Fungus in the Forest
A young yellow patches mushroom, surrounded by it’s mysterious forest environment. Photographed at Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, USA.
Gadwall
In black and white, a gadwall furiously beats his wings. Tucson, AZ.
Gambel’s Quail
Despite their abundance, gambel’s quail are such beautiful birds. Their whimsical calls are beyond adorable! Tucson, AZ.
Garter Snake Glen
Following an obscene amount of monsoon rainfall, this normally-dry valley has transformed into a lush jungle. A black-necked garter snake rests along the trail. Catalina Mountains, AZ.
Gila Habitat
Disappearing into a bush, this adult gila monster was a thrilling and accommodating photo subject! Photographed exactly where found in SE Arizona.
Gloomy Hummingbird
More heavily edited than my usual style, this broad-billed hummingbird makes a fantastic gloomy subject. Madera Canyon, AZ.
Gloomy Magnificence
Hummingbirds are uniquely tough to photograph on overcast days. Their colors, however, really pop. This Rivoli’s (formerly magnificent) hummingbird kept perching on a stick right in front of me. Madera Canyon, AZ.
Glorious Goldeneyes
The barrow’s goldeneye, a first time sighting for this fellow, looked to magnificent in the early morning light. Yellowstone National Park, WY.
Golden Scales
When viewed extremely close, one can see the overlap, contrast, and captivating iridescence of the black-tailed rattlesnake’s scales. Southeastern AZ.
Gopher Tortoise Profile
Gopher tortoises are an extremely important part of the sandy, upland habitats in Central Florida. These diggers will excavate large dens, which provide refuge to a wide variety of creatures. Photo taken at Lake Louisa State Park, FL, USA.
Grasshopper and the Robber
A robber fly captures and kills smaller insects. Incidentally, this grasshopper was a bit too large and had to be abandoned. Mt Lemmon, AZ.
Grasshopper Gala
Watching burrowing owls can be a very tiresome endeavor. Despite my strong adoration for owls these little cuties spend an inordinate amount of time simply standing in front of burrows. On the rare occasion of action (such as this grasshopper catch), the flurry of action is over almost immediately after it begins. Chandler, AZ.
Great Blue Heron
Relaxing peacefully at the edge of a frozen pond, this great blue heron made the perfect photography subject! Photographed in Lewisburg, PA, USA.
Great Blue Heron
Relaxing peacefully at the edge of a frozen pond, this great blue heron made the perfect photography subject! Photographed in Lewisburg, PA, USA.
Great-Horned Owlets
In an apartment complex in the middle of city, there sits a great pine tree. This tree offered the perfect urban nesting site for a a pair of great-horned owls and their family. Tucson, AZ.
Greater Earless Lizard
Greater Earless Lizard, striking the perfect pose to have his picture taken. Photo taken at Rockhound State Park, NM, USA.
Greater Short-Horn
While sitting atop this small log, awaiting portrait time, an ant decided to traipse by. Without hesitation, the horned lizard gobbled it and immediately returned to being invisible. Oracle, AZ
Green Anole
Green anoles are only actually green when they’re feeling healthy and confident. They turn brown when encountering a predator, but when it’s feeling extra brazen, a male might go as far as to perform territorial “push-ups,” while puffing out his red dewlap (throat). Photo taken at Lake Louisa State Park, FL, USA.
Green Heron in a Green Swamp
A green heron spearing fish from it’s shadowy perch. Look closely, and you may notice something grasped in it’s bill. Photo taken near Harrisburg, PA, USA.
Grizzly Twins
Although they will no doubt eventually part ways, these young adult grizzlies have decided to stick together for now. Grand Teton NP, Wyoming.
Grumpy Owl
An Eastern Screech Owl of the rufous (red) color phase, catching some pre-sunset illumination. Photographed near Turbotville, PA.
Guardian of the Trail
In order to pass, this beautiful, green mantis demanded the toll of laying on the ground and snapping some flattering images of her maternity attire! Catalina Mountains, AZ.
Gulf Fritillary
One of my absolute favorite butterfly species, the gulf fritillary. It’s enjoying the nectar of a butterfly milkweed plant. Both of these species were a very unexpected sighting for me in such atypical habitat. Madera Canyon, AZ.
Harbor Seals
A group of harbor seals lounging about, enjoying the surf. Shelter Cove, CA.