I’ve seen alligators in zoos before, but this was the first one in my 56+ years that I’ve encountered in the wild. It’s a very different sensation. This one may have been about 10 feet in length.

Posted on May 9th, 2025 under New Orleans. Tags: hiking, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50ii, wildlife. Comments Off on Gator in the wild

An 8″ dragonfly in Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (New Orleans, LA)

Posted on May 5th, 2025 under New Orleans. Tags: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50ii, wildlife. Comments Off on Big, beautiful dragonfly

The Jazz Fest Geese Family

A week ago, Goose was on the Gentilly Stage. Today the above scene crossed my path near the Gentilly Stage.

Posted on May 1st, 2025 under New Orleans. Tags: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z50ii, wildlife. Comments Off on Goose @ Jazz Fest

Bald Eagle (Potter Marsh, Alaska – August 2023)

A few minutes later, this eagle decided to pose for a close-up shot.

Posted on April 15th, 2025 under Alaska. Tags: Anchorage, NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50 Z50, potter marsh, wildlife. Comments Off on Screaming Bald Eagle

Steller Sea Lions in the Kenai Fjords (Alaska – July 2023)

From the barking sea lions to the calls of the seagulls, with the gentle background noise of the boat’s engine in low gear, I can hear this scene almost as clearly as the day when I took the photo.

Posted on April 2nd, 2025 under Alaska. Tags: Kenai Fjords National Park, NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens, Nikon Z 50 Z50, pacific ocean, wildlife. Comments Off on I can hear this photo