A Winter's Afternoon at the Koi Pond. We spent New Years' Eve afternoon at the Birmingham, AL, Botanical Gardens wandering about the extensive Japanese Garden. The Koi Pond itself was…
An Anhinga preens while drying its feathers, all the while keeping a wary eye on the photographer.
Crimson pepper pod add two pairs of wings, and look darting dragonfly. _Basho Where have all the…
Within moments of walking on to my dock, this afternoon a trio of brown pelicans crash landed into the water at my feet. They do this whenever they see me,…
Three abandoned kittens, people-watching in front of an old derelict building, just yards from the Mississippi River in Natchez. Just don't get too close or they will disappear faster than you…
A group of Zebras huddled together on the Serengeti Plain, sharing each other's swishing tails to keep the flies at bay. Seeing between the lines, it is dizzily difficult to…
The Atlas moth (Attacus atlas) is thought to be the largest moth in the world, with a wing span of 4 -5 inches, is found in tropical regions of Asia.  This beauty is…
Late afternoon and the sun is getting lower, the shadows longer. Giraffes of all sizes are peaceably browsing the acacia trees though aware of our presence. We must linger; the setting demands it.The immensity of the Serengeti and knowing that life here has changed little in millions of years is humbling. As idyllic a moment as I can recall.
"OK, you have my attention. I am totally focused." "What is that weird thing in your hand?" "Do you have a treat for me?" "Last chance or I am outta…
Up, up and away My beautiful, my beautiful balloon The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon             …