Rarity Bay Expo
Piquing Her Interest
Red Fox in Winter
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In the depths of winter, red foxes don a luxuriously thick coat that allows them to withstand the biting cold. While the striking red hue of their fur may enchant humans, it appears muted to predators such as wolves, which perceive color primarily within the blue and yellow spectrum. This natural camouflage affords red foxes a significant advantage, enabling them to elude wolves in their territory. A similar use of red as camouflage can be observed in newborn bison calves, commonly referred to as “red dogs.”
This image was captured in Yellowstone National Park using a Canon R5 II mirrorless camera paired with an RF 600mm f/4 lens
Nature’s Balance
Purple Finch On Sumac Branch
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This image captures a male purple finch perched gracefully upon a sumac branch adorned with dried berries rich in carotenoids—a plant protein that, when consumed, enhances the finch's vibrant plumage.
In a process called sexual selection, the brightest finches are favored by females, as this brilliance signifies the male's skill at foraging. By choosing males with the most vivid hues, the female passes this trait to her young, providing them an edge over less colorful purple finches .
This photograph was taken in Knoxville, Tennessee, using a Canon R5 II mirrorless camera and RF 600mm f/4 lens.
Morning Reflection
A Reflection on a White Ibis on a Still Morning
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A White Ibis prepares at the break of dawn to leave for nearby bays to forage. In. the cool of the morningthere was absolutely no wind leaving a mirror-like surface on the water. A single ray of sun pierced thenearby treeline illuminating this bird making a scene that lasted less than 15 seconds.It’s one of my favoriteimages as this lighting with such a striking subject is quite rare to observe much less photograph. The boldcontrast between the white bird and the dark background created by the nearby treeline still in shadow in theearly moring makes this subject standout.
This image was captured at Hilton Head Island at the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge using a Canon R5 II mirrorless camera paired with an RF 600mm f/4 lens.
The River Crossing
An Alpha Gray Wolf Crosses a River to Reach His Pack on the Other Side
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A gray wolf crosses a stream warmed by nearby geysers to return to his pack. During the dead of winter, these warm geologic features offer the animals a brief respite from the often sub-zero temperatures occurring in Yellowstone National Park. The Wapiti Pack is one of the most successful pack of wolves in the park routinely preying on bison and other large herbivores. This male is one of the largest members of the group.
This image was captured in Yellowstone National Park using a Canon R5 II mirrorless camera paired with an RF 600mm f/4 lens.
The Sentinel
Raven Keeping Watch
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As her flock forages nearby, a solitary raven watches for danger and opportunities. Ravens are well known for their intellect. Ravens, and other Corvids, exhibit an exceptional ability to learn and solve complex problems even to the point of using tools to extract food items. They also have an extensive and complex system of communication, can count and remember patterns.
This image was captured in Yellowstone National Park using a Canon R5 I mirrorless camera paired with an EF 100-400mm f/4.5-56 L II lens + 1.4x teleconverter.
Spring Gobbler
Turkey Gobbler Preparing for the Rigors of Spring
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Spring turkey gobblers are known for their distinctive courtship displays and vocalizations that signal the breeding season. During this time, male turkeys, or gobblers, puff out their feathers, fan their tails, and produce a variety of sounds such as gobbles, yelps, and drumming to attract hens. These behaviors typically peak in April and May, as gobblers establish dominance and compete for mates. By the end of the season the gobblers are quite worn and sometimes injured from their exertion.
This image was captured in the Smoky Mountains National Park using a Canon R5 II mirrorless camera paired with an RF 600mm f/4 lens.