Animals
Photo of the Day: My Cats
Photo of the Day: My Cats

We’re having a cold spell here in Los Angeles and I caught my cats, Moo and Miao, snuggling together in one of their cat beds by the front balcony. Very cute! Miao is the orange one in the front. He was found when he was only a few weeks old, alone and flea ridden, in [...]

Photo of the Day: Scheepmaker’s Crowned Pigeon
Photo of the Day: Scheepmaker's Crowned Pigeon

Native to the dry and flooded forests of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, the Scheepmaker’s Crowned Pigeon is related to the common gray pigeon we see on the streets of big cities around the world. Their unique feature is their striking headdresses of blue-grey lacy feathers and beautiful maroon feathers on their breasts and bellies.

Photo of the Day: Snow Leopard
Photo of the Day: Snow Leopard

Snow leopards are native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia. They are an endangered species, and it has been estimated that between 3,500 to 7,000 exist in the wild. Between 600 and 700, like this 6 month old cub, are found in zoos worldwide.

Contemplating Turtles
Contemplating Turtles

I was shooting in the Los Angeles Arboretum a few days ago and wandered upon a group of turtles perched on top of a floating log. At first glance, turtles don’t seem like interesting subjects.  They don’t move much, standing in the same spot for hours at a time sun bathing and perhaps contemplating the [...]

Underwater Aquarium Photography
Underwater Aquarium Photography

Underwater aquarium photography taken at the Aquarium of the Pacific. No flash, fast lenses (50mm 1.4 and 24-70mm 2.8), lots of patience and a monopod.

Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters

This is a collection of various encounters I have had in my travels with four legged friends, insects, birds and more.