Sunning Sea Lion

This image was captured at the St. Louis zoo this spring. Most of the sea lions were swimming underwater or moving too quickly to be photographed. This fine specimen, however, was relaxing in the sun – pleased to pose for me with a look of smug satisfaction. If you have ever had the chance to [...]

Submerged Leaf

I have seen a lot of combinations of leaves and water, but this one was special. The leaf color is more intense under water, and I love how the light reflects on the surface. The smattering of sand that has already piled up on one corner promises to bury this single beauty over time. The [...]

Lost Feathers

It was one of those blustery early winter days, and I was re-visiting a nature preserve nearby. It was too early for snow, and most everything had dried up and turned brown. Visually, there just wasn’t much to look at! As the wind blew past the dried up stalks around me, I noticed movement and [...]