Wildlife

Dec 25

by TK in Images, Wildlife 8 comments tags: Horse, Merry Christmas, Snow, West Texas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Y'all!

Apr 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Sunset Lake, Uppger Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

I photographed this howling coyote near sunset lake in the Biscuit and Black Sand Basins of Yellowstone National Park.I heard him howling but I could not spot him. He finally came out in a clearing and I was able to capture a few photos of him in action.

Apr 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Eastern Phoebe, Texas Birds

Eastern Phoebe

Springtime is by far my favorite time of year, especially here in Texas. The temperatures are pleasant, the flowers start blooming and the songbirds are a plenty. Eastern Phoebes are perennial around our property and I'm always excited to see them milling about.

Mar 28

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

Curious Coyote

I was setting up to photograph Old Faithful one of the mornings during my trip to Yellowstone National Park when I turned around and spotted this curious coyote making his way through the grounds.

Mar 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: American Bison, Old Faithful, Topaz Impress, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Photography Painting

I have always wanted to paint on canvas but I realized long ago that I don't that talent. Thankfully, technology allows us to do "Photography Painting" where we can take a photograph, and using software can create a painting.

Mar 09

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: American Bison, Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

Bison Feeding in the Mist

I was walking around the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park when I saw a group of Bison feeding in the mist of one of the nearly thermal features.

Mar 07

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bald Eagle, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Bald Eagle

I photographed this Bald Eagle who was sitting in a pine tree in Yellowstone National Park during my trip to the Park as part of a "Winter in Yellowstone" photography workshop.

Feb 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: American Bison, Grand Prismatic Spring, Highway 191, Snow, Yellowstone National Park

Bison on the Range

We ran across this wonderful scene of bison on the range along highway 191 on our way to photograph the Grand Prismatic Spring. What caught our eye was the ever-changing light behind the group of American Bison.

Feb 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Cow Elk, Grand Loop Road, Phamtom Lake, Yellowstone National Park

Cow Elk

A Cow Elk photographed in the Phantom Lake Area along the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park. There were quite a few Cow Elk crossing the road that day in search of food.

Feb 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Upper, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Coyote

A Yellowstone Coyote photographed in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. The Coyote appeared to have an injured left front leg as he was limping heavily.

Feb 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Grizzly & Wildlife Discovery Center, Montana, West Yellowstone

Sleeping Grey Wolf

I had the opportunity yesterday to visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana, where I photographed this sleeping Grey Wolf.

Jan 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 10 comments tags: Bull Elk, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park

Handsome Elk

A Handsome Elk photographed in the Yellowstone National Park along the Madison River, during the fall of 2016.

Dec 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Snow, Snowfall, West Texas, Wild Horses, Wildlife

Wild Horse

A wild horse in a West Texas snowstorm in the fall of 2017. I photographed it while driving on highway 118 near Marathon, Texas

Nov 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Red-Shouldered Hawk, Texas Birds

Red-shouldered Hawk

A Red-shouldered Hawk photographed in a wooded area near my home in the winter of 2015. Red-shouldered Hawks frequent this area.

Nov 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Greater Roadrunner, Texas Birds

Greater Roadrunner

A Great Roadrunner photographed just outside of my cabin in Sutdy Butte, TX, Near Big Bend National Park. These birds are very popular!

Aug 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Ballaghisheen Pass, County Kerry, Ireland, Low Key, Sheep

Ballaghisheen Sheep

I photographed these Ballaghisheen Sheep while in County Kerry, Ireland earlier this year. Much of the area is dedicated to raising sheep.

Aug 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birds, County Kerry, Ireland, Little Skellig, Northern Gannets, Skellig Islands

Northern Gannets

Northern Gannets on Little Skellig off the coast of Kerry Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. This is one of the largest colonies in Ireland.

Jul 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: County Kerry, Ireland, Puffin, Skellig Michael

Hungry Puffin

A hungry Puffin photographed on Skellig Michael off the Kerry Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland in the summer of 2017.

