Swallow Profile
A close-up “profile” shot of the beautiful American Tree Swallow. Already a lovely bird, the bright sunshine really helped to intensify his gorgeous coloration. Photo taken at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, PA, USA.
Swampy Slider
A red-eared slider nestled among a patch of reeds and immersed with duckweed. Photo taken in Tucson, AZ, USA.
Swimming Seal
While watching the harbor seals, this adorable fellow was just as interested in watching my companion and I. Shelter Cove, CA.
The Big Splash
Harbor seals rear their heads away from the incoming wave as a mighty sea lion relaxes in the background. Shelter Cove, CA.
The Call of a Meadowlark
These beautiful denizens of the grasslands have one of the most beautiful songs as well. Medicine Lake Wildlife Refuge, MT.
The Eclipsing Moon
Just before the moon had fully eclipsed, the glow from the remaining sliver overwhelmed the rest of it. Tucson, AZ
The Emperor
The beautiful hackberry emperor collecting some nectar. Saguaro NP West, AZ, USA.
The Flower of Passion
A more appropriate name there could not be for the gorgeous Passion Flower. This beauty was sitting all by herelf, so lonely and radiant in the middle of a pine forest. Photo taken at Lake Louisa State Park, FL, USA.
The Grey
What happens when a frozen river is hit with an unprecedented 65-degree day? Lots of fog! This shot features a railroad bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River, and was shot from the island between Northumberland and Sunbury, PA, USA.
The Queen
This royal relative to the famous monarch butterfly is a well known Southwestern inhabitant. Saguaro NP West, AZ.
The Squirrel and the Rock
This ground squirrel went from standing atop the rock, offering a great vantage point, to directly in front. Yellowstone National Park, WY.
The Story of a Stag
What a life this majestic stag must have lead, meandering through this rugged landscape of the Sonoran Desert! What did him in? Perhaps drought, or even a lucky mountain lion? We will never know! This skull was definitely not photographed exactly as encountered, but left right where it was found and belongs, continuing it’s return to the earth. Catalina Mountains, AZ.
The Very Horny Caterpillar
When feeling threatened, black swallowtail caterpillars will sometimes extend “horns,” in an attempt to ward off a would-be predator. Photographed in Winfield, PA, USA.
Thirsty Moose
After descending the hillside from shelter, this bull moose takes a big swig of water. Rocky Mountain Nat Park, CO
Three-Toed Woodpecker
Right at the trailhead to to Quandary Peak, in Breckenridge, CO, this three-toed woodpecker was drilling away without a care in the world.
Tiger Profile
Despite potent venom, the tiger rattlesnake is considered low-risk (for a rattlesnake). Small fangs, reluctance to bite, and tiny venom glands are all to thank. Photo taken in Saguaro NP West, AZ.
Tortoise and the Desert
A Sonoran Desert Tortoise proudly poses in front of it’s desert home. Photo taken in Saguaro NP West, Tucson, AZ.
Towering Trees
Monstrous sequoias towering above their forest floor.
Translucent Scorpion
Backlighting from the late-afternoon sun offered a translucent effect to this large devil scorpion. Picture Rocks, AZ, USA.
Water Dog
When striking certain poses, it’s amazing what an uncanny resemblance harbor seals share with puppies. Shelter Cove, CA.
Welcome to Yellowstone
One of the most iconic scenes in Yellowstone National Park, this powerful bison forages amidst his beautiful home.
Western Diamondback
A western diamondback rattlesnake “tastes” the air with it’s tongue. Saguaro National Park, AZ.
White Weevil
This weevil was much larger than any I’ve previously met. He/she posed beautifully amidst the acacia leaves. Portal, AZ.
White-Lined Sphinx
This large, beautiful moth is a key pollinator in the Sonoran Desert, especially amidst generous monsoons. Catalina Mountains, AZ.