422 Boat Launch
The sun setting on the 422 Boat Launch at Moraine State Park.
Here is a selection of a few of my favorite photos from some of my recent shoots. Select any photo to view it as a larger image in its original ratio.
The sun setting on the 422 Boat Launch at Moraine State Park.
6 month old baby giraffe at the Columbus Zoo. (2021)
Barred Owl is a larger owl that lives in forested areas in the Northwestern part of the US.
A bumble bee pollinating a flower before the sun goes down.
Just a black bear having some fun at the Columbus Zoo.
This baby is known as a Mountain Gorilla. They are a part of the Eastern Gorilla family. Mountain Gorillas are endangered- there are an estimated 1,063 in the wild today.
A beautiful yellow butterfly on some tiny flowers.
This photo was taken at the Columbus Zoo in 2021 and was recently entered in a photo contest. The proceeds go to No Kid Hungry Foundation.
Say "Cheese"!
At the Columbus Zoo, they have an event called the Cheetah Run. This event you will watch a Cheetah run 65 miles per hour.
Cleland Rock may be apart of McConnells Mill, but its' overlook can stand alone.
Look at all the details of this little tiny spider. This little spider is a female Cross Orb Weaver.
McConnell's Mill Covered Bridge.
Creepy Crawler!!! Do not worry though. This spider is actually pretty small and cannot effect humans.
Black and White photo of the bike trail bridge. This was taken at Ohioplye State Park, PA.
Close up of a multicolor Daliha
This was entered into a photo contest for pathways. This is Eckerts Bridge at McConnells Mill State Park.
Elephant at the zoo.
Giraffe sticking his tongue out at the Pittsburgh Zoo 2023. Fun fact, Giraffes actually do not have horns. On top of their head, they have cartilage covered with skin called ossicones.
Hells Hollow is apart of McConnell's Mill State Park. It is a short hike to a beautiful waterfall.
Hyacinth Macaw's are the largest macaw species. A Macaw will bond for life.
The pathway the connects the falls at Swallow Falls State Park.
This was taken in Galveston Texas at Moody Gardens in 2022. This photo was recently entered in a photo contest. The proceeds go to No Kid Hungry Foundation.
This is the swampy area of a trail at Jennings Environmental Education Center in Prospect, Pa.
In the middle of the woods, there lies a swamp with the perfect reflection.
This little Mushroom stood out when I the light came through the trees.
A lion cub.
Lioness on her rock at the Pittsburgh Zoo 2023. Lions are the only cats who roar together!
This was taken at the Columbus Zoo in 2021 and was recently entered in a photo contest. The proceeds go to No Kid Hungry Foundation.
This was taken Luray Cavarns. The water is so clear that it is hard to tell which side is the relfection.
Mama Gorilla with baby Charolette at the Pittsburgh Zoo 2023. We share around 98% of our DNA with Gorillas. Gorillas also have 16 different types of call.
McConnell's Mill State Park. The iconic image of the park.
Mia loves attention.
This flower produces clusters of tiny grape-like florets on spikes in Spring.
Small water flow in between the rocks.
Moraine State Park Sunset on a Summers evening.
Sometimes you have to look a little closer to find something naturally beautiful. Hidden mushrooms growing on the side of a tree.
PA Grand Canyon overlook.
As the seasons change, so does the pathways. Sometimes looking closer gives you a new perspective.
Hidden in the Poconos, their is a path that leads to something wonderful. Follow the path to find a place called Dingman Falls.
Sun setting in Pittsburgh as the Night Nation Run Started. This was the overlook for a charity event for Stand Up to Cancer.
Waterfall at Ricketts Glen State Park. (2022)
Sea Lion enjoying a swim at the Columbus Zoo.
This tree may be small, but this tree stands out from the rest. For this little tree has the most color out of them all.
A warm fall day at Shenandoah National Park.
Found this little guy hidding between the rocks.
This Spider was hiding between the rocks near Cucumber Falls. Cucumber Falls is located at Ohiopyle State Park, Pa.
Late February, the wether was still cold. However, seeing the sunset was worth seeing at Moraine State Park.
Swallow Falls near Deep Creak. On a warm Autum day.
A little swirl is created when the water starts to move in different directions.
Just a fall adventure to Maryland. This is the pathway to Swallow Falls State Park.
A couple of close up Tiger Lillies.
Bengal Tigers are known to be the largest amongst other wild cats. Fun fact, a group of Tigers are called an ambush or a streak!
Two-Toed Sloth at the Pittsburgh National Aviary. Two-Toed Sloths live in Central and South America in the rainforest.
Sometimes going off the path can lead to something amazing.
An unknown waterfall off the trail.
Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park.
No one enjoys playing in the snow more than a Golden Retriever does.