1. LIFTOFF: A honey bee (Apis mellifera) quickly departs after gathering pollen. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 3003 x 2008. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
2. HONEY BEE WITH POLLEN: Another bee busily gathering pollen and storing it on her leg combs. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2398 x 1856. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
3. LEAF CUTTER BEE: This Leaf Cutter bee (Megachile policaris) was temporarily trapped in the cactus flower; this allowed me more photo time than I usually get. That was nice. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 3448 x 3076. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
4. ROBBER FLY SCANNING FOR PREY: This fly (Laphria thoracica) is called the Robber Fly. It is actually a mimic of the Bumble Bee. It is an example of Batesian mimicry; where the mimic resembles a “more dangerous creature”. These flies are, however, fairly nasty in their own right. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File size: 3179 x 2387. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
5. ROBBER FLY SUCCEEDS: In this photo the fly, took off like a rocket, captured a bee in mid flight; then, to my amazement, returned to the very same leaf. I thought it might have been working for me. Once there, it began to suck the bee dry through its very sharp proboscis. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 2812 x 1948. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
6. FIREFLY SONG & DANCE: This female firefly (Photuris versicolor) is signaling her presence to an oncoming male. She does this with a single flash. They will eventually find each other and mate. When her mating is finished, she becomes what is, known as, an aggressive mimic. This means that she is able to mimic the signals of the females of different firefly species. When those males land to mate, she eats them; a femme fatale if you like. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 884 x 736. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
7. PHOTURIS FLASH PATTERNS: The male and the female locate each other with a series of flashes. The male signals with a group of triple flashes; while the female answers with a series of single flashes. The male flashes are apparent. The female flash, however, can be seen on the far left of the photo, about half way down. When they come together they will mate. The Flash pattern in the lower middle of the photo suggests a male and female about to meet. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2265 x 1723. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
8. PHOTURUS ATTACKS 1: Here the female Photurus begins her assault on a male of the genus Photinus. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 4134 x 3300. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00.
9. PHOTURIS ATTACKS 2: The attack continues and the Photinus male proves to be no match for the Photuris female. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 1028 x 708. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00.
10. PHOTURUS ATTACK 3: With Photinus on his back, the female Photurus commences to remove and eat his head. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 1028 x 708. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00.
11. THE BITTER END: Very little was left of Photinus when she was finally finished. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 4928 x 3284. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00. Set of 6, $110.00. Need file only (call me).
12. BUTTERFLY FEEDING: A butterfly using its proboscis to extract nectar from the flower. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2880 x 2004 Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
13. BUTTERFLY FEEDING 2: Same butterfly from another view. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size:2880 x 2204. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
14. BUTTERFLY FEEDING 3: A different brightly colored butterfly feeding on a purple thistle. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2952 x 1992. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
15. A BACKSWIMMER: This species of backswimmer, from the genus Notonecta, displays a very interesting bubble of air on its back. The feature appears as a silvery sheen and it is used to allow the insect to breath under water. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size:2806 x 2903. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 print, $50.00
16. PRAYING MANTIS FEEDING: This very large praying mantis (Stagmomantis carolina) feeds on a katydid. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 1614 x 2247. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
17. ANTS AWAY: This large carpenter ant, genus Camponotus, I found walking down a sunflower stalk. When it saw me, it took exception, and jumped right off the plant. I think it was trying to get me. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 3310 x 3290. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
18. A HOVERFLY AT WORK: Hoverflies are members of the insect family Syrphidae. Its species name is, most probably, (Eupeodes americanus). These flies are prized by gardeners, since they are both prolific consumers of aphids, and very efficient pollinators. They are harmless but look similar to yellow jackets, so they are often avoided. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 3846 x 3122. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
19. A GRASSHOPPER SHEDS: This grasshopper is in the process of shedding its exoskeleton. To watch this happen is really amazing. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2889 x 4542. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
20. SNAKES ALIVE: This Arizona Diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox), was found resting poolside. I, thereupon, removed it with my trusty snake stick and returned it to the wash. By that time the snake was quite upset, so I was able to get a good shot. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 2161 x 2024. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
21. SNAKE MORE ALIVE: This is the second shot of the above snake. It was very plain to see that she was really upset; but I really wanted the photo. So, I stuck around and took the picture. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3264 x 2448. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
22. SMASHING JAWS: American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) at home in the Everglades. A lovely creature. I’m really happy that we have not yet sent them to extinction. File Size: 4832 x 3648. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
23. AMBER GATOR: Another of our alligator friends quietly checking me out. This photo was also taken in the Everglades. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 992 x 1436. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
24. THE STILT: This photo of the Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus Mexicanus) was taken at a small bird sanctuary just south of Phoenix AZ. Altogether it was a very nice day. Nikon Coolpix S570. File Size: 906 x 1182. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
25. MOUNTAIN GOAT: A magnificent Rocky Mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) shines in the deep forest of Jasper National park in Albert, Canada. The photo was taken during a bicycle trip along the Icefields Parkway; which runs from Banff to Jasper in Alberta. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 4886 x 3264. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
26. MONSOON STORM: This storm rolled in from the east, just as the sun was setting in the west. The low angle of the sun allowed a marvelous, reddish tinge to be reflected from the falling rain. I was fortunate enough to be standing there at the time. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 4797 x 2717 Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
27. MT STHELENS: Photo of the aftermath of the eruption Mt. Saint Helens . The picture was taken during an extended bicycle vacation around the area. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 1604 x 1156. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
28. MTSTHELENS 2 : A view of Mt. Saint Helens a number of years after the eruption. It was interesting to see how quickly living things began to return. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3220 x 2414. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
29. SUPERSTITION: A dark and stormy afternoon on Superstition Mountain. Also, the wolfman cometh! The cloud formation shown here is natural. I did not create it. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 2828 x 1819. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
30. CLOUDS OVER SUPERSTITION: A wonderful cloud formation over Superstition Mountain. It was, a possible storm that did not occur. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 2828 x 1819. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
31. EVEN CONTRAILS: Airline contrails with a glory. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 4928 x 3264. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
32. SAGUARO: A beautiful type specimen of the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 1570 x 1977. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
33. DESERT LANDSCAPE: A view of the Sonoran Desert east of Phoenix, AZ. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 4760 x 3009. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
34. AFTER THE STORM: A desert scene with a touch of Maxfield Parrish. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3264 x 2448. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
35. FOUR PEAKS AND SAGUARO: Snow covered Four Peaks and a Saguaro. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3179 x 2387. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00. File Size: 3264 x 2448. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50
36. GRAND CANYON: A view of the Grand Canyon. What else can you say? 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3139 x 2387. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00.