Jul 20

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Birds, Irelands, Skellig Michael

Puffin

One of the great memories of visiting Skellig Michael during my recent trip to Ireland was the incredibly large Puffin colony.

Jul 12

by TK in Images, Travel, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Ballaghisheen Pass, Ireland, Low Key, Sheep

Irish Sheep

Irish sheep photographed along the Ballaghisheen Pass in Ireland during the summer of 2017.

Feb 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Aransas Nature Preserve

Northern Shoveler

I photographed this Northern Shoveler during my trip to the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve.

Feb 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Aransas Nature Preserve

Pied-billed Grebe

I photographed this Pied-billed Grebe along the raise boardwalk at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center located in Port Aransas, Texas.

Feb 15

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Cardinal, Rockport

Aransas Cardinal

I photographed this Cardinal while hiking along the Heron Flats trail at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge during my trip to Rockport, TX.

Feb 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Tri-Colored Heron

Heron

I photographed this Heron at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Big Tree trail during my recent trip to Rockport, Texas.

Feb 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Egret, Great Egret, Rockport Texas

Flying Egret

I photographed this Great Egret at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Rockport, Texas. I plan on being in the region later this week.

Feb 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Cheetah Conservation Project, South Africa

Nice Cheetah

I had the opportunity to pet this cheetah while visiting the Cheetah Rehabilitation Center in the northwestern region of South Africa.

Jan 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Elk, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park

Elk in the Madison

I photographed this Bull Elk just as he was coming out of the Madison River during my visit to the Yellowstone National Park last fall.

Jan 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park, Woodpecker

Another Ladder-backed Woodpecker

I photographed this Ladder-backed Woodpecker at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind last summer. These are one of my favorite birds.

Jan 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Baboon, South Africa, Table Mountain National Park

Baboon

I photographed this Baboon at the Table Mountain National Park in South Africa last year. He was eating insects plucked from the grassy area.

Jan 12

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Penguin, Penguin Colony, Simon's Town, South Africa

Penguin Braying

This is another African Penguin photograph taken near Simon's Town, South Africa during my trip to that great country last May.

Jan 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Penguin, Penguin Colony, Simon's Town, South Africa

Penguin Nest Builder

I photographed this Penguin Nest Builder during my trip to Simon's Town South Africa. The colony is located in the center of the town.

Jan 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, Little Bee-Eater, South Africa

Little Bee-Eater Couple

I spotted this pair of Little Bee-Eaters while on a trip to South Africa last year. The male on the left brought food to the female.

Jan 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, Little Bee-Eater, South Africa

Little Bee-Eater

I photographed this Little Bee-Eater at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game-Reserve during my trip last May to South Africa.

Jan 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Bird Photography, Birding, Great Egret, Texas Birds

Great Egret Shadow

Another photograph of a Great Egret from my trip to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge last year. This one is of a Great Egret Shadow.

Jan 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bathing Bird, Bird Blind, Birding, Painted Bunting, Pedernales Falls State Park

Bathing Bunting

I photographed this bathing bunting last year at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind. He was really making quite a splash.

Dec 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

Best of 2016 – Baby Baboon

One of the 2016 highlights was the trip I made with some friends to South Africa. I captured this photograph of a Baby Baboon near Cape Town.

Dec 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

Best of 2016 – Fighting Egrets

Another great memory from 2016. I photographed these fighting egrets during a trip to Rockport, TX and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

Dec 25

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bison, Bull Bison, Grand Teton National Park, Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas - Yellowstone is the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times.

Dec 19

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

Elk in the Rain

I photographed this elk in the rain, a member of the Madison Elk Herd, during my trip to Yellowstone National Park last September.

Nov 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Elk Cow, Madison Elk, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Elk Cow

I photographed this Elk Cow along the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park during my visit to the park earlier this fall.

Nov 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Canada Geese, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Canada Goose

I photographed this nice Canada Goose while attempting to photograph a Bull Elk in the Madison River area.

Oct 31

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bison, Bull Bison, Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row

American Bison

I photographed this American Bison during my trip to the Grand Teton NP. The bull walked right in front of a fairly large group of people.

