As the golden light of sunset painted the Skagit Valley, I witnessed nature's most spectacular aerial display—thousands of snow geese erupting into flight, transforming the sky into a living canvas of wings, motion, and light that filled my entire frame.
In Amboseli's golden grasslands, two young elephants engage in ritualistic play beneath threatening skies. This intimate moment reveals how elephant society develops through playful interaction regardless of nature's dramatic backdrop.
Face to face with Uganda's national bird in Kenya's Amboseli Park. This crowned crane portrait captures the golden crown and striking features that make these birds East African icons.
A splash of turquoise and lilac against Kenya's savanna—this lilac-breasted roller's feeding behavior captured through patience and perfect timing in Amboseli National Park reveals nature's small but magnificent moments.
As we drove toward Samburu National Park, an inquisitive Yellow-billed Hornbill remained perched on its branch, seemingly as curious about us as we were about it. This unexpected moment of mutual observation created one of my most memorable wildlife portraits from Kenya.
When three rhinos appeared on Solio's plains and began their playful ritual, I abandoned my planned sundowner without hesitation. Some photographic moments demand sacrifice, and watching these magnificent creatures align in perfect formation proved worth every missed sip.
In a rare moment at Kenya's Solio Reserve, I captured something more precious than perfect rhino portraits—my fellow photographer Corey, not shooting but simply watching. This unguarded moment reveals the true heart of wildlife photography: the experience itself.
Some wildlife encounters happen by chance. This Starling refused to flee when my vehicle stopped, instead fixing me with an indignant stare that asked, "Who gave you permission to interrupt my afternoon?"