Doug Minshell Photography

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Landscapes

Banff's Moraine Lake

A more intimate, sheltered perspective of Moraine Lake, using the surrounding forest to naturally border the iconic vista. The Valley of the Ten Peaks feels slightly more distant and expansive from this angle.

Moraine Lake. Banff National Park, Alberta

Landscapes

Gorgeous Moraine Lake

This wide landscape shot captures the iconic alpine panorama of Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, viewed from the vantage point atop the Rockpile. The glacial lake glows in brilliant shade of vibrant, milky cyan-turquoise, created by rock flour suspended in the water. Sunlight accents different depths across the lake bed, giving the water a gradient of electric blue tones.

Moraine Lake. Banff National Park, Alberta

Landscapes

This quiet, rustic shot captures an old wooden dinghy resting hull-up beneath pine trees along a calm fjord in Norway. The focal point is the overturned clinker-built (lapstrake) boat. Its peeling white paint, weathered wood grains, and streaks of dark lichen tell a story of long exposure to the maritime elements.

Somewhere in Norway

Landscapes

Blue Sky Reflection

This vertical shot captures a crisp, rain-soaked view along the main dirt road at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, playing with reflection and light right after a recent storm. A large, still rainwater puddle dominates the foreground, acting like a mirror to capture a silhouetted oak canopy, bright blue sky, and glowing white clouds. The inversion gives the image a compelling dual-world perspective.

Poway, CA

Landscapes

Coastal Maine View

This high-angle panoramic view looks out over Rockland Harbor and West Penobscot Bay, capturing the rugged coastline of Midcoast Maine under an overcast sky.

Rockland, ME

Landscapes

Námaskarð Bubbling Mud

Iceland is such a cool and interesting place, and there's so much to see. This macro-style shot captures the intense geothermal activity of Námaskarð (Hverir) in northern Iceland, focusing on a churning mud pot (mver).

Námaskarð. Iceland

Landscapes

Sulphur Mountain View

This expansive, high-altitude vista from Sulphur Mountain offers a sweeping bird’s-eye view over the Bow Valley and the townsite of Banff. Rising dramatically on the left side of the frame is the massive, snow-dusted peak of Mount Rundle, showing off its distinctive sloped, wedged profile and steep, chiseled rock faces.

Sulphur Mountain, Banff Gondola, Banff National Park, Alberta

Landscapes

Beautiful Magens

If you're looking for paradise on Earth, look no further than Magens Bay in St Thomas, USVI. The crystal clear, turquoise water is incomparable. I could lay on the beach and float in the water there forever.

Magens Bay, St Thomas, USVI

Landscapes

Sunshine Meadows View

This high-alpine panorama captured near Standish Ridge at Sunshine Meadows offers a magnificent look across the Continental Divide. The background features a sweeping, continuous horizon of rugged, snow-capped Canadian Rocky Mountain peaks, conveying the immense scale and remote grandeur of the high country.

Banff Sunshine Village Ski & Snowboard Resort, Alberta

Landscapes

Ugly Anne

Slightly foggy morning at Perkins Cove in Ogunquit, ME. The light fog and thin clouds filtered the light creating a nice sense of calm. Oh, and I got the title of the photo from the name on the red and white boat.

Perkins Cove, Ogunquit, ME

Landscapes

West Fork Oak Creek Rays

This lush, atmospheric shot perfectly captures the green canyon floor along the West Fork Oak Creek Trail near Sedona, AZ. Brilliant sun rays break through the high forest canopy, filtering down through mist or light haze in distinct, luminous beams (crepuscular rays) that illuminate the canyon slope.

West Fork Oak Creek Trail, AZ

Landscapes

Oak Creek Reflection

This tight frame focuses entirely on the water's surface, turning Oak Creek into a natural, impressionistic mirror. By eliminating the bank and horizon entirely, the shot blurs the line between sky and water.

Sedona, AZ

Landscapes

Oak Creek Mirror

This shot captures a tranquil, glass-like pool along Oak Creek, showcasing the canyon’s peaceful riparian ecosystem.

West Fork Oak Creek Trail, AZ

Landscapes

West Fork Transition

This image highlights the signature transition along the West Fork Oak Creek Trail, where lush riparian forest meets towering red rock walls.

