Buy a print here. This was luck and not luck. Luck was baby jumping out of the grass whilst I was making pictures of mom. Not luck was getting one sharp shot in the 3/4 of a second I had before baby ran behind my car. 8 fps on the d700 with the battery grip,Continue reading “Hip to be Square”
Tag Archives: Mammalia
My Cousin Vin
The females of this species aren’t so much white cheeked as they are… well… just white. Except for those spots on the face. You know, those spots where all the expressions and relatability are. I probably could have brought this one up a bit more, but that rock and the nice melty background would haveContinue reading “My Cousin Vin”
Getting there Early
It’s not a big secret that the best time to visit the zoo is first thing in the morning. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs in particular has a couple spots that it’s pretty magical to be the first to visit. They’re pretty well known for their giraffe platform, and it’s hard to missContinue reading “Getting there Early”
Wrastlin’
Franklin and Marshal have a special place in my heart. Part of being a volunteer at the Denver Zoo is getting a tiny bit of insider information. These were the first animals that I got to know about before the public learned about them. They also have a special place in my heart because they’reContinue reading “Wrastlin’”
Deer diary
Buy a print here. Deer diary,I definitely can’t get enough of this place. Seriously still can’t believe it’s only 10 minutes from home.
Three Dog Day
Buy a print here. My apartment is about 10 minutes from the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. I’ve lived in this apartment for a year this month. I only recently learned it was there. Sometimes I can be a little oblivious. There’s a lot to be found there: deer, bison, eagles, hawks, and allContinue reading “Three Dog Day”
Tobias in Green and White
Snow in May? Welcome to Denver. Tobias is Denver’s newest male lion, and he was recently introduced to the female pride as part of the Species Survival Plan. Spent a good hour hanging out at predator ridge with that group as the majority of the zoo had been closed down due to a pretty gnarlyContinue reading “Tobias in Green and White”
A Red-Capped Portrait
I’ve labeled myself a zoological portraiturist. It’s a term I made up. It’s like when Toyota tells you their SUV is best-in-class: they made up the class, so it’s definitely the best. I’m the only zoological portraiturist, so I’m the best there is. That works, right? Okay, yeah, probably not. Because as much as weContinue reading “A Red-Capped Portrait”
Cerah Sneaking a Snack
The earlier you can get to the zoo, the better. Cool and cloudy is what you want. Less people means the animals are a little less likely to be bored of you. Overcast skies are nature’s softbox. And a cool sprinkly day means you’re not fighting the crowds for the best angle. That’s how itContinue reading “Cerah Sneaking a Snack”
The Only good Tofu
When I first started visiting the Denver Zoo, I was not as big of a zoo nerd as I am today. But – like all normal people – I had a soft spot in my heart for Red Pandas. Little did I know, I was introduced to the Denver Zoo right before the building inContinue reading “The Only good Tofu”
The Zootographer 