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Dragonflies: The Rockstars of the Insect Kingdom Hey there, nature enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the world of dragonflies—those dazzling daredevils of the sky. They’re like the rockstars of the insect kingdom, with their flashy wings and killer moves. So, grab your binoculars and let’s get up close and personal with these fascinating creatures. What […]
The Cicada’s 17-Year Symphony: Nature’s Red-Eyed Timekeepers Emerge Every 17 years, a natural spectacle unfolds across parts of the eastern United States—a buzzing, red-eyed invasion that feels like something out of a sci-fi blockbuster. These are the periodical cicadas, mysterious insects that spend most of their lives underground, only to emerge in a synchronized explosion […]
A Dance with the Maasai: Unveiling the Soul of Maasai Mara By Matt Harvey, #OneToadPhotography Introduction: Where the Wild Meets the Wise The Maasai Mara isn’t just a postcard of endless savannahs, roaring lions, and crimson sunsets—it’s a heartbeat. A place where the earth hums with life, and the people who call it home weave […]
The Dawn of a New Life: A Baby Giraffe’s First Moments Some sights in nature stop you in your tracks, pulling you into a world where time seems to pause. I recently captured one of those sights: a baby giraffe, mere hours old, standing beside its towering mother in the early morning light. This wasn’t […]
A Leopard’s Lesson: A Juvenile’s Feast in the Wild There are moments in wildlife photography that feel like pure magic—when nature unfolds in front of your lens, raw and unscripted. Recently, I captured one such moment: a stunning shot of a juvenile male leopard, perched high in a tree, devouring his mother’s kill from the […]
The Ethereal Egret of Horicon Marsh: A Hunter in a Frosty Mirage Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin is a place where nature puts on a show, and on my recent visit, after an unforgettable standoff with a black-tipped wing pelican, I was treated to another spectacle: a Great Egret (Ardea alba) hunting with mesmerizing grace. Its […]
Chasing the Black-Tipped Wing Pelican at Horicon Marsh: A Photographer’s Adventure The Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike, and last week, I had an unforgettable encounter with one of its most striking residents: a pelican with black-tipped wings, likely an American White Pelican, given its distinctive features and […]
The Grackle’s Gaze: A Moment of Connection with a Feathered Enigma This morning, as the sun climbed over the horizon, painting the world in hues of gold and amber, I found myself locked in an unexpected encounter. Perched on a gnarled branch of an old oak tree, a common grackle—Quiscalus quiscula—sat with an air of […]
Featured Image: A painted box turtle perched on a weathered log, its legs splayed out as if caught mid-flight, basking under the golden glow of the sun. The turtle’s vibrant shell—a stunning mosaic of reds, yellows, and greens—pops against the rustic backdrop, captured perfectly by #OneToadPhotography. There’s something magical about a creature so at peace […]
Featured Image: A flamingo stands tall in shallow water, its feathers a cascade of soft pinks and fiery corals, captured in perfect light by #OneToadPhotography. Flamingos are nature’s living art, adorned in shades of pink that range from delicate pastels to bold, sunset corals. Ever wonder where that stunning color comes from? It’s their diet—shrimp, […]
There’s something unnerving yet mesmerizing about locking eyes with a creature that doesn’t speak your language. I was out in the backyard, camera in hand, chasing the fleeting beauty of a spring afternoon, when I spotted it—a parakeet, bold and bright, nestled among the budding branches of an old oak. Its feathers were a kaleidoscope […]
Chasing Light in the Gloom: Bullfrogs, Resilience, and One Toad Photography The sky is a heavy quilt of gray today, draped over the world like it’s trying to keep the chill in. It’s unseasonably cool, dark, and wet out there—perfect weather for curling up with a hot coffee and a good story. But step outside, […]