self-published photobook which ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 11:16pm EDT

Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom 2011 : Experience one of the most exciting and rewarding events in the nation's capital taking place every Memorial Day weekend. It is an honor to participate to show support for our nation's veterans, military, and to bring awareness to POW/MIA issues.

Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom 2011

Experience one of the most exciting and rewarding events in the nation ...

Updated: May 26, 2012 1:03am EDT

Gardens and Flowers : The beauty and mystery of nature

Gardens and Flowers

The beauty and mystery of nature

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 2:00pm EDT

Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom 2007 : Experience the 20th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder's Ride for Freedom through these photos.

Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom 2007

Experience the 20th Anniversary of Rolling Thunder's Ride for Freedom ...

Updated: May 21, 2012 12:57pm EDT

HUD 2012 Memorial Day Program : Annual HUD Memorial Day Program with invited guests from Rolling Thunder Maryland 1 Chapter. Guest speaker was Brigadier General Wilma L. Vaught, USAF, (Ret).

HUD 2012 Memorial Day Program

Annual HUD Memorial Day Program with invited guests from Rolling Thund ...

Updated: May 26, 2012 12:53am EDT

Washington, DC : Our nation's capital where history is made

Washington, DC

Our nation's capital where history is made

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 2:04pm EDT

Rolling Thunder MD1 Picnic with Charlotte Hall Veterans : Cherish those who served our nation

Rolling Thunder MD1 Picnic with Charlotte Hall Veterans

Cherish those who served our nation

Updated: May 26, 2012 2:56pm EDT

Favorites :

Favorites

Updated: Feb 13, 2013 8:17pm EDT

Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom 25th Anniversary : Thousands gathered in the parking lots of the Pentagon to participate in the annual Ride for Freedom. This year's ride marked the 25th anniversary of Rolling Thunder's demonstration ride through the streets of Washington, DC to the Vietnam War Memorial.

Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom 25th Anniversary

Thousands gathered in the parking lots of the Pentagon to participate ...

Updated: Jun 10, 2012 12:37pm EDT

Animals :

Animals

Updated: Jan 21, 2013 10:31pm EDT

At Waters Edge and Beyond :

At Waters Edge and Beyond

Updated: Mar 23, 2013 1:54pm EDT

Portraits :

Portraits

Updated: Mar 26, 2013 8:14pm EDT

Historic Mount Vernon, Virginia : Visit Mount Vernon and experience history at www.mountvernon.org

Historic Mount Vernon, Virginia

Visit Mount Vernon and experience history at www.mountvernon.org

Updated: Jan 21, 2013 10:32pm EDT

Vietnam War Commemoration 2012 : The Vietnam War Commemoration National Announcement and Proclamation Ceremony on May 28, 2012 observed the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. For more information about the event visit www.VietnamWar50th.com.

Vietnam War Commemoration 2012

The Vietnam War Commemoration National Announcement and Proclamation C ...

Updated: Jan 13, 2013 11:06pm EDT

Women in Military Service for America Memorial 15th Anniversary Ceremony, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia : October 20, 2012. Celebrating 15 years of honoring service women. Support us at www.womensmemorial.org

Women in Military Service for America Memorial 15th Anniversary Ceremony, Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

October 20, 2012. Celebrating 15 years of honoring service women. Su ...

Updated: Jan 14, 2013 10:40pm EDT

Iconography :

Iconography

Updated: Jan 21, 2013 10:41pm EDT