Photographers' Statement: The photo class brought out a lot of creativity and artistry from all the participants. We started out with vague ideas on what interested us and by the time the course was completed, we all had found a certain style that reflected our interests. Lake Tahoe inspired many photos, as well as trees and leaves. We all began to see things with a different perspective – sort of “framing-in” shots in the mind. We wanted the viewers to see the unique beauty of our landscape and to view their surroundings with a new appreciation.