Queen Angelfish – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern This tiny two-inch-long fish will grow into a dinner plate sized fish! This tiny two-inch-long fish will grow into a dinner plate sized fish! This juvenile queen angelfish will maintain the same coloration as it grows to adulthood, however their pattern will change. Only juvenile queen angelfish […]
Honeycomb Cowfish – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern The body plan of the honeycomb cowfish is unique This unique looking fish gets its name from the honeycomb pattern that covers its body, as well as its horns! The photo below showcases the hexagonal honeycomb pattern which is used for camouflage. If you notice in the […]
Graysby – IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern These fish have a distinct rounded-triangular pupil Graysbies are a type of grouper found in the western Atlantic Ocean. They are found throughout South Florida, the Caribbean, Bermuda, and Gulf of Mexico. Some report its presence as far south as Brazil. They can be found as far north […]
Loggerhead Shrike – IUCN Conservation Status: Near Threatened A tomial tooth is not actually a tooth, but a sharp tooth-like projection located on the end of the bill You would never guess that this bird is nicknamed the “butcherbird”. Looks can be deceiving. The loggerhead shrike is a small bird measuring between eight and nine inches long […]
Zion National Park This short but beautiful trail is located in the middle of Zion National Park in Utah I love National Parks, but I hate the crowds. I’m sure you can relate. There is a reason why these places are popular, they are our nation’s natural treasures. However, enjoying the quiet beauty of these natural places can […]
Common Eider – IUCN Conservation Status: Near Threatened Mature male common eiders have an orangish-yellow wedge-shaped bill The common eider is not as common as the name suggests. Common eider are considered a large sea duck, occupying Arctic coastline in North America, Greenland, Northern Europe, and parts of Russia. Their breeding areas are farther north than their […]
Olympic National Park This is the only temperate rainforest in the northern hemisphere This is the only temperate rainforest in the northern hemisphere. Olympic National Park sits within the Olympic Peninsula, which is in the northwest corner of Washington. The area this photograph was taken is called Quinault. Check out our gallery this month to […]
Olympic National Park This is the only temperate rainforest in the northern hemisphere Lake Quinault sits at the southern perimeter of Olympic National Park in Washington. This lake sits adjacent to a temperate rain forest. This is the only temperate rainforest in the northern hemisphere. In fact, Lake Quinault gets an average of 131 inches […]
White Sands National Park The White Sands dune field is made up of 4.5 billion tons of gypsum White Sands National Park was one of the weirdest places I’ve ever seen. The White Sands dune field is made up of 4.5 billion tons of gypsum. Yes, that’s gypsum like the sheetrock in your walls. That […]
Mackinac Island It can be a cold endeavor standing still in the dark Mackinac Island is a small island near the bridge that takes you from Northern Michigan to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This is a very dark place, especially in the winter when I took this photograph. There are challenges with shooting photos at night […]