Author Archives: Sean Crane
Vicksburg National Military Park
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, I was down in Vicksburg, Mississippi for a few days on business. As most of you know, I very rarely post non-animal photos, but… when in Vicksburg. This was taken from a place called Battery DeGolyer (named after a Union captain) and that monument in the background is the [...]
This Ruby Throated Hummingbird Would Like to Ask a Question
I had to be in Vicksburg, Mississippi for a few days for work. I was able to get out and explore on my own on Sunday and made it out to the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. I didn’t see much — other than a bunch of hummingbirds. The ruby throated hummingbird is [...]
Mother and Baby Zebra in Rain
November is the time of year for baby zebras on the Laikipia Plains of Kenya. It’s also the time of year for the short rains. In this photo I got both. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/500th of a second
Blue Footed Booby Mother and Chick
This blue footed booby chick kept trying to get its mother to regurgitate dinner. The chick was relentless, constantly pecking at the mother’s throat. The mom kept trying to walk away, but the chick would just follow wherever she went. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 200mm) ISO 400, f/8 at 1/2000th of a [...]
Suckling Bison
Grand Teton National Park is a great place to view American bison. This cow was nursing her calf beneath the majestic Teton range. Also of note here is her exceptional beard. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second