West Fork Oak Creek Trail, AZ

Landscapes

Woodland Canopy

This wide-angle vertical shot looking up into the woodland canopy captures the Acadian forest setting along the trails near Green Gables Heritage Place in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.

Cavendish, Prince Edward Island

Landscapes

Backlit Fountain Grass

This is Purple Fountain Grass, backlit by the afternoon sun and making the bristly, bottle-brush flower spikes (plumes) look like they're lit up.

Poway, CA

Landscapes

Oak Creek Tranquility

This wide, tranquil shot captures a broader, slower-moving stretch of Oak Creek as it winds through Sedona proper, highlighting the lushness of the surrounding desert oasis. The still, glassy water creates a near-flawless reflection of the vibrant green tree canopy lining the far bank.

Sedona, AZ

Landscapes

Cape Breton Island Coastline

This photograph was taken along the Cabot Trail on the western side of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Specifically, this view is captured from the Veteran's Monument Look-off (or nearby Cap-Rouge lookouts) perched on the slopes of French Mountain within Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Landscapes

Flåm Valley

This is a classic view looking up the Flåmsdalen (Flåm Valley) in western Norway, framed by towering, steep-sided mountains and the winding Flåmselvi (Flåm River). The photo beautifully illustrates a classic U-shaped glacial valley. The flat, fertile green valley floor sits dramatically between sheer rock walls carved out during the last ice age, reaching elevations over 3,000 feet (1,000 meters).

Flåm, Norway

Landscapes

Reed Reflections

This serene graphic photograph captures a calm wetland scene dominated by lines, symmetry, and reflections. This was taken at a small pond along a hiking trail in Ramona, CA.

Ramona, CA.

Desert

Font Point View

This is the view from Font Point looking down across the Badlands in Anza-Borrego State Park.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Blooming Hedgehog Cactus

This wide desert landscape shot features a vibrant Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus bursting with brilliant magenta blooms at the base of a blooming Creosote Bush. Indian Head is also visible in the background.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Ocotillo Bloom

Gorgeous Ocotillo bloom. The rich, saturated red of the flowers pops against the deep, cloudless desert-blue sky.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Ocotillo and the Moon

Beautiful desert landscape including an Ocotillo in the foreground and the moon setting in the distance.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Blooming Silver Cholla

This is a blooming Silver Cholla. The main body consists of jointed, cylindrical stems heavily covered in long, dense, straw-colored to golden-white spines with papery sheaths. A cup-shaped bloom emerging directly from the stem terminal, featuring pale greenish-yellow petals with a dense cluster of yellow stamens and a thick central style.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Ghost Flower

This is a Ghost Flower. A prominent, solid dark maroon patch at the throat of each bloom. Evolutionarily, this spot mimics the appearance of a female Xeralictus bee to trick male bees into visiting and pollinating the nectarless flower.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Below Font Point

This is a view of Font Point from below (and in the distance). This is a very different view than it is when standing on Font Point.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Barrel Cactus Bloom

I think that Barrel Cactus blooms are among the prettiest blooms in the desert. It's hard to believe that such a thorny, round cactus could produce such pretty blooms.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Thorny

The shot of a Silver Cholla offers a great macro view of the star-like clusters (areoles) of long, golden-tan spines. Notice the papery sheaths covering the spines—a hallmark feature of cholla cacti that reflects harsh sunlight and protects against desert heat.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Desert Dandelion

The single, striking crimson/purplish red spot at the exact center of the flower head is the signature giveaway for the Desert Dandelion.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Badlands Pallete

There are so many colors and shades in the desert. Way more than you might expect. This landscape shows a colorful spot in the Badlands of Anza-Borrego State Park.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Agave Stalk

This is an Agave bloom (specifically the flower stalk/inflorescence). The bright yellow, tubular/funnel-shaped flowers have prominent, long-exserted stamens (the thread-like structures sticking far out from the center).