Oct 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Elk, Madison Elk, Yellowstone National Park

Madison Elk

Elk was the most frequently seen animal during my visit to Yellowstone NP. I stopped along the Madison river to photograph this Madison Elk.

Oct 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Common Raven, Yellowstone National Park

Common Raven

I photographed this Common Raven at a picnic area at one of the lunch breaks during my recent trip to the Grand Teton/Yellowstone area.

Oct 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

Young Bull Elk

I spotted this young bull elk after having dinner one evening at the Dining Room at the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone NP.

Oct 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Beaver, Fall Colors, Grand Teton National Park

Beaver

My favorite spot at the Grand Teton NP is Schwabacher's Landing. Not only was it great for sunrise photos but it was filled with Beavers.

Sep 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Wildlife, Wolf, Yellowstone National Park

Grey Wolf

Meet Grey Wolf #712M. I photographed him at the Yellowstone National Park on the way to see some of the sites in the park.

Sep 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Double-breasted Cormorant, Lady Bird Lake

Urban Cormorants

Wildlife only has once choice as urban areas grow and engulf more of their natural habitat; to assimilate like these Urban Cormorants.

Aug 24

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa, Wahlberg's Eagle

Wahlberg’s Eagle

I photographed this Wahlberg's Eagle at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve during my trip to South Africa earlier this year.

Aug 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa, White-fronted Bee Eater

White-fronted Bee Eater

I photographed this White-fronted Bee Eater at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve during my trip to South Africa this year.

Aug 19

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 0 comments tags: High Key, South Africa, Zebra, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Lonely Zebra

This is the last of my high-key images from my trip to South Africa. It is of a lonely zebra that I took at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve.

Aug 17

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 2 comments tags: High Key, South Africa, Sparring, White Rhinoceros, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Sparring Hippos

I photographed these sparring hippos during a trip to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. They were in an inlet leading to Lake Santa Lucia.

Aug 15

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Baby Giraffe, Giraffe, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Little Baby Giraffe

I captured this photograph of this little baby giraffe during my trip to the Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve in South Africa this year.

Aug 09

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Whooping Crane

Juvenile Whooping Crane

I photographed this juvenile Whooping Crane a few moments before I photographed the adult Whooping Crane I wrote about last week.

Aug 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Painted Bunting, Pedernales Falls State Park

Another Painted Bunting

Another Painted Bunting photograph from one of my trips to Pedernales Falls SP. The Painted Bunting is by far one of my favorite birds.

Aug 04

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Ladybug, Macro Photography, White Box

Ladybug

The first challenge to come in was for a Ladybug. I had no idea where to find one but I got lucky and spotted one right off the bat.

Aug 02

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Whooping Crane

Whooping Crane

I captured this photo of an adult Whooping Crane last February while visiting the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas coast.

Jul 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Dophins, Rockport TX, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Dolphins at Sunrise

I captured these dolphins at sunrise while photographing birds in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge earlier this year.

Jul 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park, Suet

Pondering Woodpecker

I was photographing Painted Buntings when I spotted this Pondering Woodpecker eating suet out of one of the feeders at the Pedernales Falls SP bird blind.

Jul 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Barn Swallow, Barn Swallow Chicks, Buffalo NY, Nest

Barn Swallows

I had the opportunity to visit a farm near Buffalo, NY where people go to pick strawberries. It was there that I found these little Barn Swallows.

Jun 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

I photographed this juvenile Ladder-backed Woodpecker during my last outing to the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind.

Jun 28

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Caracal, Cats, Cheetah Rehabilitation Center, South Africa

Caracal

I captured this image of a Caracal during my visit to the Cheetah Rehabilitation facility in the northeastern part of South Africa.

Jun 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Birding, Female, Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

Northern Cardinal

I ran across this image while was processing photos from my last visit to the bird blind. So, here is another Northern Cardinal for your viewing pleasure.

Jun 17

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Male Nyala, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Male Nyala

I was going through the remaining wildlife photos from my recent trip to South Africa when I came across this male Nyala.

