Mating Banded Demoiselles, Rhein River, Freiburg, Germany
This pair of banded demoiselles chose a reed leaf standing horizontally above the water for mating. The sun did its job, illuminating the dragonflies perfectly.
Morning Commute, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Watching these animals melt out of the brush, full of purpose and on the hunt, was exhilarating. Then the waiting game, familiar to all nature photographers, begins. In this image, I had hoped to capture the absolute absurdity of their movement and give the viewer a sense of place and scale.
Marcela, The Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Marcela, named by the Jaguar Identification Project in Mato Grosso, Brazil, is a descendant of a line of tree-hunting jaguars in the Pantanal. During the dry season, the cats come down to the river to hunt the caiman that populate these waters. She waits patiently on a tree branch, watching from above, then leaping into […]
White Wagtail On Snow, Tigris River, Diyarbakir, Turkey
In Diyarbakir, one of Turkey’s warmest cities, the heaviest snowfall in 53 years has left many animals in distress in the Hevsel World Cultural Heritage gardens adjacent to the city. Smaller bird species, in particular, have sought refuge in snow-free areas. The photograph shows a White Wagtail searching for food on the snow.
Lesser Yellownape, Kahagolla, Sri Lanka
This bird often visits our garden. For all the birds that come to our garden, there is no need for camouflage or hides to photograph them. They come near you, sometimes even to within one meter of humans; they are not afraid and do not feel threatened. At the moment, I count some 55 species […]
Short Toed Snake Eagle, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
The Short-toed Snake Eagle is a specialized hunter of open scrublands. This bird is ‘stenophagous’, with a diet consisting of 70–90% snakes, including venomous species like cobras. It possesses unique adaptations for this dangerous prey, such as heavy leg scales that act as armour against bites. Unlike many large eagles, it can hover stationary in […]
The Master Architect
This photograph captures a male Baya Weaver peering from its intricately woven grass nest, showcasing the species’ famous architectural skills. The image features two pendant-shaped structures suspended from a tree, including one with a partially formed entrance and another with a protective vertical tube. Set against a soft green background, the shot emphasizes the bird’s […]
American Bald Eagle, Starved Rock State Park, Utica, Illinois, USA
A beautiful day, a perfect colorful sky at sunset, an American Bald Eagle inflight. Photoshop, a tad of vibrance, sharpening and crop.
Peregrine Falcon Attacks Snowy Owl, Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Snowy Owl pair visited the Montrose pier in Chicago late November. The Peregrine Falcons’ territory was obviously invaded by the Snowy owls. Around 10am daily, the Peregrine Falcons would come and harass the owls — it was quite the show.
Chickadee Under A Sunflower Parasol, Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
