The scene was a buzz at Huntley Meadows Park in Fairfax, Virginia where the pollinators were busy doing one of the most important jobs on the planet. Bee Feeding on the Nectar of Milkweed Flowers | Sony a7R IV | ISO 160 | f/8 | 1/100 This wetland was full of life when we visited in mid-July. Where do I begin? Had to give some love to the bumblebee (tripod; 100-600mm). These troopers are vital in the production of some of our food sources, but the population has been in decli

Shots from my macro photography field trip to the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, DC. All photos were taken on a Sony a7R IV with a Sigma 105mm Macro Lens. Bulbophyllum Pecten-Veneris Flowers | Sony a7R IV | 105mm | ISO 2000 | f/2.8 | 1/80 Bulbophyllum pecten-veneris flowers taken handheld in the orchid room. Quick tip - the orchid room is pretty dark. I was able to capture this and minimize the noise by using fill-flash. This is one of my favorite shots of the day. I lik

I am brand new to focus stacking. In fact, I didn't even know it was a thing up until a few weeks ago. For those also new to this, focus...

I have a confession. I've never seen a lotus blossom and seeing one up close is a breathtaking experience. Lotus blooms are huge - as big...

I was out in my garden one morning checking over the plants and noticed something moving at the top of one of my Liatris stalks. After a little web research , I believe it is a Camouflaged Looper, one of my favorite finds. It was so well disguised that I almost missed it. Not only that, but I thought it was some kind of caterpillar. It is actually an inch worm. Camouflaged Looper on Liatris | Sony a7 III | 85mm | ISO 400 | f/5 | 1/30 Why love the looper? It's constantly chang

I have always loved photography. There is something exhilarating about capturing the world around you through a lens. It's like holding a...