Lilly Pads
Urban Pond
Recently, on my morning walk, I passed a rather unattractive urban pond whose sides were oozing with gelatinous algae. Not very inviting. But something in the far corner caught…
The Red Bridge
The Red Bridge
This scene of the Red Bridge and turtles in the foreground was recently made at the Japanese Garden, a part of the Birmingham (AL) Botanical Gardens. The Red Bridge image…
A Woodland Stream
A Woodland Stream
It seemed to not be in a hurry. That small woodland stream I paused by recently. It was steadily flowing down its narrow, twisty path. Not loudly rushing but pleasantly…
Shrimp Boats, Darien, GA
Shrimpers at Rest | Monochrome Monday
Part of Darien, Georgia's shrimp fleet is moored to their docks. Possibly to resupply before returning to the nearshore Atlantic. Typically shrimpers trawl by night when the shrimp are active…
The Naturalist
The Naturalist – a Still Life
“The Naturalist” is a new still life in the Vanitas genre. The scene possibly suggests someone interested in nature. Perhaps an ornithologist. The desk is littered with books, drawings, camera,…
Preening Anhinga – Monochrome Monday
An Anhinga preens while drying its feathers, all the while keeping a wary eye on the photographer.
Great Egret in Flight
Great Egret in Flight
A Great Egret flies by over the marsh in the early morning light.
Burrowing Owl
A Burrowing Owl keeps a wary eye on the photographer while its mate is out foraging for insects to feed their young who are safely hidden in their burrow…
Green Thorn-tail Hummingbird – a Little Jewel of Costa Rica
The Green Thorn-tail Hummingbird - a Little Jewel of Costa Rica - shares its perch with a spider web.