Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge-Part I

This week I traveled to New Mexico to visit the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge to photograph the tens of thousands of Sandhill Cranes, Snow Geese and other migratory birds. The 57,000+ acre refuge was established in 1939 to provide a stop-over for these birds. The high desert conditions average only 7" of rain a year. In recent years artificially created marshes have…

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Marwari Horses -Part I

The Marwari Horse is a rare and ancient breed originating in the Marwar region of Rajasthan, India. It is believed that centuries ago native Indian horses were cross bred to shipwrecked Arabians creating the beginnings of this breed. During the Indian wars they were prized for their bravery and loyalty in battle. However, with the British occupation (and their preference for their Thoroughbreds) the…

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Old Car City USA

Old Car City is located in White, Georgia, about an hour's drive north of Atlanta. What began as a rural general store in 1931 is now touted as the World's Largest Known Classic Car Junkyard. Over 4,000 American made cars and trucks from the early 20th century, some dating back to the 1920's, are scattered over the 34 acre property. These wrecked and/or abandoned…

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FROGS 2022 – PART V

A few more images from my 2022 Frog Collection. My time spent with the frogs this year was a very productive one. Photographing these little guys and their assorted friends is always fun for me. I hope these images will lift your spirits and put a smile on your face as they do for me. Gallery of Frogs Those of you who have been…

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Horses In Motion

While working on another project I was struck yet again by the grace and athleticism of horses. Sometimes poetry in motion and other times very free form and frequently comical. I've put together some of my favorites below choosing black and white to showcase these amazing animals. Grace The natural beauty and balance of a horse's gait is a pleasure to watch. The movements…

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Tigers In Black And White

The Plight Of The Tiger There are nine subspecies of tigers. Three of these are extinct and one other is extinct in the wild. The surviving five species are all on the Endangered or Critically Endangered list. Hunting, poaching, loss of habitat, loss of food source, and other mostly man-made problems have severally diminished the populations of the big cats. The tigers that are…

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Frogs 2022 – Part IV

This year I had time for some extra sessions with the frogs which means I have more images to share. Photographing the frogs and their friends is something that I look forward to each year. During the year I look for new props and try to come up with some new creative ideas to showcase these little creatures. Patrick Nabors, who makes all of…

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Bears 2022 – Part II

Each morning while I was at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska mama bear (Agra) would bring her two cubs out to walk the beach looking for fish or clams. Not finding much she kept up a fast pace. The two cubs didn't seem to mind, running, playing and exploring along the way. The Morning Routine Agra's first stop was to check out the…

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Bears 2022 – Part I

This year I had hoped to photograph the Alaskan Coastal Brown Bears fishing for salmon. My dates were for what has been traditionally the peak of the salmon run. However, as often happens in wildlife photography Mother Nature refused to cooperate. An inordinate amount of rain in previous weeks had raised the level of the water and the salmon had not begun their run.…

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Frogs 2022 – Part III

While in Africa back in 2008 I met a photographer, Jim Zuckerman, who organizes photography trips. One of his trips was a Frog workshop. I attended and was hooked. Through him I got to know Patrick Nabors, the frog's handler. When Patrick (and his frogs) moved near my hometown of Kansas City and set up a photography studio it gave me a perfect excuse…

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Frogs 2022 – Part II

This year's marathon photo shoot allowed me the opportunity to photograph not just frogs, but some of the other intriguing reptiles that my friend, Patrick Nabors, has in his collection. I was also able to experiment with some different set-ups for the frogs. Below are a few more of my images from this year. Frogs This first group shows the active Tiger-legged Tree Frog…

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Frogs 2022 – Part I

As you probably know I have a lot of fun photographing these little frogs and their friends. It's not my intention to portray them as they are in the wild. Finding props to show off their colors and agility is part of the fun. The frogs are carefully handled by their owner and come to no harm while being photographed. After eleven years of…

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Namibia – Part II

The Namib Desert runs the length of the coast of Namibia. Estimated to be 55-80 million years old it is possibly the oldest desert in the world. Needless to say, there is a lot of sand in Namibia. The sand itself is estimated to be about 5 million years old. It's unique reddish-orange color comes from the iron oxide in it. Within the portion…

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Namibia-N/a’an ku sê

Several years ago I made a trip to Namibia in southern Africa. Our first stop was at N/a'an ku sê, a wildlife sanctuary not far from Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Established by conservationists, Marlice Van Vuuren and her husband, the sanctuary works to find ways for farmers and cheetahs and other predators to co-exist.

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Summer Flowers – Hibiscus

The colorful flowers of the Hibiscus attracted me to this plant a number of years ago. Quite a number of them seem to have followed me home. Most are the exotic or fancy hybrid Hibiscus, but several are the larger cold hardy variety. The Exotics With hundreds of color combinations the exotic Hibiscus blooms are breathtaking. Sadly the flowers only last for a day.…

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California Horses

Part V — Our last California shoot was of an unflappable horse named Morgan and her stable mates. Whether it was crashing waves or redwood forest Morgan calmly gave her all for the camera. (She is actually a Morgan Horse and has a longer name.)

