Category Archives: Animals

Rural Romania

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Romania 2012 I wanted to touch the sheep or at least get close enough to get a sheep portrait, but they were too skittish. The shepherds gave me permission to try but I think only because my efforts made them … Continue reading

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Pelicans at Dusk

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Lake Chamo Ethiopia 2013 We spent at least an hour on Lake Chamo. Plenty of time to get lots of pelican shots. Submerged sand bars gave the birds a place to rest. A place that was safe from the herd of … Continue reading

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The Firebird

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U.S.A.  Santa Barbara Zoo 2015 The curve and flow of the brilliantly colored feathers brought the Russian Fairytale about the Firebird to my mind. I tried to use Photoshop brushes to add to the ethereal effect, but I am hopeless.  After … Continue reading

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From Taodenni to Tombouctou

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Mali, West Africa 2005 Touareg men load salt slabs on the backs of their camels in preparation for another day of travel through the Sahara Desert. It was dawn and it was cold. We stood far away from the caravan. If … Continue reading

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Anthropomorphic

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. 1992 Definition of Anthropomorphic: Giving animals human qualities In those days there was a huge wooden barn on the outskirts of Lancaster where Amish farmers bought and sold horses. The Amish needed draft animals such as Percheron and … Continue reading

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Before and After

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California, USA 2015 Tired after being ridden in a jumping competition, a warmblood rests in his stall. His mane had been braided as tradition dictates. A Lucitano stares toward the barn door, eager to be a part of the action.

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The Fortune Teller

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Noto, Sicily 2015 A chubby-cheeked boy lets me hold his parakeet. I’d never held a bird that small and I loved the parakeet and the chubby-cheeked boy. The boy held a box of “fortunes” printed on tiny pieces of folded … Continue reading

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Elephant as Abstract

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Bangkok, Thailand 2007 I’ve told you many times not to discard your shots without scrupulous deliberation. As for me, I just buy another external hard drive to store all the shots that AT FIRST look like losers. After shooting the … Continue reading

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Flamingo…Again!

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 Santa Barbara, California 2015 Imagination and some flamingo photos is all I need for an afternoon’s fun.  

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Life in the Sahara Desert

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Mali 2001: In the Sahara North of Timbuktu A Touareg man hauls water for his camels who wait peacefully. His son stands nearby waiting to assist. The boy knew his contribution was important. The only thing he did that was “boyish” … Continue reading

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