Jun 15

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Suet, Western Scrub Jay

Quiet Western Scrub Jay

I found this quiet Western Scrub Jay the last time I went to the bird blind to photograph birds, proving that all Scrub Jays are not disruptive.

Jun 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Suet, Western Scrub Jay

Western Scrub Jay

I notice that when I go to the bird blind at Pedernales Falls SP there are a few bird species that dominate the scene, including the Western Scrub Jay.

Jun 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Painted Bunting, Pedernales Falls State Park

Painted Bunting

The Painted Bunting is found in Texas from May through the end of Summer. I was able to photograph this Painted Bunting during my last visit to the park.

Jun 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Photographing a Black-chinned Hummingbird in flight is difficult. I photographed this one while waiting for Buntings at the Pedernales Falls SP bird blind.

Jun 09

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Monarch Butterfly, Pedernales Falls State Park, Queen Butterfly

Queen Vs. Monarch Butterfly

Yesterday I posted a photo of a Monarch Butterfly. I found out, it's not a Monarch but a Queen Butterfly. It's hard to tell a Queen Vs. Monarch Butterfly.

Jun 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: Bird Blind, Monarch Butterfly, Pedernales Falls State Park

Monarch Butterfly

I spotted a Monarch Butterfly, along with many of its mates, at the Pedernales Falls SP and I decided to photographing it. This is my best photograph.

Jun 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Common Warthog, High-Key Images, Photo Safari, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Common Warthog

The Common Warthog is wild member of the pig family and is probably one of the ugliest animals in the animal kingdom. It's not much better looking in person.

Jun 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Beach, Penguins, Simon's Town, South Africa

Strutting Penguin

One of the highlights to my trip to Cape Town in South Africa was a visit to Simon's Town and specifically to Boulders Beach to see the the African Penguin.

Jun 02

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

This is an image of a female Ladder-backed Woodpecker that I photographed last month while photographing birds at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind.

May 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Bird Blind, Painted Bunting, Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas Birds

Painted Bunting

I have been waiting a long time to photograph a Painted Bunting. I finally had the opportunity to do so. I photographed this bird tag the Pedernales Falls SP.

May 29

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 0 comments tags: High Key Photography, Rhinoceros, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

White Rhinoceros

The White Rhinoceros, along with the Black Rhinoceros, is part of the "Big Five" group of African game animals.

May 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Cape of Good Hope, Ostrich, South Africa

Ostrich

I was expecting to see a lot of wildlife during my trip to South Africa but I was not expecting to see an Ostrich on the road to the Cape of Good Hope, but I did.

May 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Nyala, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Nyala

This photograph of a female Nyala was taken in the wild during one of our excursions at the Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve.

May 25

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Giraffe, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Baby Giraffe

We spotted this baby giraffe during our second Safari outing. It was so close to the vehicle that I was able to capture a very sharp image.

May 24

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Elephants, High-Key Processing, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Elephants

This photograph was taken during one of the safaris I took part of at the Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve. They only had two adult female elephants and one offspring.

May 20

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Baboon, Baby Baboon, South Africa, Table Mountain NP

Baby Baboon

One of the more prolific animals in South Africa has to be the Baboon (Papio). I saw Baboons in almost every location that I visited.

May 19

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Giraffe, Red-billed Oxpecker, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Parasite Remover

I was impressed by the number of parasites on the wildlife during my trip to South Africa. The Red-billed Oxpecker helped rid these parasites from their host.

May 18

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: South Africa, Zebra, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Zebra

One of the common animals we saw during the photo safaris was the Zebra. Specifically these were Plains Zebras which differ slightly from Mountain Zebras.

May 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Nyala, South Africa, Zulu Nyala, Zulu-Nyala Game Lodge

Nyalas and Aloe

Two things that were very common at the Safari Lodge that I stayed at were Nyalas and Aloe plants. Nyalas came into the lodge compound frequently during my stay.

May 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Photo Safari, South Africa, Vervet Monkey, Zulu-Nyara Photo Safari

Angry Monkey

Our guide tried to find the elusive Black Rhinoceros during our last safari. Unfortunately he proved to be elusive but we fond a Vervet Monkey in a tree.

