I have a new look! Well, honestly, I look the same-ol’ same-ol’, but my photohome on the web is all spruced up. Thank goodness for those awesome Wordpress theme developers, because this is now surely beyond my skills. Let me know what you think! (Oh, and those photos in the upper right that [...]
Magnolia Blossom, Mizell Farms, LA, 2007-Sept-08
I liked how pure this magnolia blossom appeared, even though it was beginning to fall apart.
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Squirrel, Audubon Park, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Aug-03
This little guy was too cute not to photograph… even though I had already folded up the tripod and was heading for the car!
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Young Raccoon, City Park, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jul-26
Last Saturday was quite hot and humid. I decided to take some stale bread to the park to feed the birds, and maybe get a lucky shot or two. However, the local raccoon population had other ideas, and absolutely no fear despite the hissing, spitting, and [...]
Louisiana Gator, Barataria Preserve, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jun-03
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This gator was a fair distance away before I took this shot; however, perhaps the scent of tuna from the afternoon’s snack was too tempting - it came directly over in a manner that certainly seemed purposeful; other observers agreed. The landing [...]
Mallard Landing, City Park, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jun-01
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I went to City Park here in New Orleans the other day, hoping to find some birds to photograph although it was near mid-day and not really the time for birds. There were still a few though, so I got lucky. [...]
Man holding his dog, Krewe of Barkus parade, New Orleans, LA, 2008-Jan-27
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An escort (and fellow photog!) in the Barkus parade with his canine parader. I think the dog felt with all the spotlight he should have the star treatment! An album of my photos from the parade [...]
Cattle Egret, Audubon Zoo, New Orleans, LA, 2007-Jul-21
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This Cattle Egret with breeding plumage was much less eventful to photograph. Before taking this photo, I had never noticed the lovely lavender and pale blue “eye makeup” they have. I don’t know if that’s a breeding coloration, or year-round.
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Laughing Kookaburra, Audobon Zoo, New Orleans, LA, 2007-Jul-21
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Image 3 of the three day series. The Kookaburra, who seemed to be flying directly at me, apparently has great eyesight: he was actually aimed behind me and slightly left, having spotted this yummy treat from 10 feet away. It wasn’t all [...]
Laughing Kookaburra, Audobon Zoo, New Orleans, LA, 2007-Jul-21
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Image 2 of the three day series. While taking these pictures of the Laughing Kookaburra, I was squatted down on my heels (ass-to-grass, as they say in the gym). Suddenly the kookaburra, which had been sitting calmly on the rope, flew right [...]