Gecko
Although I was pretty far away, I think he say me as he was climbing this palm tree. I had just enough time to pull up the camera and fire off this shot! 1/160 sec at f/5.6, ISO 100, 170mm
Garden Spider
The morning dew catches the sunlight at dawn. Not sure why the little guy wasn't hanging out in the middle, but this near perfect web was just outside my door. 1/160 sec at f/5.6, ISO 100, 170mm
Vultures Are Circling
Sometimes, when you are trying to relax in Florida, and you look up at the sky, you may be unsettled. This flock of about 50 birds was circling above me. Fortunately, I wasn't dead yet! 1/1250 sec at f/10, ISO 800, 120mm
Rufous Hummingbird
Taken in my backyard, these guys are fast! Especially with full zoom so they don't fly away, it is hard to track them especially handheld... 1/250 sec at f/5.6, ISO 1000, 400mm
Alamy
The bright red eyes of this Alamy contrast sharply against their yellow background. Not to be confused with a Blue Heron... 1/2500 sec at f/5.6, ISO 400, 330mm
Blue Heron
It's really amazing how still these birds can stand, especially with Alligators about!. The bright blue coat is something to behold. 1/250 sec at f/5.6, ISO 400, 400mm
White Heron
Such a harsh white in contrast to the earthy surroundings! Make sure you see the white reflection in the water. 1/640 sec at f/10, ISO 400, 400mm
Alligator
Well this was creepy. This silent killer was trying to sneak up on me! Fortunately, I was safe on the bridge. 1/160 sec at f/7.1, ISO 100, 200mm
Parrot
These birds are big! And those beaks? They could break a finger with ease! And they are loud! Why would you have one as a pet? 1/320sec at f/5.6, ISO 500, 200mm
Kimodo Dragon
This is a beast! It weighs more than 1000 pounds, and even skin contact is poisonous. It has a huge long tongue that it waves around like a snake to boot! 1/200 sec at f/4.5, ISO 1600, 42mm
Rhesus Macaques
In Jaipur, these monkeys are everywhere. They are known as "Monkey Thieves" as they are well know from stealing your sunglasses right from your head. 1/250 sec at f/6.3, ISO 200, 170mm
Ears Pinned Back
A bunny wanders into our backyard. I grabbed my camera and slowly walked up to it. As I neared, its ears flattened against its back. When I got within 5 feet, it took off. 1/200 sec at f/2.8, ISO 100, 185mm
Monarch Butterfly
Amidst mountain wildflowers, this Monarch Butterfly, the size of my hand, was fluttering along. 1/640 sec at f/2.8, ISO 100, 35mm
The grace of a white swan is just something else. 1/6400 sec at f/2.8, ISO 100, 200mm
Bald Eagle
When they are young, bald eagles have brown feathers. Caught this one just as it took off. 1/4000 sec at f/5.6, ISO 400, 200mm
Escargot
Yes indeed, this French snail is an escargot. Could be on the menu tonight! 1/800 sec at f/5.6, ISO 100, 200mm
Help Us
These Black Billed Magpies were wandering around the path. I think this one needed some help. 1/1000 sec at f/2.8, ISO 100, 82mm
Froze the wings with a fast shutter! 1/8000 sec at f/5.6, ISO 1000, 400mm
White Herons
All lined up! 1/60 sec at f/18, ISO 100, 80mm
Turkey Vulture
Not the prettiest of birds, but these sure do swarm in central Florida! 1/1250 sec at f/4.0, ISO 100, 200mm. Nikon D500 and Sigma 70-200EX. Handheld.
Nursery