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Desert Sunflower

This is a Desert Sunflower. You can also see some purple verbena below in the background.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Brittlebush in Full Bloom

This Brittlebush plant is showing off. Bright yellow ray petals surrounding a orange-yellow central disk, held high above the main foliage on long, thin, leafless stalks.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Super Bloom

Well, at least a very localized super bloom. Anza-Borrego is known for it's Super Blooms that occur from time to time. The conditions need to be just right with substantial rain over a period of time in the Winter and just the right amount of heat and sunshine in the Spring.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Billowy Overlook

The name of the spot this photo was taken from is the Billowy Overlook. That seems apt. Shown here with a friend how was along for the hike.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Dune Evening Primrose

This is a Dune Evening Primrose. The long yellow style ends in a very prominent, four-branched cross-shaped stigma sticking out in the center, which is the hallmark giveaway for the evening primrose family.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Desert

Desert Lily

This is a Desert Lily. These can be harder to find sometimes. Each of the six white tepals has a distinctive, bold bluish-green band or stripe running down the center of its reverse side, clearly visible as the petals flare open.

Anza-Borrego State Park, CA

Birds

Sparrow on a Creosote

This photo of a Sparrow sitting on a Creosote bush won second place in the Animals category in the 2012 Anza-Borrego Foundation's annual photo contest.

Anza-Borrego, CA

Birds

Lesser Flamingo Naptime

This is a Lesser Flamingo who was looking forward to a nice nap.

San Diego Safari Park, CA

Birds

Lesser Flamingo Profile

Nice profile shot of this Lesser Flamingo at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park, CA

Birds

Gadwall on Upper Twin Lake

This is a female Gadwall enjoying a nice swim on Upper Twin Lake/

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Birds

American Coot Baby

This is a juvenile American Coot near the shore on Upper Twin Lake.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Birds

Grey Crowned Crane

This shot highlights the dramatic, fan-like crest of stiff, golden-yellow feathers radiating from the back of the head of this Grey Crowned Crane.

San Diego Safari Park, CA

Birds

Psychedelic Duck

This is a female or juvenile Merganser. The highlight of the composition is the dramatic water surface. Strong backlighting turns the ripples and gentle swells into liquid mercury, creating mesmerizing, metallic geometric patterns and concentric distortion loops around the bird.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Birds

Eared Grebe

This is an Eared Grebe in non-breeding (basic) plumage—also known as the Black-necked Grebe outside of North America. Also a nice reflection in the calm water on Mono Lake.

Mono Lake, CA

Birds

Steller's Jay

Got this shot of a beautiful Steller's Jay up in the Sierras near Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Birds

Eared Grebe Closing In

This Eared Grebe is closing in fast on a flying insect of some sort just above the surface.

Mono Lake, CA

Birds

American Wigeons

These are American Wigeons in non-breeding (eclipse) or immature plumage looking for something tasty on Upper Twin Lake.

Mammoth Lakes, CA

Birds

Dalmatian Pelican

Close shot of a Dalmatian Pelican showing it's pale, silvery-grey to pale yellowish iris surrounded by a thin ring of bare facial skin that turns pinkish-red during the breeding season.

San Diego Safari Park, CA

Birds

Pelican Stretch

This is a Pink-backed Pelican stretching it's wings.

San Diego Safari Park, CA

Birds

Pink-backed Pelican

This is a Pink-backed Pelican standing over its nest with a chick.

San Diego Safari Park, CA

Flowers

Yellow Mariposa Lily

This Yellow Mariposa Lily has fine, dense hairs (trichomes) lining the lower inner surface of the petals, characteristic of the genus Calochortus (often called "cat's ears").

Unknown

Flowers

Globe Thistle

This is a Globe Thistle with perfectly round, golf-ball-sized flower heads packed with tiny, star-shaped metallic blue or purple florets. Each individual floret opens from a spiky bud into tiny five-pointed star petals, opening progressively from the top down.

Powerscourt Estate, Ireland

Flowers

Double Iceland Poppies

A pair of Iceland Poppies. I can't remember where I found this. I know it wasn't in Iceland though.

Unknown

Flowers

Lisianthus

This is a Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum), also commonly known as the Texas Bluebell or Prairie Gentian.

Unknown

Flowers

Tall Bearded Iris

This is a Tall Bearded Iris featuring a distinctive "broken color" (or splattered/variegated) pattern—most likely the popular cultivar 'Batik' (or a closely related hybrid like 'Millennium Falcon' or 'Bewilderbeast'). I planted this in the backyard of my previous house.

Poway, CA

Flowers

Carlsbad Ranunculus

Beautiful mix of Ranunculus in a variety of colors from the Carlsbad Flower Fields.

Carlsbad Flower Fields, Carlsbad, CA

Flowers

Powerscourt Water Lily

A white Water Lily floats on a small pond at the Powerscourt Estate in Ireland.