May 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa, Vervet Monkey

Vervet Monkey

I encountered dozens of Vervet Monkeys at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in northeastern South Africa, many of them were aggressively trying to get food from us.

May 12

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Cheetah, Cheetah Rehabilitation Center, South Africa

Cheetah

We had a chance to visit a Cheetah rehabilitation center who's goal is to care for orphaned Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal.

May 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Giraffe, Photo Safari, South Africa, Wildlife

Giraffe

We completed our second photo safari yesterday and photographed wildlife in the morning light. It seemed like most of what we saw were giraffes.

May 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Hippopotamus, Photo Safari, South Africa, Zulu Nyala

Hippopotamus

After two days of travel, it was great to arrive at our final destination. We decided to go on our first photo safari immediately upon arrival to our lodge.

May 03

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Flower Fly, Giant Spiderwort, Sphaerophoria Continua

Giant Spiderwort

I was photographing flowers when I spotted a tiny insect on a Giant Spiderwort. I thought it was a bee or a wasp but upon further research it was a flower fly.

Apr 27

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Double-banded Bycid, LBJ Wildflower Center, Longhorn Beetle, Wild Carrot

Longhorn

I signed up for a Plant ID course at the LBJ Wildflower Center. I ran across this Double-banded Bycid hanging out on this Wild Carrot head during an outing.

Apr 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Carolina Anole, Lizard, Red-throated Anole

Bright Green

Spring brings forth nature's best shows. Around our house, that includes little bright green lizards called Carolina Anoles or Red-throated Anole.

Apr 22

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Wildlife

Disheveled

I spotted this Ladder-backed Woodpecker earlier this week while relaxing after a long day of photographing the Big Bend National Park.

Apr 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chihuahuan Raven, Lost Mine Trail

Big Bend #2

My favorite hike in all of the park is the Lost Mine Trail hike. There are may Texas Wildflowers and geological formations along the route.

Apr 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Pedernales Falls National Park, Red-winged Blackbird

Red and Black All Over

I'm not a big fan of Blackbirds but I found this one interesting. I was out photographing birds at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind when I spotted a Red-winged Blackbird.

Apr 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, McKinney Falls State Park, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Mr. Hummingbird

I posted a photo of a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird last week. This photograph is of her male counterpart. The male has the ruby coloring around his throat.

Apr 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 1 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Eastern Phoebe

Phoebe Neighbors

A pair of Phoebes decided a few years ago to make themselves at home in the overhang of our porch and every year we look forward to their return.

Apr 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Pedernales Falls State Park, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Ruby-throated

I made a trip yesterday to Pedernales Falls State Park to photograph birds. When I arrived at the bird blind I noticed that they had the hummingbird feeders up.

Mar 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

Mrs. Cardinalis Cardinalis

Since yesterday's post was a male Northern Cardinal, I thought it only appropriate to show you a female Northern Cardinal.

Mar 28

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

Cardinalis Cardinalis

It's bird time again! I have not posted a Cardinal for awhile so I thought it was bout time to do so. Northern Cardinals are one of my favorite birds.

Mar 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Great Egret, Shadow

Egret Shadow

So, if a Great Egret sees its shadow, does that indicate that we have six more weeks of winter? Well, in this case, we did not have six more weeks of winter.

Mar 17

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Birds of Prey, Osprey

Osprey

I had never photographed an Osprey before and I can tell you that these birds don't like to be photographed. At least not while the photographer is on a boat.

Mar 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Great Blue Heron, Stealing

Borrowing

This is another photograph of a Great Blue Heron from my trip to the ANWR in South Texas. I caught this Heron "Borrowing" a stick from another nest.

Mar 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: American White Pelican, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding

Pelican

I photographed this American White Pelican during my trip to south Texas. I often confused Pelicans for Whooping Cranes because of their similar color and size.

Mar 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Whooping Crane

Adult Crane

I posted an image last week of a juvenile Whooping Crane so I thought it would be helpful if I posted one of an adult.

Mar 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Great Egret

On Display

I encountered these Great Egrets during my trip to the Gulf of Mexico in February. It was fascinating to watch these birds interact.

Mar 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Red-tailed Hawk

Hawk

There have been multiple Cooper's Hawks around the neighborhood for the past couple of weeks and I have been trying to photograph them each time I hear them.

Mar 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Whooping Crane

Whooping

The main reason I made a trip to Rockport, Texas with a fellow photographer was to photograph the magnificent and endangered Whooping Crane.

Feb 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Great Egret

Graceful Egret

Large birds are very graceful when they fly. This was the case with this graceful Egret. I photographed it in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.

Feb 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Great Blue Heron

Magnificent

Many times Mother Nature leaves me in awe. That was the case when I visited the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and saw this magnificent Great Blue Heron.

Feb 24

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Great Blue Heron, Rockport TX

Herons

Great Blue Herons are some of my favorite birds. I especially like their color combinations. They are even more elegant during the mating season.

Feb 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Rockport TX, Sunset

Egret at Sunrise

The early morning boat ride out to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. I photographed this Great Egret at Sunrise during our first morning on the Refuge.

Feb 22

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Common Grackle

Grackle

Grackles are annoying birds. Austin is full of Grackles and they make a huge mess. Those of us that have lived here for a while stay away from them.

Feb 20

by TK in Images, Wildlife 5 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Great Egret

Great Egrets

Great Egrets are one of my favorite birds to photograph. The present a great challenge but the reward is fantastic when things turn out well

Feb 17

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Double-crested Cormorant, Town Lake

Drying

The Double-crested Cormorant is a difficult bird to photograph because of its dark feathers. They are one of the more interesting birds I have photographed.

Feb 15

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Town Lake, Wood Duck

Wood Duck

The Wood Duck is one of the most colorful birds in this area. I had the opportunity to photograph them while practicing my bird photography on Lady Bird Lake.

Feb 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Great Blue Heron, Town Lake

Friends

I was out practicing my long-range bird photography the other day when I ran across these friends. A Great Blue Heron and a Chicken Turtle.

Feb 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Austin, MoPac, Red-tailed Hawk

Hawk

If you live in Austin then you've probably seen a Red-tailed Hawk hanging around Loop 1. I was able to photograph this one while running errands.

Feb 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Monk Parakeet, Town Lake

Monk

I have been trying to photograph Monk Parakeets for some time. I finally got the opportunity this week while photographing birds on Town Lake.

Feb 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: American Coot, Birding, Town Lake

Coot

It was during a recent outing to practice in-flight bird photography that I spotted this American Coot and its reflection in the water.

Feb 01

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Great Egret, Town Lake

Great

I decided to head downtown to the lake last week to practice my waterfowl photography. It was while I was there that I noticed this wonderful Great Egret.

Jan 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: McKinney Falls State Park, Red-bellied Woodpecker

Red-bellied

I made a trip to McKinney Falls SP with hopes of photographing some birds in the wild. I found and photographed this wonderful Red-bellied Woodpecker

Jan 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Black-Crested Titmouse

Peek-a-Boo

One of the first birds to visit my new feeding area was a Black-crested Titmouse. I was able to photograph him as he did a "Peek-a-Boo" around the feeder.

Jan 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby Crown

The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is very hard to identify because only males have the "ruby crown" and their patch usually stays hidden.

Jan 19

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Black-Capped Chickadee

Capped

I setup a new bird feeding area in the front yard. It took some time for the birds to get used to it. One of the visitors was a Black-capped Chickadee.

Jan 17

by TK in Images, Wildlife 1 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Spotted Towhee

Spotted

I have been trying to get a decent photograph of a Spotted Towhee for some time. I kept seeing the bird but the lighting or positioning were never right.

Jan 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Pedernales Falls SP, Western Scrub Jay

More Handsome

I mentioned in yesterday's post titled "Handsome" that Northern Cardinals dominate the bird landscape this time of year. The second species has to be Western Scrub Jays who claim to be "More Handsome".

Jan 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Zilker Park

Scouting

I took some time during the day yesterday to go scouting for new photography locations when I ran across this site near Zilker Park near downtown Austin.

Jan 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

Handsome

I wasn't going to post another image of a cardinal for a while until I met this handsome guy. So, here you go. Meet another Northern Cardinal.

Jan 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Fox Squirrel, Pedernales Falls State Park

Upside Down

I'm not a fan of squirrels but I admire their dexterity. This was the case when I visited Pedernales Falls SP and captured this one hanging upside down.

Jan 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

Spinningjay

You've heard of the movie "Mockingjay", well, this is "Spinningjay"... I was out at the Pedernales Falls SP when I spotted this Western Scrub Jay.

Jan 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Dove, Pedernales Falls State Park

Dove

This is the next image in my digital B&W series. This image was taken at the Pedernales Falls SP bird blind. It showcases a Dove that flew into a tree.

Jan 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Fox Squirrel, Pedernales Falls State Park

Plump

I posted an image of a Fox Squirrel a few weeks ago and I thought I would post a photo of this plump squirrel that I took at the same location a few days later.

Jan 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls SP

Mrs. Cardinal

Northern Cardinals are one of my favorite birds. This photograph of "Mrs. Cardinal" was taken at the same spot as the photograph I posted two days ago.

Dec 31

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Northern Cardinal, Oil Painting

Reflecting

Reflecting back on this year, I believe that 2015 has been a wonderful year and it especially so for my photography hobby.

Dec 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

Backlit Jay

Some of you have mentioned how much you enjoy the bird photographs I post from time to time so I thought I would post a photo of this backlit Jay.

Dec 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

Splish Splash

"Splish splash, I was takin' a bath." or so the song goes. That's what I was thinking when I was watching this Wester Scrub-Jay while he was bathing

Dec 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Ducks, Pedernales Falls State Park

Ducks

A friend and I went out to photograph ducks at the Pedernales Falls State Park duck pond. When we arrived, all the ducks flew away and the pond was empty.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Birding, Pedernales Falls State Park

Black Crested Titmouse

I recently posted an image of a Black Crested Titmouse but I was able to capture a better image at the Pedernales Falls SP bird blind so I thought I would post it.

Dec 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chihuahuan Raven, Lost Mine Trail

Common

Common Ravens are observed throughout the Big Bend area. Of the birds classified as perching birds, the Common Raven is the largest, the size of a hawk.

Dec 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

Wet Jay

I went back to the bird blind at the Pedernales Falls State Park and noticed this very nice Western Scrub Jay bathing in the pond at the bird blind.

Dec 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park

Golden-Fronted

I thought I would showcase another bird. The bird below is a female Golden-Fronted Woodpecker. These birds are very interesting creatures.

Dec 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Black-Crested Titmouse, Pedernales Falls State Park

Crested

I'm really enjoying my new birding hobby. The Black-Crested Titmouse is the fourth bird I've showcased on my blog.

Dec 02

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

Lady Cardinal

This image is of a female Northern Cardinal. I called her Lady Cardinal. She's not as colorful as her male counterpart but she's still a very attractive bird.

Nov 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 1 comments tags: Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

Cardinals

Cardinals are one of the most recognizable birds in North America. They are also one of the most plentiful birds in Central Texas.

Nov 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

Scrub

The bird in this image is a Western Scrub Jay. I took this image at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind.

Nov 28

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Peddernales Falls SP, Picoides scalars

The Ladder Family

I've always enjoyed woodpeckers and I decided that they should be my first "birding" post on my site. So, let me introduce you to The Ladder Family.

Nov 25

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Fox Squirrel, Pedernales State Park, Squirrel

Fox

The most popular squirrel in Texas is the Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger). It is actually the largest species of tree squirrel native to North America.

Nov 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Fairchild Botanical Garden, Florida, Miami, Monarch Butterfly

Monarch

The Monarch Butterfly is the most familiar North American butterfly, and is an iconic pollinator species. They are also famous for their long migrations.

Nov 07

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: LBJ Wildflower Center, Snail

What Gives

I was taking photographs of some wildflowers when I noticed this snail. I was photographing it when it turned around and looked at me as to say "What gives!"

Nov 03

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bugs, Spot-Sided Coreid

Spot Sided

I was out in the front yard trying to find some material for my blog when I ran across this Spot Sided Coreid minding his own business.

Nov 01

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Sunflower Goldeneye, Western Honey Bee

Golden

This is another image of the same Western Honey Bee (also known as European Honey Bee) that was part of my "Western" post the other day. I titled this one "Golden".

Oct 30

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Honey Bee, Sunflower Goldeneye

Western

I posted a Bee and Sunflower Tryptic made of images of flowers that are growing around the property and the Western Honey Bees harvesting the pollen.

Oct 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Texas Spiny Lizard

Liz

I was out mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes where I often notice a large amount of Texas Spiny Lizards. So, I setup my camera to capture them. That's where I found Liz.

Oct 23

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Maximilian Sunflower, Sweat Bee, Walnut Creek Park

Sweat

I posted an image last week of Maximilian, a Maximilian Sunflower that was sporting a very nice creature. This is a different kind of creature. My best guess is that this is a Sweat Bee

Oct 15

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bee, Maximilian Sunflower, Walnut Creek

Maximilian

Maximilian was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire. But that's not the Maximilian I wanted to showcase. It's the Maximilian Sunflower that is the subject of this post.

Oct 11

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Frog, Macro

Fred

I recently walked out of the garage early one morning only to find this very nice specimen. He was so still that I was able to grab my camera and take this image. I decided to name him "Fred".

Oct 01

by TK in Images, Wildlife 1 comments tags: Beatle, Studio Whitebox

John

I found this beetle in my yard and brought him in to shoot. I named him "John" because John Lennon's favorite color was green and he was a "Beatle" himself.

Sep 28

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aphid, Bug Moon, Silver Puff

Bug Moon

I was excited to hear that we were going to have both a "Super Moon" and a Total Lunar Eclipse yesterday evening. Then, clouds moved in and ruined the photo opportunity.

Sep 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Insects, Praying Mantis

Gleam In His Eye

Most great images are all about being in the right place at the right time. This image was taken when the praying mantis came between me and the sun. I really like how the light bounced off his body, especially the gleam in his eye.

Aug 22

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Hawk Feather, Macropanorama

Hawk Feather Macro Panorama

I was out in my back yard the other day scouting for bugs to shoot when I ran across a hawk feather. Days earlier I heard a hawk being very vocal. I was not sure if it was injured or if it was being threatened.

Aug 04

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Macro, Spider

Itsy-Bitsy Spider…

The nursery rhyme goes something like "The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out.", however, this one was on my garage door.

Aug 02

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Crab Spider, Purple Horsemint

Spider, Spider on the Flower!

I began taking Texas Wildflower photographs early in 2015 after a discussion with some of my photography friends. At first I did not think that I would be interested in "taking pictures of flowers", but, it was fun and intriguing.

Jul 26

by TK in Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bokeh, Egret, Fairchild Botanical Garden, Florida

Egret at the Fairchild Botanical Garden

I made a trip to Miami in March of 2015. Of particular interest was the Fairchild Botanical Garden. Very enjoyable place. Lots of flowers and wildlife. It was there I met my friend the Egret.

Jul 23

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Depth of Field, Focus Stacking, Macro, Mud Dauber

Mud Dauber Wing Joint

I found this little creature deceased in my back yard. So, I thought I would give it it's biggest moment on the world stage..

Jul 12

by TK in Videos, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Black & Yellow Mud Dauber, Mud Dauber

Mud Dauber Nest Builder

I was out cleaning around my garage and noticed this black and yellow mud dauber building her nest.

Jul 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Crab Spider, Macro, Purple Horsemint

Crab Spider on Purple Horsemint

I was in my photography studio taking pictures of a Purple Horsemint for my Texas Wildflower collection when I spotted this tiny crab spider.

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