The red spines are typical to these urchins in Hawaii When I went underwater for my first snorkel in Hawaii, I was almost immediately met by the oddest-looking urchin that I had ever seen. After some research I found out that I was seeing my first Indo-Pacific endemic urchin, the Red Pencil Urchin; a.k.a. slate […]
Ormond Beach has been home to countless vacations for me and my family Ormond Beach, Florida has been the home to countless vacations for me and my family. Matt has even joined for some vacations there. It’s a great place nestled just north of Daytona Beach that has an expansive beach and small crowds. Whenever […]
Black Vulture – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern The vulture was 50 yards away… I took this photo while visiting my brother in Texas. We were on a trip to Milton Reimers Ranch Park in Dripping Springs, Texas. This is a wonderful place to go rock climbing, as they have hundreds of routes between difficulties […]
Bald eagles serve as a national symbol of the USA Bald eagles have always been my favorite bird. My family has always loved scouring the treetops looking for these majestic birds. I am always filled with pride at the sight of this symbol of America. The bald eagle was first adopted as the national symbol […]
The sap was the manifestation of the heat in the air. I took this photo while on a summer hike with my fiancée. It was a blistering hot day, about 93 degrees with a real feel just shy of or over 100 degrees. We were hiking on the Youngs Creek Trail in the Hoosier National […]
Delicate white lines traced on the leaf This photo was from a day of hiking that Jill and I did out at Brown County State Park. The delicate white lines that were traced on this plant as well as a few nearby caught my eye, and I leaned in for a close up. I had […]
I took this photo at Spring Mill State Park in Indiana. This bee took the time to hang out with me for a photo shoot in early July. I believe it is a Common Eastern Bumble Bee which is the most commonly seen bumble bee in North America. This bee species is an excellent pollinator […]
This hike was a constant uphill grade It took a twelve mile out-and-back hike to get this view, but it was well worth it. Jill and I made our way up Mount Cammerer via the Low Gap and Appalachian Trails. This hike was a constant uphill grade from miles 1 to 6. Although unrelenting, it […]
Crispness, quiet, and low lighting add to the joy of the hike Waking up early to be one of the first people on the trail is always exhilarating to me. The crispness of the morning air, the quiet of the sleepy world, and the low lighting of the dawn all add to the joy of […]
Hiking along that ridge, there were drops of 500′ to 2,000′ This photo was taken along the ridge line heading west from the summit of Mount Evans. I ventured out onto this trail after spending time on the peak of Evans. From the peak you can see that there is a narrow ridge that leads […]