A green heron on a dead branch over some water.
Candian geese stay yellow as goslings for only a short period before the yellow completely disappears. This youngster didn't appreciate my being so close and bleated his complaint.
Sometimes hedges can give a dramatic effect.
This horse was very gentle and friendly and was surrounded by children and adults alike. Eventually the trainer felt crowded and ventured out with the horse to stretch his legs. He stopped and actually posed for me, understanding what it was I wanted, even though the trainer did not.
For some reason when I see these turtles, I can't resist taking pictures of them.
Gardenscapes are some of my favorite pictures to take; they are so serene.
This is probably one of my favorite shots from a demonstration by the Northern Illinois Outlaws on horseback.
This was at a horse show demonstration and there were interesting characters leaning against the fence.
The male has a little red on his head; the female does not. They're pretty quick and nimble, too.
There are times that I'm very tempted to put birds into the 'action' category because they're so fast and difficult to shoot. The white bellied nuthatch definitely fits into the 'action' category.
Some of the most rewarded photography experiences are those that present themselves and you seize that moment.
An amazing place to take pictures at the right time of the evening is this Hindu Temple. The colors of light were always changing.
This boy's face was rather priceless as these women walked by.
It's always better to walk with a friend.
One of the most surprising and fun events to watch is dock diving dogs. The dogs and their owners work together to launch the dog into the air to get a suspended *something* and then he splashes into the water with the item in his mouth and swims back. I started my dog in this fun sport and hope to continue until eventually I can get shots of my own dog doing this.
This is a relatively well-known private home here in the Chicagoland suburbs.
These are rare birds to see in urban areas because they make their homes in dead trees. The more common swallows people may see are barn swallows, which have a different coloration; a brighter blue and a rusty red combination.