Capturing the sun's corona during totality is a difficult challenge. The area of the corona near the edge of the surface of the sun is much brighter than its outer edge. Any single exposure will either expose the bright areas correctly while the dimmer areas are completely under exposed, or blow out the inner bright... Continue Reading →
The Intense Stare of the Ring-Necked Duck
I finally made it back to the bird sanctuary for the first time since the pandemic hit (they were closed for months and have recently opened to very limited numbers).
Sunset at Moraine Lake
We decided not to wake up before dawn to get a spot in the parking lot, but for some unknown reason most people who spend the day at Moraine lake leave before sunset. This presented a fantastic opportunity for us. We found a good spot and enjoyed the light show as the sun set behind... Continue Reading →
Ground Squirrels of the Rockies
These squirrels have gotten big, fat, and fearless thanks to countless tourists feeding them snacks.
Sandhill Crane in Profile
Sandhill Crane – Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Red-winged Blackbird
At the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Preening Sandhill Crane
More of my old friend keeping up appearances.
Sandhill Crane
I went to the bird sanctuary again. Saw an old friend
Elephants on Parade
I took this photo way back in 2012. Uganda is one of the most difficult places to travel in (unless you want to spend a lot more than I was willing to spend). But the National Parks and wildlife make it absolutely worthwhile.