Category Archives: Featured Images

Monthly Featured Images with the story behind the picture.

Smokies Sunrise

  With its biodiversity and dramatic scenery, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the Earth’s natural treasures. The “smoke” which gives the mountain range its name is due to the incredibly moist atmosphere resulting from the high … Continue reading

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Pelican dive

  Flamingo marina and campsite area in the Everglades National Park is a remarkable location to shoot many species of birds and reptiles. Many of the birds are so used to humans they just ignore you. Brown pelicans are particularly … Continue reading

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Dune runners

  I have been fortunate to photograph in many places of outstanding natural beauty in Southern Africa and the USA. However, one place which truly touched my very soul is the Namib Desert. Like most deserts, the Namib at first … Continue reading

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Leopard Repose

  Rarely do you see a leopard as relaxed as this, never mind photograph it at eye level. Normally leopards see much more of people than people see of leopards. This female was unique in that she was one of … Continue reading

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Hollyhocks and burnt trees

  July is wildflower month in many parts of the Rockies, and Glacier National Park often puts on spectacular display. These Mountain Hollyhocks (Iliamna rivularis) are part of the Mallow family which includes hibiscus and cotton. Many of the species … Continue reading

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Osprey chasing Turkey Vulture

  Osprey chasing Turkey Vulture. Flamingo Marina, Everglades National Park, Florida. Action photography is always something I have been drawn to, and particularly raptors in flight. The Everglades National Park is really Osprey heaven. There are roughly 20-25 pairs of … Continue reading

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Snowy Egret “walking on water”

  Snowy Egret “walking on water”. Everglades National Park, Florida This year Mrazek Pond in the Everglades actually had some water, and there were plenty of birds making good use of the fish fry (as were several gators). I am … Continue reading

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Peregrine Falcon killing a laughing gull

  Peregrine Falcon administering the coup de grâce to a laughing gull. Flamingo Marina, Everglades National Park, Florida. As a photographer I believe you make our own luck. This can be through knowledge of your subject, technical skills, or just … Continue reading

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Bleeding Hearts – Little pink turtles!

  Bleeding Hearts, Dayton, Ohio, USA. I have a small wildflower garden at my home, to attract birds, insects and amphibians; and it is amazing what photographic possibilities can be created with insect friendly bushes and photogenic plants. I planted … Continue reading

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Avalance Creek

  Avalanche Creek, Glacier National Park, Montana, USA. On the Trail of the Cedars, a bridge crosses Avalanche Creek providing this popular photo spot. I wanted to show the lush vegetation and the blue of the glacial water, so the … Continue reading

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