R.J. Macck was born and raised in the Midwest, is a first-generation Northerner and, has lived in several states over the years. He received his Master’s degree in Business Administration and has worked in corporate America for 30+ years. Interestingly, he has also been actively writing in journals and creating rhythmic verse for over 40 years! His creative, artistic side has always been a part of his expressiveness. His love for life, deep introspection and willingness to express his feelings has been a hallmark for as long as he can remember.

“I’ve traveled to various countries and continents, yet the collaborative journey I took with Hannah to jointly create this book has been one of the more interesting and meaningful trips I’ve embarked on in a while.  They say, ‘words matter’… With that in mind I say this: I don’t have a desire to live forever. However, my hope is something good comes from my words that does.”

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Hannah Rasmussen Rhodes was born and raised in Denmark, but today call the mountains and deserts of the American West her home. She was formally trained as a mathematician and computer scientist, and today earns a living as a management consultant.  However, her desire to express her awe for nature has led her to photography.  She has traveled a great deal and photography has enabled her to engage, experience, and explore. Her photographs become gifts for reliving and treasuring every adventure… Believing, as Hans Christian Andersen did: “To travel is to live!”

“I have used photography to express my emotions throughout my life journey, and I am thrilled to have RJ’s rhythmic verses adding a new dimension.  It is my hope that you will share my love for our magnificent natural world traveling through my photography.”