American Kestrel - Snow

This American Kestrel (male) crashed into my sun-room window and landed safely, though head first, in a snow covered bush. Note the snow packed between his lore and his nostril. Having landed just inches from the window, I was able to get several nice shots while he gathered his composure. After several minutes recuperating, he was able to fly away. I thought surely he had learned his lesson about hunting smaller birds at the feeders, but no, he returned the next day. December 2013.

Nikon D7100 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED

Sunrise in the Mirror

Sunrise in the Mirror.

This photo was taken on I70 westbound, somewhere near St. Louis, Missouri. August 2013.

Photographed with Iphone5

Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel

A Golden-mantled ground squirrel at Estes Park, Colorado. July 2013.

Nikon D300 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED

Bee on Flower

Denver Botanic Garden, July 2013.

Nikon D300 | Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens

Loving Lizards

Took this shot at the Indianapolis Zoo a couple years ago.

Still one of my favorite photos.

Nikon D300 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED

Pileated Woodpecker

A male Pileated Woodpecker, backyard.

January 2014.

Nikon D7100 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED

Wood Duck Pair

One of the eight pairs of wood ducks that stopped in for a visit on their journey north last week. These guys pass through during spring and fall migration for brief resting periods. They're such a joy to watch, but are very timid and difficult to observe without a hunting blind.

 Nikon D7100  |  Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS

Lily

Lily. Denver Botanical Gardens, 2013.

Nikon D300|Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens

Froggy Style

Three frogs sun bathing on algae in my pond last summer.

Nikon D300 | Nikon AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 IF-ED

Northern Cardinal

A female Northern Cardinal waits her turn near the backyard feeder.

March 2013.

Nikon D300  |  Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS