Yearly Archives: 2015

Violent thunderstorms and torrential rains aren’t generally ideal weather conditions for photography. But the Smokies are known as the salamander capital of the world so I ventured out from my campsite with an umbrella late last night. For the camera, not me

In support of #fishforgary and in recognition of today’s celebration of World Oceans Day this parrotfish seems pleased to join in this party for the watery planet.

To make up for my lack of posts this is the second in a row for the #fishforgary hashtag. As some of you know a close friend has ALS and can no longer hike or fish as he used to love. So adding to the initiative started by @kiwifur this shark is […]

Shortly after dawn this morning the sun had dramatic sun rays also known as crepuscular rays since they tend to form at dawn and dusk. The Smoky Mountains are visible almost as shadows in the early morning light.

It’s been a while since I posted a#fishforgary image. This is a hashtag started by @kiwifur in support of a close friend with ALS who used to love hiking and fishing. Through Instagram we are now bringing the fish to him. Anyone with fish photos or art please add the hashtag […]

Cool morning weather caused this butterfly to pose briefly on the forest floor before flying off. I took a close macro shot to capture an amazing iridescence near its eye and antennae.

This red eft is the juvenile phase of the eastern newt. Their bright coloration warns predators of toxins in their skin. They may live several years in this bright terrestrial form before becoming green adults living in ponds. I shot this with my camera wedged into some leaves slightly below […]

  A brief but violent thunderstorm sent torrents of rain falling on the trees. There are dots and lines of rain both visible at the relatively slow shutter speed of 1/40 to capture an impressionist feel of the storm’s motion. The leaves are in both sun and shadow as pendulous […]

The backlight traces the delicate lines of the papery petals. This flower is surrounded by the blue and purple flowers of lupine in the garden.