There was once a man just in his prime who thought retiring early would just be fine. Then one day he pondered a fiery scarlet sunset alone at the helm of his sailboat. He thought to himself, I should take a picture of this to show my friends back home. But alas, being a photographer he knew that a picture would never give the viewer the smell of the ocean air. A mere photo could not let the viewer feel the wind as it pushed his boat effortlessly, or hear his boat as she creaked happily riding the swells. It was at that moment he realized the wonders of nature must be shared. But, no one seems to have the time anymore. Then he said out loud, to no one but the dolphins who were bumping his bow and doing playful flips in the air, "Natures wonders can never be truly appreciated if you don't take the time, and share." He felt a pang of sorrow for the ones who never take the time.                                                                        

Birth Place: Norfolk, VA USA

Accomplishments: Walt Hardester is a brother, father and grandfather, patented inventor, published author, poet, freelance photo journalist, Solo sailor, teaching golf pro, musician, world traveler, philosopher, expert marksman, Decorated Viet-Nam Veteran, Paramedic and Respiratory Therapist, Patriot, Nature lover, and oft times, Dumb Ass,
Articles about him have appeared in the Northeast Georgian, Tallahassee Democrat, and DEMA trade show news, Walt has been interviewed on CNN, TWC, and the syndicated broadcast network, Jefferson Broadcasting.
But.....
Still trying for that elusive "hole in one".