James K. Papp is a photographer and writer inspired by the mystery and awe of nature--particularly in the waters around Washington State, where he has lived for many years. During his 40-year career in marine shipping running his own company with offices on the West Coast, Gulf Coast, and Hawai'i, he spent his free time hiking and camping along the streams, lakes, and snowfields of the Cascade Mountain Range. For him, the camera's lens is a magical portal to connect more deeply with the world. The result is Blessings of the Waters: From Glaciers to the Sea, which pays homage to his love of water, the practical aspects of working in the multi-faceted maritime industry, and to the spiritual teachings of Mayan spirituality in which he has been trained. Together with his wife of forty years, Lisa Papp, he creates and publishes inspirational books at InquireWithin.com and his Website is www.jameskpapp.com.