An Elk’s Home
This beautiful elk was proudly displaying his fresh velvet right along the roadway. Rocky Mountain National Park, CO.
Ancient Tree
An old, dead evergreen tree, which I came upon along a hiking trail at Aguirre Springs Recreation Area, NM, USA.
Anna in Flight
A male Anna’s hummingbird, occupied by the never-ending search for nectar. Photo taken at Madera Canyon, AZ.
Anna’s Profile
The beautiful array of colors on the gorget of an Anna’s Hummingbird. These hummingbirds are often considered “pink,” but an overcast day highlights so much more. Tucson, AZ.
Arizona Sisters
While one sister basks, the other is perfectly-illuminated by the afternoon backlighting. These large butterflies are probably my favorite local species! Madera Canyon, AZ.
Arizona Woodpecker
This lovely lady was very busy pecking away at the wildflower stalks. Much easier to excavate than a tree, I would imagine! Chiricahua Nat Monument, AZ.
Arrow-Shaped Micrathena
A nice, close look at the underside of a tiny Arrow-Shaped Micrathena spider. These lovely orb weavers are denizens of Northeastern US woodlands, where they build rather unique webs. Photo taken in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
Arrowhead Orb Weaver
Found in shaded forests, this lesser-encountered Orb Weaver species is one of the few spider species to hang on the web with it’s head pointed upwards. Photographed in Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
Atlantis Fritillary
Despite being an extremely numerous butterfly in the upper half of Arizona, I had never encountered one prior to a drive along to Mongollon Rim.
Avocets Mirrors
What a beautiful reflection! These American Avocets were so perfectly reflected in the early morning stillness. Willcox, AZ.
Badger in the Sunset
Just as the sun is setting behind her, mother badger peers out of her den. Yellowstone National Park, WY.
Banded Gecko
An extremely common, yet (due to their small size and nocturnal habits) rarely encountered lizard, the banded is Arizona’s only native gecko. Picture Rocks, AZ, USA.
Barestem Larkspur
These tiny, beautiful wildflowers are a short-lived spring delight in the Sonoran Desert. Photo taken in Ironwood National Monument, AZ, USA.
Barred Owl
The barred owls in Okefenokee Swamp often liked to sit in trees (sometimes only a few feet above the swamp), constantly scanning the quagmire for snakes and frogs. They weren’t afraid to hunt at any hour, day or night. Photo taken at Stephen Foster State Park, GA, USA.
Basking Bullfrog
A very large American Bullfrog, pictured basking over the murky, vegetated waters of his/her swamp home. Photo taken in Harrisburg, PA, USA.
Beautiful Blacktail
Prior to this beautiful creature, I’ve yet to meet a defensive black-tailed rattlesnake. The several previous snakes have all been peaceful creatures with no defensive behaviour, and scarcely even a rattle. This brazen chap, however, sat at the edge of the trail, greeting me with a rattle and a posture that clearly said “no bs.” After snapping a few pics, I offered him/her some water and continued down the trail with the rattle continuing until out of earshot.
Beautiful Box Turtle
Meet the most colorful ornate box turtle I’ve met. He was sitting right on the edge of a small clearing, making for a perfect photo-op! Willcox, AZ.
Bee Take-off
Having finished his/her thistle flower pit stop, this busy honeybee takes off for the next blossom. Photo taken near Hartleton, PA, USA.
Bee Take-Off
Having finished his/her thistle flower pit stop, this busy honeybee takes off for the next blossom. Photo taken near Hartleton, PA, USA.
Big Butterfly, Small Snake
While exploring a remote canyon, I heard a little “buzz” right beneath me. Realizing it was coming from the boulder on which I was standing, I took a peek and was greeting by the first ridge-nosed rattlesnake I’ve encountered. It was beyond thrilling. While photographing this little beauty, a stunning Arizona sister butterly landed two feet away from the snake and spread his/her wings. This was a truly magical moment!
Big Sur
When cruising the Pacific Coastal Hwy, one can hardly help but periodically gasp in awe at the marvelous sights.
South of Big Sur, CA.
Bioluminescence
There are a number of mushroom species that actually glow in the dark. These appear to be one of them. Bald Eagle Forest, PA.
Bishop’s Hat
The flower of a bishop’s hat cactus, observed at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, AZ.
Bison Breath
On this chilly late-May morning, many of the bison were covered in frost and their breath was quite visible in the cold air. One can only imagine what they endure just to survive the frigid winters and feet of snow which blanket the ground. Yellowstone Nat Park, WY.