Robert has been a professional photographer for 30 years.
I am currently living in Las Vegas, working as a consultant to a Nano-technology firm working on several patents and building a manufacture facility.
I still work in fashion and art photography when not too busy with my day job.
I can host on occassion.
http://robertgainesphotography.com
http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/2-robert-gaines.html
(there is some artistic nudity at the sites below, none above)
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1811674
http://www.viewbug.com/member/RobertGaines

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I look to meet new people when I travel and enjoy hosting and sharing my life.

Interests

Nature photography
Sharing time with new friends
Fashion photography
Talking with new friends
Art, Movies, Travel, Adventure, Golf, Bowling, Darts

• arts
• fashion
• photography
• documentaries
• technology
• movies
• traveling
• restoration
• darts
• hunting
• golf
• bowling
• teaching
• tourism

Music, Movies, and Books

I like movies where stuff blows up, pretty much popcorn movies
I also like little known arthouse movies if the production value is good enough. Poorly filmed and acted movies get shut off pretty quickly but I definitely troll netflix, hulu, amazon, and crackle for unknown stuff.
I've seen so many movies that I can tell from a preview if the movie is a remake, even if they change the title of the remake.

My favorite book series, Dune, Ender (But definitely a Bean fan first), Foundation, Hitchhikers Guide, Sten, Dorsai!.
Robert has read so many hard Sci-fi books it's hard for him to find books up to his standards. Aasimov, Clarke, Heinlein, Foster, Koontz, Philip K Dick, etc. are what I grew up reading

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I walked 165 miles across the Colorado desert alone on a documentary project for environmental restoration after an oil pipeline was to be installed.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am natural born teacher, compassionate, and caring. I will give up my time and plans to give or help.
I teach photography classes on occasion.

What I Can Share with Hosts

See above. I usually go to a place with the intention of shooting saleable photography. If a host would like to join or guide me I would love it.
I've been around the block a couple of times and are happy to share, only if asked.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States