Hummingbird Clearwing
A hummingbird clearwing moth taking a sip of nectar from a wild bergamot flower. Photographed near Hartleton, PA, USA.
Hungry Hopper
On rare occasion, a photographer must quite literally put their flesh/blood into the efforts of a picture. This grasshopper was proving itself to be a challenging photography subject, until I had the thought to stage some shots from the end of my finger. My subject was quite content to rest here, and after a few seconds, I knew why when a sharp pain visited my fingertip. I let him/her continue to munch, snapping my shots one-handed. Photo taken in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
Hunting Quail
The intent of many photographers is to snap a picture that tells a story. As far as stories go, this pic may tell a better one than any I’ve ever taken. Look closely and you may be able to guess this story. Tucson, AZ.
Ice Crystals
A close-up shot of some delicate ice crystals. Although I did marginally increase the contrast, the blue coloration is an entirely natural part of the scene that I encountered. Photographed near Lewisburg, PA, USA.
Indian Blanket Flower
An Indian Blanket Flower, covered in water droplets and delicately accentuated by the morning sun. Photographed near Hartleton, PA, USA.
Indian Pipes in a Dark Forest
Contrary to popular opinion, Indian Pipes are not a mushroom, but rather a wildflower which lacks pigmentation. Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
Jumping Spider
On a super-macro level, I find it fascinating that some spiders become exponentially creepier while others become downright adorable. This jumping spider (species unknown) definitely fits the latter category. Photo taken in Winfield, PA, USA.
King Range
Located in Northern California, this remote and beautiful section of coast is a wildlife mecca.
Little Owl, Big Meal
A female northern pygmy owl shows off the remaining half of her lizard lunch. Madera Canyon, AZ.
Lovely Ladybug
A little, tiny ladybug scaling some wildflowers. Butterfly Peak Natural Area, AZ.
Lubber Grasshopper
A lubber grasshopper, back-dropped by it’s natural environment. Photographed near Hartleton, PA, USA.
Lunar Eclipse
Relatively early in the 2019 lunar eclipse. Photo taken in Tucson, AZ
Lynx Spider
The beautifully-colored green lynx spider shows off it’s superb camouflage. Photo taken at Mt. Lemmon, AZ.
Lynx Spider
The beautifully-colored green lynx spider shows off it’s superb camouflage. Photo taken at Mt. Lemmon, AZ.
Mallard Flight
As this mallard duck drake flies toward me, his beautiful head coloration, and the subtle water droplets on it’s chest are vividly displayed. Photographed in Lewisburg, PA, USA.
Micrathena Orb Weaver
The tiny, beautiful arrow-shaped micrathena spider. This small orb weaver had a few water droplets remaining from the previous night’s shower. Photo taken in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
Microcosm
A jumping spider, a beetle, and who knows what else just acting out their little lives on this shriveled-up leaf. Mt. Lemmon, AZ, USA.
Milkweed Bugs
A pair of milkweed bugs (not to be confused with milkweed beetles), caught in mid-coitus, atop the flowers of a Common Milkweed. Photo taken in Winfield, PA, USA.
Monarch and the Skipper
A monarch butterfly, en-route to it’s Central American wintering grounds, drinks contentedly while a Skipper skips past. Photographed in Richmond, VA, USA.
Monarch Caterpillar
A monarch butterfly caterpillar bathed in the beautiful light of sunrise. Notice any (more subtle) details in the picture? Photographed at Montour Preserve Wildlife Refuge, PA, USA.
Monochromatic Mushrooms
This cluster of small mushrooms (species unknown) was found in early fall, on the edge of a Hemlock log. Photographed in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
Moonrise Desert
Just after the sun has set and the full moon risen, the desert begins to come to life. Photographed at Organ Pipe National Monument, AZ, USA.
Morning Fog
As the thick fog begins to clear, several snow-capped peaks unveil themselves in the distance. Grand Teton NP, WY.
Morning Swim with the Family
A mother wood duck guides her family away from the shore, and perceived danger of my camera. This made for an adorable black/white shot! Photographed at John Heintz NWR, PA, USA.