A Skeletal Scene © Jill Bemis

Jill E. T. Bemis is an aspiring photographer and writer. Besides being the family genealogist, she is the author of the Gotcha Games  series and co-author of A Different Path: A Costa Rican Memoir,  with Daniel Quirós Delgado. Her photographic work has appeared in the Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Display, Catholic Library World, Maplewood Parks & Natural Resources videos, and various publications. Her photography usually focuses on wildlife and nature. She is dedicated to capturing the intricate beauty of the natural world, showing birds, animals, and insects in their serene landscapes. Her photographic work may be viewed at https://jetbemis.com. Jill lives in Minnesota with her husband Michael, son Nate, daughter-in-law Julia, Dana the dog, and Tiger the cat.