David Whited, Silver Lake, Ohio

Meet David — landscape architect, planner, photographer, illustrator, and adventure chaser, armed with a master’s degree in public administration and decades of experience as Chief of Planning and Development for Summit Metro Parks — shaping some of the very landscapes we enjoy today.

When he's not behind the lens, you'll find him with a paintbrush in hand, bringing his travels to life in watercolor, acrylic, oil, and digital art. His journeys to date have carried him across Ecuador and the storied Galápagos Islands, through the cloud forests of Costa Rica, the wilds of South Africa, the landscapes of Mexico, the historic corners of Western Europe, and the varied terrain of the United States.