Lunar Eclipse
Relatively early in the 2019 lunar eclipse. Photo taken in Tucson, AZ
Lurker
Attempting to camouflage itself from both predator and prey alike, an American Bullfrog hides in the heavy duckweed. Photo taken near Harrisburg, PA, USA.
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.
Meet the Badgers
Soon after the early morning sunlight had illuminated her den, mother emerged, closely followed by her children. They basked and played without straying more than a few feet from the hole. Yellowstone Nat Park, WY.
Metallic Sweat Bee
These tiny, beautiful sweat bees go by many names, “Green Metallic” being one. Extremely effective pollinators, these insects collect both pollen and nectar to feed their young. Shown on mint flowers. Photo taken in Winfield, PA, USA.
Mexican Hognose
Cute as can be, a little baby Mexican hognose snake uses his / her tail as a decoy.
Mexican Spadefoot
A young Mexican spadefoot toad shows off a single beautiful eye. Willcox, AZ.
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 Beetles
A lovely pair of red milkweed beetles perched on a well-chewed common milkweed leaf. Photo taken in Selinsgrove, PA.
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.
Millipede Jungle
A pair of cherry-foot millipedes getting a bit frisky on the forest floor. Tall Timbers State Park, PA, USA.
Mohave Rattlesnake
A beautiful Mojave rattlesnake is accented by the gentle light of a rapidly-approaching sunset. Willcox, AZ.
Mohave Rattlesnake
A beautiful Mojave rattlesnake is accented by the gentle light of a rapidly-approaching sunset. Willcox, AZ.
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.
Monster Mouth
A large gila monster peers out from a desert bush. Photographed exactly where found in SE Arizona.
Monster Tongue
Like snakes, gila monsters frequently flick their tongues to “taste the air.” This helps them to avoid danger, find and water. SE Arizona.
Moonrise Kingdom
The moon rose in the distant horizon just before sunset, gracing my companion and I with the best of both worlds. Like so many of life’s magical moments, it was short-lived! Chiricahua Mountains, AZ.
Moose Friends
Despite their general intolerance of each-other during the autumn rut, bull moose can be good friends much of the year. Rocky Mount Nat Park, CO.
Moose Mug
Despite their impressive stature, moose really do have the silliest, most adorable faces! Rocky Mountain Nat Park, CO.
Morning Magic
After a soggy night of camping, I awoke just before dawn. The sun soon peeked through the nearby forest, brilliantly backlighting these Apache Plume wildflowers! Cochise Co, AZ.
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.
Mother and Baby
In a tender moment, mama javelina nestles her baby. Tucson, AZ.