David Budinski in one way, shape or form has always been involved in the arts. While growing up in Rochester New York, his artistic side helped form his musical career. Once receiving a degree in music at Nazarath College of Rochester he spent many years playing, teaching and enjoying his artistic talents. While working in publishing his job took him to the west, since there his passion has changed from music to photographing nature. Traveling through the west enabled him to see, feel and photograph our wonderful western landscape. Except for a few scenic points along our highways, the natural world does not advertise its countless wonders. Most of these photographs (scenes) were taken while driving through the west. His purpose is to educate and show the beauty right outside our windows. Very few pictures are from natural parks but rather "scenes from the side of the road."