Bio

Melinda R. Hughes resides in the Reston, Virginia area, but her roots

go back to the woods of Pennsylvania. She has always had a keen

interest in the natural world as well as other cultures of the world.

Attending college at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Melinda

majored in Communications with a strong class schedule of graphics

and photography. Her subject interests include florals, wildlife,

landscapes, travel, and of course her cats Samantha "Manfee" and

Pebbles.

In addition to photography and travel, Melinda also enjoys writing.

She currently works for the National Wildlife Federation .