37. GRAND CANYON AND VOLCANO: A view of the Grand Canyon with an ancient volcano. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3264 x 2448 Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
38. GRAND CANYON: A view from the rim of a lower plateau. It was quite a beautiful scene. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3264 x 3991. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
39. FOREST PRIMEVAL: This photo was taken in the Tropical Rainforest display which is part of Biosphere 2. The facility is located in Oracle, AZ and is a first-class earth system science research center. This is a very nice place to visit. Nikon COOLPix S570. File Size: 3264 x 2448. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
40. OREGON COAST: A beautiful day on the coast of Oregon directly west of Portland. To the right of center, lies the famous Cannon Beach icon, the Haystack Rock. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 2784 x 2016 Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
41. BOUGAINVILLEA: A Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea sp.) shows itself to perfection. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3080 x 3210. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
42. BOUGAINVILLEA2: Bougainvillea before and during flowering. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3593 x 2950. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
43. DRAGONFLY SEARCHING: This dragonfly, most probably, is an Autumn Meadowhawk (Sympetrum vicinum) that is patiently looking for a meal. The photo was taken in the pine barrens area of Long Island. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File size: 3899 x3176. Price: NOT FOR SALE.
44. SPOON LEAF SUNDEW: A Spoon-Leaf Sundew (Drosera intermedia) having just ensnared an unfortunate fly. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 3886 x 3110. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
45. SPOON LEAF SUNDEW2: This photo is a later view of the of the sundews’ digestive process. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 3368 x 3856. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
46. THREADLEAF SUNDEW3: A Threadleaf Sundew (Drosera filiformis) has just captured a beetle. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 3648 x 4168. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00. Set of 3, $80.00 (Call me).
47. AMOEBA DIC: An amoeba (Amoeba proteus) viewed with Differential Interference Contrast microscopy (DIC). This technique clearly shows many of the internal structures. Zeiss Photo Microscope. File size: 3968 x 3144. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
48. STAINED CELLS: Mouse fibroblasts fluorescent stained for the nuclei, mitochondria and the cytoskeleton. Leica Photo Microscope. File size: 1363 x 1022. Price: NOT FOR SALE
49: INSECT IN AMBER: This photo shows a very small insect encased in a very small piece of amber. It was keyed out, properly, as a Humpbacked Fly from the family Phoridae. The amber itself is Dominican, so it would be somewhere between 20 to 30 million years old. Leica Photo Microscope. File size: 649 X 483. Print: NOT FOR SALE.
50. THE FIRST LESSON: A very young lady enthusiastically pursues her first piano lesson. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2830 x 1949. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
51. MISTER SNAKE: A very nice closeup of an Eastern Milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum) taken at Oxford, Ohio. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2841 x 2221. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
52 A STUDY IN BERRIES: A still life study of shape and texture. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2421 x 1649. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
53. UNIVERSE WITHIN: An image that suggests it is something more than the sum of its parts. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2513 x 1649. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
54. AMISH COUNTRY: An old Amish farm implement photographed with Kodalith film. The field was covered with snow at the time. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 2421 x 1649. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
55. THE OLD SWIMMING HOLE: A few years ago, we went back to visit our old swimming hole. What you see, is what we found. Maybe one, never really can go back. I don’t know, but I did find the view enchanting just the same. A number of years later, the pond had completely filled in. Only a small creek flowed through to fall slowly over the dam. Nikon F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm. File Size: 3049x 3748. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
56. ON THE ATHABASCA GLACIER: This glacier is part of the Jasper National Park system of Alberta, Canada.. It is truly a wonderful place to explore. Be sure to spot my friend at the end of the glacial moraine. F3 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 55mm, File Size: 949 x 1357 Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
57. WHEN-CATS-HACK: Our cat Sherlock carefully explores my computer setup. iPhone 7, File Size: 2863 x3136. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00.
58. WHEN-CATS-HIDE: A whimsical view of Sherlock. iPhone 7, File Size: 2443 x 2880. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
59 ACES & EIGHTS: The photo commemorates the hand held by Wild Bill Hickock. Since I wanted some red in the photo, I chose to use hearts instead of clubs.The only thing certain here is that the hand was aces and eights. The hole card is unknown. I picked the one-eyed jack of spades for personal reasons. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 3264 x 2448. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00
60. 18th AVE & McDONALD: An evening view of Brooklyn NY. Nikon 5100 w/ Micro-NIKKOR 40mm. File Size: 4046 x 3060. Price: File w/ 8.5 x 11 Print, $50.00.