Wildlife

Jackrabbit observed in my rear garden. This is the first time I've seen a jackrabbit in my rear yard.

Jackrabbit observed in my rear garden.

Title: Jackrabbit observed in my rear garden.
Exposure: 2000, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on October 3, 2022 at 18:31:08.

Robin on a tree. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Robin on a tree.

Title: Robin on a tree.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length: 300 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Datetime: Image captured on June 29, 2022 at 14:26:25.

mountain coyote mint (Monardella odoratissima). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

mountain coyote mint (Monardella odoratissima).

Title: mountain coyote mint (Monardella odoratissima).
Exposure: 1000, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 300 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Datetime: Image captured on June 27, 2022 at 15:53:51.

Mountain pride (Penstemon newberryi).

Mountain pride (Penstemon newberryi).

Title: Mountain pride (Penstemon newberryi).
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 96 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 27, 2022 at 15:50:53.

Rocky Mountain iris (Iris missouriensis). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Rocky Mountain iris (Iris missouriensis).

Title: Rocky Mountain iris (Iris missouriensis).
Exposure: 500, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Datetime: Image captured on June 27, 2022 at 14:29:58.

Sierra beardtongue (Penstemon heterodoxus). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Sierra beardtongue (Penstemon heterodoxus).

Title: Sierra beardtongue (Penstemon heterodoxus).
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length: 300 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Datetime: Image captured on June 27, 2022 at 14:20:35.

Nevada biscuitroot (Lomatium nevadense). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Nevada biscuitroot (Lomatium nevadense).

Title: Nevada biscuitroot (Lomatium nevadense).
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length: 62 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime: Image captured on June 27, 2022 at 13:08:20.

Paintbrush and sage by the trail. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Paintbrush and sage by the trail.

Title: Paintbrush and sage by the trail.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length: 66 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime: Image captured on June 27, 2022 at 11:50:56.

Acmon Blue (Icaricia acmon). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Acmon Blue (Icaricia acmon).

Title: Acmon Blue (Icaricia acmon).
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Datetime: Image captured on June 26, 2022 at 15:20:32.

Sagebrush. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Sagebrush.

Title: Sagebrush.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 240 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Datetime: Image captured on June 26, 2022 at 15:18:54.

twocolor phacelia (Phacelia bicolor). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

twocolor phacelia (Phacelia bicolor).

Title: twocolor phacelia (Phacelia bicolor).
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 300 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Datetime: Image captured on June 26, 2022 at 15:05:39.

Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa).

Title: Spreading phlox (Phlox diffusa).
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length: 76 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime: Image captured on June 26, 2022 at 14:48:45.

Indian paintbrush. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Indian paintbrush.

Title: Indian paintbrush.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/10
Focal Length: 84 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime: Image captured on June 26, 2022 at 12:21:20.

Lorquin's Admiral (Limenitis lorquini). Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Lorquin's Admiral (Limenitis lorquini).

Title: Lorquin's Admiral (Limenitis lorquini).
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 84 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R
Datetime: Image captured on June 26, 2022 at 12:00:13.

A patch of Clarkia rubicunda on Page Mill Road near Alpine Road

A patch of Clarkia rubicunda on Page Mill Road near Alpine Road

Title: A patch of Clarkia rubicunda on Page Mill Road near Alpine Road
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 47 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 21, 2022 at 11:32:12.

Indian teasel (Dipsacus sativus)

Indian teasel (Dipsacus sativus)

Title: Indian teasel (Dipsacus sativus)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 19, 2022 at 16:30:21.

Ruby chalice clarkia (Clarkia rubicunda)

Ruby chalice clarkia (Clarkia rubicunda)

Title: Ruby chalice clarkia (Clarkia rubicunda)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 19, 2022 at 12:44:54.