Powerscourt Estate, Ireland

Flowers

Sea Holly

This is a Sea Holly at the Powerscourt Estate in Ireland. They have a collar of metallic blue, pointed, serrated bracts that surround the central cone like a starburst.

Powerscourt Estate, Ireland

Flowers

Iceland Poppy Up Close

Closeup shot of this Iceland Poppy. It has a distinct, star-shaped central seed capsule surrounded by a ring of bright yellow, pollen-tipped stamens.

Unknown

Flowers

Bird of Paradise Closeup

A nice closeup show of a Bird of Paradise. This one is right in front of my house.

Poway, CA

Flowers

Red Dahlia

This Dahlia shows the classic "Formal Decorative" or "Informal Decorative" dahlia form, characterized by fully double blooms where the center remains closed until full maturity.

Powerscourt Estate, Ireland

Flowers

Bright Sea of Ranunculus

These Ranunculus are showing off how bright and beautiful they can be.

Carlsbad Flower Fields, Carlsbad, CA

Flowers

Under the Gerbera Daisies

Interesting perspective looking up from beneath these Gerbera Dasies.

Unknown (I don't remember where these were)

Sunsets

Golden Beach

The sunset creates a golden glow on the beach in Maui.

Maui, Hawaii

Sunsets

Seven Mile Beach Sunset

There are few places as gorgeous as Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach. It seems like almost every sunset is also insanely beautiful.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Sunsets

Black Ocean, Orange Sky

Interesting contrast between the dark ocean and the bright orange sky during this sunset on the Caribbean Sea.

Bonaire, in the Caribbean

Sunsets

Sail into the Sunset

Caught this sailboat perfectly in the sunlight reflection on the water in this shot taken near Bonaire in the Caribbean Sea.

Bonaire, in the Caribbean

Sunsets

British Channel Beauty

Beautiful sunset from the ship while cruising across the British Channel.

British Channel

Sunsets

Fire Sky

There was a huge wildfire in northern San Diego County in 2007. This is what the sky looked like at sunset during that tragic event.

Poway, CA

Sunsets

Sailing Maui at Sunset

A sailboat sails along with Crepuscular rays helping to highlight it during this sunset from the island of Maui.

Maui, Hawaii

Sunsets

Firey Silhouette

Another shot showing the sun setting behind the silhouette of some Eucalyptus trees during a huge wildfire event in San Diego County in 2007.

Poway, CA

Sunsets

Fire on the Water

This sunset creates a bright golden reflection on the surface of the ocean.

Somewhere in Alaska

Sunsets

Flying into the Sunset

A variety of cloud formations make for an awesome sunset along with an airplane taking off from a nearby airport.

Unknown (Can't remember on this one)

Sunsets

Watercolor Sunset

I love all the colorful layers in this sunset. It looks like an incredible watercolor painting to me.

Unknown, but probably Alaska

Wildlife

Forest Forager

A curious red squirrel pauses along a woodland trail during a hike through the forest near Juneau.

Juneau, Alaska

Wildlife

Ridge Survey

A pair of caribou pause on a grassy ridge, taking in the sweeping views of the open Denali backcountry.

Denali National Park, Alaska

Wildlife

Crown of the Tundra

A large caribou displaying an magnificent set of antlers stands in the high tundra terrain of Denali National Park.

Denali National Park, Alaska

Wildlife

Autumn Wanderers

Two caribou tread quietly through the colorful fall brush on the rolling hills of Denali National Park.

Denali National Park, Alaska

Wildlife

Denali Sentinel

A caribou stands alert on a grassy ridge, surveying the quiet backcountry of Denali National Park.

Denali National Park, Alaska

Wildlife

Tundra Trotter

A caribou moves briskly across the vibrant autumn tundra of Denali National Park against a backdrop of golden foliage.

Denali National Park, Alaska

Wildlife

Tundra Wanderer

A lone caribou travels across the sweeping, open expanse of Denali National Park with the wilderness stretching out behind it.

Denali National Park, Alaska

Fall Foliage

Multi-Colored Patchwork

Quite a variety of different colors are on display along this little lake community in Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia, Canada

Fall Foliage

Moss Patches

Light green moss patches cover the bark of this tree and a beautiful reflection of color completes the scene.

Near Keene, New Hampshire

Fall Foliage

Fall Reflection

Gorgeous reflection of the fall colors on the mirrored surface of this small New Hampshire lake.

Near Keene, New Hampshire

Fall Foliage

Aspen Waterfall

No, not Aspen the place, but bright yellow leaves on the Aspen trees alongside and below this waterfall in the Bishop Creek area.

Bishop Creek

Fall Foliage

Golden Intake Two

This small lake is called Intake Two. Not sure how it got it's name, but it's very pretty in the fall with the different shades of yellow and orange along the shoreline.

Intake Two, Bishop Creek

Fall Foliage

Color and Mist

There was a low fog or mist rising as the sun hit the calm water of this small lake that was lined with beautiful fall colors.

Near Keene, New Hampshire

Fall Foliage

Brilliant Display

A brilliant display of color along the banks of this small lake near Keene, New Hampshire.

Near Keene, New Hampshire

Fall Foliage

Quaking Aspens

The white bark of the Quaking Aspen trees is so pretty, especially with a background of golden leaves.

Bishop Creek

Fall Foliage

Yellow Brick, no, Yellow Tree Road

The drive up into the Bishop Creek area is pretty spectacular sometimes. As it was the particular fall when the trees lining the road were at their most glorious yellow.

Bishop Creek

Fall Foliage

Leaf Peeping

Searching for great fall colors is referred to as leaf peeping. So you can label me as a leaf peeper.

Near Keene, New Hampshire

Fall Foliage

Background Color

The trees lining this small lake give a colorful background behind the foreground of lacy trees and shrubs.

Near Keene, New Hampshire

Fall Foliage

Splash of Color

Golden yellows along the peaceful stream in the Bishop Creek area. The yellow also extends up the valley in the distance.

Bishop Creek

Fall Foliage

Early Autumn

Beautiful early autumn colors in this stand of trees

Nova Scotia, Canada

Fall Foliage

Wall of Color

These trees formed a wall of color along the road in Ogunquit, Maine.

Ogunquit, Maine

Fall Foliage

Color Pallet

So many colors on display in this shot in the countryside of Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia, Canada

Fall Foliage

Parking Lot Color

Took this shot at the back of a parking lot in Ogunquit, Maine. I loved the different shaded and the interesting lighting.

Ogunquit, Maine

Fall Foliage

Golden Sunshine

Fall colors along Twin Lakes on a clear and sunny late afternoon.

Twin Lakes, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Fall Foliage

Lake Sabrina Autumn

The fall colors around Lake Sabrina in the Bishop Creek area extend way up the side of the mountains.

Lake Sabrina, Bishop Creek

Fall Foliage

Twin Lakes Gold

Great reflection of the golden shoreline along Twin Lakes in the Mammoth Lakes area.

Twin Lakes, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Fall Foliage

Leaf Study

Closeup shot of these colorful Red Maple leaves.

Ogunquit, Maine

Sierras

Twin Lakes Bridge

Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are separated by a narrow channel that this bridge spans. Beautiful reflection in the water.

Upper Twin Lake, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Marsh Lake Winner

Vertical shot of Marsh Lake along the Little Lakes Valley Trail in the John Muir Wilderness Area. This photo was given honorable mention at the San Diego County Fair Photo Exhibition.

Marsh Lake, Little Lakes Valley Trail, John Muir Wilderness

Sierras

Marsh Lake Solitude

Marsh Lake, along the Little Lakes Valley Trail in the John Muir Wilderness Area, is stunningly beautiful. I love sitting in this exact spot and just soak in the beauty all around. It is the most calming and restorative thing I can do in my life.

Marsh Lake, Little Lakes Valley Trail, John Muir Wilderness

Sierras

Clear and Calm

A little different angle on Marsh Lake. This shows how incredibly clear and glassy the water is early in the morning with no wind.

Marsh Lake, Little Lakes Valley Trail, John Muir Wilderness

Sierras

Optical Illusion

The reflection on the water makes it feel like you could walk off the end of the dock and onto the mountain.

Upper Twin Lake, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Mammoth Lakes Basin

Mammoth Lakes Basin as seen from the top of Mammoth Mountain is a glacially carved basin includes Lake Mary, Lake George, Lake Mamie, Twin Lakes, and Horseshoe Lake, all framed by the dramatic granite wall of the Mammoth Crest and Crystal Crag.

Mammoth Lakes Basin, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Babbling Brook

The small creek flows into Heart Lake along the Little Lakes Valley Trail in the John Muir Wilderness Area.

Heart Lake, Little Lakes Valley Trail, John Muir Wilderness

Sierras

Heart Lake Frame

The granite boulder with the heart on it (which gives Heart Lake it's name) and a fallen pine provide a perfect frame of the Eastern Sierras in the John Muir Wilderness Area.

Heart Lake, Little Lakes Valley Trail, John Muir Wilderness

Sierras

Lake Mamie Reflection

Gorgeous reflection on Lake Mamie in the early morning hours.

Lake Mamie, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Kutzadika and Twin Lakes

View from above the falls the flow into Kutzadika Lake showing the very cool colors in the lake and Twin Lakes just beyond.

Kutzadika Lake and Twin Lakes, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Evening Fishing

A couple float tubers fish on Lake Mamie in the early evening hours.

Lake Mamie, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Lake George Reflection

Crystal Crag, the large granite spire, sits directly above Lake George and when you're lucky enough to be there in the morning with no wind, you're rewarded with a perfect reflection on the water.

Lake George, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Nighttime Reflection

Took this somewhat spooky feeling shot of Crystal Crag reflecting on Lake Mamie just after dark one night.

Lake Mamie, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Mamie and Crystal Crag

Gorgeous, clear Lake Mamie (one of my favorite lakes) on a calm afternoon with Crystal Crag (the granite spire) standing watch.

Lake Mamie, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Upper Twin Lake Reflection

Perfect reflection on Upper Twin Lake as the sunrise hits the rocky hill just east of the lake.

Upper Twin Lake, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Sierras

Bristlecone Pine (B&W)

Dramatic black and white shot of an ancient Bristlecone Pine in the White Mountains. Technically, not the Eastern Sierra, but close enough.

White Mountains

Wildlife

Young Bighorn

A young Bighorn Sheep climbs through the rocks in Anza Borrego State Park. This shot won honorable mention in the 2012 San Diego County Fair Photo Exhibit.

Anza Borrego State Park

Wildlife

Green Sea Turtle

This photo of a Green Sea Turtle surfacing was won third place in the 2009 Best of Nature Photography show at the San Diego Natural History Museum's Ordover Gallery.

Grand Cayman

Wildlife

Lounging Seal

This Harbor Seal is just lounging on a rock while keeping track of what's going on in the vicinity.

Cambria, CA

Wildlife

African Elephant Closeup

A closeup shot of the young African Elephant in the new Denny Sanford Elephant Valley exhibit at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Lioness Profile

Profile shot of this beautiful Lioness at the San Diego Safari Park

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Baby and Mom

Young Masai Giraffe is sticking close to Mom. Taken at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Eye Reflection

If you look closely in the eye of this beautiful Harbor Seal, you'll see a reflection of the boardwalk and people above.

Cambria, CA

Wildlife

Just Playing

These young male Elephant Seals are mock fighting (or "play fighting") in the surf, a critical behavior for establishing social rank and practicing skills they'll need as adults.

Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery

Wildlife

Napping Cheetah

Cheetah looks up from a nice nap in the shade. Taken at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Those Eyelashes

Closeup of a Reticulated Giraffe showing it's long eyelashes. Taken at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Rhino Closeup

Closeup shot of this Southern White Rhinoceros at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Between the Leaves

Beautiful gorilla framed between leaves. Taken at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Gorilla Portrait

Portrait shot of one of the gorillas at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Tiger Eyes

Gorgeous eye on this Sumatran Tiger laying on it's side in the grass. Taken at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Wildlife

Tiger Closeup

Closeup shot of the face of a Sumatran Tiger. Taken at the San Diego Safari Park.

San Diego Safari Park

Alaska

Sunrise Watercolor

Beautiful depth with the hues of the islands and layered orange sky give this shot a watercolor painting look.

Near Ketchikan, AK

Alaska

Misty Valley

A foggy mist clings to the valley beyond this little cove along Tracy Arm Fjord.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska

Alaska

Emerald Waters

The color of the water in Tracy Arm Fjord can be unreal. It varies from some gorgeous blues to the beautiful emerald green as seen in this shot.

Tracy Arm Fjord, Alaska