Golden Monkey
A highlight of my recent trip to Uganda was visiting the golden monkeys high up in the bamboo forest of Mgahinga National Park. Nikon 850 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 350mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/200th of a second.
Unidentified Caterpillar
This was an interesting little creature that came to visit while I was hiking in the cloud forest of Ecuador. I have no idea of the species (please let me know if you do, thanks) but sure was cool looking with the two-toned body of orange and green and all those clusters of spikey hair. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 105mm macro lens, ISO 800, f/13 at 1/60th of a second.
Eastern Bluebird
Eastern bluebirds are a common sight in my backyard but they generally don’t allow me to get too close. Last month I posted a female. Here’s the male (with the much brighter plumage). Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/400th of a second.
Diasia Clearwing
Clearwing butterflies, also known as glasswings, have transparent wings. But against all that green background, this guy appears to have blue in the transparent parts. Photographed in the El Valle highlands of Panama. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/200th of a second.
Leatherback Hatchling
A leatherback hatchling — just hatched — gets its bearings before making the arduous dash to the sea. Photographed in Grande Riviere on the island of Trinidad. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 800, f/5 at 1/640th of a second.
Coscoroba Swan
The Coscoroba swan ranges throughout southern South America. They are almost completely white, except for a bit of black on their wingtips. They are small for swans and have more of a goose-like head. I photographed this one in a lagoon in the town of Puerto Natales in southern Chile. The southern range of the Andes can be seen in the background. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 300mm) ISO 100, f/6.3 at 1/500th of a second.
Black and White Ruffed Lemur
Here’s another of the many different lemur species I was able to photograph while in Madagascar back in May of 2007. My total count was 23 different species — this being the black and white ruffed lemur. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 35mm) ISO 400, f/4.5 at 1/100th of a second, two Nikon SB-600 flash units.
White-Tailed Fawn
White-tailed deer are extremely common where I live in central Connecticut, and in fact, throughout much of the country. That said, it’s still a treat to spot one from the hammock in the backyard. Especially a fawn. This little guy appeared lost and hardly moved for about an hour. But eventually Mom came back and the two disappeared into the forest. Nikon D500 with Nikkor 500mm PF lens, ISO 800, f/5.6 at 1/125th of a second.
Yellow-Billed Kite
This yellow-billed kite is one of the first creatures that I met upon my arrival in Madagascar. I would make the acquaintance of many more strange and wonderful feathered and furred beings over the ensuing three weeks. Photographed in Berenty Private Reserve in the southern tip of Madagascar. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 manual focus lens, ISO 200, f/5.6 at 1/160th of a second.
Gang of Meerkats
Meerkats are always on the lookout for any possible danger. This gang of them seem to have all directions under heavy surveillance. A group of meerkats can be called a gang, a mob or a clan. I kind of liked the former for this particular group. Photographed in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana at a place called the Makgadikgadi Pans. Nikon D300 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 35mm) ISO 400, f/13 at 1/400th of a second.