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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.…
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A few years ago I left my husband and travel friends in London and flew to Rwanda from sea level to my lodge at 7,000 feet. The next morning I headed out to meet the gorillas...
Images From Alaska, USA — A number of times I've traveled to Alaska to photograph the Bald Eagles that congregate there in the winter. It's quite a sight to see hundreds of eagles flying, diving, fishing or just sitting in trees.
Part I — Twelve years ago I photographed my first little exotic frogs. It has since become an addiction. Now, once or twice a year I visit my friend, Patrick Nabors, to photograph his tiny reptiles.
If you are like me you're ready to say goodbye to Winter and welcome Spring. Here in southern Louisiana we are just beginning to see signs that Spring is almost here.
Zimanga Private Reserve, South Africa — Although Zimanga has spectacular photography/observation hides it also has plenty of wildlife to photograph during game drives.
The Venice Carnevale has a history going back supposedly to 1162. In 1296 it was declared an official holiday by the Senate of the Venetian Republic to be celebrated the day before the beginning of Lent.
Hacienda Buena Suerte — Andalusia is "horse country" in Spain, but it's not just PRE horses. At Haciendo Buena Suerte we photographed PRE, Lusitano (a close first cousin of the PRE), and even a couple of American Quarter Horses.
Zimanga Private Game Reserve, South Africa — In Africa hides (aka blinds) are becoming more popular. A hide is usually established at a watering site.
Part II - Cats — This year the abundance of elephants and their calves seemed to be the theme in Kenya. However, we were also fortunate to see a few cats as well.
Part II — I enjoyed the challenge of finding new props for my little frogs as well as trying out some new techniques. The red gladiola turned out to be a real find as it went from bud to flower stage in the days that I photographed.
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.
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.
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.