Pictured up front is a single Grevy’s zebra — the largest and most endangered of the zebra species. In the background, a herd of eland — Africa’s largest antelope — graze under the twilight sky in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. I used a graduated neutral density filter to hold the color and detail in the sky while exposing for the foreground. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 90mm) ISO 1600, f/2.8 at 1/160th of a second, graduated neutral density filter
This was the first of many coatis that I saw on my trip to Costa Rica back in March. These guys are pretty widespread throughout much of South and Central America and even range up into the southwestern United States. I had my camera on the ground when this one passed by, foraging in the leaves — most likely looking for crabs — in Corcovado National Park. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 250mm) ISO 3200, f/4 at 1/400th of a second
This one is from my trip to the scorching hot southern California desert earlier this year. During the heat of the day, it reached 122 degrees in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. There was no life to be found. As soon as the sun went down, however, the jackrabbits and coyotes started to creep out from their daytime resting spots. This guy stopped for a quick peek at me before continuing the hunt for food (or more likely, water) with three other coyotes. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/800th of a second
One more to take us into the holidays. This gentoo penguin colony was just outside the front door of the lodge on Sea Lion Island in the Falklands, making it quite convenient for early morning, sunrise shots. Most of the penguins were sitting on eggs that would eventually hatch a few weeks later. Hope everyone has a great holiday. I’ll be back Monday with new posts. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 400, f/22 at 1/60th of a second
This is an old one from my trip to Madagascar back in 2007. Sometimes you have your best sightings on your way into national parks. Thus was the case with this little tree frog that I saw along the side of the road in the town of Perinet on my way into Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. It’s called an Elena’s tree frog. Not sure who Elena was but she discovered a rather dashing frog. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 145mm) ISO 100, f/22 at 1/60th of a second, two Nikon SB-800 flash units on a Really Right Stuff bracket
Here’s another imperial shag (also known as imperial cormorant), this time showing a bit more detail of the blue eye and orange nasal knob. In the breeding season, they also have those nice white whiskery things above the eye. This guy was obviously taking a bit of a rest — a difficult task I would imagine amidst all the noise of the rockhopper penguins and other shags. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4 at 1/250th of a second
I took a lot of photos of different penguin prints in the sand. I kind of liked the curve to this gentoo’s journey as it headed back to the colony after an afternoon of fishing. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17 to 35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 800, f/11 at 1/250th of a second
Leaf tailed geckos are pretty crazy looking creatures. From the expression on this guy’s face, it’s hard tell if he was pleased to see me or if he wanted to eat me. He was actually displaying his bright red mouth as a warning sign to stay away. My guide and I were heading back to camp late one afternoon on the island of Nosy Mangabe, just off the east coast of Madagascar. Nikon D200 with Nikkor 80-200mm lens (at 80mm) ISO 100, f/22 at 1/60th of a second, Nikon SB-800 flash
Before they molt, baby king penguins can look bigger than the adults, with all those furry feathers. I photographed these four babies following the leader late one afternoon on Saunders Island. On this one beach, called The Neck, I was able to photograph all five of the penguin species that regularly inhabit the Falklands. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 28mm) ISO 400, f/5.6 at 1/1600th of a second
In addition to penguins, there are many other interesting birds to be found in the Falklands. This is one of the more colorful — the long-tailed meadowlark. On Carcass Island, the smaller birds are fairly tame because there are no ground predators like foxes or rodents. I was able to get some out-of-focus yellow gorse in the background as this guy sang a song to whoever was listening. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 400mm) ISO 800, f/4.5 at 1/500th of a second
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Pictured up front is a single Grevy’s zebra — the largest and most endangered of the zebra species. In the background, a herd of eland — Africa’s largest antelope — graze under the twilight sky in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. I used a graduated neutral density filter to hold the color and detail in the sky while exposing for the foreground.
