Black Eyed Susan and Fly

I took this closeup photograph of what is commonly called a Black-eyed Susan Flower at the Marshal Hampton park in Polk County, Florida. This flower is a member of the Sunflower Family and is common throughout the eastern part of the United States.

Anhinga 103

The Anhings is a large, primarily aquatic bird that is a very common sight on, in and near the waters of Central Florida. It's diet is reportedly made up almost exclusively of the fish it spears using it's beak. It is also known as a "Snake Bird, Snail Darter or some much less complementary names by the local fishermen. 

Whitetail Deer Button Buck 033

I captured this shy young Whitetail Deer buck in the woods of Central Florida during September of 2014. A very short time after I took this picture all I could see was a white flag bounding through the woods. I guess that I moved a little too much and spooked it.

An American Alligator wildlife picture.

I captured this image of an American Alligator at the Circle B Bar Reserve near Lakeland, Florida. The American Alligator has made a great comeback in the State of Florida since it's low point in the early 1970's. The Federal Endangered Species Act had a lot to do with the increase in numbers by legally protecting them and providing states that had a population guidance in managing them and their habitats. 

Black Crowned Night Heron

I took this picture of a Black Crowned Night Heron at the Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida on March 27, 2015. I don't see very many of these Herons because they are reportedly most commonly active in the late afternoon to early morning. They are a medium large to large bird that preys mostly on small fish and frogs. 

Banana Spider on her web.

I took this picture of what might commonly be called a Banana Spider in some parts of the U.S. It is actually a part of the Orb Weaver spider family that is very common along the eastern seaboard of the United States of America. This particular spider is also commonly known as an Golden Orb Weaver. It is probably one of the Largest Orb Weavers. The females are frequently two to three inches from foot pad to foot pad. The males are typically much smaller and seldom seem to exceed one inch in diameter in my experience. 

I am so sorry, but I am having a technical problem with my computer and will not be posting for a while until I can repair the problem. I hope to be back in operation shortly. 

Snaggle toothed swimming Alligator

This American Alligator was swimming in the water off of the wading bird way trail at the Circle B Bar Reserve on March 14, 2015 when I took this wildlife photograph. The taxonomic name is Alligator mississippiensis, but it is commonly referred to as a gator or common alligator.  This was a medium sized American Alligator that was about five and a half foot long when it turned and started swimming in my direction. The telephoto function on my GE X2600 camera worked just fine for this photo and a short time later my legs did just fine at moving back away from the water. I was not in the mood to entice this gator with an appetizer named Chris Mercer.

Tenoroc Creed Reflections

I shot this photograph of the reflections on the water of a small creek in the Tenoroc state park. Though the day was hot it was cool and shady on that small bridge that spanned the creek. I do not know about you, but often it is important to get out of your rut and spend some time just enjoying nature. I ask you, what better way is there to do that than with a camera? I really do hope you are enjoying my vision that created the images in this blog.