Date men and women from United States / California / Yountville, 58 year old

Date a woman from California, United States. I am thankful for where I am today emotionally and professionally. I am happy and contented with my life. I live an active and productive life but also make time to smell the roses. I am open minded, articulate and transparent....non-competitive with others, only with myself. I am independent, self-sufficient, financially comfortable, and I consider myself a thoughtful and compassionate person, unpretentious and down to earth.
I have a passion for the Science and the Art of Photography. I continue to be intrigued and fascinated by what I can do with the medium. I am mostly a Fine Art landscape photographer. I do workshops and give lectures on photography as well as having photography exhibits. I am semi-retired (probably will never retire), I work on my own time and schedule, taking off whenever I feel like. I love my work. It is a lot of fun.
I love to travel. I have been to many places but there are many more that I like to explore. I am looking for someone with the same interests. I can take off for long periods of time.
An important part of my life is learning. Without learning and setting goals, I feel bored and unmotivated...I try as much as I can to make a contribution to the community. Except for all the hi tech equipments that I own for my profession, I live a simple life close to nature. I live deep in the heart of the wine country, surrounded by vineyards and beautiful landscapes. I smile and laugh easily. I like to joke around and I like people with a sense of humor.
I love music....music is the companion of my photography. I love to cook. If I do not photograph. I cook. I love to experiment with food. And I love to garden. I am a avid gardener. I swim regularly. I love to swim.....
Intellectually, I am curious about everything. Emotionally, I am secure and stable, quiet and calm but can be very lively at times. Physically, I am athletic, healthy and young looking. I am who I am and I enjoy people for who they are. I'd like to have a relaxed and comfortable relationship, sharing some interests with my partner. Affection and sensuality are important elements to me in a relationship. I am devoted and loyal with the right person.
My life is full filled but I would like to have a companion, a partner, someone I can talk with about everything, someone to be close to and to feel romantic with. I am looking for a gentleman who is financially secure, emotionally stable, intellectually stimulating and physically fit. A sense of humor will also be appreciated.