WILDLIFE 2019

This was a HUGE Brown Bear!
Seeing a bear this large in person is scary, let alone trying to focus and get all the correct settings. I used my Nikkor 200-500mm F/5.6 lens..to keep my distance.

This HUGE Brown bear strolls along his path slapping his large paws down on the ground.

Capture a photo of Brown Bear resting on a log is a photo worth keeping. patience pays off, as well as knowing your camera gear!

This Brown Bear woke up from a nap on his log to a dead stare at something in the woods. I created an old school look with subdued warmer colors.

This is one BIG Black Bear, large and fully in charge!.
Nice background bokeh created by "stay far away", lol.

Large Brown Bear, did a "turn-and-stare"

Gorilla stance on all fours. He stood their looking directly at me as if to say "are you ready", lol. I was born with a camera in my hand Mr. Gorilla, don't-ch know.

An expression says it all!

Frame after frame, lighting and the right equipment is all key to a great photo. A subject with personality is key as is capturing the eyes. Not sure what he was thinking about.

Overwhelmed with  today's activities, this gorilla decides to take a nap. Notice how he curls up like we all do after a hard day?

As this gorilla sits, his charismatic expression chills me to the bone. Photo after photo I capture this amazing facial expression.
Capture the eyes and you capture the "soul".

This is a rhino skin and would make a great image.

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The caption says it all. Mom and dad watching over their young giraffe. I used a warm, softer look in my editing process to give a loving feeling.

At the Washington Park Zoo, full of life and well cared for animals.

This is a wide format only print 10"x20" or 12"x24".

A stunning photo showing the warm colors of this female elk.
She stopped long enough for a nice photo.

I used a shallow depth of field for a nice clean image.

The perfect opportunity to photograph a stunning mirror image of two geese floating on the Boise river.

The morning sun shows off the feathers and reflecting water nicely with a hint of browns tones....

Working on new techniques with my wildlife photography as this beautiful Emerald-head sat in front of me. 

Depth of field, color and light can make a photo "Extreme"

An early morning stroll led me to a deep forest-like view of cattails. I positioned myself just right allowing the light to cast over the redwing... He then began to sing.