Nature & Wildlife Photography

The sun had already dropped below the horizon, yet enough residual light remained for the surface of Lake Michigan to hold a faint luminous presence.

What drew me to the scene was not color, but tonal structure — the layered cloud bands, the separation between water and atmosphere, and the quiet afterglow still suspended beneath the darkening sky.

For me, black and white remains less about nostalgia than reduction.
Removing distraction until light itself becomes the subject. #blackandwhitephotography #landscapelovers #photography #fineartphotography

OK, they are probably not really siblings, but these two Canada Geese goslings (Branta canadensis) were walking around the local Idaho park grounds together and they suddenly started "yelling" at each other. They reminded me of my brother and sister getting into it with each other when we were kids...so the title fits :)

Baltimore vs Orchard, who do you think won the orange?

Female Acorn Woodpecker Flies Off A Large Granary Tree Branch

New addition to my website, your thoughts on is this wall worthy

While hiking through a forest in one of the many state parks in Idaho, we followed this young Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) as he moved from one tree to another. I used an 800 mm lens for this shot, which allowed us to stay at a respectable distance from the bird. There were plenty of rodents in the area, which are favorites of these hawks...he was no doubt scouting for an early morning snack!

Never saw so many before. I guess because late May is spring, and they were coming out of winter dens. Thankfully, not interested in me, shooting from my exoskeleton, meaning, my car (window open, foot on the gas, ready to peel out!).

I don't consider myself a typical wildlife photographer, mostly because I don't have the patience to sit in a blind or wait more than a few minutes for that perfect shot. So I hike, or drive, or boat, and if I come across a critter worthy of photo, I pull my camera out (I actually usually have it in hand or by my side and ready) and take some shots. As an example, the image above was taken when I opened by bedroom curtains one morning and found this guy standing right outside the house. I get enough images this way to make me happy, and occasionally one or two (like this one) worthy of putting up on my site or printing to sell at craft/art shows. With all that said, I've been wondering whether I'm actually that atypical. How do all of you go about getting your wonderful wildlife images?

Cherry Plum Dew

This image reveals the delicate interaction between rain and leaves, each droplet resting gently upon the textured surface. The subtle hues and softened background convey a quiet reverence for nature’s small, sacred moments. It invites a deeper connection to the stillness found in the natural world, offering calm and harmony to any space it graces.

Capture this Roseate as it flew back to its nest

#wilderness #naturelovers #nature #naturephotography

For some reason, the look on this deer's face reminds me of a kid experiencing their first snow with enthusiasm & excitement!

The Guardian presents a powerful moment between a bison and its calf.

I am finding that many of my photos are being flagged for review - a ton are ones that show wildlife with fish in their mouths or something like that - sure not any of the things they say will flagas NSFW and Sensitive Content really qualifies, just nature here is what says will flag for - Nudity or sexual content of any kind Sexual content involving minors, in any form Content designed to threaten, intimidate, or harm a specific person Content that glorifies real-world violence or atrocities Gratuitous gore or content designed to shock without artistic purpose. - I'm sorry but this is part of wildlife photography and what we all hoping to capture. Then there are those that are flagged as potential AI- why would I damage my business by mixing a few AI pictures in and why would I even think of doing that when I have to battle against AI pics every day. And why do they even think are AI UGH. Anyone else finding that on this platform? And how long does it take to be reviewed - feeling frustrated. Luckily this isn't my website! But still.... I spend hours and hours and hours on getting these photos. Sure not intent to shock - just nature happening!

Market Squid gather mesmerized by the Zorb aka Hydro Glow Light. Squid live for about one year spending their life int he deeps. Then, they come up into the shallows to spawn then they all die and eat each other. Pretty crazy phenomenon. All fish love to eat them, as do most humans, but the eggs are poisonous to fish so they get left alone to hatch. This is your rings and tentacles before the tempura batter and beer sampler.

This piece reveals a great horned owl nestled comfortably within the hollow of an aged tree, its intense gaze conveying quiet strength and alertness as it watches over the owlets.

Four days. Three nights. And a fresh start to 2026.

I headed out to Bagby Recreation Area on Lake McClure and the Hites Cove Trail with two goals in mind. To break in the new travel trailer. And to chase early-season wildflowers and wildlife.

This trip marked my first multi-day photography adventure of the year, and it delivered exactly what I was hoping for with quiet mornings, changing landscapes, and those small moments you only catch when you slow down.

I pulled together some of my favorite images into this video. I hope it inspires you to get outside and see what the season is starting to reveal.

Let me know which photos are your favorites.

Snake pealing through the grass, usually not my idea to photograph, but its a harmless snake so I got some interesting shots.

I caught this mother-to-be Atlantic Ghost Crab shuffling along on the shoreline of Buzios, a beach town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil. There were people walking everywhere, so this little crab was very daring to be out and about at that time. You can see the thousands of tiny black eggs on her underside.