Sea Of Treasures

This regal bird is guarding her nest of eggs. Three of them to be exact. Though we know that they are not fertile, she guards them nonetheless.

This yellow warbler was on display at the Glen Oak Zoo in Peoria Illinois. They were very active only stopping for moment before flying off to a different perch.

This badger, which are also known as brocks, looked very at home in this concrete block. Made me think of those child hood toys, like a Jack in the box. Photograph was taken at Wild Life Prairie Park in Hana Illinois.

The gray wolf, more commonly referred to as the wolf, is a powerful and elegant creature in it’s own right. The expression captured here reflects one of almost concern and a vulnerability that is not normally expected. Wolves are frequently featured in folk lore and mythology in both a positive and negative fashion.

The capture of this grey/gray wolf just caught me off gaurd. While this photo was taken at Wild Life Prairie State Park in Illinois, this elegant creature is native to the area. I also learned a few things while looking this creature up. For instance the gray wolf is also simply known as the wolf [...]

This Takin couldn’t seem to be happy chasing his captive mate around.

It was kinda funny watching this porcupine trail behind his friends almost as if to ask Am I Late?

The setting and pose of this cute creature almost begs the question. Did you call for me?

We’ve all been there and been asked to reserve that seat for someone. Even this husband has been asked to save his spouses seat while she Powders her nose.

All I can think of is that movie where Pauly Shore kisses that camel. LOL

All in life is lost without that special someone. This pair of African Lions shows just how simple it truly is.

As this tall friend reminds me, well it’s lunch time.

This pair of lions seemed quite at home in this naturalistic habitat.

I couldn’t resist this close up of the zebra. It’s almost like he’s sniffing for something.

Nothing like a good game of follow the leader after playing in the mud a bit. These Rhino’s really know how to live it up.

Even large creatures such as the rhino enjoy a good game of follow the leader. Especially after their mud bath.

Nature has a unque way of showing us simple elegance.

Thus enter the Rhino.

Just look to the animal kingdom and you’ll see it’s more than okay to stand out. This saffron finch has many times eluded me and was able to escape my shutter. I look forward to the challenge of getting him even closer still.

Even birds have a vain streak to them.

I know if I sit here long enough they’ll leave and I can go about my business. Thank fully I have a tremendous amount of patience and was able to wait for this shot.

Every single guy gets that same silly grin when a good looking lady enters view and they happen to think, well is she for me?

Just enjoying a nice spring day and waiting for that cute little pooch to walk by

When on the edge of the abyss and faced with the biggest challenges in life sometimes we need to have faith and take the big jump.

I know I’ve often felt out on limb. How about you?