An elegant brodiaea (Brodiaea elegans)

An elegant brodiaea (Brodiaea elegans)

Title: An elegant brodiaea (Brodiaea elegans)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 5, 2022 at 14:23:36.

rainbow iris (Iris hartwegii)

rainbow iris (Iris hartwegii)

Title: rainbow iris (Iris hartwegii)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/3.2
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 7, 2022 at 13:33:40.

white globe lily (Calochortus albus)

white globe lily (Calochortus albus)

Title: white globe lily (Calochortus albus)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 7, 2022 at 12:37:26.

serpentine monardella (Monardella purpurea)

serpentine monardella (Monardella purpurea)

Title: serpentine monardella (Monardella purpurea)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 7, 2022 at 11:34:18.

Western starflower (Lysimachia latifolia)

Western starflower (Lysimachia latifolia)

Title: Western starflower (Lysimachia latifolia)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/2.0
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 7, 2022 at 11:23:06.

ookow (Dichelostemma congestum)

ookow (Dichelostemma congestum)

Title: ookow (Dichelostemma congestum)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 7, 2022 at 11:20:50.

Crimson columbine (Aquilegia formosa)

Crimson columbine (Aquilegia formosa)

Title: Crimson columbine (Aquilegia formosa)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/2.8
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 7, 2022 at 11:14:56.

Miner's Lettuce near the start of the hike

Miner's Lettuce near the start of the hike

Title: Miner's Lettuce near the start of the hike
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₅₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 7, 2022 at 11:11:58.

winecup clarkia (Clarkia purpurea)

winecup clarkia (Clarkia purpurea)

Title: winecup clarkia (Clarkia purpurea)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 1, 2022 at 13:45:37.

yellow mariposa lily (Calochortus luteus)

yellow mariposa lily (Calochortus luteus)

Title: yellow mariposa lily (Calochortus luteus)
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 1, 2022 at 11:40:38.

Ithuriel's spear (Triteleia laxa) and dandelions

Ithuriel's spear (Triteleia laxa) and dandelions

Title: Ithuriel's spear (Triteleia laxa) and dandelions
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 42 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 1, 2022 at 10:49:05.

Triteleia Grandiflora, Largeflower Triteleia

Triteleia Grandiflora, Largeflower Triteleia

Title: Triteleia Grandiflora, Largeflower Triteleia
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on April 16, 2022 at 13:37:58.

Dead monarch found on my driveway

Dead monarch found on my driveway

Title: Dead monarch found on my driveway
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on November 7, 2021 at 10:00:55.

Chamaenerion angustifolium (Rosebay willowherb or fireweed) Seen at the bridge over Mammoth Creek near the Heart Lake Trailhead. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Chamaenerion angustifolium (Rosebay willowherb or fireweed)

Title: Chamaenerion angustifolium (Rosebay willowherb or fireweed)
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₁₂₅ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length: 80 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M10 Mark III OLYMPUS M.40-150mm F4-5.6
Datetime: Image captured on September 26, 2021 at 16:55:33.

Old wasp's nest found in yard

Old wasp's nest found in yard

Title: Old wasp's nest found in yard
Exposure: 400, ¹⁄₁₈₀ sec at f/2.8
Camera and Lens: FUJIFILM FinePix F10
Datetime: Image captured on May 13, 2021 at 18:49:44.

An old dead rat, front view I discovered it in my rear yard as seen in the photo. It did not appear to have been attacked or molested by another creature.

An old dead rat, front view

Title: An old dead rat, front view
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 13, 2018 at 16:05:12.

Old dead rat, rear view I discovered it in my rear yard as seen in the photo. It did not appear to have been attacked or molested by another creature.

Old dead rat, rear view

Title: Old dead rat, rear view
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 13, 2018 at 16:05:02.

A young red-tail hawk perches on a fence post.

A young red-tail hawk perches on a fence post.

Title: A young red-tail hawk perches on a fence post.
Exposure: 160, ¹⁄₁₆₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 10.4-37.1 mm f/1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on February 18, 2018 at 14:02:22.

Finch with head wound sitting by the curb on Cloverdale Road

Finch with head wound sitting by the curb on Cloverdale Road

Title: Finch with head wound sitting by the curb on Cloverdale Road
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/2.8
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 10.4-37.1 mm f/1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on December 3, 2017 at 13:33:10.

Beetle found in laundry area

Beetle found in laundry area

Title: Beetle found in laundry area
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₂₁₀ sec at f/2.8
Camera and Lens: FUJIFILM FinePix F10
Datetime: Image captured on October 29, 2017 at 05:43:08.

Desert mountain thistle (Cirsium arizonicum) seen along John Muir Trail

Desert mountain thistle (Cirsium arizonicum) seen along John Muir Trail

Title: Desert mountain thistle (Cirsium arizonicum) seen along John Muir Trail
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 15, 2017 at 10:17:35.

Marmot on Mount Hoffmann This one was eating the green shrubs. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Marmot on Mount Hoffmann

Title: Marmot on Mount Hoffmann
Exposure: 250, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/11
Focal Length: 48 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. E-PL2 OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II
Datetime: Image captured on September 13, 2017 at 12:33:55.

Young garter snake is loath to move from a warm patch of sun.

Young garter snake is loath to move from a warm patch of sun.

Title: Young garter snake is loath to move from a warm patch of sun.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length: 30 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on August 20, 2017 at 11:56:50.

Funnel web

Funnel web

Title: Funnel web
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on August 13, 2017 at 14:30:44.

A ladybug colony

A ladybug colony

Title: A ladybug colony
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on August 13, 2017 at 14:05:22.

Minnows explore a new object inserted into their habitat. These curious creatures investigated and nibbled at my feet if I kept them still under the water.

Minnows explore a new object inserted into their habitat.

Title: Minnows explore a new object inserted into their habitat.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length: 52 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on August 13, 2017 at 13:12:13.

Fledgeling mockingbird Its parent squawked at me from nearby as I drew near to snap this photo.

Fledgeling mockingbird

Title: Fledgeling mockingbird
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₅₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on July 8, 2017 at 19:06:41.

A gopher snake crosses Lockwood-San Lucas Road.

A gopher snake crosses Lockwood-San Lucas Road.

Title: A gopher snake crosses Lockwood-San Lucas Road.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 13, 2017 at 14:58:34.

Valley oak tree

Valley oak tree

Title: Valley oak tree
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 13, 2017 at 09:47:20.

Canada Geese and goslings on San Antonio Valley Road.

Canada Geese and goslings on San Antonio Valley Road.

Title: Canada Geese and goslings on San Antonio Valley Road.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on April 29, 2017 at 13:35:33.

A tom displays.

A tom displays.

Title: A tom displays.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on April 29, 2017 at 07:54:16.

Skunk in my back yard

Skunk in my back yard

Title: Skunk in my back yard
Exposure: 800, ¹⁄₁₇₀ sec at f/5.0
Camera and Lens: FUJIFILM FinePix F10
Datetime: Image captured on April 20, 2017 at 05:13:39.

Wicked digger pine pinecone A number of these weighty cones had fallen where I was sitting while snapping photos. A few more remained on the large branch above me.

Wicked digger pine pinecone

Title: Wicked digger pine pinecone
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on November 5, 2016 at 11:14:58.

Colorful arctic willow (Salix arctica) likes to grow near the rocks. Photo courtesy of Frank Paysen.

Colorful arctic willow (Salix arctica) likes to grow near the rocks.

Title: Colorful arctic willow (Salix arctica) likes to grow near the rocks.
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length: 30 mm
Camera and Lens: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. E-PL2 OLYMPUS M.14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II
Datetime: Image captured on September 16, 2016 at 16:21:19.

A chipmunk keeps watch.

A chipmunk keeps watch.

Title: A chipmunk keeps watch.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 15, 2016 at 16:06:44.

Green Fig Beetle, (Cotinis mutabilis), from the front

Green Fig Beetle, (Cotinis mutabilis), from the front

Title: Green Fig Beetle, (Cotinis mutabilis), from the front
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₆₄₀ sec at f/6.4
Camera and Lens: FUJIFILM FinePix F10
Datetime: Image captured on September 8, 2016 at 10:48:37.

Green Fig Beetle (Cotinis mutabilis), from above

Green Fig Beetle (Cotinis mutabilis), from above

Title: Green Fig Beetle (Cotinis mutabilis), from above
Exposure: 200, ¹⁄₅₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Camera and Lens: FUJIFILM FinePix F10
Datetime: Image captured on September 8, 2016 at 10:48:29.

Dragonfly catches and eats another fly. At first I thought they were mating on my hat.

Dragonfly catches and eats another fly.

Title: Dragonfly catches and eats another fly.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/8.0
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on August 21, 2016 at 11:16:28.

Coiled and rattling rattlesnake When the rattler realizes we've taken an interest in it, it coils and shakes its rattles furiously.

Coiled and rattling rattlesnake

Title: Coiled and rattling rattlesnake
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/2.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on July 31, 2016 at 14:22:18.

Euphaedra janetta

Euphaedra janetta

Title: Euphaedra janetta
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₂₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 2, 2016 at 14:21:32.

A thieving vervet monkey waits for his next opportunity. This is probably the one who stole my bread roll at lunch the day before.

A thieving vervet monkey waits for his next opportunity.

Title: A thieving vervet monkey waits for his next opportunity.
Exposure: 3200, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 1, 2016 at 11:18:14.

Baboons on the vlei

Baboons on the vlei

Title: Baboons on the vlei
Exposure: 640, ¹⁄₂₀₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 1, 2016 at 10:32:44.

White rhinocerous with full horn is alert and is not allowing any lions to approach its calf.

White rhinocerous with full horn is alert and is not allowing any lions to approach its calf.

Title: White rhinocerous with full horn is alert and is not allowing any lions to approach its calf.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 1, 2016 at 08:39:39.

A young male lion laughs. Actually, he's starting to yawn.

A young male lion laughs.

Title: A young male lion laughs.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length: 66 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on June 1, 2016 at 08:23:57.

Mother and kittens

Mother and kittens

Title: Mother and kittens
Exposure: 500, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 16:51:32.

Mother cheetah gazes at us.

Mother cheetah gazes at us.

Title: Mother cheetah gazes at us.
Exposure: 160, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 16:48:50.

A tower of giraffe

A tower of giraffe

Title: A tower of giraffe
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₆₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 16:39:59.

A giraffe pauses its meal of thorny acacia to examine us.

A giraffe pauses its meal of thorny acacia to examine us.

Title: A giraffe pauses its meal of thorny acacia to examine us.
Exposure: 640, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 16:26:05.

Zebra graze in peace.

Zebra graze in peace.

Title: Zebra graze in peace.
Exposure: 250, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length: 81 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 16:22:40.

A bull elephant drinks (6). Photo courtesy of Laura Bushnell.

A bull elephant drinks (6).

Title: A bull elephant drinks (6).
Exposure: 25, ¹⁄₁₁₅₀ sec at f/2.2
Focal Length: 51 mm
Camera and Lens: Apple iPhone 6s iPhone 6s back camera 4.15mm f/2.2
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 14:17:26.

A bull elephant drinks (5). Photo courtesy of Laura Bushnell.

A bull elephant drinks (5).

Title: A bull elephant drinks (5).
Exposure: 25, ¹⁄₁₁₅₀ sec at f/2.2
Focal Length: 51 mm
Camera and Lens: Apple iPhone 6s iPhone 6s back camera 4.15mm f/2.2
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 14:17:22.

A red duiker forages near the Forest Lodge.

A red duiker forages near the Forest Lodge.

Title: A red duiker forages near the Forest Lodge.
Exposure: 320, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 13:02:45.

Male nyala on the vlei

Male nyala on the vlei

Title: Male nyala on the vlei
Exposure: 400, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 10:12:28.

A cheetah lifts its head to observe us as it rests in the grass.

A cheetah lifts its head to observe us as it rests in the grass.

Title: A cheetah lifts its head to observe us as it rests in the grass.
Exposure: 400, ¹⁄₈₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 09:46:26.

Lions leave the "table" as they become sated.

Lions leave the "table" as they become sated.

Title: Lions leave the "table" as they become sated.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 08:45:20.

Once the wildebeest is dead, the lions begin to eat.

Once the wildebeest is dead, the lions begin to eat.

Title: Once the wildebeest is dead, the lions begin to eat.
Exposure: 640, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 31, 2016 at 07:54:28.

An elephant calf emerges.

An elephant calf emerges.

Title: An elephant calf emerges.
Exposure: 3200, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 30, 2016 at 16:39:42.

Doe nyala and fawns

Doe nyala and fawns

Title: Doe nyala and fawns
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 30, 2016 at 14:09:51.

Stellar jay after bathing in brook

Stellar jay after bathing in brook

Title: Stellar jay after bathing in brook
Exposure: 400, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 23, 2016 at 13:07:07.

Doe and fawns

Doe and fawns

Title: Doe and fawns
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 23, 2016 at 12:06:28.

A badger pokes his nose out of his burrow to watch me.

A badger pokes his nose out of his burrow to watch me.

Title: A badger pokes his nose out of his burrow to watch me.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on March 23, 2016 at 12:40:04.

A garter snake slithers off the trail.

A garter snake slithers off the trail.

Title: A garter snake slithers off the trail.
Exposure: 2500, ¹⁄₃₂₀ sec at f/2.8
Focal Length: 41 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on October 31, 2015 at 10:19:12.

Squirrel gets a drink.

Squirrel gets a drink.

Title: Squirrel gets a drink.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on October 26, 2015 at 11:50:08.

Fledgling seagull walks down the path. This bird, perhaps injured or ill, was unafraid of us or others on the path.

Fledgling seagull walks down the path.

Title: Fledgling seagull walks down the path.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on July 25, 2015 at 16:10:55.

A colorful goldfinch rests by the road. I tried to get a closer shot, but it flew off as I approached.

A colorful goldfinch rests by the road.

Title: A colorful goldfinch rests by the road.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 100 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on May 10, 2015 at 10:33:26.

Found something!

Found something!

Title: Found something!
Exposure: 3200, ¹⁄₁₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length: 83 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on March 24, 2015 at 05:04:23.

An opossum sniffs for a snack in my garden.

An opossum sniffs for a snack in my garden.

Title: An opossum sniffs for a snack in my garden.
Exposure: 3200, ¹⁄₁₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length: 83 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on March 24, 2015 at 05:04:13.

The dominant horse notices me watching and trots over to investigate.

The dominant horse notices me watching and trots over to investigate.

Title: The dominant horse notices me watching and trots over to investigate.
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₅₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on January 25, 2015 at 14:35:59.

Juvenile sparrow at rest beside of the road I found it sitting on the white line, having almost run over it. I backed up and scooped it off the road--it allowed itself to be handled easily--it was so light!--and I placed it by the side, out of the way of traffic. Perhaps it had flown into a car and was stunned, or perhaps it was ill.

Juvenile sparrow at rest beside of the road

Title: Juvenile sparrow at rest beside of the road
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/2.0
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on January 3, 2015 at 11:39:43.

Male finch, sitting stunned on my deck after flying into my window

Male finch, sitting stunned on my deck after flying into my window

Title: Male finch, sitting stunned on my deck after flying into my window
Exposure: 125, ¹⁄₁₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 56 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on November 6, 2014 at 11:38:31.

On the edge of the thunderstorm, heading west on CA120 near Manteca, CA

On the edge of the thunderstorm, heading west on CA120 near Manteca, CA

Title: On the edge of the thunderstorm, heading west on CA120 near Manteca, CA
Exposure: 640, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/1.8
Focal Length: 28 mm
Camera and Lens: SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime: Image captured on September 20, 2014 at 19:15:08.