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Sweet Scents of Summer

As though in compensation for our steamy, hot summers in south Louisiana, the air is filled with the heady scents of Magnolias, Gardenias and Roses. I'm very fortunate to have all three outside my door. I've been enjoying photographing them and thought I would share a few of my images.

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California Horses

Santa Cruz Mountains — Going from dusty paddocks to the lush pastures in the Santa Cruz Mountains was a pleasant change. The horses at this location were owned by individuals who graciously offered to allow us to photograph them. All were beautiful animals including the short guy with Icelandic heritage.

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California Horses

Lazy K Ranch — Today's Quarter Horse is a unique breed created by first the needs and circumstances of our colonial forefathers, and then by those of the western settlers. It began with the first English horses brought in by British colonist.

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California Horses

Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Horse — Fewer than 200 of these horses exist in the world today. They are the direct descendants of the horses brought to the New World from Spain by Padre Kino in 1681. Circumstances kept a small herd isolated in Mexico for centuries.

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California Horses

California Lusitanos — I recently returned from a reunion (which took place in California) of some of the equine photographers who have traveled the world with Tony Stromberg . Of course, this was also a photography trip. Among the numerous places we visited was California Lusitanos.

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Florida Birds 2022

Part III — Before leaving the west coast of Florida I went to Coral Gables in search of Burrowing Owls. I was shocked to find that many of the burrows that I’d visited in previous years were no longer there. Instead, houses were built or being built.

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Florida Birds 2022

Ballet of the Reddish Egret — I have always been fascinated with the method the Reddish Egrets use to catch small fish. It reminds me of a somewhat frantic ballet. Their movements are quick and energetic sometimes running, sometimes jumping or flying low over the water.

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Florida Birds 2022

Part I — Circumstances the past couple of years have prevented me from making my annual trip to Florida to photograph birds, so I was very happy to finally make it back last week. I began my sojourn on the west coast below Fort Meyers.

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OWLS

Part II — Photographing Snowy Owls in the dead of winter in Canada was one of the coldest photo shoots I've ever done. There was a day where it was so cold that you ran the risk of frost bite if you exposed any of your skin.

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OWLS

Part I — Burrowing Owls are one of the smallest owls of the 171 species known world-wide. Adults will weigh between 5 - 8.5 ounces with a wing span up to 21". They are the only owl that lives underground.

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Horses Of Andalusia, Spain

Earlier this month I was in Andalusia, Spain, photographing beautiful horses, enjoying delicious food and wine and the gracious people of the area. The horses were mainly PRE (pura raza espanola or pure Spanish horse) although there were also a few Friesians and Arabians, etc.

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Samburu National Reserve

Lion Cubs In Training — Samburu Reserve is one of three interlinked reserves in the northern part of Kenya with the Ewaso Ng'iro River running through them all. Samburu is semi-desert and HOT. Dry red soil gives almost everything a red cast.

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Amboseli Nat’l Park

Part IV — There are some 1600 elephants in the park, the largest concentration of elephants in Kenya. Included are some of the largest tuskers found anywhere. These are truly remarkable animals. It always surprises me that an animal this large can move without making a sound.

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Amboseli Nat’l Park, Kenya

Part II — For photographers Amboseli is a magical place. The light can be soft or dramatic, the skies can be clear or filled with dust, the lake can be as smooth as silk with amazing reflections or ruffled with the wind. You never know what you will find, but it will always be special.

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Amboseli Nat’l Park, Kenya

Part I — Amboseli National Park is one of Kenya’s smaller parks. Although only 151 square miles it is the core of a much larger ecosystem that crosses over into Tanzania. Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain at 19,340’, is an impressive backdrop for the park on clear days.

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Photographing Frogs 2021

Part I — Once and sometimes twice a year I make time to photograph Patrick Nabors' tiny exotic frogs. I've been doing this since 2008, and it's something that I never tire of. It's fun, challenging and rewarding. This year was no exception.

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BEARS 2021

PART IV — Each year while photographing Bears (weather permitting) we have the opportunity to take a boat to a nearby tiny island which we call Puffin Island. The island is made up mostly of rocky cliffs with a small beach. Here colonies of Horned Puffins nest and breed.

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BEARS 2021

PART III — Our guide took us to a bear who was relaxing on a log near a small inlet. Unfortunately, the mosquitos were so bad that he couldn't get comfortable. His solution was fun to watch and gave me the images for this series.

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BEARS 2021

PART II — There's more to see and enjoy in the park besides bears. Occasionally you'll see a fox or a black bear. Eagles make nests in the trees where they have fresh fish in their front yard, and the meadows are full of wildflowers. I was lucky to catch an Eagle sitting on a piece of driftwood on the beach.

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BEARS 2021

PART I — Each summer for the past eleven years I've headed to Lake Clark National Park in Alaska to spend a little time with the Coastal Brown Bears. There are no roads to the area on Cook Inlet where the bears congregate. Weather permitting we take a small "Bush" plane from Anchorage landing on the beach near our lodge.

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PHOTOGRAPHING HORSES IN IDAHO

Travel opportunities have been limited this past year, but in June I was able to travel to Idaho to photograph one of my favorite subjects. At the Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, which caters to photographers, I enjoyed photographing beautiful horses and the amenities of the ranch for 5 days.

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