Category Archives: Featured Images

Monthly Featured Images with the story behind the picture.

Sunrise over the grasslands of the Everglades

Posted on April 15, 2012 by nunnington

  To continue the theme of environmental photography, this image is a good example of working an area to describe the key elements of what makes it special and drives my vision. The image has three key elements: the plains … Continue reading →

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Alligator and birds in Mrazek Pond

Posted on March 15, 2012 by nunnington

  As a natural history photographer, I try to tell a story with my imagery, and put the animal in context with its environment. Environmental photography can show, for instance, the adaptation of behavior, or the interconnectivity of animal and … Continue reading →

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Smokies Sunrise

Posted on February 15, 2012 by nunnington

  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

Posted on January 2, 2012 by nunnington

  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

Posted on December 5, 2011 by nunnington

  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

Posted on September 17, 2011 by nunnington

  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

Posted on September 1, 2011 by nunnington

  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

Posted on July 1, 2011 by nunnington

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 Ospreys … Continue reading →

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Snowy Egret “walking on water”

Posted on June 1, 2011 by nunnington

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 always … Continue reading →

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Peregrine Falcon killing a laughing gull

Posted on May 1, 2011 by nunnington

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 putting … Continue reading →

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