Hungry And Pregnant Cheetah, Maasai Mara, Kenya

This splendid pregnant cheetah was hungry and scouting for prey. We waited a very long time to see the fastest animal on Earth chase down its prey. Unfortunately, this did not happen during our stay in the park.
Lion King Moment, Maasai Mara, Kenya

It is fascinating to see the intimacy exhibited by these big cats. It is touching to see the cub caressing its mother so affectionately.
Second Encounter, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Same big fella in slightly different light conditions. It is a quest for everyone on a safari in the park to meet this largest African elephant as many times as possible.
Majestic, Amboseli National Park, Kenya

This giant male African elephant named TJ is the largest in the park. He is one of the star attractions of the park. We noticed the elephant was in musth and was looking for a mate.
Northern Yellow Warbler Battle, Channahon, Illinois, USA

I was standing there and heard a noise. I looked back and saw these two falling from the sky, almost hitting the brim of my hat. They hit the ground hard. I was so close I couldn’t focus the camera on them. I thought, “Boy, how I would love to capture this fight!” Then they […]
Hypolimnas Bolina, The Great Eggfly, Santa Margarida, Constancia, Santarem, Portugal

Hypolimnas bolina (Linnaeus, 1758), the great eggfly, a common butterfly species in Vietnam, lives happily in the Tropical Butterfly House of Constância, Portugal. Behind it, a huge and marvelous hibiscus flower.
Little Egret, Tarquinia, Italy

Walking through “Saline” in Tarquinia, I just met this beauty dancing on the water.
Damselfly Eyes, Channahon, Illinois, USA

Damselfly Eyes, Channahon, Illinois, USA.
Hummingbird Grooming Time, San Marcos, California, USA

I love this time of year. Here in Southern California, hummingbirds are all over the yard as they start their migration north. My front yard is a buzz of high-pitched squeaks and chirps, especially with males defending territory they have established. Capturing hummingbirds in flight is a completely different topic; in this case, I was […]
Gliding Through The Reeds, Somenos Marsh, Duncan, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada


