George Quiroga:  

Life I was born into a wonderful family that taught me to love life, family and people, respect others, be honest, have fun, laugh, learn from everyone, appreciate all, be interested in all things, enjoy nature, explore the world, and treat others as you would enjoy being treated. It has also taught me to share my gifts with others and to have a kind heart. Those factors have all played a part in how I live my life. I believe in balance, honesty, respect, compassion, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and enjoying life to the fullest. I would rather laugh than cry but both have a place in my life. Experiencing pain and suffering builds character, teaches lessons, and enhances the feelings of joy. In the last 30 years I have experienced a small part of what life had to offer and I have no regrets. I've been down and I've been up but it has all contributed to who I am today. I studied Engineering in college while I worked in photography. After graduation, I worked in the technology field at several companies, small and large, some that I also had a hand in starting. I also made lots of friends, spent time outdoors, and continued my passion with photography. In 1985 I married but after 14 years our goals in life diverged and we parted ways amicably. In late 1999, I moved to the beach (Corona Del Mar, CA) to heal, meet new friends, travel to new places, learn new things, and reflect on my life. In 2003 I wrote a new chapter in my life by meandering across the US photographing whatever caught my eye. I ended up in Florida where I reside today. Favorite sports, hobbies, and activities include running, mountain biking, SCUBA diving, snorkeling, backpacking, yoga, photography, beach volleyball, body surfing, music, reading, painting, gardening, cooking, tra...Expand for more