These three young raccoons were rather curious about me and decided to pose for a family portrait while trying to figure me out. The Three Amigos
This Gray Squirrel was way too busy to pay any attention to me taking its portrait. Awww Nuts
Halloween Pennant Summer Halloween
Where will you take your next holliday? (read the name of the cemetery) Heaven's Gate
Macro allows you to visit a whole new world. Fairyland
She saw me standing there with a camera, and she chose to pose. After all, she was all dressed up in her red, polka-dotted dress. Lady in the Red Dress With Polka Dots
A tranquil fine art image of grasses bowing in front of the sunset. Until Tomorrow...
Macro of a Dandelion gone to seed. Holding On & Letting Go
Halloween Pennant dragonfly letting the sun light its wings X Marks the Spot
Pretty pink perfection in this close-up Peony photo Petals of Pink
The wind ruffled this Robin's feathers just as I was taking the photo. Blowin' in the Wind
This raccoon was hanging out in my neighbor's pond. It allowed me to photograph it for a while, and then it swam across the pond to the other side. Gone Fishin'
Close-up macro photo of an Oyster plant Patterns
This photo of a Swallowtail butterfly on a clover flower won my first Best of Show ribbon. Wings of Beauty
Juvenile Great Horned Owl sitting on a hay bale. Hay You
Delicate purple and pink Hydrangea Petals of Purple & Pink
This Stripe-Winged Baskettail dragonfly patiently posed long enough for me to capture the sun hitting its wings at the angle to bring out the rainbow of colors. Beautiful Wings of Color
Dew drops on Dandelion macro Sparkle & Shine
I was thrilled to capture a photo of this Bobolink when it spied its next snack. This photo also won Best of Show at a local photography competition. Bobolink Brunch
One morning, I walked back to my pond to enjoy the sunrise and discovered I wasn't the only one who decided to observe the beautiful start of the day. Heron Sunrise
A beautiful macro photograph of a dandelion, which has gone to seed. Sometimes, you just don't see and notice all the beautiful detail which surrounds you in life. Star Struck
Sky reflecting on the pond on a beautiful, calm day. Seeing Double
This is the type of landscape I'm used to seeing. Farmer's Landscape
Macro of a Milkwort flower Contentment
Macro abstract of Salsify Dream
Macro of dew drops on a spider web Suspension
Macro of dew drops on a spiderweb Pearl Necklace
Male Ring-Necked Pheasant in snow Cold Feet
A pair of mating Bluet damselflies I Heart U
Great Blue Heron in golden water Great Blue in Gold
Macro of dew drops on a spiderweb Strings of Jewels
Two Buckeye butterflies on a wildflower Buckeye Duo
Blue Heron in Flight Take Flight
At my pond in Missouri, I watched the sun rise with a Heron. While visiting my dad back home in Ohio, we shared the sun set with a Heron. Heron Sunset
Macro of Salsify Whispers
American Kestrel Lookout
Sly & Foxy
Female Tiger Swallowtail (Black variety) Beautiful Blue Blush
You'll eventually notice I really like dragonflies. :-) This is a Blue Dasher. Nearsighted
Macro of Praying Mantis Smile!
Male Eastern Pondhawk dragonfly Dragonfly Dreams
Pearl Crescent butterfly with the sun lighting the wings You Light Up My Wings
Macro of a Praying Mantis Personality
Bee in Flight My Bags Are Packed & I'm Buzzing Out
Macro of a Robber Fly WHOA! Where'd You Come From?
Female Blue Dasher Dragonfly Bow Down
I tend to make friends with raccoons. :-) Curiosity
Macro of Pinkweed Wildflower Pink Patterns
Macro of raindrops on web Abstraction
Macro of Orb Spider building a web This Way or That Way
Yellow Rumped Warbler Butter-Butt
Blue Jay in the snow Winter Blues
Harris's Sparrow portrait. Hi! I'm Harris.
This image spoke to me of how everything comes full circle. The fallen leaves lying on the ground, with the reflection of the tree showing where they came from. The Circle of Seasons
Pink Purpose
Heavenly Hosta
Actually, it's a Milkweed Leaf Beetle (Labidomera Clivicollis). However, when I was taking its portrait, it whispered its name to me. So, I introduce you to Buster Beetle. ;-) What? You don't speak Beetle? Buster Beetle
First photo with my new Sony in July 2011 Chosen Chicory
Missouri Sunset Nature's Coloring Book
Macro of Vervain Wildflower Purple Pleasure
I pass this barn twice a day on the way to and from work. Yet, every time I pass, it never ceases to catch my attention. Barn Charm
Cucumber Beetle on Yellow Flower Color Coordinated Company
Some of my favorite photos are ones that captured a story that Nature was showing me. This scene with the delicate and beautiful blossoms against the harsh barb told me a story of war & peace. War & Peace
Red Spotted Purple butterfly enjoying the beautiful wildflowers. Butterfly Bokeh
Another photo of one of my raccoon friends. Hanging Out
Spangled Skimmer dragonfly Spangled
This photo may not be 500px-worthy. However, I want it in my portfolio. So, I'm posting it here anyway. ;-) Barred Owl
Just a sweet little Tree Sparrow. I like the colors in the photo. This Isn't Much of a Tree
These sweet little Tree Sparrows seem to like having their portrait taken. Another Tree, Another Tree Sparrow
I think these Skippers are so pretty. Silver Spotted Skipper
Black Swallowtail caterpillar There's a Plan
Jump for Joy
BFFs
Being originally from Ohio (Buckeye is the state tree and the Ohio State teams' mascot), the Buckeye butterfly is one of my favorite butterflies. OK, fine... there really isn't a butterfly that I don't refer to as "one of my favorite butterflies", but the Buckeye is at the top of the list! ;-) Buckeye Beauty
Had some fun photographing some flowers my co-workers received for Administrative Professionals Day. I owe them thanks for allowing me to hover over their desks snapping photos of the beautiful gifts they received! Dressed in Orange