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At Volcanos National Park in Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/volcanos-national-park-gorillas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/volcanos_national_park_gorillas.jpg Volcanos National Park Gorillas At Volcanos National Park in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/volcanos-national-park-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/volcanos_national_park_gorilla.jpg Volcanos National Park Gorilla You have to hike a bit to see the gorillas, at Volcanos National Park in Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/volcanos-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/volcanos_national_park.jpg Volcanos National Park At Volcanos National Park, the home of gorillas in Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virunga-mountains-rwanda/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virunga_mountains_rwanda.jpg Virunga Mountains Rwanda This gorilla seems to be wearing its food. In the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virunga-mountains-gorilla-/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virunga_mountains_gorilla.jpg Virunga Mountains Gorilla Close up of a gorilla in the Virunga Mountains. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virunga-mountain-gorillas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virunga_mountain_gorillas.jpg Virunga Mountain Gorillas Virunga mountain gorillas, playing around. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virunga-gorilla-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virunga_gorilla_eating.jpg Virunga Gorilla Eating Virunga Mountains gorilla munching on some vegetation. They spend a lot of time eating. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virunga-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virunga_gorilla.jpg Virunga Gorilla The Virunga Mountains are the home of mountain gorillas. When you hike up to them with a guide, you are only allowed one hour to be with them. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silverback-mountain-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silverback_mountain_gorilla.jpg Silverback Mountain Gorilla Silverback mountain gorilla, at Volcanos National Park in Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shy-mountain-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shy_mountain_gorilla.jpg Shy Mountain Gorilla This mountain gorilla looks a little shy. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rwanda-mountain-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rwanda_mountain_gorilla.jpg Rwanda Mountain Gorilla A Rwanda mountain gorilla, eating something or other. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rwanda-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rwanda_gorilla.jpg Rwanda Gorilla Mountain gorillas, in Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountain-gorilla-scratching/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountain_gorilla_scratching.jpg Mountain Gorilla Scratching Mountain gorilla scratching. At Volcanos National Park in Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountain-gorilla-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountain_gorilla_eating.jpg Mountain Gorilla Eating Mountain gorilla in the middle of eating some tasty leaves. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountain-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountain_gorilla.jpg Mountain Gorilla Mountain gorilla walking around. In Volcanos National Park in Rwanda Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_gorilla.jpg Mother Gorilla Mother gorilla, cradling her baby in her arms. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gorillas-wrestling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gorillas_wrestling.jpg Gorillas Wrestling Wrestling around, gorilla style. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gorilla-watching-us/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gorilla_watching_us.jpg Gorilla Watching Us This gorilla seems to be keeping a watch on us. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gorilla-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gorilla_portrait.jpg Gorilla Portrait Portrait of a mountain gorilla. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gorilla-mother-and-baby/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gorilla_mother_and_baby.jpg Gorilla Mother and Baby A tender gorilla moment, with a mother and her baby. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gorilla-laying-down/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gorilla_laying_down.jpg Gorilla Laying Down Gorilla laying down. Taking a break from eating. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gorilla-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gorilla_family.jpg Gorilla Family Gorilla family, in the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda. The silverback is keeping an eye on things. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gorilla-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gorilla_eating.jpg Gorilla Eating Gorilla in the middle of eating something. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gorilla-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gorilla_close_up.jpg Gorilla Close Up Close up of a gorilla, at Volcanos National Park in Rwanda. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/feeding-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/feeding_gorilla.jpg Feeding Gorilla Feeding gorilla. They strip the leaves off the branches with their mouth. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-silverback-gorilla/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_silverback_gorilla.jpg Big Silverback Gorilla Here is the big silverback, which is the alpha male of this family. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baby-gorilla-sleeping/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baby_gorilla_sleeping.jpg Baby Gorilla Sleeping Baby gorilla asleep in its mothers arms. Volcanos National Park, Virunga Mountains, Rwanda https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wrangell-st-elias-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wrangell_st_elias_national_park.jpg Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Looking into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, from the Richardson Highway. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wrangell-mountains-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wrangell_mountains_alaska.jpg Wrangell Mountains Alaska On the highway heading to the town of Glennallen a few miles ahead. The Wrangell mountains loom in the distance. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/willow-lake-view-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/willow_lake_view_alaska.jpg Willow Lake View Alaska Looking over Willow Lake, at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/willow-lake-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/willow_lake_alaska.jpg Willow Lake Alaska Another view of Willow Lake, along the Richardson Highway. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/town-lake-chitina/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/town_lake_chitina.jpg Town Lake Chitina Town Lake, in the little town of Chitina. The angle was right for a nice reflection. Chitina, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-alaska-pipeline/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_alaska_pipeline.jpg The Alaska Pipeline A view of the Alaska Pipeline, off the Richardson Highway. It goes on and on for around 800 miles. Richardson Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/richardson-highway-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/richardson_highway_alaska.jpg Richardson Highway Alaska Scene along the Richardson Highway, looking into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Richardson Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/northern-lights-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/northern_lights_alaska.jpg Northern Lights Alaska Then finally on our last night in Glennallen Alaska, a spectacular display of northern lights! Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/klutina-river-bridge-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/klutina_river_bridge_alaska.jpg Klutina River Bridge Alaska View from the Klutina River Bridge, in Copper Center Alaska. Copper Center, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/green-northern-lights/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/green_northern_lights.jpg Green Northern Lights The northern lights take on a lot of shapes and patterns. That blob below reminds me of a spiral galaxy. Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glennallen-northern-lights/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glennallen_northern_lights.jpg Glennallen Northern Lights Right outside Antler's Rest B&B in Glennallen, where we were staying, the northern lights were going strong. Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glennallen-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glennallen_alaska.jpg Glennallen Alaska On Highway 1, on the way to Glennallen, you go over a ridge, and BOOM, a giant mountain is right in front of you. This is quite a sight! That is Mt. Drum, within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/copper-center-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/copper_center_alaska.jpg Copper Center Alaska In the tiny community of Copper Center, along the Richardson Highway, this scene of junked buses caught my eye. Copper Center, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cloudy-northern-lights/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cloudy_northern_lights.jpg Cloudy Northern Lights The first night at Glennallen, the northern lights were barely visible at all to the naked eye. But not to the camera. One minute exposures caught the color in the sky. It looks like green clouds. Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chitina-alaska-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chitina_alaska_fall_colors.jpg Chitina Alaska Fall Colors Vivid fall colors, along the road to the tiny town of Chitina. Chitina, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chickaloon-river-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chickaloon_river_bridge.jpg Chickaloon River Bridge And here is the Chickaloon River bridge, a scenic spot along Highway 1. Highway 1, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/aurora-borealis-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/aurora_borealis_alaska.jpg Aurora Borealis Alaska Aurora Borealis going on here in Alaska. In the small town of Glennallen. Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-star-picture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_star_picture.jpg Alaska Star Picture And here is a long 15 minute exposure, with the stars appearing to spin around the north star. The northern lights were dimming down, but you can still see the shades of color. Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-roller-coaster-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_roller_coaster_road.jpg Alaska Roller Coaster Road This road looks like a roller coaster ride here, on the Edgerton Highway in Alaska. Edgerton Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-northern-lights/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_northern_lights.jpg Alaska Northern Lights Northern lights in Alaska. The sky lights up with bright green light here. Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-mountain_scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_mountain_scene.jpg Alaska Mountain Scene Alaska mountain scene along Highway 1. Highway 1, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-mountain-range/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_mountain_range.jpg Alaska Mountain Range Colorful scene along Highway 1 of an Alaskan mountain range. Highway 1, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-highway-1/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_highway_1.jpg Alaska Highway 1 Mountain scene along Highway 1 in Alaska. Highway 1, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-aurora-borealis/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_aurora_borealis.jpg Alaska Aurora Borealis Aurora Borealis in Alaska. I like the combination of green and red lights in this one. Glennallen, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-snow-covered-mountains-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/akaska_snow_covered_mountains.jpg Alaska Snow Covered Mountains Lots of scenic snow covered mountain scenes along highway 1 in Alaska. Highway 1, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/6-miles-straight-road-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/6_miles_straight_road_alaska.jpg 6 Miles Straight Road Alaska On the Edgerton Highway, heading towards Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, this road is nicknamed the "6 miles straight road" Edgerton Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thunderbirds-falls-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thunderbird_falls_trail.jpg Thunderbird Falls Trail View from Thunderbird Falls Trail in Alaska. Thunderbird Falls, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reflections-lake-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reflections_lake_alaska.jpg Reflections Lake Alaska I like that tiny island in this lake. Reflections Lake, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reflections-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reflections_lake.jpg Reflections Lake Another view of Reflections Lake. There were no reflections this morning, but I like the fall colors and distant mountains in this scene. Reflections Lake, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/petersville-road-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/petersville_road_alaska.jpg Petersville Road Alaska Just past Trapper Creek is Petersville Road, with a nice fall colors scene along the road. Trapper Creek, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/parks-highway-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/parks_highway_scene.jpg Parks Highway Scene Scene along the Parks Highway, with the road winding though the colorful fall foliage.  Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/parks-highway-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/parks_highway_river.jpg Parks Highway River River scene along the Parks Highway. Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/parks-highway-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/parks_highway_mountains.jpg Parks Highway Mountains Alaska is very beautiful in the fall. This was along the Parks Highway. Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/parks-highway-bridge-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/parks_highway_bridge_scene.jpg Parks Highway Bridge Scene Another view from a bridge, on the very scenic Parks Highway in Alaska. Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mckinley-view-bb/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mckinley_view_bb.jpg McKinley View B&B The view from our backyard at McKinley View B&B at sunset, with Denali off in the distance poking through the clouds. Trapper Creek, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/long-lake-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/long_lake_alaska.jpg Long Lake Alaska Another scenic road in Alaska is Highway 1, heading to Wrangell-St. Elias National park. Here is a view of Long Lake. Highway 1, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hurricane-gulch-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hurricane_gulch_bridge.jpg Hurricane Gulch Bridge Here is Hurricane Gulch Bridge. A scenic spot along the Parks Highway. Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-1-scene-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_1_scene_alaska.jpg Highway 1 Scene Alaska River scene along Highway 1 in Alaska. Highway 1, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-colors-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_colors_alaska.jpg Fall Colors Alaska I really like the roads in Alaska, lined by the fall colors. This was in Trapper Creek. Trapper Creek, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/denali-viewpoint/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/denali_viewpoint.jpg Denali Viewpoint View of the Alaska range from the Denali viewpoint. Like almost always, Denali was hidden by the clouds. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/denali-above-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/denali_above_clouds.jpg Denali Above Clouds Just after sunset, for about 30 minutes, Denali pokes its 20,000 foot high head above the clouds. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dall-sheep-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dall_sheep_alaska.jpg Dall Sheep Alaska Dall Sheep -- off in the distance on a rocky ledge along Highway 1. Highway 1, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-alaska-mountain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_alaska_mountain.jpg Big Alaska Mountain Road winding through Denali National Park, with a big Alaska mountain in view. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-walking-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_walking_bridge.jpg Alaska Walking Bridge Walking bridge on the way to Thunderbird Falls, just north of Anchorage. Thunderbird Falls, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-snow-covered-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_snow_covered_mountains.jpg Alaska Snow Covered Mountains From Denali National Park, looking at some snow covered mountains. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-railroad-tracks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_railroad_tracks.jpg Alaska Railroad Tracks I especially like the Alaska railroad track scenes in the fall. Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_mountains.jpg Alaska Mountains Along the Parks Highway. Lots of scenes of Alaska mountains. Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-fall-leaves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_fall_leaves.jpg Alaska Fall Leaves This small road lined by fall leaves in Trapper Creek, caught my eye. Trapper Creek, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tahoe-through-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tahoe_through_trees.jpg Tahoe Through Trees A nice view of Lake Tahoe through the trees, overlooking Emerald Bay. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/south-fork-kings-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/south_fork_kings_river.jpg South Fork Kings River A scenic spot along the South Fork Kings River, in Kings Canyon National Park. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sherman-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sherman_tree.jpg Sherman Tree Here is the giant General Sherman tree at Sequoia National Park. The mightiest living thing in the world. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sequoia-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sequoia_scene.jpg Sequoia Scene Typical scene while hiking through Sequoia National Park. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/roaring-river-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/roaring_river_falls.jpg Roaring River Falls Here is Roaring River Falls, in Kings Canyon National Park. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/logan-shoals-vista-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/logan_shoals_vista_point.jpg Logan Shoals Vista Point Morning scene at Logan Shoals Vista Point, on the east side of Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/logan-shoals-tahoe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/logan_shoals_tahoe.jpg Logan Shoals Tahoe Looks like summer rain off in the distance. This rocky spot was at Logan Shoals vista point. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-tahoe-through-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_tahoe_through_trees.jpg Lake Tahoe Through Trees View of Lake Tahoe through the trees, in late summer. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-tahoe-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_tahoe_morning.jpg Lake Tahoe Morning Morning at Lake Tahoe, with a rainy looking sky off in the distance. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-tahoe-boats/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_tahoe_boats.jpg Lake Tahoe Boats A view of Lake Tahoe with all the little boats lined up. This was somewhere on the north west side of the lake. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hagen-community-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hagen_community_park.jpg Hagen Community Park A duck in a pond is no big deal. But a duck in a pond with this green rippled water, now that's a big deal! At Hagen Community Park in Sacramento County. Hagen Community Park, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/general-sherman-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/general_sherman_tree.jpg General Sherman Tree Another view of the largest living thing on Earth, the General Sherman tree. It takes a super wide angle lens to get the whole view of it. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/general-grant-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/general_grant_tree.jpg General Grant Tree Another giant tree, the General Grant tree. This was in Kings Canyon National Park, which borders Sequoia National Park. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fair-oaks-bridge-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fair_oaks_bridge_reflection.jpg Fair Oaks Bridge Reflection A duck in the American River, with the orange reflection of the Fair Oaks bridge. I thought it made a unique scene. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/emerald-bay-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/emerald_bay_view.jpg Emerald Bay View Probably the most popular spot at the lake for scenery -- Emerald Bay. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/duck-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/duck_reflection.jpg Duck Reflection I thought this nice duck reflection picture was a keeper. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baldwin-beach-tahoe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baldwin_beach_tahoe.jpg Baldwin Beach Tahoe I found this scenic spot close to Baldwin Beach at Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baldwin-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baldwin_beach.jpg Baldwin Beach Scene at Baldwin Beach at Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-duck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_duck.jpg American River Duck A duck in the American River. But what makes this special is the orange reflection of the Fair Oaks Bridge. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-zebras-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-zebras_drinking.jpg Namibia-Zebras Drinking At the waterhole, with the zebras getting a drink of water. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-zebras-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-zebras_at_waterhole.jpg Namibia-Zebras at Waterhole Thirsty zebras at a waterhole, in Etosha National Park in Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-zebras.jpg Namibia-Zebras Namibia zebras. And there are a lot of them around, especially within Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-zebra-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-zebra-running.jpg Namibia-Zebra Running Zebra running through the waterhole. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-zebra-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-zebra_waterhole.jpg Namibia-Zebra Waterhole Three zebras lined up to drink at a Namibia waterhole. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-zebra-mother-and-baby/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-zebra_mother_and_baby.jpg Namibia-Zebra Mother and Baby A nice pose of mother and baby zebras at Etosha. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-young-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-young_elephants.jpg Namibia-Young Elephants Young elephants, goofing off at the waterhole. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-white-rhinos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-white_rhinos.jpg Namibia-White Rhinos White rhinos. The wide mouth is a hallmark of a white rhinos. Suited for grass grazing. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-waterbuck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-waterbuck.jpg Namibia-Waterbuck Here is a male waterbuck at the Ongava Lodge waterhole. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-warthog-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-warthog_family.jpg Namibia-Warthog Family A nice little warthog family, at Etosha National Park in Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-two-ostriches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-two_ostriches.jpg Namibia-Two Ostriches Two Namibia ostriches, standing side by side looking at something. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-springboks-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-springboks_in_grass.jpg Namibia-Springboks in Grass A couple of springboks in the golden grass of Etosha. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-springbok-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-springbok_portrait.jpg Namibia-Springbok Portrait Portrait of a springbok antelope. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-springbok-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-springbok_in_grass.jpg Namibia-Springbok in Grass Springbok in the tall grass. They remind me of pronghorn antelope. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-springbok-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-springbok_herd.jpg Namibia-Springbok Herd Herd of springbok, grazing and frolicking in the grass. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-springbok/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-springbok.jpg Namibia-Springbok Springbok. These small antelopes are all over Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-secretary-bird-hunting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-secretary_bird_hunting.jpg Namibia-Secretary Bird Hunting Secretary bird hunting in the windswept grass of Namibia's Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-secretary-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-secretary_bird.jpg Namibia-Secretary Bird Secretary bird on the hunt in the tall grass. If you are a small snake or any other small creature, this bird is your worst nightmare. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-running-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-running_zebras.jpg Namibia-Running Zebras Zebras at a waterhole usually ends this way. One of them gets spooked and they all end up running out of the water. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-rhinos-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-rhinos_drinking.jpg Namibia-Rhinos Drinking Four thirsty white rhinos getting a drink of water. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-rhinos-at-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-rhinos_at_sunset.jpg Namibia-Rhinos at Sunset Rhinos at sunset. At Ongava Lodge in Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-rhinos-at-night/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-rhinos_at_night.jpg Namibia-Rhinos at Night Black rhinos at night, coming in for a drink. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-rhino-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-rhino_waterhole.jpg Namibia-Rhino Waterhole Rhinos at the waterhole. At Etosha National Park in Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-rhino-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-rhino_at_waterhole.jpg Namibia-Rhino at Waterhole Rhino at the waterhole. They like to get a drink around sunset. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-rhino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-rhino.jpg Namibia-Rhino Good looking long horned white rhino getting a drink of water. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-ostriches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-ostriches.jpg Namibia-Ostriches Namibia ostriches. Standing side by side. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-ongava-lodge-watehole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-ongava_lodge_waterhole.jpg Namibia-Ongava Lodge Waterhole At the Ongava Lodge, there is a waterhole with a hide. White rhinos came to drink around sunset, and black rhinos came to drink at night, after dark. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-ongava-lodge-rhinos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-ongava_lodge_rhinos.jpg Namibia-Ongava Lodge Rhinos Five rhinos huddled around the waterhole at Ongava Lodge. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-mother-and-baby-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-mother_and_baby_zebra.jpg Namibia-Mother and Baby Zebra Mother zebra resting her head on the baby zebra. At Etosha National Park in Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-marabou-storks-squabbling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-marabou_storks_squabbling.jpg Namibia-Marabou Storks Squabbling And then the marabou storks squabble over getting the best landing spot in the tree. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-marabou-storks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-marabou_storks.jpg Namibia-Marabou Storks Two marabou storks coming in for a landing in a tree. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-long-horned-rhino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-long_horned_rhino.jpg Namibia-Long Horned Rhino Nice long horn on this rhino. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-jackal-winking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-jackal_winking.jpg Namibia-Jackal Winking A jackal giving us a wink. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-jackal.jpg Namibia-Jackal Handsome looking jackal, keeping a watchful eye on us. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-impalas-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-impalas_at_waterhole.jpg Namibia-Impalas at Waterhole Impala at the waterhole. I like the reflection. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-hyenas-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-hyenas_in_grass.jpg Namibia-Hyenas in Grass A couple of hyenas trotting through the tall grass. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-hyena-pup/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-hyena_pup.jpg Namibia-Hyena Pup And this gangly youth is a hyena pup. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-hyena.jpg Namibia-Hyena Hyena walking around at Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-five-rhinos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-five_rhinos.jpg Namibia-Five Rhinos Five rhinos! This is the most we have seen at this waterhole. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-elephants-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-elephants_at_waterhole.jpg Namibia-Elephants at Waterhole Three sizes of elephants at the waterhole -- small, medium, and jumbo. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-drinking-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-drinking_zebras.jpg Namibia-Drinking Zebras Zebras all lined up to drink, at Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-black-rhinos-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-black_rhinos_drinking.jpg Namibia-Black Rhinos Drinking Black rhinos drinking from the waterhole. This camp had a "hide" by the waterhole, so we could watch them at night under the light of a floodlight. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/namibia-armored-ground-cricket/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/namibia-armored_ground_cricket.jpg Namibia-Armored Ground Cricket And here is a close up of an armored ground cricket. These huge insects are all over Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-zebras-on-pan/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-zebras_on_pan.jpg Etosha-Zebras on Pan A line of zebras walking on the Etosha Pan. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-zebras-huddled/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-zebras_huddled.jpg Etosha-Zebras Huddled Etosha zebras huddled together. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-zebras-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-zebras_drinking.jpg Etosha-Zebras Drinking A common sight at waterholes -- zebras lined up to drink. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-zebra-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-zebra_waterhole.jpg Etosha-Zebra Waterhole Zebras getting a drink of water at one of Etoshas many waterholes. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-zebra-group/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-zebra_group.jpg Etosha-Zebra Group Group of zebras all huddled together. They like to do that. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-white-rhino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-white_rhino.jpg Etosha-White Rhino White rhino at Etosha. They have the wide mouth and are grass eaters, and the black rhinos have the narrow mouth and are shrubbery eaters. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-walking-rhino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-walking_rhino.jpg Etosha-Walking Rhino Black rhino off in the distance, walking around. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-two-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-two_hyenas.jpg Etosha-Two Hyenas Two hyenas trotting around Etosha. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-tower-of-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-tower_of_giraffes.jpg Etosha-Tower of Giraffes A tower of giraffes, hanging out at the waterhole in Etosha. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-springbok-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-springbok_herd.jpg Etosha-Springbok Herd A herd of springbok in Etosha National Park. These little antelopes are everywhere. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-southern-african-oryx/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-southern_african_oryx.jpg Etosha-Southern African Oryx Here is an oryx, found in southern Africa. I like their horns. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-running-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-running_zebras.jpg Etosha-Running Zebras Running zebras. They love to run. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-rhino-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-rhino_in_grass.jpg Etosha-Rhino in Grass White rhino grazing in the grass. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-rhino-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-rhino_close_up.jpg Etosha-Rhino Close Up Close up of a rhino browsing in the high grass. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-pale-chanting-goshawks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-pale_chanting_goshawks.jpg Etosha-Pale Chanting Goshawks Two pale chanting goshawks, on the lookout. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-pale-chanting-goshawk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-pale_chanting_goshawk.jpg Etosha-Pale Chanting Goshawk Here is a pale chanting goshawk, perched on a thorny branch. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-ostriches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-ostriches.jpg Etosha-Ostriches Side by side ostriches in Etosha. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-oryx-gemsbok/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-oryx_gemsbok.jpg Etosha-Oryx Gemsbok Here is an Oryx, also known as a Gemsbok. They have long dagger like horns. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-oryx-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-oryx_family.jpg Etosha-Oryx Family A family of Oryx, on the grasslands of Etosha. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-orange-eyed-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-orange_eyed_cheetah.jpg Etosha-Orange Eyed Cheetah Cheetah with intense orange eyes, walking towards us. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-one-horned-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-one_horned_wildebeest.jpg Etosha-One Horned Wildebeest One horned mud encrusted wildebeest. Probably lost his horn fighting. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-namibia-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-namibia_waterhole.jpg Etosha-Namibia Waterhole Etosha has a lot of waterholes, and elephants love them! Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-mother-and-baby-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-mother_and_baby_zebra.jpg Etosha-Mother and Baby Zebra Mother and baby zebra at Etosha. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-mating-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-mating_hyenas.jpg Etosha-Mating Hyenas It turns out these hyenas were more than just friends. This fella is fully off his feet. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-marabou-storks-feeding/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-marabou_storks_feeding.jpg Etosha-Marabou Storks Feeding Marabou storks feeding in the shallow water at Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lions-splashing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lions_splashing.jpg Etosha-Lions Splashing Big male lions splashing through the shallow water, at Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lions-running-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lions_running_in_water.jpg Etosha-Lions Running in Water Lions running through the water, with a goose escorting them. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lions-playing-around/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lions_playing_around.jpg Etosha-Lions Playing Around Etosha lions in a playful mood. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lions-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lions_playing.jpg Etosha-Lions Playing Two male lions playing around. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lions-jumping-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lions_jumping_in_water.jpg Etosha-Lions Jumping in Water We came across three male lions, with two of them splashing into the shallow water. The third lion jumped in after they made it to the other side. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lioness-rolling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lioness_rolling.jpg Etosha-Lioness Rolling Just like your house cat, the big cats like to roll around on their back too. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lion-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lion_in_grass.jpg Etosha-Lion in Grass Handsome male lion in the grass, at Onguma Private Game Reserve, which borders Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lion-crossing-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lion_crossing_water.jpg Etosha-Lion Crossing Water The third lion joins in the race through the water and meets his comrades on the other side. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-lilac-breasted-roller/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-lilac_breasted_roller.jpg Etosha-Lilac Breasted Roller Here is a colorful Lilac Breasted Roller. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-landscape/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-landscape.jpg Etosha-Landscape Wide open landscape under a great sky, at Etosha National Park in Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-hyena-in-bush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-hyena_in_bush.jpg Etosha-Hyena in Bush Hyena peeking out from the bush. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-giraffes-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-giraffes_at_waterhole.jpg Etosha-Giraffes at Waterhole Giraffes hanging around the waterhole, at Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-giraffes.jpg Etosha-Giraffes Giraffes at Etosha, under a great Namibia sky. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-giraffe-bookends/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-giraffe_bookends.jpg Etosha-Giraffe Bookends Giraffes at a waterhole posing like bookends. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-giraffe.jpg Etosha-Giraffe Etosha giraffe looking down on us. That's pretty easy for them. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-fishers-pan/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-fishers_pan.jpg Etosha-Fishers Pan At Fisher's Pan in Etosha. The morning sun gave a shimming effect to the water. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-elephant-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-elephant_waterhole.jpg Etosha-Elephant Waterhole Etosha elephants at a waterhole under a great Namibia sky. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-elephant-rinse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-elephant_rinse.jpg Etosha-Elephant Rinse This elephant seems to be rinsing out its mouth. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-elephant-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-elephant_calf.jpg Etosha-Elephant Calf Elephant calf at Etosha, browsing around in the grass. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-drinking-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-drinking_giraffe.jpg Etosha-Drinking Giraffe Giraffe drinking at a waterhole. They do this very quickly -- one reason is they are vulnerable to lion attack in this position. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-double-ostriches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-double_ostriches.jpg Etosha-Double Ostriches Double ostriches, at Etosha National Park in Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-dik-dik-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-dik_dik_walking.jpg Etosha-Dik-Dik Walking LIttle dik-dik walking around. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-dik-dik-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-dik_dik_portrait.jpg Etosha-Dik-Dik Portrait Portrait of a dik-dik. They have tiny horns and big eyes. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-dik-dik/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-dik_dik.jpg Etosha-Dik-Dik A little dik-dik at Etosha National Park. The smallest antelope. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-colorful-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-colorful_bird.jpg Etosha-Colorful Bird Colorful little lilac breasted roller getting ready to take flight. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-cheetah-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-cheetah_walking.jpg Etosha-Cheetah Walking Cheetah walking around, at Etosha National Park in Namibia. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-black-rhino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-black_rhino.jpg Etosha-Black Rhino Off in the distance, we saw our first black rhino. They are even more rare than the white rhino. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-black-faced-impalas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-black_faced_impalas.jpg Etosha-Black Faced Impalas A group of female black faced impalas looking around. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-black-faced-impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-black_faced_impala.jpg Etosha-Black Faced Impala A good looking male black faced impala. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-black-face-impala-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-black_face_impala_portrait.jpg Etosha-Black Face Impala Portrait Portrait of a "Black Faced Impala" This young buck is a sub species of the common impala, and found mostly in Namibia. You can tell it from the common impala by the black streak on its snout. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/etosha-bat-eared-fox/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/etosha-bat_eared_fox.jpg Etosha-Bat Eared Fox Here is a rarely seen bat eared fox. They use those giant ears to listen to any sounds underground, then dig up and eat whatever is down there. This is only the third time I have seen a bat eared fox in eleven safari trips to Africa. Etosha National Park, Namibia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-wild-hunting-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-wild_hunting_dogs.jpg Sabi Sand-Wild Hunting Dogs Also known as Wild Hunting Dogs. Our guide got word that the pack had crossed out of Kruger National Park, and into Sabi Sand Private Reserve, so we headed up there and found them right after sunrise. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-wild-dogs-greeting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-wild_dogs_greeting.jpg Sabi Sand-Wild Dogs Greeting Wild dogs greeting each other. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-wild-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-wild_dogs.jpg Sabi Sand-Wild Dogs Wild dogs, at Sabi Sand Private Reserve in South Africa. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-wild-dog-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-wild_dog_running.jpg Sabi Sand-Wild Dog Running There are not a lot of these wild dogs left, so every sighting is special. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-wild-dog-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-wild_dog_in_grass.jpg Sabi Sand-Wild Dog in Grass African wild dog in the early morning golden grass. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-walking-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-walking_lion.jpg Sabi Sand-Walking Lion Male lion walking in the short grass at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-two-big-male-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-two_big_male_lioins.jpg Sabi Sand-Two Big Male Lions Two big male lions walking down the paved airstrip -- as if they just flew into town. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-wild-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-wild_dog.jpg Sabi Sands-Wild Dog Wild dog on the run! They love to run. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-vervet-monkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-vervet_monkey.jpg Sabi Sands-Vervet Monkey Vervet monkey, with its outer fur glowing in the sunlight. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-sunset-through-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-sunset_through_trees.jpg Sabi Sand-Sunset Through Trees Sun shining through the trees as it slips down to the horizon, with a copper colored sky behind it. Another great sunset in South Africa! Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-sunset.jpg Sabi Sand-Sunset Sunset, at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve in South Africa. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-sand-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-sand_river.jpg Sabi Sands-Sand River Lionesses looking across the Sand River at some distant antelopes. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-running-impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-running_impala.jpg Sabi Sands-Running Impala Male impala running around, at Sabi Sands Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-painted-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-painted_dog.jpg Sabi Sands-Painted Dog Also known as painted wolves or painted dogs. There are not many of them left, so this was a rare sighting. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-nyala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-nyala.jpg Sabi Sands-Nyala Here is a Nyala. Looks quite a bit like a Kudu. They are found in southern Africa. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-lionesses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-lionesses.jpg Sabi Sands-Lionesses Two lionesses at Sabi Sand looking at some antelope in the distance. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-lion-walking-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-lion_walking.jpg Sabi Sands-Lion Walking Lion coming out of the bush, and straight at us. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-lion.jpg Sabi Sands-Lion Majestic big lion standing and looking around. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-leopard-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-leopard_walking.jpg Sabi Sands-Leopard Walking Leopard walking around, in the early morning. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-leopard-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-leopard_running.jpg Sabi Sands-Leopard Running Leopard running in the sands of the river, chasing after some impalas getting a drink. The impalas got away. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-leopard-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-leopard_drinking.jpg Sabi Sands-Leopard Drinking Leopard at the waterhole getting a drink of water. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-leopard-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-leopard_cub.jpg Sabi Sands-Leopard Cub Little leopard cub in the bush. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-baboon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-baboon.jpg Sabi Sands-Baboon We saw very few baboons in South Africa. They are just not as common here. Here is one relaxing in a tree. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-running-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-running_zebra.jpg Sabi Sand-Running Zebra An action blur shot of a running zebra -- in the dim light after sunset. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-running-impalas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-running_impalas.jpg Sabi Sand-Running Impalas Running impalas, at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve in South Africa. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-roaring-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-roaring_lion.jpg Sabi Sand-Roaring Lion Roaring lion at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. He is announcing that this is his territory. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-resting-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-resting_leopard.jpg Sabi Sand-Resting Leopard Leopard resting after chasing some impalas by the Sand River. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-painted-wolves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-painted_wolves.jpg Sabi Sand-Painted Wolves Painted wolves running around. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-painted-wolf-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-painted_wolf_running.jpg Sabi Sand-Painted Wolf Running Painted wolf running. We had a sunrise encounter with this pack. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-painted-wolf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-painted_wolf.jpg Sabi Sand-Painted Wolf The distinctive markings of a painted wolf. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-nomad-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-nomad_lion.jpg Sabi Sand-Nomad Lion Nomad lion at Sabi Sands. He does not belong to a pride, we were told by our guide, who knows all the lions around here. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-necking-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-necking_giraffes.jpg Sabi Sand-Necking Giraffes Necking giraffes. Each one seems to be scoring a hit here. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-mother-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-mother_leopard.jpg Sabi Sand-Mother Leopard Mother leopard walks away from her cub to most likely go on a hunt. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-male_lion.jpg Sabi Sand-Male Lion Close up of a lion. By the looks of his nose, he has been in some battles. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-little-leopard-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-little_leopard_cub.jpg Sabi Sand-Little Leopard Cub Little leopard cub relaxing. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-little-bee-eater/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-little_bee_eater.jpg Sabi Sand-Little Bee Eater A little bee-eater. One of South Africa's colorful birds. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-lions-on-runway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-lions_on_runway.jpg Sabi Sand-Lions on Runway These lions are back from patrol and ready to re-join their pride. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-lioness-crossing-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-lioness_crossing_river.jpg Sabi Sand-Lioness Crossing River Lioness crossing the Sand River to join her sister. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-lion-in-bush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-lion_in_bush.jpg Sabi Sand-Lion in Bush Lion poking his head through a bush. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-lion-cubs-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-lion_cubs_playing.jpg Sabi Sand-Lion Cubs Playing Lion cubs playing and rolling around in elephant dung. Looks like fun! Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-lion-cub-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-lion_cub_eating.jpg Sabi Sand-Lion Cub Eating Here is a half grown lion cub gnawing on some buffalo ribs. The rest of the pride is sleeping it off with full bellies. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-lion-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-lion_close_up.jpg Sabi Sand-Lion Close Up Close up of a male lion at Sabi Sand Private Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_reflecton.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard Reflection A nice reflection of the leopard, walking alongside the waterhole. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_in_grass.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard in Grass Leopard in the grass, at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-cub-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_cub-walking.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard Cub Walking The little cub walks a few feet behind mom, then settles in the bush to wait for her return. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_cub.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard Cub Little leopard cub at Sabi Sands Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_at_waterhole.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard at Waterhole Leopard heading to the waterhole to get a drink. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-jumping-impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-jumping_impala.jpg Sabi Sand-Jumping Impala Jumping impala in mid air. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-impala-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-impala_herd.jpg Sabi Sand-Impala Herd Impala herd all bunched up. Looks like they are all females. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-hyena-den/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-hyena_den.jpg Sabi Sand-Hyena Den At the hyena den at Sabi Sand Private Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-giraffes-necking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-giraffes_necking.jpg Sabi Sand-Giraffes Necking Necking giraffes. That's what they call it when they swing around their necks to hit each other. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-giraffes-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-giraffes.jpg Sabi Sand-Giraffes Giraffes, lined up side by side, which they do a lot. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-giraffe-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-giraffe_face.jpg Sabi Sand-Giraffe Face Zooming in on a giraffe. This one seems to be making funny faces for us. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-feeding-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-feeding_lion.jpg Sabi Sand-Feeding Lion Male lions feeding on an elephant carcass. This lion does not like to be bothered while eating. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-big-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-big_male_lion.jpg Sabi Sand-Big Male Lion A Sabi Sand lion in the sands of the Sand River. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-african-wild-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-african_wild_dog.jpg Sabi Sand-African Wild Dog This one has been fitted with a radio collar, so that they can be tracked. All in an effort to help them survive. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-african-leopard-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-african_leopard_cub.jpg Sabi Sand-African Leopard Cub Leopard cub looking around for a place to hide and wait for its mother to return. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-twilight-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-twilight_leopard.jpg Sabi Sand-Twilight Leopard Leopard moving through the grass in the mellow twilight. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-elephants-at-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-elephants_at_river.jpg Sabi Sand-Elephants at River Elephants on the move after getting a drink from the Sand River. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-baby-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-baby_elephant.jpg Sabi Sand-Baby Elephant Little baby elephant keeping up with the herd. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-white-rhinos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-white_rhino.jpg Sabi Sand-White Rhino Good looking young male white rhino. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-three-rhinos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-three_rhinos.jpg Sabi Sand-Three Rhinos Three young rhinos at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Two of them have had their horns sawed off, in order to deter poachers. These were about the only rhinos we saw in South Africa with their horns sawed off. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sands-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-sunset.jpg Sabi Sands-Sunset A great South Africa sunset, as Sabi Sands Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sands-giraffes.jpg Sabi Sand-Giraffes Giraffes standing side by side, as they seem to do a lot. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_sunset.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard Sunset Leopard at sunset, at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_on_rock.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard on Rock Leopard on a rock in the dim light after sunset. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-in-bush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_in_bush.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard in Bush Leopard in the bush, right around sunset. At Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard_close_up.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard Close Up A big orange spotted cat looking our way. At Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-leopard.jpg Sabi Sand-Leopard Close up of a Sabi Sand leopard. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-elephant-stretching/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-elephant_stretching.jpg Sabi Sand-Elephant Stretching Elephant stretching for the high leaves, at Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sabi-sand-elephant-ears/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sabi-sand-elephant_ears.jpg Sabi Sand-Elephant Ears Elephant with its ears in the "out" position. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-zebras.jpg Timbavati-Zebras Zebras! There is no shortage of zebras in South Africa and Namibia. They are everywhere. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-zebra-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-zebra_portrait.jpg Timbavati-Zebra Portrait Zebra, looking at us. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-young-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-young_male_lion.jpg Timbavati-Young Male Lion Portrait of a young male lion. Little does he know, but after he gets a little older and develops a full mane, he will be kicked out of the pride. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-yellow-billed-hornbill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-yellow_billed_hornbill.jpg Timbavati-Yellow Billed Hornbill Yellow billed hornbill, at Timbavati reserve. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-yawning-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-yawning_lion.jpg Timbavati-Yawning Lion A big yawn for a young male lion. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-wounded-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-wounded_leopard.jpg Timbavati-Wounded Leopard This leopard has a nasty wound on her leg. It should heal though. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-white-rhinos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-white_rhinos.jpg Timbavati-White Rhinos These were two young male white rhinos, right around sunset. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-white-rhino-grazing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-white_rhino_grazing.jpg Timbavati-White Rhino Grazing A very long horned white rhino grazing in the grass. At Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-white-rhino-and-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-white_rhino_and_calf.jpg Timbavati-White Rhino and Calf This was about half an hour after sunset, and the light was fading fast. I was lucky to get just a few good shots of the mother and calf. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-warthog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-warthog.jpg Timbavati-Warthog Here is a handsome looking warthog. Nice tusks and warts. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-twilight-rhinos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-twilight_rhinos.jpg Timbavati-Twilight Rhinos Rhinos at twilight. The mother and calf seem to be kissing here. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-sniffing-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-sniffing_elephant.jpg Timbavati-Sniffing Elephant Young elephant sniffing around. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-snarling-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-snarling_leopard.jpg Timbavati-Snarling Leopard Snarling leopard in a tree, at Timbavati game reserve. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-rhinoceros/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-rhinoceros.jpg Timbavati-Rhinoceros This was a special moment since it was the first time in eleven trips to Africa to be up-close with a rhino. They are endangered, but seem to have healthier numbers in South Africa and Namibia. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-rhino-with-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-rhino_with_calf.jpg Timbavati-Rhino With Calf Mother rhino with her calf. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-rhino-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-rhino_close_up.jpg Timbavati-Rhino Close Up Close up of a grazing white rhino. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-red-billed-hornbill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-red_billed_hornbill.jpg Timbavati-Red Billed Hornbill There are lots of hornbills in South Africa. Here is a red billed hornbill. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-ostriches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-ostriches.jpg Timbavati-Ostriches Ostriches! At Timbavati Private Game Reserve. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-long-horned-rhino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-long_horned_rhino.jpg Timbavati-Long Horned Rhino Now that is one long horned rhino. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lions-in-the-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lions_in_the_grass.jpg Timbavati-Lions in the Grass Lions prowling in the grass in the pre-dawn light. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lions-head-rubbing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lions_head_rubbing.jpg Timbavati-Lions Head Rubbing Head rubbing lions. That one lioness on the bottom seems to be in a bad mood. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lioness-in-shade/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lioness_in_shade.jpg Timbavati-Lioness in Shade Lioness resting in the shade, at Timbavati private reserve. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lion-pride/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lion_pride.jpg Timbavati-Lion Pride Life in the lion pride, with two females head rubbing. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lion-giraffe-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lion_giraffe_kill.jpg Timbavati-Lion Giraffe Kill A giraffe makes for lots of food for everyone. Giraffes are not easy to kill, but a large pride can do it. They jump on it and anchor their claws and bring it down. Once it's down, its all over. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lion-feeding-frenzy/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lion_feeding_frenzy.jpg Timbavati-Lion Feeding Frenzy A lion feeding frenzy here. Minutes earlier the lion pride brought down a giraffe. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lion-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lion_family.jpg Timbavati-Lion Family Lion family getting up in the morning. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lion_cubs.jpg Timbavati-Lion Cubs Mother and her cubs all bunched up in the cool of the early morning. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lion_cub.jpg Timbavati-Lion Cub Lion cub laying around, but keeping an eye on things. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-lilac-breasted-roller/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-lilac_breasted_roller.jpg Timbavati-Lilac Breasted Roller Colorful little lilac breasted roller. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-leopard-kill-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-leopard_kill_in_tree.jpg Timbavati-Leopard Kill in Tree Leopard relaxing after a meal. That impala kill will take care of his food needs for a few days. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-leopard-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-leopard_in_tree.jpg Timbavati-Leopard in Tree Another view of the leopard in the tree with his kill. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-leopard-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-leopard_eating.jpg Timbavati-Leopard Eating We came across another leopard eating its kill in a tree. This one was a female. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-leopard-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-leopard_close_up.jpg Timbavati-Leopard Close Up Close up of the leopard in the tree. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-leopard-at-night/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-leopard_at_night.jpg Timbavati-Leopard at Night Leopard at night. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-hornbill-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-hornbill_close_up.jpg Timbavati-Hornbill Close Up Close up of a yellow billed hornbill. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-grazing-rhino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-grazing_rhino.jpg Timbavati-Grazing Rhino White rhino grazing in the grass at Timbavati. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-female-white-rhino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-female_white_rhino.jpg Timbavati-Female White Rhino Female white rhino peeking from beneath a branch. You can tell it's a white rhino due to the wide mouth. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-female-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-female_kudu.jpg Timbavati-Female Kudu Female kudu peeking out from the bush. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-feeding-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-feeding_leopard.jpg Timbavati-Feeding Leopard We came back at night to see the leopard was having a night time meal. He did not seem to mind the spotlight on him. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-dancing-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-dancing_zebra.jpg Timbavati-Dancing Zebra Zebra doing a little dance here. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-cape-buffalo-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-cape_buffalo_portrait.jpg Timbavati-Cape Buffalo Portrait Crusty old male cape buffalo. They always seem to have raggedy ears. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-cape_buffalo.jpg Timbavati-Cape Buffalo A muddy cape buffalo with a toothy smile. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/timbavati-bloody-faced-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/timbavati-bloody_faced_lion.jpg Timbavati-Bloody Faced Lion One young male lion really got his head up into it. The others will lick him clean after they finish eating. Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/trail-along-american-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/trail_along_american_river.jpg Trail Along American River Walking trail along the American River. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/storm-clouds-brewing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/storm_clouds_brewing.jpg Storm Clouds Brewing Springtime can bring nice thunderstorms, which really make for dramatic skies. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silverado-trail-windmill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silverado_trail_windmill.jpg Silverado Trail Windmill I like this scene along Silverado Trail with the windmill. Napa Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silverado-trail-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silverado_trail_scene.jpg Silverado Trail Scene Scene along Silverado Trail in the Napa Valley. Napa Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-county-wild-mustard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_county_wild_mustard.jpg Sacramento County Wild Mustard Thick springtime wild mustard in the fields of the Sacramento Valley. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-county-spring-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_county_spring_scene.jpg Sacramento County Spring Scene Spring scene in the agricultural lands of Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-county-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_county_lupines.jpg Sacramento County Lupines Vibrant lupines by the American River. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rutherford-appellation-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rutherford_appellation_vineyard.jpg Rutherford Appellation Vineyard The Napa Valley is divided into regions, or "appellations". This was in the Rutherford Appellation. Napa Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/purple-springtime-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/purple_springtime_field.jpg Purple Springtime Field Purple springtime field, close to the American River in Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/latrobe-road-springtime/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/latrobe_road_springtime.jpg Latrobe Road Springtime Springtime scene on Latrobe Road. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/latrobe-road-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/latrobe_road_ranch.jpg Latrobe Road Ranch Springtime scene in Sacramento County, with a ranch on Latrobe Road. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/latrobe-road-horse-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/latrobe_road_horse_ranch.jpg Latrobe Road Horse Ranch Horse ranch on Latrobe Road in southern Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/latrobe-road-horse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/latrobe_road_horse.jpg Latrobe Road Horse Nice looking horse on a colorful ranch on Latrobe Road in Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kiefer-road-flooded-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kiefer_road_flooded_field.jpg Kiefer Road Flooded Field Flooded field with a fence running through it. I like scenes like this. This was on Kiefer Road in Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kiefer-road-fence-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kiefer_road_fence_in_water.jpg Kiefer Road Fence in Water I like this shot after a period of rain, of this fence through the water on Kiefer Road in Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grazing-horse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grazing_horse.jpg Grazing Horse Grazing horse in a yellow field of flowers in Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/conn-creek-road-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/conn_creek_road_vineyard.jpg Conn Creek Road Vineyard Colorful vineyard along Conn Creek Road, close to the little town of Rutherford. Napa Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-rutherford-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_rutherford_vineyard.jpg Colorful Rutherford Vineyard We spotted this especially colorful vineyard in Rutherford, on our annual spring visit to the Napa Valley. Napa Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-napa-valley-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_napa_valley_vineyard.jpg Colorful Napa Valley Vineyard One of the more colorful of Napa Valley's vineyards, with the wild "weeds" taking over. Napa Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chiles-valley-road-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chiles_valley_road_poppies.jpg Chiles Valley Road Poppies In the hills just to the east of the Napa Valley is Chiles Valley Road. This roadside spot was rich with poppies. Napa Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_view.jpg American River View View of the American River. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-parkway-wild-radish/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_parkway_wild_radish.jpg American River Parkway Wild Radish Vibrant colors along the American River Parkway. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-parkway-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_parkway_lupines.jpg American River Parkway Lupines A field of colorful lupines along the American River Parkway. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunbathing-iguanas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunbathing_iguanas.jpg Sunbathing Iguanas Sunbathing iguanas. It does not take a lot of equatorial sun to warm up iguanas. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sally-lightfoot-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sally_lightfoot_eating.jpg Sally Lightfoot Eating Sally Lightfoot crab. Looks like its eating something. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sally-lightfoot-crab-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sally_lightfoot_crab_close_up.jpg Sally Lightfoot Crab Close Up I don't think I have seen a more colorful crab, than this Sally Lightfoot. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sally-lightfoot-crab/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sally_lightfoot_crab.jpg Sally Lightfoot Crab Zooming in on a colorful Sally Lightfoot crab. One of the creatures you find all over the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/puerto-ayora-galapagos-ship/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/puerto_ayora_galapagos_ship.jpg Puerto Ayora Galapagos Ship Old fashioned sailing ship in the harbor at Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-galapagos-tortoise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_galapagos_tortoise.jpg Old Galapagos Tortoise Here's an old Galapagos tortoise. The locals said this one was about 100 years old. He still looks in good shape. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/marine-iguana-on-sand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/marine_iguana_on_sand.jpg Marine Iguana on Sand A Galapagos marine iguana, out of the ocean and onto the hot sand. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/marine-iguana-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/marine_iguana_face.jpg Marine Iguana Face The unique dinosaur looking face of a marine iguana. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/marine-iguana-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/marine_iguana_close_up.jpg Marine Iguana Close Up Close up of a marine iguana, with its prehistoric looking face. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/marine-iguana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/marine_iguana.jpg Marine Iguana This iguana has some colorful spikes along its back. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/isla-bartolome-ecuador/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/isla_bartolome_ecuador.jpg Isla Bartolome Ecuador Isla Bartolome. Here is a scenic little inlet where people like to snorkel. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/isla-bartolome/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/isla_bartolome.jpg Isla Bartolome I like the turquoise colored waters here in the Galapagos. This was on Isla Bartolome. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iguana-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iguana_on_rock.jpg Iguana on Rock A common sight in the Galapagos -- an iguana on a rock. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iguana-clinging-to-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iguana_clinging_to_rocks.jpg Iguana Clinging to Rocks Iguana clinging to the rocks. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iguana-climbing-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iguana_climbing_rock.jpg Iguana Climbing Rock Marine iguana coming out of the water and climbing a rock. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giant-tortoise-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giant_tortoise_eating.jpg Giant Tortoise Eating The Galapagos Islands are famous for the Giant Tortoise. Here is one in the rain nibbling on some grass. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giant-tortoise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giant_tortoise.jpg Giant Tortoise Giant tortoise on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-tortoise-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_tortoise_walking.jpg Galapagos Tortoise Walking Galapagos giant tortoise on the move. They are not fast walkers. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-sea-iguana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_sea_iguana.jpg Galapagos Sea Iguana A Galapagos sea iguana catching a little sun. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-sally-lightfoot-crab/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_sally_lightfoot_crab.jpg Galapagos Sally Lightfoot Crab A Sally Lightfoot crab here on a rock. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-red-crabs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_red_crabs.jpg Galapagos Red Crabs Another common creature of the Galapagos Islands are these red crabs. They are known as "Sally Lightfoot" crabs. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-marine-iguana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_marine_iguana.jpg Galapagos Marine Iguana A good looking marine iguana emerging out of the ocean. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-islands-boat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_lslands_boat.jpg Galapagos Islands Boat On a boat in the Galapagos Islands, with an afternoon storm brewing in the distance. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-islands-iguana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_islands_iguana.jpg Galapagos Islands Iguana The Galapagos Islands are also famous for their marine iguanas. Close to the shore, they are abundant. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-islands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_islands.jpg Galapagos Islands View from our boat, cruising around the Galapagos Islands. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-iguana-head/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_iguana_head.jpg Galapagos Iguana Head Close up of a Galapagos sea iguana head. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-iguana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_iguana.jpg Galapagos Iguana A Galapagos iguana resting on a rock. I like the spikes going down its back. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galapagos-giant-tortoise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galapagos_giant_tortoise.jpg Galapagos Giant Tortoise A Galapagos giant tortoise grazing in the grass. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/finch-bay-hotel-galapagos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/finch_bay_hotel_galapagos.jpg Finch Bay Hotel Galapagos Looking out to the ocean from the Finch Bay Hotel on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos. I like the atmospherics in this scene. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/el-chato-ranch-tortoise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/el_chato_ranch_tortoise.jpg El Chato Ranch Tortoise At El Chato Ranch, with a grassy faced tortoise in the rain. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/el-chato-ranch-giant-tortoise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/el_chato_ranch_giant_tortoise-.jpg El Chato Ranch Giant Tortoise We stopped at the El Chato Ranch for lunch, in the heart of giant tortoise territory. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cruising-galapagos-islands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cruising_galapagos_islands.jpg Cruising Galapagos Islands Cruising around the Galapagos Islands, dragging a little dinghy behind us. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bartolome-island/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bartolome_island.jpg Bartolome Island A scenic spot on Bartolome Island. This was one the smaller Islands in the Galapagos chain. Galapagos Islands, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tungurahua-volcano/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tungurahua_volcano.jpg Tungurahua Volcano Here is Tungurahua Volcano in the late afternoon, as seen from the town of Patate. I thought the clouds gave it the feel of a smoky eruption going on. Patate, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/trail-through-amazon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/trail_through_amazon.jpg Trail Through Amazon Trail through the thick Amazon forest. Ecuador is on the western edge of the massive Amazon rain forest ecosystem. The largest ecosystem/watershed in the world. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/quito-street-mime/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/quito_street_mime.jpg Quito Street Mime And this intersection in Quito was the domain of a mime. He gave a quick performance during red lights. Quito, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/quito-red-light-juggler/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/quito_red_light_juggler.jpg Quito Red Light Juggler I have never seen this before. In the city of Quito, during red lights, performers would quickly set up and do about a 30 second act. This one is a juggler. And of course some of the motorists would hand money to him for his efforts. Quito, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/peguche-waterfall-ecuador/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/peguche_waterfall_ecuador.jpg Peguche Waterfall Ecuador One of Ecuador's scenic waterfalls, Peguche Waterfall. Peguche Waterfall, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/otavalo-street-lady/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/otavalo_street_lady.jpg Otavalo Street Lady A lady in the town of Otavalo. I thought she was interesting looking, so I asked to take her picture, after I put some money in her cup. Otavalo, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napo-river-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napo_river_sunset.jpg Napo River Sunset Sunset on the Napo River in Ecuador. This is one of the tributaries that drains into the Amazon River. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napo-river-amazon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napo_river_amazon.jpg Napo River Amazon A boat speeding along the Napo River in the Amazon. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/la-compania-church-quito/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/la_compania_church_quito.jpg La Compania Church, Quito I have never been a big fan of the inside of churches, but this La Compania church is an exception. Incredible detail, with everything covered in vivid gold leaf. Quito, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/la-compania-church/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/la_compania_church.jpg La Compania Church La Compania Church. I have never seen such a brilliantly golden church. Quito, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iglesia-de-la-compania-de-jesus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iglesia_de_la_compania_de_jesus.jpg Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus The full name is "Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus", also known as La Compania Church. It is a stunning sight, all covered in gold leaf. It was started in 1605 and took 155 years to finish, and a total of about 50 pounds of gold. Quito, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/el-pailon-del-diablo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/el_pailon_del_diablo.jpg El Pailon del Diablo Here is an interesting waterfall in Ecuador. It is called El Pailon del Diablo, also known as The Devil's Cauldron. El Pailon del Diablo Waterfall, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ecuador-street-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ecuador_street_scene.jpg Ecuador Street Scene A slice of life street scene in the city of Otavalo, Ecuador. Otavalo, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ecuador-street-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ecuador_street_dog.jpg Ecuador Street Dog There are lots of street dogs all over the towns and cities of Ecuador. They are everywhere. This was in the city of Otavalo. Otavalo, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ecuador-guitar-player/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ecuador_guitar_player.jpg Ecuador Guitar Player We came across this nice gentleman singing and playing guitar. Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/banos-ecuador-lady/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/banos_ecuador_lady.jpg Banos Ecuador Lady A woman on the street in the town of Banos. I took her picture after putting a couple of dollars in her cup. Banos, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/banded-morpho-butterfly/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/banded_morpho_butterfly.jpg Banded Morpho Butterfly And here is the Banded Morpho Butterfly, found around the Amazon. It has a vivid blue stripe on its wings. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/amazon-blow-dart-man/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/amazon_blow_dart_man.jpg Amazon Blow Dart Man An Amazon resident shows us how to use the blow dart gun. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/amazon-tarantula/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/amazon_tarantula.jpg Amazon Tarantula No hike through the Amazon forest would be complete without stumbling upon a tarantula. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/amazon-mating-butterflies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/amazon_mating_butterflies.jpg Amazon Mating Butterflies Here are a couple of Amazon butterflies mating. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/amazon-forest-butterfly/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/amazon_forest_butterfly.jpg Amazon Forest Butterfly Amazon Forest butterfly in Ecuador. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/amazon-banded-morpho-butterfly/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/amazon_banded_morpho_butterfly.jpg Amazon Banded Morpho Butterfly Brightly colored Amazon banded morpho butterfly. Amazon Forest, Ecuador https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wanaka-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wanaka_reflection.jpg Wanaka Reflection We had a nice reflection of the clouds this morning at Lake Wanaka. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-remarkables-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_remarkables_mountains.jpg The Remarkables Mountains The "Remarkables" Mountains. On the other side of the lake from Queenstown. Queenstown, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/that-lake-wanaka-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/that_lake_wanaka_tree.jpg That Lake Wanaka Tree They call it "That Lake Wanaka Tree", and you see its image all over the town. It makes for a beautiful scene. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/southern-alps-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/southern_alps_scene.jpg Southern Alps Scene I like this southern alps scene, with the road winding up through the near hills. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/skyline-queenstown-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/skyline_queenstown_view.jpg Skyline Queenstown View Skyline Queenstown takes you on a trolley ride to a high point overlooking the town. Great views from here. Queenstown, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sheep-by-southern-alps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sheep_by_southern_alps.jpg Sheep by Southern Alps A herd of sheep with the Southern Alps behind them. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-yellow-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_yellow_lupines.jpg New Zealand Yellow Lupines Peeking through a stand of yellow lupines, across Lake Wanaka, to the Southern Alps in the distance. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-sheep-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_sheep_scene.jpg New Zealand Sheep Scene A southern alps and sheep scene, off of Highway 80. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_sheep.jpg New Zealand Sheep Typical scene on the south island. Herd of sheep with the snow covered Southern Alps in the background. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-sheared-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_sheared_sheep.jpg New Zealand Sheared Sheep Looks like some freshly sheared sheep here, just outside of the town of Glenorchy. Glenorchy, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_cows.jpg New Zealand Cows I caught the attention of the cows, stopping to take pictures of them with the mountains in the back. This was on the road that leads to Lake Wanaka. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maungawera-valley-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maungawera_valley_scene.jpg Maungawera Valley Scene Just north of Lake Wanaka is the Maungawera Valley. Here is a scene from the dirt road. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maungawera-valley-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maungawera_valley_road.jpg Maungawera Valley Road Along Maungawera Valley Road, just north of Lake Wanaka. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-wanaka-tree-in-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_wanaka_tree_in_lake.jpg Lake Wanaka Tree in Lake The famous tree in the lake at Lake Wanaka. Actually there are a couple of small trees in the lake. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-wanaka-through-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_wanaka_through_trees.jpg Lake Wanaka Through Trees View of Lake Wanaka through the trees. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-wanaka-south-island/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_wanaka_south_island.jpg Lake Wanaka South Island Lake Wanaka on the south Island. A beautiful spot with the small tree in the foreground, and the snow covered mountains in the background. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-wanaka-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_wanaka_scene.jpg Lake Wanaka Scene A scene at Lake Wanaka, one of the most scenic spots on the south Island. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-wanaka-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_wanaka_new_zealand.jpg Lake Wanaka New Zealand Afternoon shot of the tree in lake Wanaka. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-wanaka-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_wanaka_lupines.jpg Lake Wanaka Lupines Vibrant yellow lupines, on the shore of Lake Wanaka. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-wanaka/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_wanaka.jpg Lake Wanaka Afternoon view of Lake Wanaka. Lake Wanaka, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-wakatipu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_wakatipu_view.jpg Lake Wakatipu Lake Wakatipu, as seen from the town of Queenstown. Queenstown, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-pukaki-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_pukaki_new_zealand.jpg Lake Pukaki New Zealand Beautiful natural scenery at Lake Pukaki, just south of Mt Cook National Park New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-hawea-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_hawea_new_zealand.jpg Lake Hawea New Zealand A scene at Lake Hawea, on the south Island of New Zealand. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway80-south-island-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway80_south_island_new_zealand.jpg Highway 80 South Island New Zealand A scene from Highway 80, just south of Mt Cook National Park. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/happy-new-zealand-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/happy_new_zealand_cows.jpg Happy New Zealand Cows They say that California has "happy cows", but I think the New Zealand cows are just as happy. This is a nice place to be a cow. New Zealand, South Island https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glenorchy-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glenorchy_sheep.jpg Glenorchy Sheep There are millions and millions of sheep in New Zealand. Here are a few of them right outside the town of Glenorchy. Glenorchy, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glenorchy-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glenorchy_lupines-.jpg Glenorchy Lupines Colorful lupines, along the Glenorchy lagoon walkway. Glenorchy, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glenorchy-lake-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glenorchy_lake_view.jpg Glenorchy Lake View The northern part of Lake Wakatipu, from the town of Glenorchy. Glenorchy, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/young-buck-deer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/young_buck_deer.jpg Young Buck Deer Young buck deer, with his small antlers growing out. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-whisker-cat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_whisker_cat.jpg White Whisker Cat A nice shot of our white whiskered black cat. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/usaf-thunderbirds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/usaf_thunderbirds.jpg USAF Thunderbirds USAF Thunderbirds performing at the California Capital Airshow at Mather Field. California Capital Airshow, Mather Field https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/texas-longhorn-in-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/texas_longhorn_in_california.jpg Texas Longhorn in California A Texas longhorn in California. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/springtime-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/springtime_poppies.jpg Springtime Poppies Springtime poppies in Sacramento County. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-county-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_county_fall_colors.jpg Sacramento County Fall Colors Sacramento County fall colors. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mather-air-show-thunderbird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mather_air_show_thunderbird.jpg Mather Air Show Thunderbird Thunderbird, at the Mather air show in Sacramento County. California Capital Airshow, Mather Field https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mather-air-show/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mather_air_show.jpg Mather Air Show At the air show at Mather Field. California Capital Airshow, Mather Field https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fawn-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fawn_portrait.jpg Fawn Portrait Portrait of a little fawn. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-foliage-rancho-cordova/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_foliage_rancho_cordova.jpg Fall Foliage Rancho Cordova Fall foliage in the city of Rancho Cordova in Sacramento County. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-colors-in-the-city/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_colors_in_the_city.jpg Fall Colors in the City Vivid fall colors in the city. The red building adds to the scene. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dog-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dog_in_water.jpg Dog in Water Walking along the American River with my camera, I came across a man and his dog fetching a ball. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dog-fetching-ball/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dog_fetching_ball.jpg Dog Fetching Ball The triumphant dog coming out of the river with the ball in his mouth. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/deer-in-the-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/deer_in_the_grass.jpg Deer in the Grass I like the looks of deer in the early morning golden grass. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/deer-fawn-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/deer_fawn_in_grass.jpg Deer Fawn in Grass Early morning at the American River Parkway, with a fawn in the golden grass. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/coloma-road-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/coloma_road_fall_colors.jpg Coloma Road Fall Colors Fall colors along Coloma Road, around the corner from my house. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-coyote-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_coyote_portrait.jpg California Coyote Portrait Portrait of a California coyote. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-10-tankers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_10_tankers.jpg California 10 Tankers This one shot represents the busy time the air tankers have during the fire season. One plane is coming down to refill, while a full plane is heading to the fire. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-parkway-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_parkway_trail.jpg American River Parkway Trail Walking trail along the American River Parkway in the spring. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-parkway-springtime/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_parkway_springtime.jpg American River Parkway Springtime Beautiful springtime scene along the American River Parkway. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-parkway-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_parkway_poppies.jpg American River Parkway Poppies Spring poppies blooming along the American River Parkway. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-parkway-deer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_parkway_deer.jpg American River Parkway Deer Doe deer in the bush, along the American River Parkway. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-golden-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_golden_grass.jpg American River Golden Grass Early morning walking along the American River Parkway. I like the golden grass and the great sky. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-coyote/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_coyote.jpg American River Coyote Coyote relaxing along the American River Parkway. This is a stretch of semi wild area, where even mountain lions have been spotted. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-pygmy-goat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_pygmy_goat.jpg American Pygmy Goat Portrait of an American Pygmy goat. Taken at Gibson Ranch in Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/air-force-thunderbirds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/air_force_thunderbirds.jpg Air Force Thunderbirds The Air Force Thunderbirds, at the California Capital Airshow. California Capital Airshow, Mather Field https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellow-jacket/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellow_jacket.jpg Yellow Jacket Yellow jacket! Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squash-bugs-mating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squash_bugs_mating.jpg Squash Bugs Mating Squash bugs mating, or something similar looking. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squash-bugs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squash_bugs.jpg Squash Bugs A big backyard pest -- squash bugs. I just like them for being subjects for my macro lens. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squash-bug-city/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squash_bug_city.jpg Squash Bug City It's like a little city of squash bugs, gathered together. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squash-bettle-cluster/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squash_beetle_cluster.jpg Squash Beetle Cluster A little cluster of squash beetles. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prowling-lady-bug/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prowling_lady_bug.jpg Prowling Lady Bug Like a lion prowling around the Serengeti, this ladybug is prowling around on a leaf. Lots of tasty aphids to pick from. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ladybugs-on-leaf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ladybugs_on_leaf.jpg Ladybugs on Leaf Backyard ladybugs crowded on a leaf. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ladybugs-mating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ladybugs_mating.jpg Ladybugs Mating Ladybugs mating, or something similar looking to that. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ladybug-orgy/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ladybug_orgy.jpg Ladybug Orgy Looks like a little ladybug orgy on this leaf. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ladybug-caterpillar-hunting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ladybug_caterpillar_hunting.jpg Ladybug Caterpillar Hunting Ladybug caterpillar on a leaf with plenty of aphids to hunt down and eat. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-condylostylus-fly/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_condylostylus_fly.jpg Colorful Condylostylus Fly A little fly. It is quite colorful when looked at close up. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-squash-bugs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_squash_bugs.jpg California Squash Bugs Backyard squash bugs. These are considered pests. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-dock-bug/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_dock_bug.jpg California Dock Bug Dock bug, climbing up on a leaf. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-crane-fly/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_crane_fly.jpg California Crane Fly This long legged insect is a crane fly. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-backyard-ladybugs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_backyard_ladybugs.jpg California Backyard Ladybugs A cluster of ladybugs on a leaf. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bugs-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bugs_close_up.jpg Bugs Close Up Close up of some bugs. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/backyard-squash-beetles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/backyard_squash_beetles.jpg Backyard Squash Beetles Close up of backyard squash beetles. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellow-billed-mallard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellow_billed_mallard.jpg Yellow Billed Mallard These mallards have some very vivid yellow bills. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellow-billed-duck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellow_billed_duck.jpg Yellow Billed Duck Yellow billed duck, in the American River. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-turkey-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_turkey_portrait.jpg Wild Turkey Portrait Wild turkey portrait, at the American River Parkway. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-turkey-head/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_turkey_head.jpg Wild Turkey Head The weird looking red head of a wild turkey. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-turkey-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_turkey_close_up.jpg Wild Turkey Close Up Close up of a wild turkey. We have a lot of these birds roaming around in northern California. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/springtime-snow-geese/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/springtime_snow_geese.jpg Springtime Snow Geese Snow geese arrive in large flocks in the springtime. Mostly to the wetlands close to the Sacramento River. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snow-geese-flock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snow_geese_flock.jpg Snow Geese Flock Thick flock of snow geese in the air. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-head-rooster/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_head_rooster.jpg Red Head Rooster These roosters have such vivid red heads. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hagen-park-goose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hagen_park_goose.jpg Hagen Park Goose Goose close up, at Hagen Park in Rancho Cordova. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grassy-billed-goose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grassy_billed_goose.jpg Grassy Billed Goose Grassy billed goose, wandering around by the American River. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/goose-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/goose_portrait.jpg Goose Portrait Portrait of a goose. This was at the American River Parkway. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/goose-face-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/goose_face_close_up.jpg Goose Face Close Up This goose with its mouth open was an interesting subject to photograph. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/goose-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/goose_face.jpg Goose Face Close up of a goose face. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fair-oaks-rooster/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fair_oaks_rooster.jpg Fair Oaks Rooster The town of Fair Oaks in Sacramento County is known for its roosters, just wandering around town. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fair-oaks-chicken/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fair_oaks_chicken.jpg Fair Oaks Chicken One of the famous chickens of Fair Oaks. A magnificent rooster. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fair-oaks-california-rooster/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fair_oaks_california_rooster.jpg Fair Oaks California Rooster Rooster roaming around the town of Fair Oaks, California. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/common-starlings/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/common_starlings.jpg Common Starlings These little common starlings are very colorful birds. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-wild-turkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_wild_turkey.jpg California Wild Turkey A California wild turkey, roaming around by the American River. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-common-starling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_common_starling.jpg California Common Starling The colorful California common starling. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-turkey-vulture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_turkey_vulture.jpg American River Turkey Vulture Turkey vulture by the American River warming up on a cold morning. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-starling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_starling.jpg American River Starling Starling posing by the American River. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-parkway-goose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_parkway_goose.jpg American River Parkway Goose A muddy billed American River goose. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-common-merganser/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_common_merganser.jpg American River Common Merganser This is not just a run of the mill duck here in the American River, this is a Common Merganser. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/western-gray-squirrel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/western_gray_squirrel.jpg Western Gray Squirrel Western gray squirrel. Along the American River Parkway. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tree-squirrel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tree_squirrel.jpg Tree Squirrel Backyard squirrel in the tree. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squirrels-kissing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squirrels_kissing.jpg Squirrels Kissing Squirrels meeting in the tree to kiss. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squirrel-tree-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squirrel_tree_highway.jpg Squirrel Tree Highway Squirrel highway up and down the tree. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squirrel-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squirrel_portrait.jpg Squirrel Portrait Portrait of a squirrel, at the American River Parkway American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squirrel-mom/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squirrel_mom.jpg Squirrel Mom A busy squirrel mom, taking care of her youngsters. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squirrel-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squirrel_in_tree.jpg Squirrel in Tree Squirrel taking a look at us. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squirrel-family-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squirrel_family_in_tree.jpg Squirrel Family in Tree Backyard squirrel family in the tree. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squirrel-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squirrel_family.jpg Squirrel Family Cute little squirrel family in the backyard. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/squirrel-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/squirrel_close_up.jpg Squirrel Close Up Black and white portrait of a squirrel close up. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nuzzling-squirrels/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nuzzling_squirrels.jpg Nuzzling Squirrels Squirrel family nuzzling. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kissing-squirrels/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kissing_squirrels.jpg Kissing Squirrels Squirrels looking like they are kissing, or something close to it. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/happy-squirrel-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/happy_squirrel_family.jpg Happy Squirrel Family This appears to be a happy squirrel family. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cat-and-squirrel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cat_and_squirrel.jpg Cat and Squirrel Squirrel and cat eyeballing each other. So far the cat has never caught one. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-gray-squirrel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_gray_squirrel.jpg California Gray Squirrel California gray squirrel. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bushy-tailed-squirrel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bushy_tailed_squirrel.jpg Bushy Tailed Squirrel Bushy tailed squirrel in the tree. A common backyard sight. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/backyard-squirrels/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/backyard_squirrels.jpg Backyard Squirrels A family of backyard squirrels. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/backyard-squirrel-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/backyard_squirrel_family.jpg Backyard Squirrel Family A delightful little squirrel family in a backyard tree. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-squirrel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_squirrel.jpg American River Squirrel At the American River Parkway, in Sacramento County. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/walter-park-scottish-highlands-cow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/walter_peak_scottish_highlands_cow.jpg Walter Peak Scottish Highlands Cow Here is our Scottish Highlands cow asking for some food. At Walter Peak Farm, on the lakeshore close to Queenstown. Walter Peak Farm, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/walter-peak-farm-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/walter_peak_farm_new_zealand.jpg Walter Peak Farm New Zealand This wild eyed fella is a Scottish Highlands cow, at Walter Peak Farm on the shore of Lake Wakatipu. Walter Peak Farm, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tranzalpine-train-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tranzalpine_train_view.jpg Tranzalpine Train View A view from the Tranzalpine Train heading over the mountains. Tranzalpine Train, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tranzalpine-train-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tranzalpine_train_new_zealand.jpg Tranzalpine Train New Zealand We saw some beautiful scenery from the Tranzalpine Train going over the mountains on the south island. Tranzalpine Train, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rotorua-redwoods/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rotorua_redwoods.jpg Rotorua Redwoods Redwood trees reaching for the sky, just outside of the city of Rotorua. Rotorua Redwood Forest, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/queenstown-at-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/queenstown_at_sunset.jpg Queenstown at Sunset Sunset from the town of Queenstown. That mountain range in the distance is called "The Remarkables" Queenstown, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/papakura-geyser-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/papakura-geyser_new_zealand.jpg Papakura Geyser New Zealand The Rotorua area has a number of thermal spots. Here is the Papakura Geyser. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rotorua, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/papakura-geyser/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/papakura_geyser.jpg Papakura Geyser Here is the Papakura Geyser at the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, just outside of Rotorua. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rotorua, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/otago-university-totem-pole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/otago_university_totem_pole.jpg Otago University Totem Pole We walked through the campus of Otago University in the city of Dunedin. I like the contrast between the totem pole, and university tower in the distance. Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-tuatara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_tuatara.jpg New Zealand Tuatara Here is a Tuatara. This was at the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Reserve on the north Island. Pukaha Mount Bruce National Reserve, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-river-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_river_bridge.jpg New Zealand River Bridge A scene taken from the Tranzalpine Train heading to the Southern Alps. The train had an open car, and was going slow enough to take good pictures. Tranzalpine Train, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-redwood-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_redwood_trees.jpg New Zealand Redwood Trees Around 1900 somebody brought some redwood tree seedlings from California and planted them here. There is now a small redwood forest on the outskirts of the city of Rotorua. Rotorua Redwood Forest, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-raging-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_raging_river.jpg New Zealand Raging River The raging Waikato River, close to Huka Falls on the north island. Huka Falls, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-purple-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_purple_lupines.jpg New Zealand Purple Lupines Lupines, along the side of the road on the south island. This was off of highway 8. Highway 8, south island, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-zealand-alpaca/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_zealand_alpaca.jpg New Zealand Alpaca Here is a close up portrait of an alpaca. This was at Walter Peak farm in Queenstown Walter Peak Farm, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mueller-lake-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mueller_lake_trail.jpg Mueller Lake Trail Along the Mueller Lake trail at Mt Cook National Park. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-cook-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_cook_new_zealand.jpg Mt Cook New Zealand And here is the tallest peak in New Zealand--Mt Cook, emerging from the clouds. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-cook-national-park-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_cook_national_park_view.jpg Mt Cook National Park View A view of Mt Cook National Park, on New Zealand's south island. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-cook-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_cook_national_park.jpg Mt Cook National Park One of the most scenic areas of New Zealand. Mt Cook National Park. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-cook-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_cook_close_up.jpg Mt Cook Close Up Zooming in for a close up of the peak of Mt Cook poking through the clouds. This is the highest peak in New Zealand. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-cook-village-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_cook_village_view.jpg Mount Cook Village View View of the mountains from Mt Cook Village, where all the hotels are clustered. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/milford-sound-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/milford_sound_waterfall.jpg Milford Sound Waterfall View of a scenic waterfall from the boat in the Milford Sound. Milford Sound, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/milford-sound-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/milford_sound_new_zealand.jpg Milford Sound New Zealand On a boat in the Milford Sound. Milford Sound, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/milford-sound-boat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/milford_sound_boat.jpg Milford Sound Boat Following along the boat trail in the Milford Sound. Milford Sound, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kea-point-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kea_point_trail.jpg Kea Point Trail Looking back from the trail that goes up to Kea Point. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/inside-hobbiton-house/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/inside_hobbiton_house.jpg Indide Hobbiton House Inside one of the little Hobbit houses at Hobbiton. They have this one stocked pretty good. Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hooker-valley-track-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hooker_valley_track_new_zealand.jpg Hooker Valley Track New Zealand Along Hooker Valley Track, at Mt Cook National Park. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hooker-valley-track-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hooker_valley_track_bridge.jpg Hooker Valley Track Bridge One of the bridges on the Hooker Valley Track, that leads to Mt Cook. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hooker-river-mt-cook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hooker_river_mt_cook.jpg Hooker River Mt Cook Hiking around at Mt Cook National Park. The river had a greenish tint. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hooker-lake-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hooker_lake_new_zealand.jpg Hooker Lake New Zealand And here is Hooker Lake, at the end of the long trail. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hooker-lake-mt-cook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hooker_lake_mt_cook.jpg Hooker Lake Mt Cook You get a good view of Mt Cook from Hooker Lake. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hobbiton-water-mill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hobbiton_water_mill.jpg Hobbiton Water Mill The water mill at Hobbiton. I thought this was quite scenic, set on a lake with the green hills in the back. Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hobbiton-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hobbiton_new_zealand.jpg Hobbiton New Zealand Another of my favorite Hobbit houses. The clothes hanging on the line in the backyard is a nice touch. Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hobbiton-movie-set/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hobbiton_movie_set.jpg Hobbiton Movie Set Another little Hobbit house imbedded into the hillside. Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hobbiton-house/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hobbiton_house.jpg Hobbiton House On the north island, not far from the city of Rotorua, is "Hobbiton" They preserved this movie set from the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings movies, as a tourist attraction. I found it very photo worthy. Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hobbit-house/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hobbit_house.jpg Hobbit House A cute little Hobbit house, at Hobbiton Movie set. Hobbiton Movie Set, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-to-milford-sound/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_to_milford_sound.jpg Higway to Milford Sound A scene from the highway to Milford Sound. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fiordland-national-park-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fiordland_national_park_new_zealand.jpg Fiordland National Park New Zealand In Fiordland National Park on the way to Milford Sound. There are lots of great mountain scenes here. Fiordland National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arthurs-pass-new-zealand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arthurs_pass_new_zealand.jpg Arthurs Pass New Zealand On the Tranzalpine Train, heading to Arthurs Pass. I like the atmospherics in this mountain scene. Tranzalpine Train, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/aoraki-mount-cook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/aoraki_mount_cook.jpg Aoraki Mount Cook There is Mt Cook peeking around the corner. Also known as "Aoraki" in the native Maori language. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alpine-memorial-mt-cook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alpine_memorial_mt_cook.jpg Alpine Memorial Mt Cook The view from the Alpine Memorial looking down at Mt Cook village. That memorial is for the people who have died climbing Mt Cook. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/along-hooker-valley-track/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/along_hooker_valley_track.jpg Along Hooker Valley Track Mt Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand, as seen from Hooker Valley Track. The peak dances in and out of the clouds. Mt. Cook National Park, New Zealand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/young-north-dakota-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/young_north_dakota_bison.jpg Young North Dakota Bison Close up portrait of a young North Dakota bison. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-white-horse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_white_horse.jpg Wild White Horse Wild white horse here, looking back at the rest of the herd. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horses-on-the-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horses_on_the_road.jpg Wild Horses on the Road Wild horses on the road in the early morning at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. This was my first sighting of wild horses, so this was quite a thrill. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horses-of-north-dakota/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horses_of_north_dakota.jpg Wild Horses of North Dakota That brown horse on the end seems to be giving the eye to that white horse. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horses.jpg Wild Horses A nice group of wild horses, here at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-trotting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_trotting.jpg Wild Horse Trotting Wild horse trotting alongside the road in the early morning. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_sunrise.jpg Wild Horse Sunrise First light of sunrise, on a North Dakota wild horse. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_running.jpg Wild Horse Running I have been to Africa 10 times and have seen all the wild animals there, but seeing wild horses for the first time was very special. They are truly "unbridled" and project a sense of freedom, like this horse running through the grass. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-pair/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_pair.jpg Wild Horse Pair Looks like a breeding pair of wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-nursing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_nursing.jpg Wild Horse Nursing Mother wild horse with her nursing foal, at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-in-morning-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_in_morning_light.jpg Wild Horse in Morning Light Beautiful wild horse in the early morning light. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_in_grass.jpg Wild Horse in Grass Wild horse in the grass, in North Dakota. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-in-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_in_field.jpg Wild Horse in Field At Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota. A wild horse in the field. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-horse-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_horse_herd.jpg Wild Horse Herd Herd of wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This is one of the more remote national parks, so it does not get many visitors, which is good for the wildlife. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/theodore-roosevelt-wild-horses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/theodore_roosevelt_wild_horses.jpg Theodore Roosevelt Wild Horses Wild horses in the early morning at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/theodore-roosevelt-north-unit/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/theodore_roosevelt_north_unit.jpg Theodore Roosevelt North Unit An autumn scene at the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/theodore-roosevelt-national-park-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/theodore_roosevelt_national_park_bison.jpg Theodore Roosevelt National Park Bison Young bison at the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/theodore-roosevelt-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/theodore_roosevelt_national_park.jpg Theodore Roosevelt National Park A view of the Little Missouri River, winding through Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/theodore-roosevelt-national-park-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/theodore_roosevelt_national_park_scene.jpg Theodore Roosevelt National Park Scene Horse and landscape scene at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/teddy-roosevelt-national-park-painted-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/teddy_roosevelt_national_park_painted_canyon.jpg Teddy Roosevelt National Park Painted Canyon Painted Canyon at Sunset. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/teddy-roosevelt-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/teddy_roosevelt_national_park.jpg Teddy Roosevelt National Park A scene from the north unit of Teddy Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/teddy-roosevelt-national-park-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/teddy_roosevelt_national_park_bison.jpg Teddy Roosevelt National Park Bison Bison grazing at Teddy Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/painted-canyon-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/painted_canyon_sunset.jpg Painted Canyon Sunset This is the Painted Canyon section of Teddy Roosevelt National Park. A great place to be at sunset. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-dakota-wild-horse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_dakota_wild_horse.jpg North Dakota Wild Horse North Dakota wild horse. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-dakota-wild-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_dakota_wild_bison.jpg North Dakota Wild Bison Wild bison in the bush in North Dakota. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-dakota-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_dakota_scene.jpg North Dakota Scene North Dakota scene at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the early morning. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-dakota-prairie-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_dakota_prairie_dogs.jpg North Dakota Prairie Dogs Here are a couple of North Dakota prairie dogs. There are lots of thriving prairie dog towns in these prairie states. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-dakota-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_dakota_buffalo.jpg North Dakota Buffalo A couple of wild buffalo in North Dakota. This was at the north unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-dakota-bison-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_dakota_bison_scene.jpg North Dakota Bison Scene Panorama scene of bison at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-dakota-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_dakota_bison.jpg North Dakota Bison A North Dakota wild bison standing on the road. When this happens, you just stop and wait for them to move on. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/golden-field-of-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/golden_field_of_grass.jpg Golden Field of Grass Wild horse trotting around a field of golden grass. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cannonball-concretions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cannonball_concretions.jpg Cannonball Concretions At the north unit of the park are these round rocks, known as "cannonball concretions" Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bison-silhouette/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/buffalo_silhouette.jpg Buffalo Silhouette Right around sunset at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, a silhouette of a buffalo on a ridge. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bison-sticking-out-tongue/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bison_sticking_out_tongue.jpg Bison Sticking Out Tongue Here is a bison sticking out its tongue. We saw more bison at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, than we did at Yellowstone. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-crusty-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_crusty_bison.jpg Big Crusty Bison A big crusty looking bison checking us out. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wyoming-rural-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wyoming_rural_scene.jpg Wyoming Rural Scene Colorful rural fall scene in Wyoming along Highway 89. Rural Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wyoming-agriculture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wyoming_agriculture.jpg Wyoming Agriculture Rural farmland scene in Wyoming, close to the town of Smoot. Rural Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/worlds-largest-antler-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/worlds_largest_antler_arch.jpg Worlds Largest Antler Arch A wide view of the worlds largest antler arch, in Afton Wyoming. Afton, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-in-montana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_in_montana.jpg Sunset in Montana We had a fiery red sunset, here at the Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area. Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smoot-wyoming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smoot_wyoming.jpg Smoot Wyoming Colorful lane off the main road, close to the town to Smoot Wyoming. Rural Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shoshone--river-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shoshone_river_view.jpg Shoshone River View View of the Shoshone River, not far from the east entrance to Yellowstone. Shoshone River, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shoshone-river-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shoshone_river_fall_colors.jpg Shoshone River Fall Colors Fall colors along the Shoshone River in Wyoming. Shoshone River, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salt-river-pass-wyoming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salt_river_pass_wyoming.jpg Salt River Pass Wyoming View from the Salt River Pass along Highway 89. Salt River Pass, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pronghorn-antelopes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pronghorn_antelopes.jpg Pronghorn Antelopes A family of pronghorn antelopes. Over 100 yards off the highway in Montana. Montana countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prairie-dog-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prairie_dog_eating.jpg Prairie Dog Eating Chubby little prairie dog at Greycliff Prairie Dog Town in Montana. Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nag-ranch-wyoming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nag_ranch_wyoming.jpg Nag Ranch Wyoming I thought this covered bridge in front of the fall colors at the Nag Ranch made for a nice scene. Rural Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_sunset.jpg Montana Sunset Sunset in Montana. Close to the Wyoming border on Highway 37. Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-pronghorns/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_pronghorns.jpg Montana Pronghorns Pronghorns are quite shy. So distance shots are about all you can get. Montana countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-prairie-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_prairie_dog.jpg Montana Prairie Dog Prairie dog, always alert. Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/medicine-rocks-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/medicine_rocks_state_park.jpg Medicine Rocks State Park Sculpted looking rocks, here at Medicine Rocks State Park in southern Montana. Medicine Rocks State Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/medicine-rocks-montana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/medicine_rocks_montana.jpg Medicine Rocks Montana Weird looking rocks here. Medicine Rocks State Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/makoshika-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/makoshika_state_park.jpg Makoshika State Park Montana rock formations at Makoshika State Park. Makoshika State Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/logan-canyon-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/logan_canyon_scene.jpg Logan Canyon Scene One of my favorite spots in the west to see fall colors. Logan Canyon, in north east Utah. Logan Canyon, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/little-big-horn-metal-sculpture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/little_big_horn_metal_sculpture.jpg Little Big Horn Metal Sculpture And here is the Indian Memorial at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montan https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jackson-wyoming-antler-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jackson_wyoming_antler_arch.jpg Jackson Wyoming Antler Arch Night time shot of one of Jacksons antler arches. Jackson, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jackson-antler-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jackson_antler_arch.jpg Jackson Antler Arch One of Jacksons four big antler arches, at the town square. Jackson, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grooming-prairie-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grooming_prairie_dog.jpg Grooming Prairie Dog Prairie dog doing a little grooming. Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/greycliff-prairie-dog-town-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/greycliff-prairie-dog-town-state-park.jpg Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park A couple of prairie dogs standing watch by their holes. Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-tower-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_tower_view.jpg Devils Tower View A view of Devils Tower, with a little splash of fall colors thrown in. Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-tower-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_tower_trail.jpg Devils Tower Trail There is a nice walking trail that circles Devils Tower. This was late in the day, getting close to sunset, when the light was mellowing out. Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-tower-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_tower_sunset.jpg Devils Tower Sunset The massive Devils Tower, just before sunset. Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-tower-prairie-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_tower_prairie_dog.jpg Devils Tower Prairie Dog There is a very active prairie dog town close to Devils Tower. They are fun to watch! Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-tower-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_tower_morning.jpg Devils Tower Morning Devils Tower in the morning. Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-tower-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_tower_fall_colors.jpg Devils Tower Fall Colors Devils Tower in the morning, framed by fall colors. Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/custer-national-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/custer_national_cemetery.jpg Custer National Cemetery Here is the Custer National Cemetery, located in the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montan https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-wyoming-hillside/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_wyoming_hillside.jpg Colorful Wyoming Hillside Colorful Wyoming hillside, along Highway 89. It is speckled by a herd of sheep. Rural Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chubby-prairie-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chubby_prairie_dog.jpg Chubby Prairie Dog Another citizen of the Devils Tower prairie dog town. A chubby little prairie dog. Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/buffalo-bill-reservoir/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/buffalo_bill_reservoir.jpg Buffalo Bill Reservoir A view of Buffalo Bill Reservoir in the fall. Buffalo Bill Reservoir, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bighorn-canyon-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bighorn_canyon_sunset.jpg Bighorn Canyon Sunset Sunset at Bighorn Canyon. We had a pretty colorful sunset this day. Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bighorn-canyon-montana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bighorn_canyon_montana.jpg Bighorn Canyon Montana And here is the Devils Canyon Overlook, at the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area in Montana. Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bear-lake-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bear_lake_utah.jpg Bear Lake Utah Along the shore of Bear Lake. This big lake straddles Idaho and Utah. This was on the Utah side close to the town of Garden City. Bear Lake, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/along-logan-canyon-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/along_logan_canyon_utah.jpg Along Logan Canyon Utah A colorful side road off of Logan Canyon Road in Utah. Logan Canyon, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/afton-wyoming-antler-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/afton_wyoming_antler_arch.jpg Afton Wyoming Antler Arch And here it is -- the famous antler arch of Afton Wyoming. The world's largest, they say. See next picture for the wide view. Afton, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/young-elk-bull/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/young_elk_bull.jpg Young Elk Bull A young bull elk, right off the side of the road in Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wide-open-nevada-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wide_open_nevada_road.jpg Wide Open Nevada Road The state highway from Wendover to Ely in eastern Nevada, is a wide open "middle of nowhere" type of road. I like roads like this. Eastern Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-lake-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_lake_view.jpg Yellowstone Lake View View from the shore of Yellowstone Lake. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-hot-spring/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_hot_spring.jpg Yellowstone Hot Spring There are lots of hot springs around Yellowstone. Here is one of them. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-bison-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_bison_scene.jpg Yellowstone Bison Scene Typical Yellowstone bison and landscape scene. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/west-thumb-yellowstone/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/west_thumb_yellowstone.jpg West Thumb Yellowstone A colorful geyser around West Thumb, Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-grand-tetons/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_grand_tetons.jpg The Grand Tetons One of Americas iconic mountain ranges -- the Grand Tetons Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snake-river-grand-tetons/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snake_river_grand_tetons.jpg Snake River Grand Tetons Sunrise view of the Grand Teton mountain range from the Snake River. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snake-river-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snake_river_fall_colors.jpg Snake River Fall Colors Brilliant fall colors lining the Snake River running through Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snake-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snake_river.jpg Snake River Wide angle view of fall colors along the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/schwabacher-landing-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/schwabacher_landing_sunrise.jpg Schwabacher Landing Sunrise The view from Schwabacher Landing. One of the most popular spots for sunrise in Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/geyser-basin-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/geyser_basin_trail.jpg Geyser Basin Trail Along the geyser basin trail in Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lower-yellowstone-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lower_yellowstone_falls.jpg Lower Yellowstone Falls A view through the trees of Lower Yellowstone Falls. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jenny-lake-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jenny_lake_trail.jpg Jenny Lake Trail Scene along the Jenny Lake Trail, at Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jenny-lake-grand-teton/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jenny_lake_grand_teton.jpg Jenny Lake Grand Teton One of my favorite spots at Grand Teton National Park, Jenny Lake. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grizzly-bear-mother/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grizzly_bear_mother.jpg Grizzly Bear Mother Here is a mother grizzly grubbing around for food. A half grown cub was with her. She kept over 100 yards away from the side of the road, so getting a decent shot was challenging. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-fountain-geyser/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_fountain_geyser.jpg Great Fountain Geyser Here is another scenic spot at Yellowstone. The Great Fountain Geyser. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-teton-national-park-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand-teton-national-park.jpg Grand Teton National Park Just after sunrise at Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-teton-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_teton_sunrise.jpg Grand Teton Sunrise The first rays of sunrise hit the highest peaks at Grand Teton National Park. This was at the Snake River Overlook. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-teton-first-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_teton_first_light.jpg Grand Teton First Light First light on the Grand Tetons, with the Snake River winding around in front. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-teton-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_teton_fall_colors.jpg Grand Teton Fall Colors Fall colors at Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-prismatic-spring/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_prismatic_spring.jpg Grand Prismatic Spring One of the most colorful spots in Yellowstone -- the Grand Prismatic Spring. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-prismatic-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_prismatic_colors.jpg Grand Prismatic Colors Kind of a rusty reddish brown color, here at the Grand Prismatic Spring. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-of-the-yellowstone/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_of_the_yellowstone.jpg Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone They call this the "Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone" That's the lower Yellowstone Falls at the far end. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fountain-paint-pot-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fountain_paint_pot_trail.jpg Fountain Paint Pot Trail A very typical scene around Yellowstone National Park. This was along the Fountain Paint Pot Trail Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/firehole-river-yellowstone/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/firehole_river_yellowstone.jpg Firehole River Yellowstone This is the Firehole River. A steaming river running through Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/firehole-lake-drive-geyser/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/firehole_lake_drive_geyser.jpg Firehole Lake Drive Geyser A colorful spot in Yellowstone, right off Firehole Lake Drive. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-yellowstone-hillside/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_yellowstone_hillside.jpg Colorful Yellowstone Hillside Close to Mammoth Hot Springs, was this colorful hillside scene. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-yellowstone-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_yellowstone_bison.jpg Big Yellowstone Bison A big Yellowstone bison. They get used to people around, and just ignore us. Yellowstone National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-sky-over-grand-tetons/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_sky_over_grand_tetons.jpg Big Sky Over Grand Tetons We had some pretty decent atmospherics this morning, so I call this shot "big sky over Grand Tetons" Grand Teton National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-sawtooth-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_sawtooth_mountains.jpg The Sawtooth Mountains This panorama view really shows why they call these the "Sawtooth" mountains. Sawtooth Mountains Area, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stanley-idaho-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stanley_idaho_morning.jpg Stanley Idaho Morning Morning in Stanley Idaho. Sawtooth Mountains Area, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salmon-river-lodge-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salmon_river_lodge_lane_bridge.jpg Salmon River Lodge Lane Bridge From the Salmon River Lodge Lane bridge, in the little town of Stanley. Sawtooth Mountains Area, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/redfish-lake-shore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/redfish_lake_shore.jpg Redfish Lake Shore On the shore of Redfish Lake, with nice views of the Sawtooth Mountains. Sawtooth Mountains Area, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/redfish-lake-idaho/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/redfish_lake_idaho.jpg Redfish Lake Idaho Great views of the Sawtooth Mountains right after sunrise at Redfish Lake. Sawtooth Mountains Area, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/middle-of-nowhere-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/middle_of_nowhere_nevada.jpg Middle of Nowhere Nevada There is no state like Nevada to get the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. This was at a little spot called Schellbourne, which used to be a pony express stop. This water tank caught my eye. Middle of Nowhere, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lemmon-falls-thousand-springs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lemmon_falls_thousand_springs.jpg Lemmon Falls Thousand Springs Here is a scenic Idaho waterfall. This was at Thousand Springs State Park. Thousand Springs State Park, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lamoille-canyon-scenic-byway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lamoille_canyon_scenic_byway.jpg Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway Along the Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway in the Ruby Mountains. A colorful area of otherwise grey Nevada. Ruby Mountains, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lamoille-canyon-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lamoille_canyon_scene.jpg Lamoille Canyon Scene Along a Lamoille Canyon trail in Nevada's Ruby Mountains. Ruby Mountains, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lamoille-canyon-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lamoille_canyon_ranch.jpg Lamoille Canyon Ranch I like this ranch scene around twilight in Lamoille Canyon. This is facing the east, so that color in the sky is called the "earth shadow" Ruby Mountains, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lamoille-canyon_nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lamoille_canyon_nevada.jpg Lamoille Canyon Nevada Colorful fall foliage in one of the more scenic areas of Nevada, Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains. Ruby Mountains, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-creek-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_creek_trail.jpg Lake Creek Trail My favorite walking bridge in Idaho. The Lake Creek Trail bridge. Ketchum, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-scene-along-highway-93/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_scene_along_highway_93.jpg Idaho Scene Along Highway 93 The mountains, the atmospherics, the contrasting colors of the vegetation -- all added up to a nice scene, in my view. This was along Highway 93, close to Mt Borah. Idaho Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-mountain-range/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_mountain_range.jpg Idaho Mountain Range I like the way the telephone poles recede into the mountain range in this scene. Along Idaho Highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-lonely-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_lonely_road.jpg Idaho Lonely Road Lonely road in Idaho. These are the kind of roads I like! This was along Highway 33. Along Idaho Highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-highway-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_highway_scene.jpg Idaho Highway Scene I like this scene, along Highway 75 in Idaho. Along Idaho Highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-farm-sprinklers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_farm_spinklers.jpg Idaho Farm Sprinklers I found this Idaho farm sprinkler to be interesting and worthy of a photo. Idaho Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-farm-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_farm_scene.jpg Idaho Farm Scene This farm scene in Idaho caught my eye, along highway 75. Idaho Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-cattle-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_cattle_ranch.jpg Idaho Cattle Ranch Black cows speckle the landscape like pepper, in this Idaho cattle ranch. Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-agriculture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_agriculture.jpg Idaho Agriculture Agricultural scene in Idaho, close to the town of Challis. Idaho Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-21-idaho/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_21_idaho.jpg Highway 21 Idaho A view along highway 21 just outside of Stanley. We had some pretty good atmospherics this morning. Sawtooth Mountains Area, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/downtown-stanley-idaho/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/downtown_stanley_idaho.jpg Downtown Stanley Idaho Twenty years ago, I took a picture at this spot. I am glad to see this old abandoned building is still here. I call this "Downtown Stanley Idaho" Sawtooth Mountains Area, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/borah-peak-idaho/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/borah_peak_idaho.jpg Borah Peak Idaho This was at the Earthquake Interpretive Site, off of Highway 93.This was where a large earthquake in 1983 caused the land to slip away, creating that escarpment. That mountain in the distance, is Mt. Borah, the highest peak in Idaho. Earthquake Interpretive Site, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bison-jump-idaho/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bison_jump_idaho.jpg Bison Jump Idaho This was next to a spot called "Bison Jump" where early Native Americans would chase the bison off these tall cliffs. Along Idaho Highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tunitas-creek-barn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tunitas_creek_barn.jpg Tunitas Creek Barn While driving around the coast area of San Mateo County, this old barn caught my eye. This was on Tunitas Creek Road. San Mateo County coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/san-francisco-bay-tidelands-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/san_francisco_bay_tidelands_trail.jpg San Francisco Bay Tidelands Trail I like this scene along the Tidelands Trail, in the San Francisco Bay. San Francisco Bay https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/purisima-creek-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/purisima_creek_trail.jpg Purisima Creek Trail About 15 minutes inland from the Pacific, is the Purisima Creek Redwoods. They thrive on that cool coastal air. Purisima Creek Redwoods, San Mateo County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/purisima-creek-redwoods-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/purisima_creek_redwoods_trail.jpg Purisima Creek Redwoods Trail I like the way the branches from these redwood trees seem to intertwine with each other. This was along the Purisima Creek Redwoods Trail. Purisima Creek Redwoods, San Mateo County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/purisima-creek-redwoods/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/purisima_creek_redwoods.jpg Purisima Creek Redwoods Tall lean coastal redwood trees. Purisima Creek Redwoods, San Mateo County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/purisima-creek-redwood-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/purisima_creek_redwood_trees.jpg Purisima Creek Redwood Trees Here along Purisima Creek trail, I like the way the redwoods reach for the sky. Purisima Creek Redwoods, San Mateo County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pigeon-point-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pigeon_point_scene.jpg Pigeon Point Scene A California coast scene at Pigeon Point, in San Mateo County. San Mateo County coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/king-kong-sculpture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/king_kong_sculpture.jpg King Kong Sculpture And here is King Kong! Amongst the bales of hay. This was at Arata's Pumpkin Farm. San Mateo County coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/aratas-pumpkin-farm/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/aratas_pumpkin_farm.jpg Aratas Pumpkin Farm Just south of Half Moon Bay is Arata's Pumpkin Farm. They have some eye catching metal sculptures there. San Mateo County coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ano-nuevo-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ano_nuevo_state_park.jpg Ano Nuevo State Park A view of the Pacific Ocean at Ano Nuevo State Park. San Mateo County coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebras-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebras_drinking.jpg Serengeti--Zebras Drinking Zebras all nicely lined up while drinking at the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebras-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebras_at_waterhole.jpg Serengeti--Zebras at Waterhole Zebras getting a drink at the waterhole. They better be on the lookout -- there are lions very close by. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebra-wildebeest-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebra_wildebeest_scene.jpg Serengeti--Zebra Wildebeest Scene Panorama shot of a zebra and wildebeest herd. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebra-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebra_herd.jpg Serengeti--Zebra Herd Zebra herd in the early morning sun in a somewhat relaxed mood. Clearly, there were no lions around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--yellow-bearded-gnu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--yellow_bearded_gnu.jpg Serengeti--Yellow Bearded Gnu Wildebeest with a bright backlit beard in the early morning sun. I call this a yellow bearded gnu. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--wildebeest-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--wldebeest_meal.jpg Serengeti--Wildebeest Meal A fly covered lioness finishing off a wildebeest meal. The moment she left, the hyenas came in to take their turn. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--vultures-surrounding-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--vultures_surrounding_hyena.jpg Serengeti--Vultures Surrounding Hyena I have never seen so many vultures surrounding a lone hyena. Wildebeests walk by in the distance not seeming to care that one of their comrades is being eaten. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--vultures-bickering/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--vultures_bickering.jpg Serengeti--Vultures Bickering Vultures do about as much fighting and bickering as they do eating, when they descend onto a carcass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--stormy-sky-over-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--stormy_sky_over_giraffes.jpg Serengeti--Stormy Sky Over Giraffes That distant stormy sky is the highlight of this scene with giraffes. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--spotted-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--spotted_hyenas.jpg Serengeti--Spotted Hyenas African spotted hyenas. Just give them some bones to crunch, and they are happy. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--running-wildebeests/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--running_wildebeests.jpg Serengeti--Running Wildebeests Just about anything will get wildebeests running. They were born to run! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--running-wildebeest-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--running_wildebeest_calf.jpg Serengeti--Running Wildebeest Calf Action shot of a running wildebeest calf. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--rock-hyrax/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--rock_hyrax.jpg Serengeti--Rock Hyrax This little fella hanging out on the rock is the Rock Hyrax. Its closest relative in Africa is the elephant, of all things. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--mr-and-mrs-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--mr_and_mrs_lion.jpg Serengeti--Mr. and Mrs. Lion I call this family portrait -- Mr. and Mrs. Lion. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--mother-elephant-and-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--mother_elephant_and_calf.jpg Serengeti--Mother Elephant and Calf A slice of life on the Serengeti Plains. A mother and calf elephant on the move. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--mating-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--mating_lions.jpg Serengeti--Mating Lions Each lion mating episode ends the same way -- in a growling contest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--marabou-storks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--marabou_storks.jpg Serengeti--Marabou Storks Marabou storks picking around at scraps on the ground. These are definitely not the most handsome birds. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--male-lion-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--male_lion_portrait.jpg Serengeti--Male Lion Portrait A nice portrait of a male lion sitting in the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--male-impala-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--male_impala_portrait.jpg Serengeti--Male Impala Portrait A nice portrait of a male impala. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--maasai-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--maasai_sunset.jpg Serengeti--Maasai Sunset A Maasai guy holding his spear at sunset, while we relax and have sundowners. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--maasai-standing-guard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--maasai_standing_guard.jpg Serengeti--Maasai Standing Guard Our last night, our camp arranged sundowners in the bush, complete with a Maasai standing guard. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lone-hyena-wildebeest-carcass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lone_hyena_wildebeest_carcass.jpg Serengeti--Lone Hyena Wildebeest Carcass This lone hyena, eating a wildebeest carcass, was totally surrounded by vultures. He finally walked away and let the horde of vultures rush in. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lions-watching-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lions_watching_zebras.jpg Serengeti--Lions Watching Zebras Lions keeping a watchful eye on the zebras at the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-stalking-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_stalking_zebras.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Stalking Zebras One lioness started stalking the zebras at the waterhole, but the zebras moved on and she did not get her chance. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_at_waterhole.jpg Serengeti--Lioness at Waterhole Lioness at the waterhole looking around after a drink of water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-grimacing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_grimacing.jpg Serengeti--Lion Grimacing Male lion grimacing. He does this when he detects the smell of a female in heat. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-drinking-from-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_drinking_from_waterhole.jpg Serengeti--Lion Drinking From Waterhole The male lion gets a drink at the waterhole, while the female on the rock keeps her eyes on the distant herd. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-couple-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_couple_in_grass.jpg Serengeti--Lion Couple in Grass Lion couple in the grass. Looks like this is a honeymooning couple out for mating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-couple/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_couple.jpg Serengeti--Lion Couple A Serengeti lion couple walking around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-big-eyes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopards_big_eyes.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Big Eyes Close up of the big eyes of a big male leopard in the tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-relaxing-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_relaxing_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Relaxing in Tree Leopard relaxing the day away in a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-on-lookout/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_on_lookout.jpg Serengeti--Leopard on Lookout Leopard up in a tree on the lookout. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-on-ground/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_on_ground.jpg Serengeti--Leopard on Ground A male leopard here, out of the tree and on the ground. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-meal-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_meal_in-tree.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Meal in Tree Leopard having a little meal in the tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-kill-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_kill_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Kill in Tree This leopard was able to drag his kill pretty high up in the tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-keeping-watch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_keeping_watch.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Keeping Watch A wide eyed leopard keeping watch. What he is looking at is a small group of hartebeests about 50 yards away. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-jumping/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_jumping.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Jumping The leopard suddenly decided to jump down from the tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-in-high-branches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_in_high_branches.jpg Serengeti--Leopard in High Branches Leopard, up in the high branches, looking down on us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_in_grass.jpg Serengeti--Leopard in Grass Male leopard walking around in the grass. During the day, it's more likely to see them resting up in the trees. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-eating-wildebeest-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_eating_wildebeest_calf.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Eating Wildebeest Calf Close up of the leopard eating. Just like your housecat would if it was out in the wild, except at a larger scale. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-eating-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_eating_close_up.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Eating Close Up Here is a close up of the leopard eating. They have some pretty impressive teeth. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--leopard-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--leopard_eating.jpg Serengeti--Leopard Eating We came across a leopard in the tree, eating a wildebeest calf. They like to drag their kill up as high as possible in a tree to eat in peace, away from hyenas and lions. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lemala-nanyukie-camp-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lemala_nanyukie_camp_sunset.jpg Serengeti--Lemala Nanyukie Camp Sunset We had a nice sunset, just outside the Lemala Nanyukie camp in the central Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--jackals-on-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--jackals_on_road.jpg Serengeti--Jackals on Road A couple of blacked backed jackals on the road. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-steals-food/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_steals_food.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Steals Food Hyena looking around after he steals the food of the cheetahs. He has the wildebeest hooves in his mouth here, which is strange since that's about the only thing, along with the horns and skull, that they don't eat. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-overwhelmed-by-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_overwhelmed_by_vultures.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Overwhelmed by Vultures This lone hyena eating on a wildebeest carcass, seemed to be overwhelmed by all the vultures surrounding him. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-eating-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_eating_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Eating Wildebeest We came across a lone hyena eating what looked like a fresh adult wildebeest carcass. This was a little unusual since a single hyena does not usually take down an adult wildebeest. Maybe the wildebeest died of natural causes, and the hyena just happened to be there. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--egrets-on-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--egrets_on_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti--Egrets on Wildebeest I like the contrast of the white egrets on the dark wildebeests in this scene. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--egret-riding-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--egret_riding_zebra.jpg Serengeti--Egret Riding Zebra Egret riding on the zebra. They like to follow along the herd to pick off insects the animals stir up. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--egret-riding-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--egret_riding_herd.jpg Serengeti--Egret Riding Herd I would say this egret is "riding herd" on this wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--colorful-agama-lizard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--colorful_agama_lizard.jpg Serengeti--Colorful Agama Lizard The very colorful agama lizard, on a rock trying to catch some sun. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetahs-on-watch-duty/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetahs_on_watch_duty.jpg Serengeti--Cheetahs on Watch Duty Cheetah brothers on watch duty. Notice they have every direction covered here. Then they spot a lone wildebeest calf in the distance walking their way. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetahs-eating-wildebeest-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetahs_eating_wildebeest_calf.jpg Serengeti--Cheetahs Eating Wildebeest Calf They easily catch the wildebeest calf, and start eating as quick as they can -- for good reason. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_rock.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Rock Three cheetah brothers on their favorite rock. I like that beautiful sky over them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-mother-and-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_mother_and_cub.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Mother and Cub Cheetah mother and cub off in the distance. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-looking-for-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_looking_for_cubs.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Looking For Cubs Mother cheetah looking for her cubs. She must have hid them in the grass so she could hunt. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-hyena-action/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_hyena_action.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Hyena Action A lone hyena was prowling around the perimeter, then suddenly he comes in and chases the 3 cheetahs away, and steals their meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-cub-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_cub_in_grass.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Cub in Grass Little fluffy backed cheetah cub in the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-brothers-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_brothers_rock.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Brothers Rock The cheetah brothers retreat to their rock and watch as the hyena eats their stolen meal. The hyena finally moved on, and left them a little left over to eat. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cape-buffalo-widehorns/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cape_buffalo_widehorns.jpg Serengeti--Cape Buffalo Widehorns This cape buffalo could be named Mr. Widehorns. Those are some very wide horns! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--bull-elephant-coming-at-you/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--bull_elephant_coming_at_you.jpg Serengeti--Bull Elephant Coming at You A bull elephant with a broken tusk, on the road coming at you. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--bloody-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--bloody_hyena.jpg Serengeti--Bloody Hyena Close up of a bloody faced hyena. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--black-backed-jackal-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--black_backed_jackal_in_grass.jpg Serengeti--Black Backed Jackal in Grass Black backed jackal in the grass. They are the most common jackal in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--big-sky-over-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--big_sky_over_zebras.jpg Serengeti--Big Sky Over Zebras A nice cloudy big Serengeti sky over a herd of zebras. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_zebras.jpg Serengeti--African Zebras There are lots and lots of African zebras in the Serengeti. Here is a just a small group of them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-lion-couple/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_lion_couple.jpg Serengeti--African Lion Couple A nice looking lion couple, out on their own. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-leopard-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_leopard_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--African Leopard in Tree African leopard in a tree. He is keeping an eye on some distant antelopes. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebras-hanging-out/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebras_hanging_out.jpg Serengeti--Zebras Hanging Out Zebras hanging out, in the Serengeti plains. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebras-bunched-together/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebras_bunched_together.jpg Serengeti--Zebras Bunched Together The zebras in the Serengeti like to bunch together like this. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--young-male-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--young_male_lions.jpg Serengeti--Young Male Lions Early in the morning, just after sunrise, a couple of young male lions sitting in the road in front of us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--young-african-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--young_african_lion.jpg Serengeti--Young African Lion Young African lion, in the early morning sun. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--yawning-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--yawning_cheetah.jpg Serengeti--Yawning Cheetah A big yawn for a cheetah. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--wildebeest-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--wildebeest_sunrise.jpg Serengeti--Wildebeest Sunrise Sunrise over a field of Serengeti wildebeests. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--wide-angle-cheetah-shot/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--wide_angle_cheetah_shot.jpg Serengeti--Wide Angle Cheetah Shot A wide angle shot of the cheetahs eating their meal. The scavenger birds are already staging in that tree to the left. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--vultures-rush-in/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--vultures_rush_in.jpg Serengeti--Vultures Rush In As soon as it is clear, the vultures rush in. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vulture-landing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--vulture_landing.jpg Serengeti--Vulture Landing Vulture coming in for a landing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--vulture-in-flight/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--vulture_in_flight.jpg Serengeti--Vulture in Flight Here is a vulture in flight. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--three-cheetahs-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--three_cheetahs_eating.jpg Serengeti--Three Cheetahs Eating Cheetah brothers make a kill, and wildebeest calf in on the menu again. When a wildebeest calf gets separated from its mother and the herd, it is certain death for that calf. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--thick-necked-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--thick_necked_hyena.jpg Serengeti--Thick Necked Hyena Hyenas have strong thick necks and very powerful, bone crushing jaws. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--tawny-eagle-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--tawny_eagle_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Tawny Eagle in Tree Tawny eagle in a tree -- ready to take to the air. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--tawny-eagle-flying/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--tawny_eagle_flying.jpg Serengeti--Tawny Eagle Flying A tawny eagle coming in for a landing. I like the orange color with yellow highlights of this bird. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--swarm-of-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--swarm_of_vultures.jpg Serengeti--Swarm of Vultures Swarm of vultures on a carcass, while marabou storks look on from each end. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--sunset-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--sunset_scene.jpg Serengeti--Sunset Scene Another colorful African sunset in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--sunrise-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--sunrise_scene.jpg Serengeti--Sunrise Scene The whole sky lights up with a vivid rusty color, in this sunrise scene. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--running-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--running_cheetah.jpg Serengeti--Running Cheetah Cheetah chasing a wildebeest calf in and out of the tall grass. He eventually caught it. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--mother-cheetah-greeting-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--mother_cheetah_greeting_cub.jpg Serengeti--Mother Cheetah Greeting Cub Mother cheetah greeting her cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_walking.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Walking This one lioness decided she wanted a little more to eat, so she approached the hyenas and chased them away. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-steals-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_steals_meal.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Steals Meal The lioness steals the meal from the cheetahs, and carries it off into the bush, and drops it where the cheetahs can't see it, then she walks away, without eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-stares-down-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_stares_down_hyenas.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Stares Down Hyenas The lioness grabs a piece of the kill and stares down the hyenas on her way out. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-finishes-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_finishes_eating.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Finishes Eating We came across a group of lions finishing up a meal. Here is the last lioness to walk away. Right after this -- in come the hyenas! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-couple-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_couple_waterhole.jpg Serengeti--Lion Couple Waterhole Lion couple relaxing by the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-couple-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_couple_on_rock.jpg Serengeti--Lion Couple on Rock Lion couple coming down from their rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-couple-by-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_couple_by_waterhole.jpg Serengeti--Lion Couple by Waterhole Lion couple hanging out by the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lappet-faced-vulture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lappet_faced_vulture.jpg Serengeti--Lappet Faced Vulture And here is the biggest vulture in Africa, the Lappet Faced Vulture. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--king-of-the-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--king_of_the_vultures.jpg Serengeti--King of the Vultures And here is the king of the vultures on its throne. The biggest of all, the Lappet faced vulture. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyenas-rush-in/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyenas_rush_in.jpg Serengeti--Hyenas Rush In After the last lion leaves, hyenas rush in! They quickly go to work on this wildebeest carcass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyenas-eating-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyenas_eating-wildebeest.jpg Serengeti--Hyenas Eating Wildebeest While the hyenas eat the wildebeest, several jackals wait their turn. The vultures are also starting to gather in large numbers. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyenas-eating-carcass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyenas_eating_carcass.jpg Serengeti--Hyenas Eating Carcass Close up of the hyenas eating the wildebeest carcass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyenas-at-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyenas_at_sunrise.jpg Serengeti--Hyenas at Sunrise A couple of hyenas with their fur backlit by the morning sun. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-with-wildebeest-leg/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_with_wildebeest_leg.jpg Serengeti--Hyena With Wildebeest Leg Hyena scores and runs off with a tasty wildebeest leg. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-on-guard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_on_guard.jpg Serengeti--Hyena on Guard Hyena on guard while eating. Always on the lookout for lions. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_eating.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Eating It's quite something to see hyenas eating. They can easily crack open the bones to get at the marrow. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-bathtub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_bathtub.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Bathtub This waterhole doubles as a hyena bathtub. I love this scene in the Serengeti plains with a beautiful sky overhead. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hostile-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hostile_hyena.jpg Serengeti--Hostile Hyena That hyena on the right seems to be saying to the other one -- "get back!" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--giraffe-sniffing-around/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--giraffe_sniffing_around.jpg Serengeti--Giraffe Sniffing Around We have a male giraffe sniffing around the female giraffe, in a way that most mammals do. Other than humans, that is. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--giraffe-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--giraffe_portrait.jpg Serengeti--Giraffe Portrait Zooming in on a giraffe, for a close up portrait. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--giraffe-faces/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--giraffe_faces.jpg Serengeti--Giraffe Faces Now here's a couple of handsome looking giraffe faces. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--frolicking-gazelles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--frolicking_gazelles.jpg Serengeti--Frolicking Gazelles Gazelles frolicking around. They better be on the lookout, since this area is full of cheetahs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--fluffy-backed-cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--fluffy_backed_cheetah_cub.jpg Serengeti--Fluffy Backed Cheetah Cub A fluffy backed cheetah cub walking over to its mama. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--field-of-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--field_of_buffalo.jpg Serengeti--Field of Buffalo Field full of buffalo in the Serengeti -- in the subdued light of the cloud covered late afternoon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--elephants-at-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--elephants_at_sunrise.jpg Serengeti--Elephants at Sunrise Just after sunrise, we stopped to watch a herd of elephants walk towards us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--double-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--double_giraffes.jpg Serengeti--Double Giraffes Double giraffes here. I like it when they pose like this. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetahs-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetahs_on_rock.jpg Serengeti--Cheetahs on Rock Two of the three cheetah brothers on their rock looking around for anything to hunt. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetahs-killing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetahs_killing.jpg Serengeti--Cheetahs Killing One cheetah in the process of killing the wildebeest calf on one end, while the other is starting to eat on the other end. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetahs-eating-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetahs_eating_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti--Cheetahs Eating Wildebeest One cheetah brother takes a break from eating the wildebeest to catch his breath and look around for danger. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetahs-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetahs_eating.jpg Serengeti--Cheetahs Eating Very quickly, the cheetahs get down to eating. There is a good reason why they eat quickly. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-with-two-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_with_two_cubs.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah With Two Cubs Cheetah mother and her two cubs on the lookout in the Serengeti plains. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-with-one-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_with_one_cub.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah With One Cub There must be something in the distance that this cheetah and cub are looking at. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-tug-of-war/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_tug_of_war.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Tug of War Three cheetahs playing a friendly game of tug-of-war on a wildebeest carcass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-suffocation-hold/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_suffocatoin_hold.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Suffocation Hold One cheetah clamps down on the throat, and applies the suffocation hold. After a few minutes, the animal stops struggling. Then it's time to eat. Quickly! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-standing-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_standing_on_rock.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Standing on Rock Cheetah standing on a rock. They like to seek out the high ground. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-sees-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_sees_lion.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Sees Lion ON NOOO!!! That cheetah on the right sees a lioness walking around, close by. The lioness spots them, and rushes in and chases them away. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-on-lookout/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_on_lookout.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah on Lookout Cheetah on the lookout. There are some gazelles in the distance. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-looking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_looking.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Looking Cheetah turning around to take a look at us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_kill.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Kill These three brothers made a kill both mornings that we spotted them. They eat quickly, in case a lion or hyena comes by to chase them away. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah in Tree You don't see cheetahs up in trees to often. Usually they like termite mounds to stand on. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-chase/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_chase.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Chase Two cheetah brothers on the hunt, and they come across a wildebeest calf separated from the herd. Bad news for the calf, since cheetahs are the fastest land animals on earth. It was a short chase, and the cheetahs got it. I was lucky to get even one shot of the actual chase. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-brothers-on-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_brothers_on_rock.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Brothers on Rock Cheetah brothers on a big rock, where you can find them just about every morning. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-brothers-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_brothers_eating.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Brothers Eating Cheetah brothers eating. They had an undisturbed meal this time. No lions or hyenas showed up to steal their kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-and-cub-on-mound/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_and_cub_on_mound.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah and Cub on Mound Mother cheetah and her cub on a termite mound. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cattle-egret-riding-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cattle_egret_riding_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti--Cattle Egret Riding Wildebeest They call these birds "cattle egrets", and they like to ride on the back of animals like wildebeests. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--bloody-faced-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--bloody_faced_cheetah.jpg Serengeti--Bloody Faced Cheetah The classic portrait of the bloody faced cheetah. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--black-backed-jaclal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--black_backed_jackal.jpg Serengeti--Black Backed Jackal A couple of black backed jackals here. They are waiting for hyenas to finish eating so they can get some scraps. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-vulture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_vulture.jpg Serengeti--African Vulture African vulture coming in for a landing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-tawny-eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_tawny_eagle.jpg Serengeti--African Tawny Eagle My favorite African eagle, the tawny eagle. Sitting at the top of a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_jackal.jpg Serengeti--African Jackal This is the most common African jackal, the black backed jackal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_giraffes.jpg Serengeti--African Giraffes Some dramatic atmospherics in this scene with the giraffes, just before sunset. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-cheetahs-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_cheetahs_eating.jpg Serengeti--African Cheetahs Eating Today the three cheetahs get a full belly. They will be ready to hunt tomorrow though. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--african-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--african_cheetah.jpg Serengeti--African Cheetah Here is one of the great African cats, the cheetah. They are more common in the short grass plains of the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--young-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--young_male_lion.jpg Serengeti--Young Male Lion The hyenas are keeping an eye on this young male lion walking through the water. Looks like he is well fed at this moment. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--young-giraffe-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--young_giraffe_walking.jpg Serengeti--Young Giraffe Walking A young giraffe walking around in the bush. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--vultures-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--vultures_eating.jpg Serengeti--Vultures Eating Vultures coming in to clean up a carcass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--tower-of-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--tower_of_giraffes.jpg Serengeti--Tower of Giraffes Here is a tower of giraffes. Which simply means a group of giraffes. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--southern-ground-hornbill-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--southern_ground_hornbill_close-up.jpg Serengeti--Southern Ground Hornbill Close Up Close up of the southern ground hornbill. I like their bright red faces, and delicate eyelashes. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--southern-ground-hornbill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--southern_ground_hornbill.jpg Serengeti--Southern Ground Hornbill Here is another big African bird, The southern ground hornbill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--secretary-bird-hunting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--secretary_bird_hunting.jpg Serengeti--Secretary Bird Hunting A secretary bird hunting. It may not look like much, but if you are a lizard or small snake in the grass, this bird is your worse nightmare. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--secretary-bird-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--secretary_bird_close_up.jpg Serengeti--Secretary Bird Close Up Close up of a Secretary bird. They look a little like chickens. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--running-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--running_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti--Running Wildebeest Wildebeest running here. I like getting these action shots of them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti---plains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--plains.jpg Serengeti--Plains Mother cheetah and her cubs on an old overgrown termite mound, in the vast Serengeti plains. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--nursing-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--nursing_giraffes.jpg Serengeti--Nursing Giraffes A baby giraffe nursing from its mom. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--mother-cub-cheetah-play/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--mother_cub_cheetah_play.jpg Serengeti--Mother Cub Cheetah Play Mother and cub cheetah seem to enjoy playing around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--mother-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--mother_cheetah.jpg Serengeti--Mother Cheetah Mother cheetah and one of her cubs. They were a little uncomfortable due to all of the flies in the late afternoon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--male-lion-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--male_lion_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Male Lion in Tree Male lion in tree. Big males don't usually get up to the higher branches. This one was very close to the ground. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--little-cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--little_cheetah_cub.jpg Serengeti--Little Cheetah Cub Little cheetah cub in the grass with its mama. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-relaxing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_relaxing.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Relaxing Lioness relaxing the day away in a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-climbing-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_climbing_rock.jpg Serengeti--Lion Climbing Rock Male lion climbing up the rocks to spend the day sleeping with his brother. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--juvenile-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--juvenile_giraffe.jpg Serengeti--Juvenile Giraffe Juvenile giraffe amongst the yellow flowers. I like the long tufts of fur on the horns of this one. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--jawing-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--jawing_hippos.jpg Serengeti--Jawing Hippos Jawing hippos. Bull hippos do this a lot. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyenas-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyenas_in_water.jpg Serengeti--Hyenas in Water Hyenas enjoying the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyenas-in-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyenas_in_mud.jpg Serengeti--Hyenas in Mud Hyenas hanging out in a muddy spot. Like a lot of animals, they like to cool off in the mud. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_rock.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Rock Here is hyena rock. At least that's what we named it after seeing a group of hyenas on it. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-posing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_posing.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Posing Hyena posing for us on a rocky outcropping. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-on-lookout/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_on_lookout.jpg Serengeti--Hyena on Lookout Hyena cooling off in the water, always on the lookout. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--galloping-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--galloping_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti--Galloping Wildebeest Wildebeest galloping around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--fighting-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--fighting_hippos.jpg Serengeti--Fighting Hippos Fighting bull hippos. They did not seem to be very serious about it. Nobody got hurt. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--fighting-bull-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--fighting_bull_hippos.jpg Serengeti--Fighting Bull Hippos Bull hippos, showing off their big teeth, as they fight each other. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--elephants-throwing-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--elephants_throwing_mud.jpg Serengeti--Elephants Throwing Mud Elephants throwing mud on themselves. In the heat of the day, that must feel pretty good. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--coloful-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--colorful_sunset.jpg Serengeti--Colorful Sunset A beautiful colorful African sunset, with a flat top acacia tree in the foreground. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetahs-on-lookout/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetahs_on_lookout.jpg Serengeti--Cheetahs on Lookout Cheetah mother and cub, always on the lookout. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-yawning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_yawning.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Yawning And here is the classic shot of a cheetah yawning. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_walking.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Walking Cheetah walking. She seems to have something in her sights. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-on-mound/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_on_mound.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah on Mound Mother cheetah on an overgrown termite mound, in the middle of the plains. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-looking-at-us/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_looking_at_us.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Looking At Us The mother cheetah looking right at us. She seems to be saying "Is there anything you can do about all these flies!?" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-kitten/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_kitten.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Kitten Fluffy white backed cheetah kitten, or cub, whatever you prefer. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-cub-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_cub_playing.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Cub Playing Cheetah cub playing around. They do that a lot. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-cub-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_cub_close_up.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Cub Close Up Little cheetah cub, close up. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--baby-elephant-in-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--baby_elephant_in_mud.jpg Serengeti--Baby Elephant in Mud One thing is very clear--elephants love mud! This baby elephant is squirming around in it. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebras-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebras_in_water.jpg Serengeti--Zebras in Water Thirsty zebras getting a drink of water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebra-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebra_waterhole.jpg Serengeti--Zebra Waterhole Zebras walking through their waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--wildebeest-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--wildebeest_zebras.jpg Serengeti--Wildebeest Zebras A mixed herd of wildebeests and zebras in the eastern Serengeti. These are the most common large animals here. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--wildebeest-zebra-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--wildebeest_zebra_herd.jpg Serengeti--Wildebeest Zebra Herd Mixed herd of wildebeests and zebras at the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--wildebeest-mating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--wildebeest_mating.jpg Serengeti--Wildebeest Mating Wildebeests are usually nervous when traveling through water, but one wildebeest figures it's as good a time as any to mount a female. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--sunrise-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--sunrise_elephant.jpg Serengeti--Sunrise Elephant Elephant by the side of the road helping us welcome in the new day. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--stretching-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--stretching_cheetah.jpg Serengeti--Stretching Cheetah Cheetah having a little stretch. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_face.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Face The face of a hyena. So doglike, but not a canine. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hyena-bath/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hyena_bath.jpg Serengeti--Hyena Bath Three hyenas trying to take a bath -- always on the lookout. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--herd-crossing-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--herd_crossing_water.jpg Serengeti--Herd Crossing Water A flock of birds flying over as a herd crosses through the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--great-migration-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--great_migration_herd.jpg Serengeti--Great Migration Herd One of the many herds that make up the "Great Migration" of several million animals. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--elephant-at-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--elephant_at_sunrise.jpg Serengeti--Elephant at Sunrise Right at sunrise, we stopped for a lone elephant, with the beautiful colorful sky in the background. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_on_rock.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah on Rock Young cheetah up on a rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-cub-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_cub_walking.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Cub Walking Cheetah cub walking around, not far from its mother. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetah_cub.jpg Serengeti--Cheetah Cub A half grown cheetah cub playing around in the grass, the way cats like to do. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--big_sky.jpg Serengeti--Big Sky We were lucky to have some beautiful skies in the Serengeti. Like this one. It's a good backdrop to put the animals in front of. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--baby-baboon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--baby_baboon.jpg Serengeti--Baby Baboon A little baby baboon, holding a blade of grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--baboon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--baboon.jpg Serengeti--Baboon A baboon grubbing around in the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--zebra-huddle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--zebra_huddle.jpg Serengeti--Zebra Huddle We saw a lot of zebras huddled together like this. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--warthogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--warthogs.jpg Serengeti--Warthogs Warthogs in Serengeti National Park. Looks like a mother with her youngster. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--warthog-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--warthog_portrait.jpg Serengeti--Warthog Portrait This nice warthog took time out of grubbing around in the dirt, to pose for a portrait. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--two-lions-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--two_lions_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Two Lions in Tree Two lions in a tree, just taking it easy. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--two-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--two_lion_cubs.jpg Serengeti--Two Lion Cubs Little lion cubs, hanging out on the rocks. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--tree-of-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--tree_of_lions.jpg Serengeti--Tree of Lions Large group of lions in this tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--tree-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--tree_lions.jpg Serengeti--Tree Lions Tree lions in the Serengeti. Just taking it easy. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--topis-rutting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--topis_rutting.jpg Serengeti--Topi's Rutting Two topi antelopes engaged in a little rutting. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--three-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--three_lion_cubs.jpg Serengeti--Three Lion Cubs Three lion cubs on a rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--sunset.jpg Serengeti--Sunset A beautiful African sunset. We had just finished our sundowners, close to this great looking flat top acacia tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--sunrise-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--sunrise_light.jpg Serengeti--Sunrise Light A few minutes before the actual sunrise, the eastern sky lights up in a beautiful orange-red color. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--stalking-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--stalking_cheetah.jpg Serengeti--Stalking Cheetah Cheetah, moving through the grass looking like she is in stalking mode. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--spotted-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--spotted_hyena.jpg Serengeti--Spotted Hyena A spotted hyena, in the early morning light. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--snarling-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--snarling_lion_cub.jpg Serengeti--Snarling Lion Cub Snarling little lion cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--sleepy-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--sleepy_lioness.jpg Serengeti--Sleepy Lioness This is one sleepy lioness. Totally relaxed on a tree branch. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--secretary-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--secretary_bird.jpg Serengeti--Secretary Bird This is a Secretary bird. And if you are a lizard or small snake in the grass, this bird is your worst nightmare. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--relaxing-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--relaxing_lioness.jpg Serengeti--Relaxing Lioness Lioness relaxing on a rock. They like hanging out on these rocky outcroppings. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--queen-of-beasts/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--queen_of_beasts.jpg Serengeti--Queen of Beasts The queen of beasts, standing over her kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--mongoose-standing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--mongoose_standing.jpg Serengeti--Mongoose Standing Mongoose standing tall to look around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--little-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--little_lion_cubs.jpg Serengeti--Little Lion Cubs Two little lion cubs, resting on the rocks. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lions-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lions_walking.jpg Serengeti--Lions Walking In ten trips to Africa, this is the most lions I have ever seen walking down the road at one time. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lions-on-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lions_on_road.jpg Serengeti--Lions on Road Eleven lions on the road walking towards us. Now that really gets your attention! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lions-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lions_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Lions in Tree A Serengeti scene, with a couple of lions in a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lions-by-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lions_by_road.jpg Serengeti--Lions by Road We came across a large group of lions right after sunrise, on the side of the road. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-staring/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_staring.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Staring Lioness gives us a stare as she kills the wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_rock.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Rock I call this "lioness rock." Why? Because there is a lioness on this rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-looking-around/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_looking_around.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Looking Around And all clear on this side. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_kill.jpg Serengeti--Lioness Kill The animal stops struggling, so the kill is complete. The lioness now has time to take a look around. All clear on this side. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lioness-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lioness_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Lioness in Tree Lioness in a tree, taking it easy. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_tree.jpg Serengeti--Lion Tree Lions in the tree, just relaxing the day away. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_rock.jpg Serengeti--Lion Rock I thought this made for a nice wide angle scene, with the lion sleeping at the top of the rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-pride-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_pride_in_tree.jpg Serengeti--Lion Pride in Tree This is the most lions I have ever seen in a tree. Eight of them. The whole pride other than the males. Usually you see a lioness with a couple of cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion_killing-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_killing_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti--Lion Killing Wildebeest We came across a lioness on the road right after sunrise. She was eyeing a lone wildebeest in the grass about 10 yards away, who apparently did not see her. That was the biggest mistake the wildebeest ever made. Suddenly she POUNCED!! In about 3 seconds she had the wildebeest down, and was applying the deadly suffocation hold. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_kill.jpg Serengeti--Lion Kill Before starting to eat, she drags her kill away from the road. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lions-cubs-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_cubs_playing.jpg Serengeti--Lion Cubs Playing Four little lion cubs playing around at the base of a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-cubs-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_cubs_on_rock.jpg Serengeti--Lion Cubs on Rock Lion cubs on the rocks. One of them seems to be almost slipping off. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lion_cub.jpg Serengeti--Lion Cub Little lion cub, playing king of the rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--lilac-breasted-roller/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--lilac_breasted_roller.jpg Serengeti--Lilac Breasted Roller Here is my favorite little African bird, and a colorful one. The Lilac Breasted Roller. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hippos.jpg Serengeti--Hippos Hippo keeping an eye on us. Hippos kill more people than any other African animal. They can be extremely aggressive to anybody that gets in their territory. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hippo-yawning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hippo_yawning.jpg Serengeti--Hippo Yawning Serengeti hippo yawning, showing off its big teeth. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hippo-whiskers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hippo_whiskers.jpg Serengeti--Hippo Whiskers Hippo with a lot of thick whiskers. Looks like he needs a shave. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hippo-pools/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hippo_pools.jpg Serengeti--Hippo Pools At the hippo pools -- with the hippos jostling around for position. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--hartebeest-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--hartebeest_portrait.jpg Serengeti--Hartebeest Portrait Here is a portrait of a hartebeest. One of the many antelope species in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--fat-bellied-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--fat_bellied_cheetah.jpg Serengeti--Fat Bellied Cheetah This cheetah has quite a fat belly. She must have just finished a very large meal. She cannot be pregnant since she still has nursing cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--elephant-head-on/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--elephant_head_on.jpg Serengeti--Elephant Head On Up close and personal with an elephant. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--elephant-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--elephant_family.jpg Serengeti--Elephant Family A family of African elephants in Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--elehant-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--elephant_close_up.jpg Serengeti--Elephant Close Up Head on with a Serengeti elephant. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--elephant.jpg Serengeti--Elephant Elephant strolling around sniffing the air. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--dik-dik/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--dik-dik.jpg Serengeti--Dik-Dik The smallest antelope, the dik-dik. It has such big eyes, and tiny horns. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--common-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--common_zebra.jpg Serengeti--Common Zebra Zebras! They are all over the place in the many thousands. Also called Plains Zebras, or just Common Zebras. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--cheetahs-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--cheetahs_walking.jpg Serengeti--Cheetahs Walking Cheetah mother and her half grown cub roaming around. Always on the lookout for prey or danger. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--bull-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--bull_elephant.jpg Serengeti--Bull Elephant Big bull elephant roaming around the Serengeti Plains. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--bloody-faced-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--bloody_faced_lioness.jpg Serengeti--Bloody Faced Lioness The lioness finally gets around to eating -- then shows us her bloody face. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti--acacia-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti--acacia_sunrise.jpg Serengeti--Acacia Sunrise Sunrise in the Serengeti, with a nice flat top Acacia tree front and center. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2024 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-market/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania_market.jpg Tanzania Market At an open air market in a small town in Tanzania. This woman is getting a little sleep here amongst the vegetables. Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-zebras-in-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-zebras_in_flowers.jpg Ngorongoro-Zebras in Flowers A colorful scene with zebras in a field of flowers. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-zebras-in-flower-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-zebras_in_flowerfield.jpg Ngorongoro-Zebras in Flower Field Zebras in a flower field. There is a good reason the 3 zebras are looking in that direction. A lioness just pulled down a zebra maybe 75 yards away. It was in the tall grass so we did not see it. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-zebras.jpg Ngorongoro-Zebras Ngorongoro Crater zebras. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro--warthog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-warthog.jpg Ngorongoro-Warthog Muddy warthog grubbing around for food. They love that cooling fresh mud. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-tower-of-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-tower_of_giraffes.jpg Ngorongoro-Tower of Giraffes A "tower" of giraffes. This was on the road leading down from the Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-three-lion-brothers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-three_lion_brothers.jpg Ngorongoro-Three Lion Brothers Three lion brothers walking down the road. These are nomads, but sooner or later they should take over a pride. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-thomsons-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-thomsons_gazelle.jpg Ngorongoro-Thomson's Gazelle Head on with a little Thomson's gazelle at Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-superbloom/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-superbloom.jpg Ngorongoro-Superbloom Ngorongoro Crater was having a super bloom of yellow flowers! These are invasive plants, so it is not a good thing, but it sure did liven up the landscape. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-soda-lake-flamingos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-soda_lake_flamingos.jpg Ngorongoro-Soda Lake Flamingos Ngorongoro Crater flamingos in the shallows of the soda lake. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-ostriches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-ostriches.jpg Ngorongoro-Ostriches A pair of ostriches at Ngorongoro Crater. It looks like they have their periscopes up. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-lion-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-lion_walking.jpg Ngorongoro-Lion Walking Ngorongoro lion walking around in the yellow flowers. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-lion-in-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-lion_in_flowers.jpg Ngorongoro-Lion in Flowers A big male lion sitting amongst the purple flowers. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-lion-in-flower-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-lion_in_flower_field.jpg Ngorongoro-Lion in Flower Field Ngorongoro lion in the middle of a field of yellow flowers. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-lion-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-lion_close_up.jpg Ngorongoro-Lion Close Up Lion close up. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-lake-magadi/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-lake_magadi.jpg Ngorongoro-Lake Magadi Here is Magadi Lake. The soda lake at Ngorongoro Crater, and home to many flamingos. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-grazing-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-grazing_zebras.jpg Ngorongoro-Grazing Zebras Grazing zebras amid the Ngorongoro super-bloom. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-golden-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-golden_jackal.jpg Ngorongoro-Golden Jackal Here is a golden jackal. Much less common than the black backed jackal, who are all over the place. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-giraffe-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-giraffe_eating.jpg Ngorongoro-Giraffe Eating After leaving the Ngorongoro Crater, we came across a group of giraffes eating. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-flamingos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-flamingos.jpg Ngorongoro-Flamingos One of my favorite birds of Africa, the flamingo. Lots of them here at Ngorongoro. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-elephant-in-marsh/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-elephant_in_marsh.jpg Ngorongoro-Elephant in Marsh Big elephant prowling around the marsh, always eating. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro--cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-cape_buffalo.jpg Ngorongoro Cape Buffalo Cape Buffalo in the early morning at Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-bush-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-bush_sunset.jpg Ngorongoro-Bush Sunset Sunset at Ngorongoro Crater. Lots of thick bush surrounding the lodge we stayed at. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-bull-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-bull_elephants.jpg Ngorongoro-Bull Elephants A nice day at Ngorongoro Crater, with a couple of bull elephants roaming around. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-buffalo-early-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-buffalo_early_morning.jpg Ngorongoro Buffalo Early Morning Early morning before sunrise, we came across a herd of cape buffalo. I like this scene in the pre-dawn light. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-big-tusked-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-big_tusked_elephant.jpg Ngorongoro-Big Tusked Elephant These are some good looking tusks on this elephant. This guy put some grass and flowers on his back. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-big-cat-in-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro-big_cat_in_field.jpg Ngorongoro-Big Cat in Field Here is a big cat sitting in a field of yellow flowers. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-singing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/massai_singing.jpg Maasai Singing Maasai singing, with the guy on the right playing lead Kudu horn. Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-woman-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_woman_portrait.jpg Maasai Woman Portrait Portrait of a Maasai woman. Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-village/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_village.jpg Maasai Village Life in the Maasai village, also known as a "boma" Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-school/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_school.jpg Maasai School One room schoolhouse in the Maasai Boma. Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-men-jumping/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_men_jumping.jpg Maasai Men Jumping The Maasai are world class jumpers! They put on a jumping exhibition when we visit their village. Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-kudu-horn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_kudu_horn.jpg Maasai Kudu Horn Man playing a homemade instrument, a kudu horn. Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-guys/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_guys.jpg Maasai Guys Maasai guys, posing for us. Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-boma/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_boma.jpg Maasai Boma A couple of happy looking guys in the Maasai boma. Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/little-boy-fishing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/little_boy_fishing.jpg Little Boy Fishing Little boy fishing here, at the corner of a rice field. Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/happy-maasai-woman/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/happy_maasai_woman.jpg Happy Maasai Woman Happy looking Maasai woman. Maybe because I just bought something from her. Maasai Village, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-bluff-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_bluff_trail.jpg The Bluff Trail Scene from the bluff trail at Montana de Oro State Park. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sharks-teeth-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sharks_teeth_beach.jpg Sharks Teeth Beach I called this "Sharks Teeth Beach", even though that is not its name. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rocky-montana-de-oro/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rocky_montana_de_oro.jpg Rocky Montana de Oro A scene at the rocky Montana de Oro State Park, on the California coast. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rocky-coastline/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rocky_coastline.jpg Rocky Coastline I like the slanted rocks here at Montana de Oro State Park. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rocky-california-coast/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rocky_california_coast.jpg Rocky California Coast California's rocky coastline, at full display at Montana de Oro State Park. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-de-oro-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_de_oro_view.jpg Montana de Oro View Multi colored rocky view at Montana de Oro State Park. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-de-oro-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_de_oro_state_park.jpg Montana de Oro State Park Montana de Oro State Park, just south of Morro Bay in central California. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-de-oro-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_de_oro_scene.jpg Montana de Oro Scene Unique coast scene at Montana de Oro State Park. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-de-oro-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_de_oro_california.jpg Montana de Oro California A rocky scene at Montana de Oro State Park. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-de-oro-bluff-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_de_oro_bluff_trail.jpg Montana de Oro Bluff Trail Along the Bluff trail at Montana de Oro State Park. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-de-oro/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_de_oro.jpg Montana de Oro I have been to many California coastline areas, but Montana de Oro is unique in its beauty! Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/garrapata-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/garrapata_state-park.jpg Garrapata State Park Garrapata State Park. Another great segment of California's rocky coastline. Garrapata State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/garrapata-state-park-bluff-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/garrapata_state_park_bluff_trail.jpg Garrapata State Park Bluff Trail Here is Garrapata State Park, just south of Carmel, along the Bluff trail. Garrapata State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bluff-trail-montana-de-oro/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bluff_trail_montana_de_oro.jpg Bluff Trail Montana de Oro The beautiful rocky coastline at Montana de Oro State Park in California. Montana de Oro State Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-temple-ruins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_temple_ruins.jpg Thailand Temple Ruins Ancient temple ruins in Thailand. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-pow-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_POW_cemetery.jpg Thailand POW Cemetery Here is a World War II POW cemetery, mainly of British and Australians forced by the Japanese to build a railroad. Many of them died in the process and are buried here. This was close to the bridge over the river Kwai, made famous by the movie of the same name. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-pigeons/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_pigeons.jpg Thailand Pigeons A flock of pigeons along the river though Bangkok caught my eye. Bangkok Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-floating-market-lady/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_floating_market_lady.jpg Thailand Floating Market Lady A sweet looking lady at the floating market, selling little bananas from her boat. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-floating-market/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_floating_market.jpg Thailand Floating Market Here is the floating market in Thailand. It is crowded with boats jostling around for position. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-country-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_country_scene.jpg Thailand Country Scene A scene of the Thailand countryside. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-buddhas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_buddhas.jpg Thailand Buddhas There is no shortage of Buddhas in Thailand. Here is a row of golden buddhas. Bangkok Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-buddha-ancient-ruins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_buddha_ancient_ruins.jpg Thailand Buddha Ancient Ruins And here is an ancient buddha statue in Thailand. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thailand-ancient-temple-ruins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thailand_ancient_temple_ruins.jpg Thailand Ancient Temple Ruins These ancient temple ruins in Thailand was one of the biggest highlights of our trip. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reclining-buddha/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reclining_buddha.jpg Reclining Buddha Here is the famous Reclining Buddha in Bangkok. This buddha is 150 feet long. Bangkok Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pattaya-beach-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pattaya_beach_sunset.jpg Pattaya Beach Sunset Sunset, at the beach of the resort city of Pattaya. Pattaya Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/night-in-bangkok/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/night_in_bangkok.jpg Night in Bangkok Night time in Bangkok, driving around in a tuk-tuk. This is a thriving city of around 16 million people. Bangkok Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kanchanaburi-war-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kanchanaburi_war_cemetery.jpg Kanchanaburi War Cemetery Another view of the war cemetery in Kanchanaburi. This reminded me somewhat of the American war cemetery at Normandy, France. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/damnoen-saduak-floating-market/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/damnoen_saduak_floating_market.jpg Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Not far outside of Bangkok is the "Damnoen Saduak Floating Market" It is quite an experience visiting this. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chao-phraya-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chao-phraya_river.jpg Chao Phraya River Bangkok river living, along the chao phraya river. Bangkok Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chai-wattanaram-temple-ruins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chai_wattanaram_temple_ruins.jpg Chai Watanaram Temple Ruins I love that great blue and white speckled sky as a backdrop for these Chai Watanaram temple ruins Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chai-wattanaram-temple/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chai_wattanaram_temple.jpg Chai Wattanaram Temple The background of a great sky really adds to the scene at Chai Wattanaram Temple in Thailand. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bangkok-tuk-tuk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bangkok_tuk_tuk.jpg Bangkok Tuk Tuk A Bangkok tuk-tuk, which is like a small motorcycle. Here we have the driver getting in a little nap. Bangkok Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bangkok-street-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bangkok_street_scene.jpg Bangkok Street Scene A little slice of life with a street scene in Bangkok. Always food cooking, everywhere you go. Bangkok Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bang-pa-in-palace/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bang_pa_in_palace.jpg Bang Pa In Palace A nice colorful scene on the grounds of the Bang Pa In Palace. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ayutthaya-thailand-ancient-temple/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ayutthaya_thailand_ancient_temple.jpg Ayutthaya Thailand Ancient Temple I found these ancient temple ruins in Thailand very scenic. This was in the city of Ayutthaya. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ayutthaya-temple-ruins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ayutthaya_temple_ruins.jpg Ayutthaya Temple Ruins Old temple ruins in the city of Ayutthaya. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ayutthaya-chai-wattenaram/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ayutthaya_chai_wattenaram.jpg Ayutthaya Chai Wattenaram Here is the premium spot for ancient temple ruins in Thailand -- Ayutthaya Chai Wattenaram Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ancient-thailand-temple-ruins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ancient_thailand_temple_ruins.jpg Ancient Thailand Temple Ruins Ancient temple ruins in Thailand. I found these very scenic. Thailand https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-springtime/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_springtime.jpg Yolo County Springtime A Colorful scene of wild mustard under a great springtime sky. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rural-springtime-yolo-county/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rural_springtime_yolo_county.jpg Rural Springtime Yolo County A glimpse of scenery in the Yolo County agricultural area. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/green-irrigation-channel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/green_irrigation_channel.jpg Green Irrigation Channel Such a colorful scene amongst the farmlands of Yolo County. That great sky really adds to it. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clarksburg-road-yolo-county/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clarksburg_road_yolo_county.jpg Clarksburg Road Yolo County Along Clarksburg Road in the rural farmlands of Yolo County. This bright green irrigation channel caught my eye. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-ice-house-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_ice_house_lake.jpg Snowy Ice House Lake Another snowy scene at Ice House Lake. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-county-old-tractor/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_county_old_tractor.jpg Sacramento County Old Tractor I like taking rides in rural Sacramento County this time of year. I can usually finds sights to shoot, like this old tractor under a great sky. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/no-hunting-sign-fence/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/no_hunting_sign_fence.jpg No Hunting Sign Fence Rural country scene, under a threatening sky. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/winter-sierra-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/winter_sierra_scene.jpg Winter Sierra Scene Fresh snow makes for a beautiful winter Sierra scene. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tractor-in-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tractor_in_field.jpg Tractor in Field Tractor sitting idle in the rice fields. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/springtime-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/springtime_sky.jpg Springtime Sky When you have a fantastic sky like this, I will be scrambling to put something in front of it. Like this colorful field of wild mustard, and that wreck of an old barn. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/springtime-dark-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/springtime_dark_clouds.jpg Springtime Dark Clouds I think the best time to photograph out here during the springtime, is during a threat of thunderstorms. That produces the dark dramatic skies. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-sierra-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_sierra_mountains.jpg Snowy Sierra Mountains Looking at the distant snowy Sierra mountains from Ice House Reservoir. This is one of my favorite spots for winter and fall. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-sierra-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_sierra_lake.jpg Snowy Sierra Lake Scene at a snowy Sierra lake. This was at Ice House Reservoir. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_rocks.jpg Snowy Rocks I thought these big snow covered rocks made for a good scene. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_big_sky.jpg Snowy Big Sky We had a great sky on our afternoon visit to Ice House Reservoir! Many times that's the most important element. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sky-anvil/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sky_anvil.jpg Sky Anvil Now here is a cloud that looks like an anvil. That great sky and the colorful springtime field make a good combination. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-county-springtime/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_county_springtime.jpg Sacramento County Springtime Sacramento County in the spring -- colorful fields and dramatic skies. This is in the rice field areas north of the city. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gunmetal-grey-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gunmetal_grey_clouds.jpg Gunmetal Grey Clouds And here is a dramatic gunmetal grey sky. These are exciting skies -- just about ready to burst open with a thunderstorm. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-sierra-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_sierra_sky.jpg Great Sierra Sky A great Sierra sky, and a nice reflection. It's easy to get good pictures when those elements are present. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fresh-sierra-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fresh_sierra_snow.jpg Fresh Sierra Snow Fresh Sierra snow. I always like taking a ride to the Sierras right after a snow storm. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-springtime-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_springtime_field.jpg Colorful Springtime Field I never get tired of these colorful springtime fields. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/catlett-road-wild-mustard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/catlett_road_wild_mustard.jpg Catlett Road Wild Mustard One of my favorite roads, Catlett Road, in the agricultural area north of Sacramento. I like this old shell of a barn in the colorful field of wild mustard. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/catlett-road-springtime/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/catlett_road_springtime.jpg Catlett Road Springtime Wild mustard fields of Catlett Road, north of Sacramento. That sky, and the broken down barn adds to the scene. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/boulder-in-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/boulder_in_snow.jpg Boulder in Snow I thought this boulder in the snow and that great sky, helped enhance this snowy scene at Ice House Reservoir. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/anvil-shaped-cloud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/anvil_shaped_cloud.jpg Anvil Shaped Cloud An anvil shaped cloud in the distance, presides over a rural springtime scene. Rural Northern California Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the_valley-of-fire-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_valley-of-fire_state_park.jpg The Valley of Fire State Park I like this road winding through the Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/valley-of-fire-winding-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/valley_of_fire_winding_road.jpg Valley of Fire Winding Road My favorite scene at Valley of Fire State Park is this road winding through the colorful rocky landscape. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/valley-of-fire-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/valley_of_fire_scene.jpg Valley of Fire Scene Yellow and red rock layers in this Valley of Fire scene. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/valley-of-fire-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/valley_of_fire_nevada.jpg Valley of Fire Nevada A scene at Valley of Fire in Nevada. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/valley-of-fire-colorful-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/valley_of_fire_colorful_rocks.jpg Valley of Fire Colorful Rocks There are some very colorful rocks here at Valley of Fire. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/valley-of-fire-bighorn-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/valley_of_fire_bighorn_sheep.jpg Valley of Fire Bighorn Sheep A Valley of Fire bighorn ram by the side of the road. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/valley-of-fire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/valley_of_fire.jpg Valley of Fire A young bighorn sheep by the side of the road. At Valley of Fire, not far from Las Vegas. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-through-valley-of-fire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_through_valley_of_fire.jpg Road Through Valley of Fire Here is the road through Valley of Fire, winding through some incredible red rock landscape. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/northshore-drive-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/northshore_drive_nevada.jpg Northshore Drive Nevada Colorful rocky landscape along Northshore Drive, close to Lake Mead. This is the scenic route to Las Vegas. Along Northshore Drive, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nevada-red-rock-country/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nevada_red_rock_country.jpg Nevada Red Rock Country Premier red rock country here at Nevada's Valley of Fire State Park. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-nevada-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_nevada_mountains.jpg Colorful Nevada Mountains Desert landscape can sometimes be beautiful. This was along Northshore Drive, on the way to Las Vegas. Along Northshore Drive, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bighorn-sheep-posing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bighorn_sheep_posing.jpg Bighorn Sheep Posing There was a group of bighorn sheep close to the entrance to Valley of Fire State Park. This one looks like a young female. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bighorn-sheep-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bighorn_sheep_nevada.jpg Bighorn Sheep Nevada Bighorn sheep posing in front of the red rocks of Nevada. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bighorn-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bighorn_sheep.jpg Bighorn Sheep Wild bighorn sheep. I have only seen bighorn sheep before on Pikes Peak in Colorado, and Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/winding-utah-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/winding_utah_highway.jpg Winding Utah Highway This was at the Head of the Rocks Overlook, in the Escalante Grand Staircase. I like the highway winding through the rocky landscape. Head of the Rocks Overlook https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/utah-in-winter/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/utah_in_winter.jpg Utah in Winter Beautiful snowy landscape makes for a great scene of Utah in the winter. This was along Highway 12. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/utah-highway-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/utah_highway_scene.jpg Utah Highway Scene Another scene along Highway 12, going through the Escalante Grand Staircase. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunrise-at-capitol-reef/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunrise_at_capitol_reef.jpg Sunrise at Capitol Reef Another shot of sunrise at Capitol Reef. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-utah-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_utah_scene.jpg Snowy Utah Scene A snowy Utah scene, just south of the town of Torrey. A nice partly cloudy sky adds to the scene. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-utah-landscape/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_utah_landscape.jpg Snowy Utah Landscape Snowy landscape scene along Highway 12 in Utah. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sevier-river-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sevier_river_utah.jpg Sevier River Utah Along Highway 89, this scene with the Sevier River caught my eye. This was not far from Butch Cassidy's childhood home. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patchy-utah-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patchy_utah_snow.jpg Patchy Utah Snow Patchy snow scene along Highway 24 just west of Torrey. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/escalante-grand-staircase/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/escalante_grand_staircase.jpg Escalante Grand Staircase We drove in and out of the Escalante Grand Staircase area. Here is a road side scene there. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/escalante-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/escalante_utah.jpg Escalante Utah Scenic rock outcropping along the Escalante River Trail. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/escalante-river-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/escalante_river_trail.jpg Escalante River Trail Along Highway 12 is Escalante River Trail. Here is a view from along the trail. Along Utah's highways https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-winding-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_winding_road.jpg Capitol Reef Winding Road The road winding through Capitol Reef. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_view.jpg Capitol Reef View A view of the red rocks of Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-sunset-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_sunset_point.jpg Capitol Reef Sunset Point This was at Sunset Point, but it turned out to be a good place for a sunrise. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_sunrise.jpg Capitol Reef Sunrise Sunrise on a cold December morning at Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-scenic-drive/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_scenic_drive.jpg Capitol Reef Scenic Drive Scenic Drive road, making its way through Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-panorama-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_panorama_point.jpg Capitol Reef Panorama Point Here is sunrise at Panorama Point at Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_national_park.jpg Capitol Reef National Park And here is Capitol Reef National Park, one of Utah's many national parks. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_colors.jpg Capitol Reef Colors And the main colors amongst the rocks are red yellow and orange. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-gorge-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_gorge_trail.jpg Capitol Gorge Trail Winding along the Capitol Gorge Trail. Going in and out around the rock walls. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/view-of-bryce-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/view_of_bryce_canyon.jpg View of Bryce Canyon The dusting of snow helps out to make a nice view of Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thors-hammer-hoodoo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thors_hammer_hoodoo.jpg Thor's Hammer Hoodoo One of my favorite spots at Bryce Canyon. That tall hoodoo on the left is called "Thor's Hammer" Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thors-hammer-bryce-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thors_hammer_bryce_canyon.jpg Thor's Hammer Bryce Canyon A great view of the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park, with Thor's Hammer rising over the crowd. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-bryce-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_bryce_canyon.jpg Snowy Bryce Canyon A little dusting of snow adds to the scenery here at Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/navajo-loop-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/navajo_loop_trail.jpg Navajo Loop Trail Along Navajo Loop Trail down in the amphitheater. Lots of great views. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon_hoodoos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce-canyon-hoodoos.jpg Bryce Canyon Hoodoos Zooming in a little closer on the hoodoos. That's what they call those spires. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon_view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce-canyon_view.jpg Bryce Canyon View View of Bryce Canyon in the morning. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon_sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce-canyon_sunset.jpg Bryce Canyon Sunset Bryce Canyon at sunset. One of the best times for photographing here. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon_sunlight/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce-canyon_sunlight.jpg Bryce Canyon Sunlight A little while after sunrise, sunlight fills the Bryce Canyon amphitheater. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce_sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_sunset.jpg Bryce Sunset The mellow warm reddish light of sunset lights up the amphitheater. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_sunrise.jpg Bryce Sunrise Sunrise at Bryce Canyon. This was a very cold morning at Bryce Point. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-point-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_point_view.jpg Bryce Point View This was taken at Bryce Point just before sunset, with some of the best light of the day. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-point-bryce-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_point_bryce_canyon.jpg Bryce Point Bryce Canyon View from Bryce Point. One of the best spots at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_point.jpg Bryce Point The view from Bryce Point. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_utah.jpg Bryce Canyon Utah Another view of Bryce Canyon National Park, in Utah. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-tropic-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_tropic_trail.jpg Bryce Canyon Tropic Trail Along the Tropic Trail, which leads to the bottom of the amphitheater. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-sunset-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_sunset_view.jpg Bryce Canyon Sunset View Bryce Canyon right after the sun goes down. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-sunrise-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_sunrise_point.jpg Bryce Canyon Sunrise Point Here is a Bryce Canyon sunrise at Sunrise Point. It was a very cold winter morning. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_sunrise.jpg Bryce Canyon Sunrise Another beautiful Bryce Canyon winter sunrise. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-sun-peeking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_sun_peeking.jpg Bryce Canyon Sun Peeking Here we are at Bryce Point right before sunset, with the last of the sun peeking over the western horizon. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-rim-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_rim_trail.jpg Bryce Canyon Rim Trail Along the Bryce Canyon Rim Trail. Here is a nice scene of the hoodoos with a little snow. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-natural-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_natural_bridge.jpg Bryce Canyon Natural Bridge One of the sights around Bryce Canyon National Park -- The Natural Bridge. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-national-park-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_national_park_view.jpg Bryce Canyon National Park View One of the views from the road that goes through Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-national-park-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_national_park_utah.jpg Bryce Canyon National Park Utah One of the most scenic spots on earth -- Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-national-park-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_national_park_scene.jpg Bryce Canyon National Park Scene A scene at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_national_park.jpg Bryce Canyon National Park Not long after sunrise, looking into the main amphitheater of Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/inspiration-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/inspiration_point.jpg Inspiration Point View of the Bryce Canyon amphitheater, with Inspiration Point along the rim in the middle. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-before-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_before_sunset.jpg Bryce Canyon Before Sunset Bryce Canyon just before sunset, with that warm mellow light. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-amphitheater/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_amphitheater.jpg Bryce Canyon Amphitheater Classic view of the Bryce Canyon amphitheater, with its many hoodoos. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/amphitheater-view-bryce-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/amphitheater_view_bryce_canyon.jpg Amphitheater View Bryce Canyon Amphitheater view at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/after-sunset-bryce-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/after_sunset_bryce_canyon.jpg After Sunset Bryce Canyon Just after sunset at Bryce Canyon. This is some of the most pleasant light of the day. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_national-park.jpg Zion National Park Here is what Zion National Park is famous for -- those steep tall red rock canyon walls. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-national-park-walking-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_national_park_walking_bridge.jpg Zion National Park Walking Bridge A scene in Zion National Park with a walking bridge. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virgin-river-through-zion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virgin-river_through-zion.jpg Virgin River Through Zion The Virgin River winding through the steep canyon walls of Zion National Park. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-virgin-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_virgin_river.jpg Zion Virgin River Scene of the Virgin River winding through the tall canyons, along Riverside Walk. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-sunset-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_sunset_light.jpg Zion Sunset Light Here is the soft mellow light right after sunset at Zion. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_scene.jpg Zion Scene Typical scene at Zion, with those tall and steep canyon walls. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-riverside-walk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_riverside_walk.jpg Zion Riverside Walk There were lots of great scenes along the Riverside Walk in the early morning. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-national-park-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_national_park_view.jpg Zion National Park View Lots of nice views at Zion National Park. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-national-park-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_national_park_scene.jpg Zion National Park Scene Colorful scene at Zion National Park in Utah. This is prime red and yellow rock country. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion-alpenglow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion_alpenglow.jpg Zion Alpenglow Just before sunset, a little alpenglow on the colorful rocky mountains of Zion. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zion.jpg Zion A beautiful cloudy sky highlights this shot of Zion. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/winding-highway-through-zion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/winding_highway_through_zion.jpg Winding Highway Through Zion A view of Highway 9, as it winds through the mountains on its way out of Zion National Park. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virgin-river-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virgin_river_scene.jpg Virgin River Scene A morning scene along the Virgin River in Zion. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-watchman-zion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_watchman_zion.jpg The Watchman Zion Morning shot of The Watchman mountain in Zion, from the bridge crossing the Virgin River. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-watchman/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_watchman.jpg The Watchman Not long after sunrise, here is the mountain known as "The Watchman". It's that big triangle shaped mountain to the right. Probably the most photographed mountain in Zion. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morning-in-zion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/morning_in_zion.jpg Morning in Zion Zion in the morning. The morning light is always the best light. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kolob-canyon-overlook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kolob_canyons_overlook.jpg Kolob Canyons Overlook View looking to the south east, from Kolob Canyons overlook. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kolob-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kolob_canyon.jpg Kolob Canyon On the far north-west corner of Zion National Park, is Kolob canyon. There are some great views there. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/first-light-at-zion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/first_light_at_zion.jpg First Light at Zion The first light of sunrise hits Zion here at this spot called Temples and Towers. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/court-of-the-patriarchs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/court_of_the_patriarchs.jpg Court of the Patriarchs And here is the spot called "Court of the Patriarchs", with the three spires. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/canyon-overlook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/canyon_overlook.jpg Canyon Overlook The "Canyon Overlook Trail" was worth hiking, just to see this great view of Zion. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/view-from-covered-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/view_from_covered_bridge.jpg View From Covered Bridge View of the river, from a Vermont Covered Bridge. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vermont-fall-foliage/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vermont_fall_foliage.jpg Vermont Fall Foliage A wider view of the reed covered pond with the Vermont fall foliage in the background. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vermont-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vermont_fall_colors.jpg Vermont Fall Colors Vermont fall colors here at Lowell Lake. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sandy-neck-beach-cape-cod/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sandy_neck_beach_cape_cod.jpg Sandy Neck Beach Cape Cod Right at sunset, we make a quick trip to Cape Cod. This was at Sandy Neck Beach. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-mt-greylock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_to_mt_greylock.jpg Road To Mt. Greylock The thick tree lined road going up to Mt. Greylock. By California standards, this is just a foothill, but for Massachusetts, it is the highest peak in the state. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ricker-pond-trail-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ricker_pond_trail_vermont.jpg Ricker Pond Trail Vermont The trail along Ricker Pond in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/owls-head-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/owls_head_road.jpg Owls Head Road Beautiful fall colors scene along the winding Owls Head Road. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/owls-head-mountain-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/owls_head_mountain_trail.jpg Owls Head Mountain Trail On the Owls Head Mountain Trail, in interesting fungus covered stump. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-cemetery-connecticut/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_cemetery_connecticut.jpg Old Cemetery Connecticut Another old New England cemetery. This one in Connecticut. It is not unusual to see Revolutionary War graves in these old cemeteries. Connecticut, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-greylock-war-memorial-tower/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_greylock_war_memorial_tower.jpg Mt. Greylock War Memorial Tower At the top of Mt Greylock, is the War Memorial Tower. I like the way it looks with that cloudy sky behind it. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-greylock-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_greylock_road.jpg Mt. Greylock Road Colorful tree lined road in Massachusetts. This is the road to Mt. Greylock. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/massachusetts-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/massachusetts_fall_colors.jpg Massachusetts Fall Colors A nice fall colors scene along Highway 7 in Massachusetts. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lowell-lake-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lowell_lake_state_park.jpg Lowell Lake State Park Fall foliage scene at Lowell Lake State Park in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lowell-lake-revolutionary-war-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lowell_lake_revolutionary_war_cemetery.jpg Lowell Lake Revolutionary War Cemetery Some of these graves date way back to the Revolutionary War, in this cemetery at Lowell Lake Park Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lowell-lake-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lowell_lake_fall_colors.jpg Lowell Lake Fall Colors These small still water lakes in Vermont were great for reflections! This was at Lowell Lake. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lowell-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lowell_lake.jpg Lowell Lake One of the scenic spots off Highway 100 in Vermont -- Lowell Lake. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kent-pond-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kent_pond_vermont.jpg Kent Pond Vermont One of my favorite sights in New England was this scene at Kent Pond in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jamaica-vermont-covered-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jamaica_vermont_covered_bridge.jpg Jamaica Vermont Covered Bridge There are lots of covered bridges in Vermont. This is Jamaica covered bridge, off Highway 100. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-100-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_100_vermont.jpg Highway 100 Vermont Along Highway 100 in Vermont, this scene with a barn caught my eye. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/haystack-mountain-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/haystack_mountain_state_park.jpg Haystack Mountain State Park At Haystack Mountain State Park. I thought this rock wall had enough character to get a shot of it. Connecticut, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/haystack-mountain-connecticut/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/haystack_mountain_connecticut.jpg Haystack Mountain Connecticut A little pond with a nice reflection, at Haystack Mountain State Park in Connecticut. Connecticut, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fountain-pond-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fountain_pond_state_park.jpg Fountain Pond State Park Along highway 7 in Massachusetts, is this delightful little pond. This is Fountain Pond State Park. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/enders-state-forest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/enders_state_forest.jpg Enders State Forest Waterfall here at Enders State Forest in Connecticut. Connecticut, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/connecticut-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/connecticut_waterfall.jpg Connecticut Waterfall A little waterfall in Connecticut. This was at Enders state forest. Connecticut, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clarksburg-state-park-massachusetts/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clarksburg_state_park_massachusetts.jpg Clarksburg State Park Massachusetts This reflection caught my eye here at Clarksburg State Park in Massachusetts. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clarksburg-state-park-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clarksburg_state_park_fall_colors.jpg Clarksburg State Park Fall Colors Lots of fall colors around this little lake at Clarksburg State Park. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clarksburg-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clarksburg_state_park.jpg Clarksburg State Park Nice reflection here at Clarksburg State Park, in north-east Massachusetts. Massachusetts, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/urban-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/urban_fall_colors.jpg Urban Fall Colors Vivid fall colors in an urban setting, here in Rancho Cordova. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-white-blue-truck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_white_blue_truck.jpg Red White Blue Truck This scene in the Sierra foothills made me stop the car and get out for a picture. An old red white and blue truck sitting in a field. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rancho-cordova-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rancho_cordova_fall_colors.jpg Rancho Cordova Fall Colors This is not a natural setting, but some of the business parks around here have beautiful fall colors. This was in Rancho Cordova. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/business-park-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/business_park_fall_colors.jpg Business Park Fall Colors About the only time I stray away from nature and landscape, is in the fall, when some of the business parks really light up with fall colors. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/busby-cellars/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/busby_cellars.jpg Busby Cellars This sight caught my eye, with this old barn in the vineyard. This was at Busby Cellars along Grizzly Flats Road. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/along-omo-ranch-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/along_omo_ranch_road.jpg Along Omo Ranch Road Along Omo Ranch Road in the Sierra foothills -- a fall scene. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/train-leaving/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/train_leaving.jpg Train Leaving Here is the train leaving -- rolling through that lush New England foliage. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/train-a-comin/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/train_a_comin.jpg Train a Comin' And here is the train a comin'! Rolling through the fourth Iron bridge and the colorful New Hampshire foliage. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smugglers-notch-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smugglers_notch_vermont.jpg Smugglers Notch Vermont A scene along Smugglers Notch in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smugglers-notch-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smugglers_notch_state_park.jpg Smugglers Notch State Park I like this creek running through the fall foliage at Smugglers Notch State Park in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smugglers-notch-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smugglers_notch_scene.jpg Smugglers Notch Scene Fall colors scene going through Smugglers Notch in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smugglers-notch-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smugglers_notch_road.jpg Smugglers Notch Road The road over the summit at Smugglers Notch. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/scott-covered-bridge-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/scott_covered_bridge_vermont.jpg Scott Covered Bridge Vermont The view framed by a porthole in the Scott Covered Bridge in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/saco-river-covered-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/saco_river_covered_bridge.jpg Saco River Covered Bridge New England is full of covered bridges. Here is the Saco River covered bridge in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ricker-pond-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ricker_pond_vermont.jpg Ricker Pond Vermont Nice fall colors scene at Ricker Pond in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/railroad-tracks-in-fall-foliage/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/railroad_tracks_in_fall_foliage.jpg Railroad Tracks in Fall Foliage Railroad tracks going through the fall foliage in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/percy-farm-corn-maze/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/percy_farm_corn_maze.jpg Percy Farm Corn Maze Just outside of Stowe Vermont, is the "Percy Farm Corn Maze", nestled within a big cornfield. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/passaconaway-cemetery-new-hampshire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/passaconaway_cemetery_new_hampshire.jpg Passaconaway Cemetery New Hampshire Along the Kancamagus highway is this colorful scene at the Passaconaway Cemetery. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-hampshire-walking-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_hampshire_walking_bridge.jpg New Hampshire Walking Bridge I liked the look of this leaf covered walking bridge in northern New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-hampshire-old-shack/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_hampshire_old_shack.jpg New Hampshire Old Shack Old broken down shacks among the falls colors. This caught my eye along Highway 2 in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/moss-glen-falls-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/moss_glen_falls_vermont.jpg Moss Glen Falls Vermont Another view of my favorite New England waterfall -- Moss Glen Falls in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/moss-glen-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/moss_glen_falls.jpg Moss Glen Falls My favorite waterfall in New England, Moss Glen Falls. Right off Highway 100 in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montgomery-covered-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montgomery_covered_bridge.jpg Montgomery Covered Bridge And here is the Montgomery Covered bridge, close to the town of Waterville in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-gloriette-new-hampshire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_gloriette_new_hampshire.jpg Lake Gloriette New Hampshire The hills around Lake Gloriette at Dixville Notch were alive with color! New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kancamagus-highway-new-hampshire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kancamagus_highway_new_hampshire.jpg Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire Driving along the scenic Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/northern-new-hampshire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/northern_new_hampshire.jpg Northern New Hampshire A fall scene right off the highway in northern New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-108-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_108_vermont.jpg Highway 108 Vermont A colorful road scene along Highway 108 close to Smugglers Notch in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fourth-iron-train-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fourth_iron_train_bridge.jpg Fourth Iron Train Bridge This is called the "Fourth Iron Train Bridge", just south of Crawford Notch in New Hampshire. And as a special treat, the train started coming! New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-colors-in-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_colors_in_vermont.jpg Fall Colors in Vermont Another scene of a road going through fall colors in Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dixville-notch-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dixville_notch_lake.jpg Dixville Notch Lake A nice lake scene at Dixville Notch State Park, way up in northern New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/crawford-notch-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/crawford_notch_scene.jpg Crawford Notch Scene A fall colors scene on Highway 302 going through Crawford Notch. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/crawford-notch-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/crawford_notch_fall_colors.jpg Crawford Notch Fall Colors Another shot of that rustic train bridge, amongst the fall colors of Crawford Notch. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bingham-falls-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bingham_falls_vermont.jpg Bingham Falls Vermont A short hike into the woods is Bingham Falls -- one of the sights of Smugglers Notch State Park. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ammonoosuc-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ammonoosuc_river.jpg Ammonoosuc River And here is the Ammonoosuc River, just north of Crawford Notch in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ammonoosuc-falls-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ammonoosuc_falls_trail.jpg Ammonoosuc Falls Trail The colorful walking trail to Ammonoosuc Falls in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/albany-covered-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/albany_covered_bridge.jpg Albany Covered Bridge Here is the Albany covered bridge, along the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/young-mahale-chimpanzee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/young_mahale_chimpanzee.jpg Young Mahale Chimpanzee A little chimpanzee on the move at Mahale Mountains National Park. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/young-mahale-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/young_mahale_chimp.jpg Young Mahale Chimp Young chimp walking around at Mahale. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yelling-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yelling_chimp.jpg Yelling Chimp This chimp was yelling about something, or maybe nothing at all. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/teddy-the-alpha-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/teddy_the_alpha_chimp.jpg Teddy the Alpha Chimp Here is Teddy, the alpha chimp. Every once in a while he will scream, pound the ground, run around and just go mad, to show the other chimps that he is still the boss. He did that while we were watching. We just have to stay still and let him finish. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanganyika-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanganyika_sunset.jpg Tanganyika Sunset Sunset on Lake Tanganyika, with a boat coming in. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanganyika-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanganyika_lake.jpg Tanganyika Lake Mahale Mountains National Park is right at the shore of Lake Tanganyika. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/small-african-village/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/small_african_village.jpg Small African Village A scene at a small African village on the shore of Lake Tanganyika Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/portrait-of-mahale-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/portrait_of_mahale_chimp.jpg Portrait of Mahale Chimp Here is a portrait of a Mahale chimp. This ones name is Darwin. The guides around here have named a number of these chimps. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/philosopher-looking-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/philosopher_looking_chimp.jpg Philosopher Looking Chimp A chimpanzee here looking a little like a philosopher. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pensive-looking-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pensive_looking_chimp.jpg Pensive Looking Chimp A chimp in a pensive looking mood. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-and-child-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_and_child_chimp.jpg Mother and Child Chimp Mother and child chimp at Mahale. The mother is chewing on a monkey bone. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-vervet-monkeys/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-vervet_monkeys.jpg Mahale Vervet Monkeys There is more than just chimpanzees at Mahale Mountains National Park. There are a lot of vervet monkeys around, like this group. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-slender-chimpanzee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-slender_chimpanzee.jpg Mahale Slender Chimpanzee This chimpanzee looked a little more slender than the others. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-mountains-chimpanzee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-mountains_chimpanzee.jpg Mahale Mountains Chimpanzee A Mahale Mountains chimpanzee walking towards us. We just stand still and let them pass by. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-juvenile-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-juvenile_chimp.jpg Mahale Juvenile Chimp Juvenile chimp walking around at Mahale. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-grandma-chimpanzee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-grandma_chimpanzee.jpg Mahale Grandma Chimpanzee A kindly looking older female chimpanzee. I call her "Grandma" Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-chimps-eating-monkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-chimps_eating_monkey.jpg Mahale Chimps Eating Monkey Mother and child chimps eating a monkey. The little one has a monkey hand in its mouth. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-chimpanzee-sitting-around/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-chimpanzee_sitting_around.jpg Mahale Chimpanzee Sitting Around A Mahale Chimpanzee just sitting around. This is Teddy, the boss of the clan, so he can sit around whenever he wants. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-chimpanzee-mother/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-chimpanzee_mother.jpg Mahale Chimpanzee Mother A little pink faced chimpanzee, cradled by its mother, while others look on. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-chimpanzee-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-chimpanzee_face.jpg Mahale Chimpanzee Face Chimpanzee face close up. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-chimpanzee-approaching/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-chimpanzee_approaching.jpg Mahale Chimpanzee Approaching A big chimpanzee approaching us. At Mahale Mountains National Park. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-chimpanzee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-chimpanzee.jpg Mahale Chimpanzee A Mahale chimpanzee. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-chimp-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-chimp_walking.jpg Mahale Chimp Walking A chimp walking around at Mahale Mountains National Park. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-chimp/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-chimp.jpg Mahale Chimp A resident chimp, at Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-big-chimp-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-big_chimp_walking.jpg Mahale Big Chimp Walking A big Mahale chimp coming at you -- with a mouth full of leaves. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-alpha-chimpanzee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale-alpha_chimpanzee.jpg Mahale Alpha Chimpanzee Here is the king of the clan -- the alpha male. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mahale-mountains-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mahale_mountains_national_park.jpg Mahale Mountains National Park The chimps had caught a monkey earlier in the morning before we saw them. Here is mom with a monkey bone. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grooming-chimpanzees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grooming_chimpanzees.jpg Grooming Chimpanzees Grooming chimpanzees. They do that a lot. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimpanzee-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimpanzee_portrait.jpg Chimpanzee Portrait Here is a close up portrait of Teddy, the alpha male. A very distinguished looking chimpanzee. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimpanzee-in-the-leaves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimpanzee_in_the_leaves.jpg Chimpanzee in the Leaves A chimpanzee, just sitting around in the leaves. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimp-with-monkey-tail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimp_with_monkey_tail.jpg Chimp With Monkey Tail Chimp with a monkey tail. They had caught a monkey earlier in the morning. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimp-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimp_on_rock.jpg Chimp On Rock Chimp on a rock looking at something or other. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimp-looking-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimp_looking_up.jpg Chimp Looking Up Chimp looking up into the trees. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimp-eating-monkey-hand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimp_eating_monkey_hand.jpg Chimp Eating Monkey Hand This young chimp had a monkey hand in its mouth. I think it was more playing with it than eating it. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimp-conversation/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimp_conversation.jpg Chimp Conversation This chimps name is Darwin. Looks like he is having a conversation with somebody. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimp-bald-spot/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimp_bald_spot.jpg Chimp Bald Spot This chimp has a little freckled bald spot on his forehead. This ones name is Orion. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chimp-alpha-male/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chimp_alpha_male.jpg Chimp Alpha Male Every group of chimps will have an alpha male, like this one. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-male-chimpanzee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_male_chimpanzee.jpg Big Male Chimpanzee A big male chimpanzee sitting on a rock at Mahale. Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, Africa https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-impala-crossing-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-impala_crossing_road.jpg Katavi-Impala Crossing Road Male impala crossing the road in quite a hurry. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-impala-buck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-impala_buck.jpg Katavi-Impala Buck A good looking impala buck walking on the hardened mud. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-leopard-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-leopard_tree.jpg Ruaha-Leopard Tree You need to keep your eyes out when passing by trees, there might be a leopard in it. Like this on in Ruaha National Park. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-young-elephant-charging/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-young_elephant_charging.jpg Katavi-Young Elephant Charging This young elephant swung a branch around then charged our truck, but stopped short like they always do. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-yellow-billed-storks-fishing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-yellow_billed_storks_fishing.jpg Katavi-Yellow Billed Storks Fishing Yellow billed storks fishing in the Katuma River. There are lots of catfish here. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-waterbuck_portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-waterbuck_portrait.jpg Katavi-Waterbuck Portrait And this would be a waterbuck, a male waterbuck at Katavi National Park. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-warthog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-warthog.jpg Katavi-Warthog A Katavi warthog, just strolling along. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-wallowing_in_mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-wallowing_in_mud.jpg Katavi-Wallowing in Mud Hippos wallowing in the mud at Katavi. This is where they like to be during the heat of the day. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-vervet_monkey_eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-vervet_monkey_eating.jpg Katavi-Vervet Monkey Eating Vervet monkey eating something or other. They always seem to find something to eat. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-swinging-monkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-swinging_monkey.jpg Katavi-Swinging Monkey Vervet monkey swinging on a branch. I like the outer glow of its fur. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-sunset.jpg Katavi-Sunset A nice sunset, at Katavi National Park in Tanzania. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-storks_dogfighting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-storks_dogfighting.jpg Katavi-Storks Dogfighting A couple of yellow billed storks in an aerial dogfight. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-screaming_hippo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-screaming_hippo.jpg Katavi-Screaming Hippo This hippo seems to be screaming about something or other. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-running_impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-running_impala.jpg Katavi-Running Impala Another "artistic blur" shot of a running impala. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-running_buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-running_buffalo.jpg Katavi-Running Buffalo Running buffalo, with a flock of birds keeping pace with them. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-monkey_vs_fish_eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-monkey_vs_fish_eagle.jpg Katavi-Monkey vs Fish Eagle A monkey vs a fish eagle here. They seem to be sizing each other up. A few other monkeys joined in and the fish eagle took off. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-monkey_in_tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-monkey_in_tree.jpg Katavi-Monkey in Tree The classic, "monkey in a tree" picture. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-monkey_glowing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-monkey_glowing.jpg Katavi-Monkey Glowing This monkey seems to be glowing, with its outer fur lit up by the sun. Its a "glow monkey" Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-male_waterbucks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-male_waterbucks.jpg Katavi-Male Waterbucks A couple of male waterbucks posing by the river. I like their thick brown fur. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-male_impala_running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-male_impala_running.jpg Katavi-Male Impala Running A male impala running. Just a blur of horns and hooves. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lion_portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lion_portrait.jpg Katavi-Lion Portrait Close up portrait of a lion at Katavi National Park. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lion_in_grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lion_in-grass.jpg Katavi-Lion in Grass Katavi lion in the grass, just relaxing away the afternoon. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-leaping_impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-leaping_impala.jpg Katavi-Leaping Impala Impala leaping across the road in front of us. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-laughing_giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-laughing_giraffe.jpg Katavi-Laughing Giraffe This giraffe looks like it is laughing at us. An oxpecker is peeking around on the neck Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-jumping_impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-jumping_impala.jpg Katavi-Jumping Impala A little male impala jumping. Impalas are a little boring just standing around, so I like to get pictures of them in action. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-impala_leaping/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-impala_leaping.jpg Katavi-Impala Leaping Here is a leaping impala. They leap a lot when they are on the run. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-impala_blur/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-impala_blur.jpg Katavi-Impala Blur A slow shutter speed panning shot can produce an action shot indicating speed. Such as this female running impala. I call this process "artistic blur" Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hustling_elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hustling_elephant.jpg Katavi-Hustling Elephant An elephant hustling across the road. I nickname him "Charlie Hustle" Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hostile_elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hostile_elephant.jpg Katavi-Hostile Elephant A Katavi elephant in a hostile pose. They sometimes do a mock charge, but always stop short -- so far Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippos_in_the_sun/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippos_in_the_sun.jpg Katavi-Hippos in the Sun Hippos in the sun, covered with oxpeckers. Usually they are in the water or mud in the heat of the day. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippos_following_geese/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippos_following_geese.jpg Katavi-Hippos Following Geese A couple of hippos following some Egyptian geese into the waterhole Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippo_with_oxpeckers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippo_with_oxpeckers.jpg Katavi-Hippo With Oxpeckers Hippo at Katavi sporting a team of oxpeckers. They make a good living on hippos and cape buffalo. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippo_looking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippo_looking.jpg Katavi-Hippo Looking Hippo in a waterhole looking over at us. They do not like to be bothered. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-guineafowl_close_up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-guineafowl_close_up.jpg Katavi-Guineafowl Close Up There are millions of guineafowl around, a close up shows their colorful head. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-guineafowl/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-guineafowl.jpg Katavi-Guineafowl Guineafowl are very common, but hard to photograph since they rarely stay still. They are always bobbing or running around. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-glow-monkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-glow_monkey.jpg Katavi-Glow Monkey Here is what I call a "glow monkey", when they are backlit by the sun and the outer fur appears to glow. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-giraffe-chewing-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-giraffe_chewing_cud.jpg Katavi-Giraffe Chewing Cud Giraffe chewing its cud, and kind of looks like it is talking. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-galloping-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-galloping_cape_buffalo.jpg Katavi-Galloping Cape Buffalo Galloping cape buffalo through the high grass, always accompanied by cattle egrets. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephants-blocking-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephants_blocking_road.jpg Katavi-Elephants Blocking Road Elephants blocking the road in front of us. We just have to sit and wait and be still until they move on. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-with-branch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_with_branch.jpg Katavi-Elephant With Branch Young elephant in the road in front of us with a branch in its trunk. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-watching/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_watching.jpg Katavi-Elephant Watching An elephant just to our side, watching us. At Katavi National Park there are not many visitors, so the elephants are not that used to people, which gives them a wilder feel. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-trunks-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_trunks_up.jpg Katavi-Elephant Trunks Up A trio of elephants with their trunks up sniffing around. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-swinging-branch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_swinging_branch.jpg Katavi-Elephant Swinging Branch Elephant in front of us, swinging a branch around. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-in-front/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_in_front.jpg Katavi-Elephant in Front At Katavi, the elephants have the right of way. This one makes sure we know that. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-dancing-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-dancing_elephant.jpg Katavi-Dancing Elephant This Katavi elephant appears to be doing a little dance for us. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-crowned-lapwing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-crowned_lapwing.jpg Katavi-Crowned Lapwing Here is a Crowned Lapwing. I like the matching pink legs and beak. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-cape-buffalo-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-cape_buffalo_running.jpg Katavi-Cape Buffalo Running Cape buffalo running, at Katavi National Park. They spook easy. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-big-yellow-sun/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-big_yellow_sun.jpg Katavi-Big Yellow Sun A big yellow sun making its way down through the trees. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-bare-faced-go-away-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-bare_faced_go_away_bird.jpg Katavi-Bared Face Go Away Bird A couple of bare-faced go-away-birds, hanging out on a branch in Katavi. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-armed-ranger/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-armed_ranger.jpg Katavi-Armed Ranger Here is a lady you don't want to mess with. An armed ranger at Katavi National Park. She was more than happy to have her picture taken, as you can see with the smile on her face. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-african_sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-african_sunset.jpg Katavi-African Sunset A great African sunset at Katavi National Park in Tanzania. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-crocodile-lion-face-off/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-crocodile_lion_face_off.jpg Ruaha-Crocodile Lion Face Off Crocodile and lion face off. That's a young male lion there who does NOT like crocodiles. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-black-and-white-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-black_and_white_zebras.jpg Ruaha-Black and White Zebras Another black and white scene of zebras, a black and white animal. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-aggressive-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-aggressive_crocodile.jpg Ruaha-Aggressive Crocodile Aggressive crocodile, battling off angry lions who don't like him stealing their meat. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-zebra-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-zebra_herd.jpg Katavi-Zebra Herd I thought this zebra herd scene works better in black and white than in color. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-yellow-billed-stork/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-yellow_billed_stork.jpg Katavi-Yellow Billed Stork Yellow billed stork, wading into the Katuma River. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-yawning-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-yawning_crocodile.jpg Katavi-Yawning Crocodile Yawning crocodile. Actually they open their mouths to regulate their temperature. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-waterbucks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-waterbucks.jpg Katavi-Waterbucks A group of waterbucks at Katavi National Park. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-water-cabbage-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-water_cabbage_waterhole.jpg Katavi-Water Cabbage Waterhole A couple of hippos hanging around their water cabbage waterhole. They can always be found here. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-warthog-tusker/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-warthog_tusker.jpg Katavi-Warthog Tusker Katavi warthog with a nice set of tusks. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-warthog-crossing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-warthog_crossing.jpg Katavi-Warthog Crossing Warthog hustling across the road. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-walking-hippo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-walking_hippo.jpg Katavi-Walking Hippo Hippo out walking during the day, which you don't see a lot, since they are usually in the water, or mud. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-vervet-monkey-youngster/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-vervet_monkey_youngster.jpg Katavi-Vervet Monkey Youngster Here's a vervet monkey youngster, at Katavi National Park. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-vervet-monkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-vervet_monkey.jpg Katavi-Vervet Monkey Vervet monkey having a little bite to eat. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-two-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-two_zebras.jpg Katavi-Two Zebras A couple of zebras with a nice pose, at Katavi National Park. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-tower-of-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-tower_of_giraffes.jpg Katavi-Tower of Giraffes A "tower" of giraffes, under a tree with a lot of hanging vines. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-toothy-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-toothy_crocodile.jpg Katavi-Toothy Crocodile Close up of a large crocodile, with some pretty impressive teeth. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-sunset-stork/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-sunset_stork.jpg Katavi-Sunset Stork Yellow billed stork in the mellow light of the sunset. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-sunning-crocodiles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-sunning_crocodiles.jpg Katavi-Sunning Crocodiles We have twin crocodiles here, lined up along the Katuma River catching some morning sun. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-sunbathing-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-sunbathing_crocodile.jpg Katavi-Sunbathing Crocodile Sunbathing crocodile along the Katuma River in Katavi National Park in Tanzania. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-stork-with-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-stork_with_crocodile.jpg Katavi-Stork With Crocodile A scene along the Katuma River -- a stork carefully tip toeing around an open mouthed crocodile. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-stork-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-stork_crocodile.jpg Katavi-Stork Crocodile Yellow billed stork browsing around a crocodile with a hippo hide in its mouth. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-stork-catches-fish/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-stork_catches_fish.jpg Katavi-Stork Catches Fish There is plenty of catfish to go around in the Katuma River. Here is a yellow billed stork catching one. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-solo-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-solo_giraffe.jpg Katavi-Solo Giraffe Solo giraffe in the bush. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-saddle-billed-stork/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-saddle_billed_stork.jpg Katavi-Saddle Billed Stork I like the colorful red bill of the saddle billed stork. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-running-warthog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-running_warthog.jpg Katavi-Running Warthog Warthogs are very shy. About the only time you can get a picture of them is when they are running away. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-running-impalas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-running_impalas.jpg Katavi-Running Impalas Lots of running impalas at Katavi National Park. It does not take much to get them running. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-nursing-monkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-nursing_monkey.jpg Katavi-Nursing Monkey Little vervet monkey nursing from its mother. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-muddy-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-muddy_hippos.jpg Katavi-Muddy Hippos Muddy hippos, just spending the day in the mud. They go out at night to eat, but during the day -- they love the mud! Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-muddy-elephant-calves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-muddy_elephant_calves.jpg Katavi-Muddy Elephant Calves Some muddy elephant calves here, surrounded and protected by the adults. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-monitor-lizards-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-monitor_lizards_eating.jpg Katavi-Monitor Lizards Eating Two monitor lizards eating a catfish on the banks of the Katuma River. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-monitor-lizard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-monitor_lizard.jpg Katavi-Monitor Lizard Monitor lizard crossing the road. I have never seen a tongue so blue. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-male_lion.jpg Katavi-Male Lion Big male lion in Katavi, just relaxing the day away. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-little-elephant-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-little_elephant_calf.jpg Katavi-Little Elephant Calf A little muddy elephant calf, being helped along by its mother. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lioness-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lioness_portrait.jpg Katavi-Lioness Portrait A nice portrait shot of a lioness. She has a very friendly and contented look. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lioness-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lioness_in_tree.jpg Katavi-Lioness in Tree Lioness in the tree with a fixed gaze on something in the distance. It was around sunset, and time for her to think about hunting. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lioness-and-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lioness_and_cub.jpg Katavi-Lioness and Cub One of the little cubs joins mama in the tree, who has been fixed on something in the distance for several minutes. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lion-sisters/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lion_sisters.jpg Katavi-Lion Sisters We came across two lion sisters with five cubs total. Its around sunset, and they are getting up from their daily rest. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lion_cubs.jpg Katavi-Lion Cubs Lion cubs in a very relaxed mood. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lion-cub-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lion_cub_portrait.jpg Katavi-Lion Cub Portrait A portrait of a little lion cub. If this one had a nickname, it might be "scarface" Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-lion-cub-in-branches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-lion_cub_in_branches.jpg Katavi-Lion Cub in Branches Little lion cub posing for us from the tangled branches of a tree. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-katuma-river-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-katuma_river_sunset.jpg Katavi-Katuma River Sunset Katuma River sunset in Katavi National Park, with a lone hippo in the river. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-katuma-river-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-katuma_river_crocodile.jpg Katavi-Katuma River Crocodile This crocodile seems to be sliding into the Katuma River. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-katuma-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-katuma_river.jpg Katavi-Katuma River Scene along the Katuma River. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-impalas-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-impalas_running.jpg Katavi-Impalas Running Female impalas on the run. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-impalas-breeding-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-impala_breeding_herd.jpg Katavi-Impala Breeding Herd Here is a classic impala breeding herd. One male with a harem of around 15 to 20 females. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippos-in-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippos_in_mud.jpg Katavi-Hippos in Mud Hippos wallowing in the mud. There is no other place on earth they would rather be than right here. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippo-pools/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippo_pools.jpg Katavi-Hippo Pools The hippo pools at Katavi National Park. You are pretty much guaranteed to see hippos here. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippo-periscope/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippo_periscope.jpg Katavi-Hippo Periscope Hippo poking its eye out of the water cabbage like a periscope. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippo-in-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippo_in_waterhole.jpg Katavi-Hippo in Waterhole Hippo in a water cabbage choked waterhole. They don't seem to mind the thick vegetation. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hippo-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hippo_eating.jpg Katavi-Hippo Eating Hippo in the water appears to be chewing on a straw. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-hamerkop-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-hamerkop_bird.jpg Katavi-Hamerkop Bird Hamerkop bird along the Katuma River catches a catfish. It maneuvered it around, and shoved it down its gullet. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-giraffe-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-giraffe_portrait.jpg Katavi-Giraffe Portrait Here is a portrait of a giraffe. They have such a unique look. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-giraffe-by-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-giraffe_by_tree.jpg Katavi-Giraffe by Tree I like this scene of a solo giraffe by a tree in Katavi. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-flying-stork/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-flying_stork.jpg Katavi-Flying Stork Yellow billed stork in the air. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-fish-eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-fish_eagle.jpg Katavi-Fish Eagle Here is the African fish eagle. Check out those talons! You don't want to be a fish on the surface of the river when this guy is on duty. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephants-love-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephants_love_mud.jpg Katavi-Elephants Love Mud After nine trips to Africa, and seeing thousands of elephants, one thing I can say for sure -- elephants love mud! Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephants-in-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephants_in_mud.jpg Katavi-Elephants in Mud After a drink of water, elephants like to get in the mud and splatter it all over themselves. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephants-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephants_drinking.jpg Katavi-Elephants Drinking Elephants in Katavi coming down for their midday drink. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-pushing-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_pushing_tree.jpg Katavi-Elephant Pushing Tree This elephant pushed down a tree to eat from the high branches. Elephants, like humans, can change the landscape over time. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-on-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_on_road.jpg Katavi-Elephant on Road Elephant on the road in front of us. They have the right of way. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-herd-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_herd_drinking.jpg Katavi-Elephant Herd Drinking Elephant herd at their daily drinking spot. This is probably the highlight of their day. After this, the mud!! Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_family.jpg Katavi-Elephant Family An elephant family coming down to the river for their midday drink. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-elephant-crossing-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-elephant_crossing_road.jpg Katavi-Elephant Crossing Road Elephant quickly crossing the road in front of us. You just have to sit and wait for the herd to cross. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-egret-on-hippo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-egret_on_hippo.jpg Katavi-Egret on Hippo These egrets are ever-present around the hippos. This one likes to stand on the hippos head. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-cubs-relaxing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-cubs_relaxing.jpg Katavi-Cubs Relaxing Lion cubs relaxing in the grass. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-cubs-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-cubs_in_tree.jpg Katavi-Cubs in Tree Cubs just taking it easy in a tree. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-cub-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-cub_in_tree.jpg Katavi-Cub in Tree Little lion cub up in a tree. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-croc-with-hippo-hide/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-croc_with_hippo_hide.jpg Katavi-Croc With Hippo Hide This crocodile was out sunning with a hippo hide in its mouth. It might have been from a baby hippo that died. Crocs are not known to attack hippos. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-crested-barbet/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-crested_barbet.jpg Katavi-Crested Barbet And this bird is a crested barbet. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-cattle-egret-with-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-cattle_egret_with_buffalo.jpg Katavi-Cattle Egret With Buffalo We have a cattle egret here, keeping up with the running herd of cape buffalo. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-cape-buffalos-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-cape_buffalos_running.jpg Katavi-Cape Buffalos Running It does not take much to spook a cape buffalo herd and get them running. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-buffalo-herd-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-buffalo_herd_running.jpg Katavi-Buffalo Herd Running Cape buffalo herd running, always with the air cover of the cattle egrets. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-black-and-white-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-black_and_white_zebras.jpg Katavi-Black and White Zebras Here is a shot that works well in black and white, mainly because zebras ARE black and white! Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-birds-surrounding-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-birds_surrounding_crocodile.jpg Katavi-Birds Surrounding Crocodile Birds keep a safe distance and seem to surround this crocodile. They don't want to be in range of those jaws. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-big-horned-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-big_horned_cape_buffalo.jpg Katavi-Big Horned Cape Buffalo There is quite a variety of cape buffalo horn shapes and sizes -- from the wide horned bull on the right, to the modest horns of the cow on the left. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-big-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-big_elephant.jpg Katavi-Big Elephant A big elephant, really close up. He was just to the side of our vehicle. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/katavi-baby-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/katavi-baby_crocodile.jpg Katavi-Baby Crocodile A baby crocodile sunning itself on a log in the river. It will be a long dangerous journey to adulthood, if it makes it. There are lots of big birds that would make a meal of this little croc right now. Katavi National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/columns-of-the-giants-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/columns_of_the_giants_trail.jpg Columns of the Giants Trail I like this rustic wooden bridge on the trail to the "Columns of the Giants", high up in the Sierras. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/twin-lakes-road-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/twin_lakes_road_sunrise.jpg Twin Lakes Road Sunrise There are nice mountain vistas along Twin Lakes Road in Bridgeport, especially at sunrise. Bridgeport, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/twin-lakes-road-bridgeport/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/twin_lakes_road_bridgeport.jpg Twin Lakes Road Bridgeport Along Twin Lakes Road outside of Bridgeport right after sunrise. I like the mountain vistas, with the cows in the foreground. Bridgeport, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tufas-with-sierras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tufas_with_sierras.jpg Tufas With Sierras Mono Lake tufas with the Sierras in the background. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tufas-in-early-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tufas_in_early_light.jpg Tufas in Early Light Tufas in the early light. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tufas-after-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tufas_after_sunrise.jpg Tufas After Sunrise The golden light right after sunrise lights up the vegetation surrounding the tufas. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunrise-at-mono-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunrise_at_mono_lake.jpg Sunrise at Mono Lake Sunrise at Mono Lake. I like the look of the tufas in the early morning light. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-walking-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_walking_bridge.jpg Sierra Walking Bridge Wooden walking bridge in the high Sierras. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-mountain-cabins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_mountain_cabins.jpg Old Mountain Cabins Old mountain cabins in a state of collapse in the Sierras. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-tufas2023/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_tufas_2023.jpg Mono Lake Tufas 2023 Since 1997, I have been to Mono Lake about 7 times. Here is a scene from my 2023 visit. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-tufa-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_tufa_scene.jpg Mono Lake Tufa Scene Scene at Mono Lake in the early morning. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_sunset.jpg Mono Lake Sunset Sunset at Mono Lake. This is looking to the east, so the blue and pink colors are known as the "Earth shadow" Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_sunrise.jpg Mono Lake Sunrise Sunrise coming over the mountains and the tufas at Mono Lake. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-county-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_county_sheep.jpg Mono County Sheep Mono County sheep herd, on the move. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/leavitt-falls-vista-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/leavitt_falls_vista_point.jpg Leavitt Falls Vista Point Beautiful view from Leavitt Falls Vista Point, just to the east of Sonora Pass. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway395-cow-pasture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_395_cow_pasture.jpg Highway 395 Cow Pasture A nice scene a little outside of Bridgeport, on Highway 395. Bridgeport, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/herd-of-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/herd_of_sheep.jpg Herd of Sheep On the road to Bodie, on a cold morning, a big herd of sheep. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/first-light-at-mono-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/first_light_at_mono_lake.jpg First light at Mono Lake The first mellow light at Mono Lake before the sun rises above the eastern mountains. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bridgeport-sunrise-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bridgeport_sunrise_cows.jpg Bridgeport Sunrise Cows Cows welcoming in the sunrise, as best they can, just outside of Bridgeport. Bridgeport, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/town-of-bodie-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/town_of_bodie2.jpg Town of Bodie-2 The main road in the town of Bodie, once a thriving town. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-truck-bodie2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_truck_bodie2.jpg Old Truck Bodie-2 Old rotting trucks and cars are one of my favorite subjects for color and black and white. This one works good for both. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-buildings-in-bodie2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_buildings_in_bodie2.jpg Old Buildings in Bodie-2 Old Bodie buildings amongst the desert shrubbery. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-junked-car2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_junked_car2.jpg Bodie Junked Car-2 Classic ghost town look -- old junked cars and old abandoned buildings. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-rotting-truck2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_rotting_truck2.jpg Bodie Rotting Truck-2 Old rotting truck in Bodie. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-ghost-town-outhouse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_ghost_town_outhouse.jpg Bodie Ghost Town Outhouse No old western home is complete without an outhouse. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_california.jpg Bodie California The ghost town of Bodie, high up in the eastern California mountains. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/town-of-bodie/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/town_of_bodie.jpg Town of Bodie Looking down the main street, in the town of Bodie. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-truck-bodie/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_truck_bodie.jpg Old Truck Bodie Old trucks and cars are one of my favorite subjects with black and white infrared. I think it captures the mood. Here is my favorite junked car picture Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-buildings-in-bodie/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_buildings_in_bodie.jpg Old Buildings in Bodie I like the way the desert shrubbery looks with the black & white infrared look. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_scene.jpg Bodie Scene Another scene of my favorite ghost town of Bodie, with the black and white infrared look. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-rotting-truck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_rotting_truck.jpg Bodie Rotting Truck An old rotting truck in Bodie. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-outhouse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_outhouse_.jpg Bodie Outhouse An old fashioned outhouse amongst the old buildings of Bodie. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-junked-car/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_junked_car.jpg Bodie Junked Car Perfect scene for the black and white infrared look -- junked cars and junked buildings! Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bodie-ghost-town/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bodie_ghost_town.jpg Bodie Ghost Town From a hill, looking at part of the ghost town of Bodie. This was once a thriving town with thousands of people. Bodie Ghost Town, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-well-fed-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-well_fed_lion.jpg Ruaha-Well Fed Lion Here is a well fed lion. He has a belly full of buffalo meat. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-vultures-landing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-vultures_landing.jpg Ruaha-Vultures Landing Vulture coming in to land on one of the buffalo carcasses. It was their turn to eat. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-sunset.jpg Ruaha-Sunset Sun going down between two baobab trees in Ruaha. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-running-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-running_jackal.jpg Ruaha-Running Jackal An action shot of a running jackal before sunrise. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-red-billed-hornbill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-red_billed_hornbill.jpg Ruaha-Red Billed Hornbill I like this shot of a red billed hornbill on a branch. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-necking-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-necking_giraffes.jpg Ruaha-Necking Giraffes Necking giraffe couple. Very loving giraffes here at Ruaha. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lions-eating-by-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lions_eating_by_river.jpg Ruaha-Lions Eating by River Two days later, the lions were still eating the buffalo carcasses by the river. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lions-eating-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lions_eating_buffalo.jpg Ruaha-Lions Eating Buffalo Lions working on this buffalo in the river. Lots of meat to eat here. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lion-stalking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lion_stalking.jpg Ruaha-Lion Stalking Young male lion stalking the vultures. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lion-glaring/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lion_glaring.jpg Ruaha-Lion Glaring The lion chases off the vultures from one carcass, then looks over in disgust as the vultures have gathered at the other carcass. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lion-chasing-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lion_chasing_vultures.jpg Ruaha-Lion Chasing Vultures Our young male lion hero chasing those vultures away. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lion-chasing-vulture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lion_chasing_vulture.jpg Ruaha-Lion Chasing Vulture This young male did not like the vultures. He kept coming back over and over chasing them away. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lion-approaching/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lion_approaching.jpg Ruaha-Lion Approaching So the lion has no choice but to chase the vultures off the other carcass. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-leopard.jpg Ruaha-Leopard We went back later, and the leopard was still in the tree. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-kudu.jpg Ruaha-Kudu Male kudu in the Ruaha bush. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-honeymooning-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-honeymooning_lions.jpg Ruaha-Honeymooning Lions A couple of honeymooning lions. They break away from the pride for a few days of mating. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-flying-vulture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-flying_vulture.jpg Ruaha-Flying Vulture Vultures are graceful in flight, but not so much on the ground. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-chasing-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-chasing_vultures.jpg Ruaha-Chasing Vultures And there he is! Chasing off the vultures. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-chasing-away-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-chasing_away_vultures.jpg Ruaha-Chasing Away Vultures The young male just would not let them eat in peace. He was protecting that pile of buffalo scraps. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-buffalo-oxpecker/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-cape_buffalo_oxpecker.jpg Ruaha-Buffalo Oxpecker Grizzled old bull cape buffalo, always with an oxpecker companion. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-baboons-scratching/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-baboons_scratching.jpg Ruaha-Baboons Scratching Scratching baboons. One seems to be saying -- Hey doc, this is where it hurts. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-after-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-after_sunset.jpg Ruaha-After Sunset After sunset at Ruaha National Park. Baobab tree highlighted by a colorful sky. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-sun-in-the-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-sun_in_the_tree.jpg Ruaha-Sun in the Tree The setting sun looks like a big orange ball stuck in a tree. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-oxpecker-on-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-oxpecker_on_cape_buffalo.jpg Ruaha-Oxpecker on Cape Buffalo After checking all around, the oxpecker stands on the buffalo's nose and appears to yell out "all clear!" Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-giraffe-bookend/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-giraffe_bookends.jpg Ruaha-Giraffe Bookends These two are posing like they are giraffe bookends. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-baboon-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-baboon_on_rock.jpg Ruaha-Baboon on Rock Baboon sitting on a rock taking a look at us. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-grinning-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-grinning_crocodile.jpg Ruaha-Grinning Crocodile The crocodile seems to be grinning at the young male lion -- who is not impressed. I like the casually curious look on the face of the lioness sitting there. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-crocodile-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-crocodile_eating.jpg Ruaha-Crocodile Eating Crocodile grabbing a bite from the cape buffalo. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lion-vs-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lion-vs-crocodile.jpg Ruaha-Lion-vs-Crocodile Lion vs crocodile here. They never made contact with each other though. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-young-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-young_male_lion.jpg Ruaha-Young Male Lion And here is our young male taking a break from chasing off crocodiles. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-two-headed-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-two_headed_giraffe.jpg Ruaha-Two Headed Giraffe Every trip to Africa, I see what I call a "two headed giraffe" Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-trampled-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-trampled_cape_buffalo.jpg Ruaha-Trampled Cape Buffalo Lioness sniffing around three of the cape buffalo that were trampled in the river. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-southern-ground-hornbill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-southern_ground_hornbill.jpg Ruaha-Southern Ground Hornbill And here is the Southern Ground Hornbill, with its bright red face. I like the eyelashes on this one. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-snarling-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-snarling_lion.jpg Ruaha-Snarling Lion Lion snarling at the crocodiles. This lion was not letting it go. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-snarling-at-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-snarling_at_crocodiles.jpg Ruaha-Snarling at Crocodile Snarling lioness, trying to keep the crocodiles at bay. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-sleeping-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-sleeping_leopard.jpg Ruaha-Sleeping Leopard We came across a sleeping leopard in a tree. That's the most likely place they will be during the day. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-saddle-billed-stork/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-saddlebilled_stork.jpg Ruaha-Saddle Billed Stork These saddle billed storks have about the most colorful beaks. Vivid red and yellow. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-oxpecker-convention/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-oxpecker_convention.jpg Ruaha-Oxpecker Convention It looks like the annual oxpecker convention is held on the back of a kudu. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-oxpecker-checking-nose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-oxpecker_checking_nose.jpg Ruaha-Oxpecker Checking Nose Oxpecker checking inside the nose for tasty pests to eat. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-nuzzling-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-nuzzling_giraffes.jpg Ruaha-Nuzzling Giraffes A couple of nuzzling giraffes. We saw a lot of that in Ruaha. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-monitor-lizard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-monitor_lizard.jpg Ruaha-Monitor Lizard Monitor lizard. You usually see them close to rivers. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-male-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-male_kudu.jpg Ruaha-Male Kudu A proud looking male kudu with those beautiful twisting horns. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-male-impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-male_impala.jpg Ruaha-Male Impala Male impala in Ruaha, chewing on a straw. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-loving-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-loving_giraffes.jpg Ruaha-Loving Giraffes Looks like a couple of happy giraffes in love. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lion-marking-territory/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lion_marking_territory.jpg Ruaha-Lion Marking Territory Lion doing one of the things he does best -- marking his territory. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lion-and-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lion_and_crocodile.jpg Ruaha-Lion and Crocodile The young male lion just watches in disgust as the crocodile comes in and grabs a bite of buffalo. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-lilac-breasted-roller/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-lilac_breasted_roller.jpg Ruaha-Lilac Breasted Roller This colorful little bird is the lilac breasted roller. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-leopard-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-leopard_in_tree.jpg Ruaha-Leopard in Tree The leopard wakes up from its cat nap. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-leopard-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-leopard_close_up.jpg Ruaha-Leopard Close Up Close up of the leopard in the tree. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-king-of-the-hill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-king_of_the_hill.jpg Ruaha-King of the Hill This baboon with the baby is currently the king of the hill -- or actually, king of the termite mound. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-impala-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-impala_portrait.jpg Ruaha-Impala Portrait Nice portrait of a male impala, with a good looking set of horns. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-hornbill-on-ground/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-hornbill_on_ground.jpg Ruaha-Hornbill on Ground Hornbill grubbing around for food on the ground. Kind of has a dinosaur like appearance. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-hornbill-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-hornbill_in_tree.jpg Ruaha-Hornbill in Tree Here is a red billed hornbill. They are all over Ruaha. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-grooming-baboons/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-grooming_baboons.jpg Ruaha-Grooming Baboons Baboons grooming, which they do quite a bit. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-giraffes-necking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-giraffes_necking.jpg Ruaha-Giraffes Necking Necking giraffes, in Ruaha National Park. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-giraffe-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-giraffe_sunset.jpg Ruaha-Giraffe Sunset Just when the last slice of the sun was setting between two baobab trees, a giraffe walks by. I thought it added to the scene. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-giraffe-by-baobab/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-giraffe_by_baobab.jpg Ruaha-Giraffe by Baobab Another giraffe by a big baobab tree. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-female-kudus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-female_kudus.jpg Ruaha-Female Kudus Female kudus, with those big red ears. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-elephant-trunk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-elephant_trunk.jpg Ruaha-Elephant Trunk Elephant maneuvering its trunk around the thorny branches to get at the green leaves. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-elephant-chewing-branch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-elephant_chewing_branch.jpg Ruaha-Elephant Chewing Branch An elephant chewing on a branch while walking. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-elephant-calf-and-mother/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-elephant_calf_and_mother.jpg Ruaha-Elephant Calf and Mother Little calf following behind its mother. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-drinking-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-drinking_giraffe.jpg Ruaha-Drinking Giraffe Giraffe getting a drink of water. They do this very quickly since they are vulnerable in this position. Plus if they stay too long in this position, too much blood will flood to their head. They have a massive heart pumping blood up that long neck. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-dik-dik/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-dik-dik.jpg Ruaha-Dik-Dik Here is the smallest antelope, the dik-dik, with its big eyes and tiny horns. About the size of a rabbit. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-cape-buffalo-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-cape_buffalo_meal.jpg Ruaha-Cape Buffalo Meal Four of the lions having a cape buffalo meal. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-cape-buffalo-feast/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-cape_buffalo_feast.jpg Ruaha-Cape Buffalo Feast We came across 8 fresh cape buffalo carcasses in the river, with a large pride of 14 lions feasting on them. We think the cape buffalo spooked at night and stampeded and some stumbled off the short cliff to the river, and might have been trampled. This happens to wildebeest all the time when they cross rivers. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-black-backed-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-black_backed_jackal.jpg Ruaha-Black Backed Jackal Black backed jackal in the early morning. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-big-headed-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-big_headed_zebra.jpg Ruaha-Big Headed Zebra Unless you look carefully, this kind of looks like a big headed zebra with two bodies. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-baobab-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-baobab_tree.jpg Ruaha-Baobab Tree Giraffe showcasing a big baobab tree. Ruaha has more of these baobab trees than anywhere else I have been to in Africa. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-baobab-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-baobab_sunset.jpg Ruaha-Baobab Sunset Sunsets and sunrises in Ruaha were spectacular! Thanks to all those baobab trees that you can position the setting, or rising sun in. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-baboon-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-baboon_in_tree.jpg Ruaha-Baboon in Tree Baboon coming down from the tree, just after sunrise. They like to sleep in trees at night. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruaha-baboon-babysitting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruaha-baboon_babysitting.jpg Ruaha-Baboon Babysitting This was a male baboon with the baby, doing a little babysitting. It's possible he was the father. Ruaha National Park, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tree-branch-reflection-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tree_branch_reflection_lake.jpg Tree Branch Reflection Lake Some of the best mountain vistas around are at the two lakes at Lassen National Park. This was Reflection Lake. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/seti-telescopes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/SETI_telescopes.jpg SETI Telescopes Here are radio telescopes from the SETI array in Northern California. That stands for Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. Hat Creek SETI Institute https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rock-wall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rock_wall.jpg Rock Wall A great looking rock wall along a back road in Shasta County. Shasta County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reflection-lake-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reflection_lake_scene.jpg Reflection Lake Scene My favorite spot here. This was a mid morning walk around Reflection Lake. We walked around these lakes about four different times. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reflection-lake-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reflection_lake_reflection.jpg Reflection Lake Reflection Clouds add to the scene in this great Reflection Lake reflection. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reflection-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reflection_lake.jpg Reflection Lake I think the tree branch in the water adds to this scene at Reflection Lake. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pine-tree-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pine_tree_reflection.jpg Pine Tree Reflection A nice pine tree reflection in the aptly named Reflection Lake. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pine-tree-lichen/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pine_tree_lichen.jpg Pine Tree Lichen Lichen on a pine tree. The bark pieces kind of reminded me of jigsaw puzzle pieces. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pine-tree-bark/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pine_tree_bark.jpg Pine Tree Bark Pine tree bark with the green lichen has a very interesting look. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-lassen-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_lassen_national_park.jpg Mt Lassen National Park Late afternoon view from Manzanita Lake. Mt. Lassen looks like it has a sombrero on it. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-lassen-early-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Mt_lassen_early_morning.jpg Mt Lassen Early Morning I took pictures from this spot in the early morning, late morning, afternoon, and sunset. Here is the early morning. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-lassen-ducks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_lassen_ducks.jpg Mt Lassen Ducks Mt. Lassen ducks swimming around in Reflection Lake. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/manzanita-lake-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/manzanita_lake_sunset.jpg Manzanita Lake Sunset After sunset at Manzanita Lake. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/manzanita-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/manzanita_lake.jpg Manzanita Lake Manzanita Lake -- my favorite lake to walk around. Lots of good vista points. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lassen-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lassen_trees.jpg Lassen Trees I like the thick lichen covered trees at Lassen National Park. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lassen-national-park-ducks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lassen_national_park_ducks.jpg Lassen National Park Ducks We got all our ducks in a row here on Reflection Lake. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hat-creek-seti-institute/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hat_creek_SETI_institute.jpg Hat Creek SETI Institute Browsing amongst the radio telescopes at the Hat Creek SETI Institute. Hat Creek SETI Institute https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fallen-tree-manzanita-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fallen_tree_manzanita_lake.jpg Fallen Tree Manzanita Lake I thought this fallen tree in Manzanita Lake made for a photo op. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clouds-over-mount-lassen/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clouds_over_mount_lassen.jpg Clouds Over Mount Lassen Clouds really add to the scene, especially in the afternoon when the light might be harsh. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chaos-crags-lassen-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chaos_crags_lassen_reflection.jpg Chaos Crags Lassen Reflection Just before sunset, a nice reflection at Manzanita Lake. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chaos-crags-at-lassen/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chaos_crags_at_lassen.jpg Chaos Crags at Lassen These mountains are known as "Chaos Crags". I like that reflection of the trees. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/afternoon-clouds-over-lassen/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/afternoon_clouds_over_lassen.jpg Afternoon Clouds Over Lassen Afternoon clouds over Mt. Lassen. This was a great day to walk around the lake. Mt. Lassen National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wengen-hole-in-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wengen_hole_in_clouds.jpg Wengen Hole in Clouds In the small town of Wengen, the clouds cleared to form a circular frame around a waterfall. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/view-from-mount-pilatus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/view_from_mount_pilatus.jpg View From Mount Pilatus The view from Mount Pilatus, with a closer mountain in front and the Swiss Alps in the distance. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/view-from-luzern-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/view_from_luzern_bridge.jpg View From Luzern Bridge Here is the city of Luzern, nicely framed from a walking bridge. Luzern, Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swiss-mountain-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swiss_mountain_waterfalls.jpg Swiss Mountain Waterfall The Lauterbrunnen Valley, full of waterfalls. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swiss-farm-buildings/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swiss_farm_buildings.jpg Swiss Farm Buildings Little Swiss farm buildings, with a waterfall in the background. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swiss-alps-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swiss_alps_view.jpg Swiss Alps View The beautiful sky with the distant Swiss Alps, and the ocean of clouds below, really made for a memorable scene. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swiss-alps-high-peaks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swiss_alps_high_peaks.jpg Swiss Alps High Peaks Here is a view of the highest peaks of the Alps. In the middle of the picture -- Monch, Eiger, and Jungfrau. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sea-of-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sea_of_clouds.jpg Sea of Clouds Swiss Alps view from Mt. Pilatus above a sea of clouds. Luckily, the skies cleared for about an hour above the low clouds, and below the high clouds. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/roseg-valley-horse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/roseg-_valley_horse.jpg Roseg Valley Horse A horse portrait, from the Roseg Valley horse drawn carriage. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-pilatus-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_pilatus_snow.jpg Mount Pilatus Snow A fresh coating of snow at the visitor area at the top of Mount Pilatus. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/luzern-city-at-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/luzern_city_at_sunset.jpg Luzern City at Sunset The old town city of Luzern at sunset. Luzern, Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/luzern-chapel-bridge-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/luzern_chapel_bridge_sunset.jpg Luzern Chapel Bridge Sunset Luzern's Chapel Bridge at sunset. Luzern, Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lauterbrunnen-valley-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lauterbrunnen_valley_waterfall.jpg Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfall In the Lauterbrunnen Valley. I think these little farm building make a great foreground for other things -- like waterfalls. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lauterbrunnen-valley-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lauterbrunnen_valley_scene.jpg Lauterbrunnen Valley Scene In the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Waterfalls, mountains, clouds, sheep, farm buildings, and the lush green landscape mixes together for a very pleasant scene. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lauterbrunnen-valley-farm-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lauterbrunnen_valley_farm_scene.jpg Lauterbrunnen Valley Farm Scene Farm scene in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, one of the most scenic areas of Switzerland. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lauterbrunnen-double-waterfalls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lauterbrunnen_double_waterfalls.jpg Lauterbrunnen Double Waterfalls More waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Here is a double waterfall. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/downtown-st-moritz/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/downtown_st-_moritz.jpg Downtown St. Moritz The town of St. Mortitz is a beautiful town. The old style buildings, and the lake, and the snow covered mountains rising straight up make for pretty scenes. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/distant-swiss-alps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/distant_swiss_alps.jpg Distant Swiss Alps From the top of Mt. Pilatus, with the Swiss Alps in the distance. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chapel-bridge-in-lucerne/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chapel_bridge_in_lucerne.jpg Chapel Bridge in Lucerne Here is the famous Chapel Bridge in Lucerne Switzerland -- known as Luzern to the Swiss. Luzern, Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/brienz-switzerland-wood-carvings/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/brienz_switzerland_wood_carvings.jpg Brienz Switzerland Wood Carvings Two old guys visiting with each other at the shore of Lake Brienz. Oh wait -- these are wood carvings in the town of Brienz. Along with cheese and chocolate, Switzerland is known for its wood carvings. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zermatt-in-the-alps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zermatt_in_the_alps.jpg Zermatt in the Alps The skies cleared for a little while so we could see the Matterhorn. Here it towers over the little town of Zermatt. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swiss-mountain-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swiss_mountain_scene.jpg Swiss Mountain Scene Distant snow covered peaks mingling with the clouds in this Swiss mountain scene. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swiss-alps-small-town/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swiss_alps_small_town.jpg Swiss Alps Small Town A Swiss Alps small town, nestled in a valley with steep mountains on both sides. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swiss-alps-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swiss_alps_scene.jpg Swiss Alps Scene Three little farm buildings, in this Swiss Alps scene. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swiss-alps-farm-building/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swiss_alps_farm_building.jpg Swiss Alps Farm Building Rustic farm buildings, high up in the Swiss Alps, Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montreux-switzerland-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montreux_switzerland_flowers.jpg Montreux Switzerland Flowers Montreux on the Lake Geneva shoreline. The flowers really add some nice color. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mighty-swiss-alps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mighty_swiss_alps.jpg Mighty Swiss Alps I like the winding road. This is one of my favorite views of the Swiss Alps. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/matterhorn-over-zermatt-town/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/matterhorn_over_zermatt_town.jpg Matterhorn Over Zermatt Town Another view of the Matterhorn from Zermatt town. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/matterhorn-making-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/matterhorn_making_clouds.jpg Matterhorn Making Clouds Another close up of the Matterhorn. It seems to make its own clouds. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/matterhorn-in-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/matterhorn_in_clouds.jpg Matterhorn in Clouds Things change so quickly -- the sky filled with clouds, and the Matterhorn started to disappear. I do like this final shot of it, mingling with the clouds. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/matterhorn-from-zermatt/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/matterhorn_from_zermatt.jpg Matterhorn From Zermatt Our only chance to see the Matterhorn was from the town of Zermatt. There are several spots with good views. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/magnifecent-matterhorn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/magnificent_matterhorn.jpg Magnificent Matterhorn And here it is! One of the most famous mountains in the world -- The Matterhorn! Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/little-swiss-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/little_swiss_lake.jpg Little Swiss Lake A scenic little Swiss lake. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-st-moritz-boats/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_st_moritz_boats.jpg Lake St. Moritz Boats Along the shore of Lake St. Moritz. I like the boats with the town on the distant shore. St. Moritz is a scenic town. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-lugano-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_lugano_view.jpg Lake Lugano View The view from a boat on Lake Lugano. I like the way the Swiss buildings look, kind of a waffle like look. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-geneva-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_geneva_vineyard.jpg Lake Geneva Vineyard There are lots of vineyards nestled along the shore of Lake Geneva. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-geneva-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_geneva_flowers.jpg Lake Geneva Flowers Lake Geneva flowers. I thought this added some nice color to the scene. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/isola-bella-lake-maggiore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/isola_bella_lake_maggiore.jpg Isola Bella Lake Maggiore The road from Zermatt Switzerland to Lugano Switzerland took us through a little part of Italy. Here is the scene from Lake Maggiore, looking at Isola Bella. Stresa, Italy https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gruyere-switzerland-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gruyere_switzerland_sheep.jpg Gruyere Switzerland Sheep Gruyere Switzerland sheep gathered on the top of a hill. I thought it was worth a shot. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gruyere-switzerland-countryside/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gruyere_switzerland_countryside.jpg Gruyere Switzerland Countryside A very Swiss country scene. Lots of lush green hills. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gruyere-cows-and-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gruyere_cows_and_sheep.jpg Gruyere Cows and Sheep I like this pastoral scene in Gruyere. There are lots and lots of milk cows in Switzerland. They make lots and lots of cheese and chocolate here. Lots of sheep here too. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glacier-express-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glacier_express_view.jpg Glacier Express View Another Swiss Alps view from the Glacier Express. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glacier-express-train/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glacier_express_train.jpg Glacier Express Train On the Glacier Express Train, going over a high pass in the Alps. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glacier-express-swiss-alps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glacier_express_swiss_alps.jpg Glacier Express Swiss Alps On the Glacier Express Train, passing a little Swiss Alps town. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clouds-over-lake-maggiore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clouds_over_lake_maggiore.jpg Clouds Over Lake Maggiore I love a beautiful sky -- like this one. This was over Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. Our Swiss trip took us through Italy for a couple of hours. Stresa, Italy https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chillon-castle-swans/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chillon_castle_swans.jpg Chillon Castle Swans About the only permanent residents we could find for this castle was a family of swans in the little moat. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chillon-castle-lake-geneva/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chillon_castle_lake_geneva.jpg Chillon Castle Lake Geneva And here is the 13th century Chillon Castle, on the shore of Lake Geneva. Of course we went in and looked around. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/broc-switzerland-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/broc_switzerland_scene.jpg Broc Switzerland Scene A farm scene in Broc, close to the chocolate factory. Switzerland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ushuaia-shipwreck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ushuaia_shipwreck.jpg Ushuaia Shipwreck An old shipwreck in Ushuaia Argentina -- the southernmost city in the world. Next stop from here is Antarctica. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ushuaia-lighthouse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ushuaia_lighthouse.jpg Ushuaia Lighthouse Another view of the lighthouse in the Beagle Channel. Just south of the southernmost city in the world -- Ushuaia. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tierra-del-fuego-sea-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tierra_del_fuego_sea_lions.jpg Tierra del Fuego Sea Lions Sea lions, doing what they do, in Tierra del Fuego. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tierra-del-fuego-penguins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tierra_del_fuego_penguins.jpg Tierra del Fuego Penguins Penguins in Tierra del Fuego. I like the way they walk. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tierra-del-fuego-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tierra_del_fuego_national_park.jpg Tierra del Fuego National Park Looking across the Beagle Channel, at Tierra del Fuego National Park. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tierra-del-fuego-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tierra_del_fuego_lake.jpg Tierra del Fuego Lake A nice lake and mountain scene at Tierra del Fuego National Park. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-end-of-the-world/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_end_of_the_world.jpg The End of the World This area here is known as Fin del Mundo, also known in English as "The end of the world". Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/running-penquin/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/running_penguin.jpg Running Penguin Penguins are such unusual looking birds. They walk and run like no other bird. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rainbow-over-perito-moreno/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rainbow_over_perito_moreno.jpg Rainbow Over Perito Moreno A little bit of a rainbow over Perito Moreno. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/puente-de-la-mujer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/puente_de_la_mujer.jpg Puente de la Mujer A beautiful sky and the Buenos Aires skyline with the Puente de la Mujer in front. That translates to "Woman's Bridge" Buenos Aires, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/perito-moreno-glacier/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/perito_moreno_glacier.jpg Perito Moreno Glacier And here is Perito Moreno. One of the biggest glaciers in Patagonia. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/path-to-perito-moreno/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/path_to_perito_moreno.jpg Path to Perito Moreno I like the looks of this walking trail through the trees, and down to Perito Moreno glacier. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patagonia-glacier/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patagonian_glacier.jpg Patagonian Glacier Here is a wide angle shot of this giant Patagonian glacier. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patagonia-penguins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patagonia_penguins.jpg Patagonia Penguins We come across some Patagonia penguins, on a little island in the Beagle Channel. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patagonia-magellanic-penguins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patagonia_magellanic_penguin.jpg Patagonia Magellanic Penguins There are several different species of penguins in Patagonia. This one is a Magellanic Penguin. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/martillo-island-penguins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/martillo_island_penguins.jpg Martillo Island Penguins This was my first time seeing wild penguins, so it was very exciting! This was at Martillo Island in the Beagle Channel. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/los-glaciares-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/los_glaciares_national_park.jpg Los Glaciares National Park Here at Los Glaciares National Park, Perito Moreno is the star of the show. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/les-eclaireurs-lighthouse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/les_eclaireurs-lighthouse.jpg Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse In the Beagle Channel on the way to see the penguins, is this cool looking sight -- Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lago-argentino-iceburg/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lago_argentino_iceburg.jpg Lago Argentino Iceburg A good looking larger iceburg in Lago Argentino. Not big enough to sink the Titanic, but still pretty impressive for a lake. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lago-argentino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lago_argentino.jpg Lago Argentino Beautiful skies and mountains make for a nice scene on Lago Argentino. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/la-boca-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/la_boca_colors.jpg La Boca Colors Another colorful restaurant store front in La Boca. This neighborhood attracts a huge amount of tourists. Buenos Aires, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/la-boca-colorful-buildings/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/la_boca_colorful_buildings.jpg La Boca Colorful Buildings All the buildings in this La Boca neighborhood are painted with bright vivid colors. Buenos Aires, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/la-boca-buenos-aires/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/la_boca_buenos_aires.jpg La Boca Buenos Aires And here is the most colorful neighborhood in the world, "La Boca". It is quite an attraction. Buenos Aires, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/perito-moreno/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/perito_moreno.jpg Perito Moreno Head on with the giant Perito Moreno glacier. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/perito-moreno-calving/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/perito_moreno_calving.jpg Perito Moreno Calving Here is Perito Moreno glacier. It is always having little chunks fall off. That is called "calving". Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iceburgs-on-lago-argentino/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iceburgs_on_lago_argentino.jpg Iceburgs On Lago Argentino Scattered icebergs were all over Lago Argentino. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glacier-wall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glacier_wall.jpg Glacier Wall A ragged jagged glacier wall. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clacier-calving/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glacier_calving.jpg Glacier Calving The thing about a glacier calving -- if you hear it, then it's already too late to take an action shot, unless your camera was already pointed that way and ready to go. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gentoo-penguin-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gentoo-penguin_walking.jpg Gentoo Penguin Walking This is a Gentoo penguin, taking a walk. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/estancia-cristina/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/estancia_cristina.jpg Estancia Cristina Off the shore of Lago Argentino is Estancia Cristina, with great views of the mountains. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cormorants-and-penguins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cormorants_and_penguins.jpg Cormorants and Penguins Lots of sea birds in the Beagle Channel. These are cormorants and penguins, but mostly cormorants here. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/buenos-aires-rio-dique/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/buenos_aires_rio_dique.jpg Buenos Aires Rio Dique A scene of Buenos Aires looking across Rio Dique. Buenos Aires, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/beautiful-patagonia-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/beautiful_patagonia_clouds.jpg Beautiful Patagonia Clouds I love the cloud formations here. Patagonia has such beautiful clouds. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/beagle-channel-sea-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/beagle_channel_sea_lions.jpg Beagle Channel Sea Lions Sea lions are a common sight in the Beagle Channel. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/beagle-channel-penguins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/beagle_channel_penguins.jpg Beagle Channel Penguins On a Beagle Channel Island. We loved spending a little time with the penguins. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/beagle-channel-boat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/beagle_channel_boat.jpg Beagle Channel Boat We passed by a little sailboat in the Beagle Channel. I like the nice sky and blue waters. Patagonia, Argentina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/torres-del-paine-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/torres_del_paine_national_park.jpg Torres del Paine National Park A scene in Torres del Paine National Park. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/torres-del-paine-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/torres_del_paine_mountains.jpg Torres del Paine Mountains A scenic green lake in front of The Torres del Paine Mountains, with the towers popping in and out of the clouds. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/torres-del-paine-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/torres_del_paine_lake.jpg Torres del Paine Lake Torres del Paine National Park, with its vivid green lakes. I have never seen such colorful lakes. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/torres-del-paine-guanacos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/torres_del_paine_guanacos.jpg Torres del Paine Guanacos The Towers looming large in the background, overlooking a herd of guanacos. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-towers-of-patagonia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_towers_of_patagonia.jpg The Towers of Patagonia And here are The Towers. Known is Spanish as Torres del Paine. This is one of the most spectacular sights of Patagonia. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patagonia-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patagonia_sky.jpg Patagonia Sky A great Patagonia sky really livens up the scene. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patagonia-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patagonia_mountains.jpg Patagonia Mountains Some of the best mountain scenes I have ever seen, are in Patagonia. Patagonia, Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patagonia-guanacos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patagonia_guanacos.jpg Patagonia Guanacos Some Patagonia guanacos by the side of the road, checking things out. Patagonia, Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-guanaco/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_guanaco.jpg Mother Guanaco Mother guanaco nursing her young. Patagonia, Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/los-cuernos-patagonia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/los_cuernos_patagonia.jpg Los Cuernos Patagonia And here is Los Cuernos, under a great Patagonia sky. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/los-cuernos-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/los_cuernos_lake.jpg Los Cuernos Lake A beautiful colorful lake in front of Los Cuernos -- known as "The Horns" in English. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guanacos-by-the-towers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guanacos_by_the_towers.jpg Guanacos by the Towers A herd of guanacos were nicely placed, with the Towers in the background. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guanacos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guanacos.jpg Guanacos A family of guanacos in Patagonia. These are the wild camelids, as opposed to llamas. Patagonia, Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guanaco-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guanaco_portrait.jpg Guanaco Portrait Close up portrait of a Guanaco. They have a camel like look. Actually they are in the camelid family, along with llamas and alpacas. Patagonia, Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guanaco-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guanaco_herd.jpg Guanaco Herd A guanaco herd in Patagonia. Lots of these critters around. Patagonia, Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/green-lake-patagonia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/green_lake_patagonia.jpg Green Lake Patagonia The sky, the mountains, the water, the land -- all mix together to produce stunning natural beauty in Patagonia. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chilean-patagonia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chilean_patagonia.jpg Chilean Patagonia A scene from Chilean Patagonia, on the trail to the Milodon Cave. Patagonia, Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cascada-del-rio-paine/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cascada_del_rio_paine.jpg Cascada del Rio Paine Here is Cascada del Rio Paine. One of Patagonia's waterfalls. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/beautiful-patagonia-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/beautiful_patagonia_mountains.jpg Beautiful Patagonia Mountains Leaving Torres del Paine National Park, one last look at these beautiful Patagonia mountains. Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia/Chile https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-painted-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_to_painted_hills.jpg Road to Painted Hills Heading down the road to the painted hills in the Temblor Range. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/poppies-in-bloom/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/poppies_in_bloom.jpg Poppies in Bloom California poppies in bloom! This was in the Antelope Valley. Antelope Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/painted-carrizo-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/painted_carrizo_hills.jpg Painted Carrizo Hills And here is the Temblor Range on the east side of Carrizo Plain, with its colorful painted hills. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lupines-in-bloom/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lupines_in_bloom.jpg Lupines in Bloom Beautiful scene in the Carrizo Plain with the lupines and the colorful mountains in the back. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lancaster-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lancaster_poppies.jpg Lancaster Poppies A field of poppies close to the town of Lancaster, in the Antelope Valley. Antelope Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-landscape/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_landscape.jpg Colorful Landscape I love the colorful landscape and hills here at Carrizo Plain. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/coloful-carrizo-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_carrizo_hills.jpg Colorful Carrizo Hills Here are some colorful Carrizo hills, close to the south entrance. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain-springtime/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizon_plain_springtime.jpg Carrizo Plain Springtime Springtime is the best time at the Carrizo Plain! Lots of color everywhere. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_sunrise.jpg Carrizo Sunrise The flower covered hills at sunrise. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-bluebells-at-carrizo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_bluebells_at_carrizo.jpg California Bluebells at Carrizo California bluebells carpeting the ground. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_plain_sunrise.jpg Carrizo Plain Sunrise Sunrise on the flower carpeted hills of the Carrizo Plain. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_plain_scene.jpg Carrizo Plain Scene A scene at the Carrizo Plains during the "super bloom"! I really like the colorful hills. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_plain_road.jpg Carrizo Plain Road Carrizo plain road leading up into the colorful hills. Of course we took it. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_plain_lupines.jpg Carrizo Plain Lupines The colorful purple lupines really spice up the landscape. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain-in-bloom-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_plain_in_bloom.jpg Carrizo Plain in Bloom Some were saying this was a "super bloom". It sure was colorful here at Carrizo Plain. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_plain_flowers.jpg Carrizo Plain Flowers Flowers were heavy in bloom at Carrizo Plain. The white from Soda Lake gives some nice contrast. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_plain.jpg Carrizo Plain Carrizo Plain scene. That building in the distance gives some context to the scene. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-painted-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_painted_hills.jpg Carrizo Painted Hills Stunningly colorful painted hills at Carrizo Plain in the spring. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_colors.jpg Carrizo Colors Great spring colors at Carrizo Plain. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-colorful-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carrizo_colorful_hills.jpg Carrizo Colorful Hills I have never seen such beautiful colorful hills before, as I have here at Carrizo Plain National Monument. Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carrizo-plain-national-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carizzo_plain_national_monument.jpg Carrizo Plain National Monument Here is Carrizo Plain National Monument in bloom, some say it is a super-bloom! Carrizo Plain National Monument, Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_poppies.jpg California Poppies California poppies in bloom! Antelope Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/antelope-valley-poppy-reserve/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/antelope_valley_poppy_reserve.jpg Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve Walking around in the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve -- I have never seen so many poppies, spread out all over. Antelope Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/antelope-valley-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/antelope_valley_poppies.jpg Antelope Valley Poppies Poppies in bloom in the Antelope Valley, which is famous for its poppies. Antelope Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/county-road-102-farmlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/county_road_102_farmlands.jpg County Road 102 Farmlands I particularly liked this farmscene along County Road 102 in Yolo County. You have a great sky, an interesting looking crop, and the colorful wild mustard. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wooden-valley-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wooden_valley_road.jpg Wooden Valley Road Wild mustard vineyard scene along Wooden Valley Road, which is just over the eastern hills from the Napa Valley. Solano County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silverado-trail-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silverado_trail_flowers.jpg Silverado Trail Flowers Spring wildflowers along Silverado Trail. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/poppies-and-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/poppies_and_lupines.jpg Poppies and Lupines My favorite wildflowers, poppies and lupines! Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/oroville-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/oroville_cows.jpg Oroville Cows Just north of Oroville, a cow in a yellow flowered field. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-table-mountain-reserve/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_table_mountain_reserve.jpg North Table Mountain Reserve A scene at North Table Mountain Reserve in Butte County, California. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-table-mountain-ecological-reserve/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_table_mountain_ecological_reserve.jpg North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve Lots of colorful flowers here, at North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-table-mountain-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_table_mountain_cows.jpg North Table Mountain Cows I like the different colored flowers here. These cows don't seem to notice though. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napa-valley-roadside-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napa_valley_roadside_flowers.jpg Napa Valley Roadside Flowers Every spring there is a friendly invasion of wildflowers in the Napa Valley vineyards. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/multi-colored-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/multi_colored_hills.jpg Multi Colored Hills Beautiful multi colored hills, at North Table Mountain Reserve. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lupine-bushes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lupine_bushes.jpg Lupine Bushes Colorful lupine bushes under a great sky! This was by the Feather River in Butte County. Feather River, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-hennessey-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_hennessey_poppies.jpg Lake Hennessey Poppies Lake Hennessey in the spring. This was a good poppy year. Napa County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/green-gully/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/green_gully.jpg Green Gully Bright green with a hint of white flowers, liven up this gully. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/flower-covered-hill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/flower_covered_hill.jpg Flower Covered Hill A nice flower covered hill in Butte County California. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/feather-river-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/feather_river_lupines.jpg Feather River Lupines Lupines close to the Feather River, under a great sky. Feather River, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cow-in-colorful-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cow_in_colorful_field.jpg Cow in Colorful Field The cows add a little extra element to the colorful fields at North Table Mountain Reserve. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/butte-county-colorful-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/butte_county_colorful_hills.jpg Butte County Colorful Hills I like these colorful hills in Butte County, California. North Table Mountain Reserve, Butte County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-young-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-young_male_lion.jpg Tanzania-Young Male Lion Here is a young male lion with a starter mane, relaxing after getting a drink of water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-windswept-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-windswept_lion.jpg Tanzania-Windswept Lion Big windswept lion in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-wildebeests-scrambling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-wildebeests_scrambling.jpg Tanzania-Wildebeests Scrambling Wildebeests scrambling up the river bank after getting spooked by something. Maybe it was that dead calf in the river. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-wildebeest-in-the-air/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-wildebeest_in_the_air.jpg Tanzania-Wildebeest in the Air Here is a wildebeest in the air. Jumping into the Mara River. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-wildebeest-crossing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-wildebeest_crossing.jpg Tanzania-Wildebeest Crossing Its fun to watch the wildebeests crossing the Mara. They scramble down the banks and funnel into the river. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-thomsons-gazelle-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-thomsons_gazelle_kill.jpg Tanzania-Thomson's Gazelle Kill This cheetah scored a Thomson's gazelle kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-splashing-into-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-splashing_into_river.jpg Tanzania-Splashing Into River Wildebeests splashing into the river in a frenzy. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-splashing-into-mara-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-splashdown_into_mara_river.jpg Tanzania-Splashdown Into Mara River Splashing into the Mara River! Wildebeests on the move. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-plains-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_plains_zebras.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Plains Zebra A line of zebras, walking the Serengeti Plains. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-plains-cheetahs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_plains_cheetahs.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Plains Cheetahs Two Serengeti Plains cheetahs keeping watch over the grasslands. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-ostrich/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_ostrich.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Ostrich A big Serengeti ostrich. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_hyenas.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Hyenas Hyenas finishing off a wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-grasslands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_grasslands.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Grasslands The light shining down on two cheetahs in the Serengeti grasslands. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_cheetah.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Cheetah Cheetah surveying the Serengeti plains. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-scrambling-up-river-bank/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-scrambling_up_river_bank.jpg Tanzania-Scrambling Up River Bank Wildebeests scrambling back up the river bank. That little guy in the bottom left is having a little difficulty. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-rolling-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-rolling_hyena.jpg Tanzania-Rolling Hyena Hyena rolling around, just like cats and dogs do. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-rock-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-rock_leopard.jpg Tanzania-Rock Leopard leopard hanging out on a rock in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-picking-up-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-picking_up_lion_cub.jpg Tanzania-Picking Up Lion Cub The same jaws and teeth that can kill an animal several times her size, can gently pick up and transport her little cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-nuzzling-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-nuzzling_lions.jpg Tanzania-Nuzzling Lions A couple of female lions nuzzling each other. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-muddy-faced-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-muddy_faced_lion.jpg Tanzania-Muddy Faced Lion A young lion taking a break from eating in a muddy creek bed. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-mother-lion-with-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-mother_lion_with_cubs.jpg Tanzania-Mother Lion With Cubs Mother lion enjoying the moment with her cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-mother-cheetah-with-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-mother_cheetah_with_cubs.jpg Tanzania-Mother Cheetah With Cubs Mother cheetah looking around for danger. Lots of danger out there for young cheetah cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-lioness-sisterly-love/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lioness_sisterly_love.jpg Tanzania-Lioness Sisterly Love Sisterly love, lion style. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-lion-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lion_scene.jpg Tanzania-Lion Scene Lion landscape scene in the Serengeti just before sunset. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-lion-family-life/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lion_family_life.jpg Tanzania-Lion Family Life Lion family life -- with five cubs. This lioness has her paws full. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-leopard-on-rock-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-leopard_on_rock.jpg Tanzania-Leopard on Rock Leopard on a rock, in full alert mode. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-leopard-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-leopard_in_tree.jpg Tanzania-Leopard in Tree Leopard in a tree. A picture of pure relaxation. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-leopard-cat-nap/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-leopard_cat_nap.jpg Tanzania-Leopard Cat Nap Leopard up in a tree taking a cat nap. This one looks very comfortable. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-jumping-wildebeests/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-jumping_wildebeests.jpg Tanzania-Jumping Wildebeests Airborne wildebeests jumping into the Mara River. They are very acrobatic! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-jumping-into-the-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-jumping_into_the_mara_river.jpg Tanzania-Jumping Into the Mara River Jumping into the Mara River. They could just wade in, but they like to jump. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-jumping-into-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-jumping_into_river.jpg Tanzania-Jumping Into River Its always exciting to see the wildebeests jumping into the river. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-jostling-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-jostling_elephants.jpg Tanzania-Jostling Elephants Elephants jostling each other, as elephants like to do. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-jackal-pup/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-jackal_pup.jpg Tanzania-Jackal Pup A Serengeti jackal pup. This is a black backed jackal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-hyenas-gnawing-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-hyenas-gnawing-wildebeest.jpg Tanzania-Hyenas Gnawing Wildebeest Hyena really baring its teeth while gnawing on a wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-hyenas-eating-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-hyenas_eating_wildebeest.jpg Tanzania-Hyenas Eating Wildebeest Hyenas eating a wildebeest. They are down to pretty much just the head. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-hyena-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-hyena_cub.jpg Tanzania-Hyena Cub A little hyena cub. Their coats will lighten up when they get older. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-hyena-clan/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-hyena_clan.jpg Tanzania-Hyena Clan Hyena clan milling around in the early morning light. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-hunting-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-hunting_cheetah.jpg Tanzania-Hunting Cheetah Cheetah on the hunt. They always seem to be on the hunt. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/honeymooning-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-honeymooning_lions.jpg Tanzania-Honeymooning Lions Here is a pair of honeymooning lions. Hanging out together for a few days interspersed with quick frequent mating episodes. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-heavens-shining-down/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-heavens_shining_down.jpg Tanzania-Heavens Shining Down Heavens shining down on our cheetah brothers in the Serengeti grasslands. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-handsome-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-handsome_male_lion.jpg Tanzania-Handsome Male Lion Handsome male lion emerging from the bush. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-half-grown-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-half_grown_lions.jpg Tanzania-Half Grown Lions Half grown lion cubs, but still cubs, just hanging around under a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-great-migration/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-great_migration.jpg Tanzania-Great Migration As part of the great migration, rivers must be crossed. They have no choice. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-four-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-four_lion_cubs.jpg Tanzania-Four Lion Cubs Mother lion with her four little cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-fluffy-backed-cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-fluffy_backed_cheetah_cub.jpg Tanzania-Fluffy Backed Cheetah Cub A little fluffy backed cheetah cub, running through the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-elephants-drinking-from-puddles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-elephants_drinking_from_puddles.jpg Tanzania-Elephants Drinking From Puddles Here are some elephants drinking from muddy puddles. They don't care, they are thirsty. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-elephants-trunks-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-elephant_trunks_up.jpg Tanzania-Elephants Trunks Up Periscopes up! A couple of young elephants sniffing around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-dancing-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-dancing_zebras.jpg Tanzania-Dancing Zebras Looks like a zebra dance team. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetahs-on-termite-mound/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetahs_on_termite_mound.jpg Tanzania-Cheetahs on Termite Mound Cheetahs on a termite mound, ever vigilant. They always know what is around them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetah-stalking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetah_stalking.jpg Tanzania-Cheetah Stalking Cheetah in a stalking stance. Danger and prey, thats what they are constantly looking for. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetah-prowling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetah_prowling.jpg Tanzania-Cheetah Prowling Prowling cheetah in the Serengeti grasslands. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetah-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetah_kill.jpg Tanzania-Cheetah Kill We saw this cheetah make a kill. The young gazelle could not outrun him. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetah-head-shot/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetah_head_shot.jpg Tanzania-Cheetah Head Shot The big orange eyes of a cheetah on the lookout. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetah-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetah_family.jpg Tanzania-Cheetah Family Cheetah family on the move in the grass. These cubs are lightning fast, and can bolt away at any sign of danger. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetah-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetah_cubs.jpg Tanzania-Cheetah Cubs Four little cheetah cubs. Their mother was approaching them just a few yards away. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetah-catches-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetah_catches_gazelle.jpg Tanzania-Cheetah Catches Gazelle This cheetah was walking by a group of gazelles, while the gazelles cautiously watched. The cheetah then picked out a small gazelle, ran at it at full speed, and caught it. These chases are very quick, with just a few seconds at full speed. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetah-brothers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetah_brothers.jpg Tanzania-Cheetah Brothers Cheetah brothers, intently looking at something. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-big-serengeti-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-big_serengeti_sky.jpg Tanzania-Big Serengeti Sky A big beautiful Serengeti sky over a herd of elephants. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-bickering-lion-couple/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-bickering-lion_couple.jpg Tanzania-Bickering Lion Couple What looks like a bickering lion couple, is just the normal mating procedure for lions. They will be back at it in 20 minutes or so. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-bat-eared-foxes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-bat_eared_foxes.jpg Tanzania-Bat Eared Foxes These odd looking animals are bat eared foxes. They are another canine in Africa. They listen for any sounds of life underground, mostly insect life, then dig it up and eat it. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-back-to-back-cheetahs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-back_to_back_cheetahs.jpg Tanzania-Back to Back Cheetahs Here are two back to back cheetahs. Cheetahs make a living by knowing what is around them, whether it be danger or potential food. When we get close to them in our vehicle, as long as we are quiet, they ignore us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-baboon-on-mothers-back/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-baboon_on_mothers_back.jpg Tanzania-Baboon on Mothers Back Baby transport, baboon style. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-african-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-african_sunset.jpg Tanzania-African Sunset A very orange African sunset in Tanzania. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-yawning-hippo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-yawning_hippo.jpg Tanzania-Yawning Hippo Yawning hippo breaking the calm of the resting hippos. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snarling-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-snarling_lioness.jpg Tanzania-Snarling Lioness Snarling lioness over a fresh kill. This is about the only time the females will quarrel. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-sleeping-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-sleeping_leopard.jpg Tanzania-Sleeping Leopard Leopard sprawled out on a tree limb getting some sleep. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-leopard-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_leopard_tree.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Leopard Tree You look around enough, and you can find a "leopard tree'. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-rival-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-rival_hippos.jpg Tanzania-Rival Hippos Rival hippos eyeing each other out. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-relaxing-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-relaxing_lions.jpg Tanzania-Relaxing Lions The skies open up in the distance, while a pride of lions rests in the late afternoon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-pride-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-pride_male_lion.jpg Tanzania-Pride Male Lion Here is the pride male. Him and his brother rule the pride. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-oxpeckers-on-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-oxpeckers_on_hippos.jpg Tanzania-Oxpeckers on Hippos Oxpeckers seem to make a good living on hippos. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-lions-enjoying-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lions_enjoying_sunset.jpg Tanzania-Lions Enjoying Sunset Honeymooning lion couple seeming to enjoy the sunset. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-kicked-out-of-the-pride/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-kicked_out_of_the_pride.jpg Tanzania-Kicked Out of the Pride The young adult male is being kicked out of the pride. The females now see him as a threat to the cubs. Its pretty bad when your sisters, and aunts, and probably mother gang up on you. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-jostling-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-jostling_hippos.jpg Tanzania-Jostling Hippos Jostling hippos. The males do a lot of this. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-hippo-pod/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-hippo_pod.jpg Tanzania-Hippo Pod Hippos pod all bunched together. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-hippo-island/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-hippo_island.jpg Tanzania-Hippo Island This oxpecker lands on a hippo island here. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-growling-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-growling_lions.jpg Tanzania-Growling Lions Here are some angry snarling growling lionesses. They are sending a message to the young adult male that its time to out on your own. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-crocodile-with-mouth-open/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-crocodile_with_mouth_open.jpg Tanzania-Crocodile With Mouth Open Crocodile with its mouth wide-open on the banks of the Mara River. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetahs-under-stormy-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetahs_under_stormy_sky.jpg Tanzania-Cheetahs Under Stormy Sky Cheetahs under a beautiful Serengeti sky, scanning the vast grasslands. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetahs-surveying-plains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetahs_surveying_plains.jpg Tanzania-Cheetahs Surveying Plains Cheetah brothers surveying the Serengeti plains. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cheetahs-looking-around/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cheetahs_looking_around.jpg Tanzania-Cheetahs Looking Around Cheetahs looking around. Two heads are better than one. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cape-buffalo-cow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cape_buffalo_cow.jpg Tanzania-Cape Buffalo Cow Cape buffalo cow taking a look at us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-bloody-faced-young-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-bloody_faced_young_lion.jpg Tanzania-Bloody Faced Young Lion Young lion pulls his head out of the zebra belly to catch his breath. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-bloody-faced-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-bloody_faced_cheetah.jpg Tanzania-Bloody Faced Cheetah Bloody faced cheetah taking a break from a gazelle meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-black-backed-jackal-pup/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-black_backed_jackal_pup.jpg Tanzania-Black Backed Jackal Pup Cute little black backed jackal pup. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-big-nile-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-big_nile_crocodile.jpg Tanzania-Big Nile Crocodile A big Nile crocodile basking on the banks of the Mara River. A sight like this can stop the wildebeest from crossing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-angry-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-angry_lions.jpg Tanzania-Angry Lions The young adult male does not want to leave the safety and comfort of the pride, but its time for him to go out on his own. If the two pride males come back, they might kill him if he does not leave. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-alert-cheetahs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-alert_cheetahs.jpg Tanzania-Alert Cheetahs Alert cheetahs covering all directions. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-giraffe-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_giraffe_family.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Giraffe Family Maasai Giraffe family. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-giraffe-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-giraffe_family.jpg Tanzania-Giraffe Family A nice little giraffe family in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-giraffe-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-giraffe_close_up.jpg Tanzania-Giraffe Close Up Close up of a giraffe. They have peculiar faces. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-zebras-join-in/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-zebras_join_in.jpg Tanzania-Zebras Join In A group of zebra join in the frenzied effort to cross the Mara River. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-zebra-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-zebra_in_grass.jpg Tanzania-Zebra in Grass I like the look of this zebra in the tall grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-yawning-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-yawning_leopard.jpg Tanzania-Yawning Leopard A big yawning leopard on a rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-wildebeests-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-wildebeests_in_river.jpg Tanzania-Wildebeests in River The wildebeests really churn up the water when they cross the river. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-waterfall.jpg Tanzania-Waterfall A great Tanzania waterfall! This one is Materuni waterfall. Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-walking-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-walking-giraffes.jpg Tanzania-Walking Giraffes Giraffes out walking, crossing a landscape of wildebeests and termite mounds. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-walking-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-walking_elephants.jpg Tanzania-Walking Elephants Elephants out walking in the early morning. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-suckling-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-suckling_zebra.jpg Tanzania-Suckling Zebra A nice scene with a zebra mother and her suckling youngster. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-spotted-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-spotted_hyena.jpg Tanzania-Spotted Hyena Spotted hyena out for a stroll in the early morning. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-sleepy-head-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-sleepy_head_lion.jpg Tanzania-Sleepy Head Lion A sleepy head lion in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_sunset.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Sunset A great fiery sunset, with distant animals on the ridge. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_leopard.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Leopard Serengeti leopard running down the road. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_giraffe.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Giraffe A Serengeti giraffe highlighted with a nice cloudy blue sky in the background. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-serengeti-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-serengeti_elephants.jpg Tanzania-Serengeti Elephants A group of Serengeti elephants out for a morning drink. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-running-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-running_wildebeest.jpg Tanzania-Running Wildebeest Action shot of a running wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-running-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-running_leopard.jpg Tanzania-Running Leopard Here is a leopard running at you! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-running-into-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-running_into_river.jpg Tanzania-Running Into River Wildebeests and zebras running into the Mara River. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-ostrich/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-ostrich.jpg Tanzania-Ostrich Here is an African ostrich -- a very big bird. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-moving-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-moving_lion_cub.jpg Tanzania-Moving Lion Cub Moving day for the lion cubs. She was moving them to a different spot about 100 yards away. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-mother-lion-carrying-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-mother_lion_carrying_cub.jpg Tanzania-Mother Lion Carrying Cub Mother lion carrying her cub. The cub does not seem to mind. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-materuni-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-materuni_waterfall.jpg Tanzania-Materuni Waterfall Here is the scenic Materuni Waterfall. On the lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-leopard-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-leopard_on_a-rock.jpg Tanzania-Leopard on a Rock Leopard on a rock in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-little-lion-cubs-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-little_lion_cubs_playing.jpg Tanzania-Little Lion Cubs Playing A couple of little lion cubs playing around in the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-lioness-scolding-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lioness_scolding_cub.jpg Tanzania-Lioness Scolding Cub This lioness mother seems to be scolding her little cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lioness-rolling-over/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lioness_rolling_over.jpg Tanzania-Lioness Rolling Over Lioness rolling around in the grass. Reminds me our housecat. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-lion-profile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lion_profile.jpg Tanzania-Lion Profile Big male fully maned lions make for an excellent profile picture. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-lion-cub-with-mother/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lion_cub_with_mother.jpg Tanzania-Lion Cub With Mother Little lion cub playing with its mother. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-lion_cub.jpg Tanzania-Lion Cub A little lion cub crying out for its mother. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-licking-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-licking_leopard.jpg Tanzania-Licking Leopard Licking leopard -- just like all cats, big and small. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-leopard-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-leopard_in_grass.jpg Tanzania-Leopard in Grass Young Serengeti leopard in the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-leopard.jpg Tanzania-Leopard A leopard prowling around in the tall grass. Its always a treat to see a leopard on the ground, since they spend most of the day sleeping in trees. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-impalas-in-the-rain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-impalas_in_the_rain.jpg Tanzania-Impalas in the Rain Impalas in the rain, just standing there waiting for it to stop. You can tell by the way the rain is blowing, that they like to have their backs to the wind. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-green-chameleon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-green_chameleon.jpg Tanzania-Green Chameleon A bright green chameleon in a tree. I like the curled tail. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-giraffes-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-giraffes_eating.jpg Tanzania-Giraffes Eating Giraffes eating. They maneuver their tongues around the thorns of the acacia trees to get at the leaves. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-giraffe-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-giraffe_portrait.jpg Tanzania-Giraffe Portrait A long neck and head giraffe portrait. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-fish-eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-fish_eagle.jpg Tanzania-Fish Eagle Fish eagle on the lookout. Fish beware! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-elephant-mother-and-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-elephant_mother_and_calf.jpg Tanzania-Elephant Mother and Calf Elephant mother and calf walking around in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-chameleon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-chameleon.jpg Tanzania-Chameleon A rusty colored chameleon swiveling its eye to take a look at us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-cape_buffalo.jpg Tanzania-Cape Buffalo A couple of cape buffalo with a nice pose for us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-bunched-up-wildebeests/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-bunched_up_wildebeests.jpg Tanzania-Bunched Up Wildebeests Wildebeests all bunched up crossing the Mara River. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-baby-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-baby_lion_cub.jpg Tanzania-Baby Lion Cub Little baby lion cub, waiting for mom to return. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-baboon-in-rain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-baboon_in_the_rain.jpg Tanzania-Baboon in the Rain This sad looking baboon is just sitting in the rain, waiting for it to end. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-agamid-lizard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-agama_lizard.jpg Tanzania-Agama Lizard Very colorful Agama lizard. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tanzania-african-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tanzania-african_leopard.jpg Tanzania-African Leopard This African leopard was running around to different positions to get a better view of a herd of wildebeests. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/turquoise-waters/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/turquoise_waters.jpg Turquoise Waters I have never seen such turquoise waters, as with the waters around Fiji. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tivua-island-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tivua_island_view.jpg Tivua Island View Beautiful turquoise waters surround the little Fiji island of Tivua. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tivua-island/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tivua_island.jpg Tivua Island Tivua Island, under a big South Pacific sky. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tiny-fiji-island/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tiny_fiji_island.jpg Tiny Fiji Island We took a day cruise to a tiny Fiji island. Fiji has many tiny islands like this. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-in-fiji/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_in_fiji.jpg Sunset in Fiji A boat out at sea makes a nice addition to this sunset scene in Fiji. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stormy-fiji-skies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stormy_fiji_skies.jpg Stormy Fiji Skies The afternoon Fiji skies turned very stormy. Those are some heavy with rain clouds. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/south-pacific-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/south_pacific_sunset.jpg South Pacific Sunset Colorful South Pacific sunset at the Fiji Hilton where we were staying. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/palm-tree-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/palm_tree_sunset.jpg Palm Tree Sunset The full moon glows over a palm tree sunset in Fiji. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/garden-of-the-sleeping-giant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/garden_of_the_sleeping_giant.jpg Garden of the Sleeping Giant Trail leading to the "Garden of the Sleeping Giant" Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fiji-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fiji_sunset.jpg Fiji Sunset Sunset in Fiji. Sunsets are always great on tropical islands. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fiji-sailboat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fiji_sailboat.jpg Fiji Sailboat Sailboat passing the main Fiji Island, but there was not enough wind for the sails to be out. I like the big puffy clouds over the island. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fiji-lush-vegetation/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fiji_lush_vegetation.jpg Fiji Lush Vegetation Lush vegetation in Fiji. This tropical isle reminded me a lot of Maui. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fiji-island-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fiji_island_view.jpg Fiji Island View The view from one of Fiji's many tiny islands. The winds must blow in the directions the little palm trees are leaning. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fiji-island-pier/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fiji_island_pier.jpg Fiji Island Pier The pier to the tiny island of Tivua. It was a beautiful day in the Fiji Islands. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fiji-boat-pier/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fiji_boat_pier.jpg Fiji Boat Pier The pier to our boat, which took us from the main Fiji island to the tiny island of Tivua. Fiji Islands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wispy-mountain-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wispy_mountain_clouds.jpg Wispy Mountain Clouds Great wispy clouds here in the mountains. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sun-peeking-through-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sun_peeking_through_tree.jpg Sun Peeking Through Tree Sun peeking through the trees here on Ice House Road. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snow-covered-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snow_covered_trees.jpg Snow Covered Trees I love the look of snow covered trees. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-mountains-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_mountains_snow.jpg Sierra Mountains Snow A beautiful scene in the sierra mountains with fresh snow under a speckled sky. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-mountain-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_mountain_trees.jpg Sierra Mountain Trees Forest scene in the Sierras. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_lake.jpg Sierra Lake On the shore of a scenic Sierra lake. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-hillside/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_hillside.jpg Sierra Hillside Patchwork of fall colors on this Sierra hillside. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-forest-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_forest_snow.jpg Sierra Forest Snow A little fall colors scene amongst the evergreens of the mountains. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-forest-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_forest_colors.jpg Sierra Forest Colors Fall colors in the Sierra forest. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/parking-lot-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/parking_lot_fall_colors.jpg Parking Lot Fall Colors Great fall colors in the city. This was a Rancho Cordova parking lot. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/look-lake-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/loon_lake_road.jpg Loon Lake Road The clouds are the star of the show in this scene by Loon Lake. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ice-house-reservoir-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ice_house_reservoir_snow.jpg Ice House Reservoir Ice House Reservoir after a nice snow fall. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgetown-cemetery-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgetown_cemetery_fall_colors.jpg Georgetown Cemetery Fall Colors Fall colors at the Georgetown Cemetery in the Sierra foothills. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgetown-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgetown_cemetery.jpg Georgetown Cemetery Georgetown Cemetery in the Sierra foothills. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/foothills-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/foothills_fall_colors.jpg Foothills Fall Colors Fall colors on a Sierra foothills hillside. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/falling-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/falling_snow.jpg Falling Snow Down a road by Ice House Reservoir, with snow falling off the trees. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/coloma-road-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/coloma_road_colors.jpg Coloma Road Colors Along Coloma Road in the city of Rancho Cordova, I saw these great fall colors. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_fall_colors.jpg California Fall Colors A roadside pull off along along the road in the Sierra foothills. Great fall colors here. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellow-bushes-along-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellow_bushes_along_road.jpg Yellow Bushes Along Road The early light right after sunrise really brings out the color of the bushes along the road. This was right outside of Big Pine. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sugar-loaf-road-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sugar_loaf_road_scene.jpg Sugar Loaf Road Scene Just after sunrise on Sugar Loaf Road, outside of Big Pine. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lee-vining-creek-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Lee_vining_creek_scene.jpg Lee Vining Creek Scene A nice view of lee Vining Creek, in Mono County. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rush-creek-june-lake-loop/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rush_creek_june_lake_loop.jpg Rush Creek June Lake Loop Fall scene along Rush Creek, on the June Lake Loop. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/owens-river-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/owens_river_scene.jpg Owens River Scene Thickets of reeds along the Owens River. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/owens-river-lone-pine/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/owens_river_lone_pine.jpg Owens River Lone Pine A nice spot along the Owens River right outside of Lone Pine. Great views of the Sierras from here. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glacier-lodge-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glacier_lodge_road.jpg Glacier Lodge Road Glacier Lodge Road leading up to the mountains from Big Pine. I like the colorful bushes lining the road. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-colors-by-big-pine/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_colors_by_big_pine.jpg Fall Colors by Big Pine I like the color mixed in with the rocks. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-rocky-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_rocky_scene.jpg Colorful Rocky Scene A colorful rocky scene here in the Owens Valley. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-pine-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_pine_sunrise.jpg Big Pine Sunrise And sunrise hits the high peaks of the Sierras first. This was at Big Pine. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-pine-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_pine_fall_colors.jpg Big Pine Fall Colors Nice fall colors on this road outside of Big Pine. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/along-highway-395/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/along_highway_395.jpg Along Highway 395 A rural scene along Highway 395 in eastern California. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills_view.jpg Alabama Hills View The high Sierras with the Alabama Hills in the foreground. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-mountains-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_mountains_sunrise.jpg White Mountains Sunrise Sunrise on the road leading to the Bristlecone Pine forest. The purple mountains in the distance are the Sierras. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/scene-from-bristlecone-pine-forest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/scene_from_bristlecone_pine_forest.jpg Scene From Bristlecone Pine Forest Scene from the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. The oldest trees in the world are here. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patriarch-grove-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patriarch_grove_trees.jpg Patriarch Grove Trees It was a long hard drive over a dirt road to get to the Patriarch Grove, but it was well worth it. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patriarch-grove-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patriarch_grove_scene.jpg Patriarch Grove Scene A typical scene at Bristlecone Pine Forest. The dead standing trees have the most charm. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patriarch-grove/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patriarch_grove.jpg Patriarch Grove A dead fallen tree amongst the live baby trees, which might live on for thousands of years. This was at the Patriarch Grove. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/patriarch-grove-old-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/patriarch_-grove_old_tree.jpg Patriarch Grove Old Tree An old dead broken tree standing firm at the Patriarch Grove. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fighting-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fighting_trees.jpg Fighting Trees I thought this kind of looked like two trees fighting each other. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dead-standing-bristlecone-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dead_standing_bristlecone_tree.jpg Dead Standing Bristlecone Tree These bristlecone pine trees will stand for hundreds or thousands of years after they die. It takes that long for them to rot away. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dead-bristlecone-pine-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dead_bristlecone_pine_tree.jpg Dead Bristlecone Pine Tree Twenty years have passed since my first trip here, and this old dead tree has not changed a bit. It will probably stand a few thousand more years until the roots finally rot away and it topples over. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bristlecone-pines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bristlecone_pines.jpg Bristlecone Pines A distant view with a gnarly dead bristlecone pine in the front. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bristlecone-pine-wood/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bristlecone_pine_wood.jpg Bristlecone Pine Wood The twisted gnarly wood of a bristlecone pine tree. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bristlecone-pine-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bristlecone_pine_scene.jpg Bristlecone Pine Scene A bristlecone pine scene, over 10,000 feet high in the White Mountains of California. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bristlecone-pine-patriarch-grove/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bristlecone_pine_patriarch_grove.jpg Bristlecone Pine Patriarch Grove Dead trees reaching for the sky at the Patriarch Grove. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bristlecone-pine-forest-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bristlecone_pine_forest_scene.jpg Bristlecone Pine Forest Scene A scene at Bristlecone Pine Forest, with the Sierras in the distance. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ancient-bristlecone-pine-forest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ancient_bristlecone_pine_forest.jpg Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest I don't know how old this particular tree is, but the oldest living things on earth are right here at the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, White Mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-zebras-in-boteti-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-zebras_in_boteti_river.jpg Botswana-Zebras in Boteti River Zebras getting a drink in the Boteti River. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-young-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-young_male_lion.jpg Botswana-Young Male Lion Young male lion staring at us from the bush. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-yellow-billed-crane-diving/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-yellow_billed_crane_diving.jpg Botswana-Yellow Billed Crane Diving Yellow billed crane getting ready to dive into the river. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-view-from-leroo-la-tau/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-view_from_leroo_la-tau.jpg Botswana-View From Leroo La Tau Here is the view from our back balcony at the Leroo La Tau lodge. Lots of zebras come to graze around the Boteti River. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-two-headed-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-two_headed_giraffe.jpg Botswana-Two Headed Giraffe Two headed Giraffe, as I like to call it, in the Makgadikgadi Pans twilight. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-twilight-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-twilight_giraffes.jpg Botswana-Twilight Giraffes Giraffes in the beautiful twilight, right after sunset. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-running-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-running_leopard.jpg Botswana-Running Leopard Leopard running across the road in front of us. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-prowling-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-prowling_leopard.jpg Botswana-Prowling Leopard A Makgadikgadi Pans leopard prowling around. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-male-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-male_kudu.jpg Botswana-Male Kudu Here is a male kudu with some very long horns. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-makgadikgadi-pans-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-makgadikgadi_pans_zebras.jpg Botswana-Makgadikgadi Pans Zebras These zebras at Makgadikgadi Pans love to wade right in when they get a drink of water. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-makgadikgadi-pans-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-makgadikgadi_pans_kudu.jpg Botswana-Makgadikgadi Pans Kudu I like the double twisting horns on the male kudus. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-makgadikgadi-pans-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-makgadikgadi_pans_elephants.jpg Botswana-Makgadikgadi Pans Elephants I like the looks of these Makgadikgadi Pans elephants in the last golden light of the day. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lioness-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lioness_portrait.jpg Botswana-Lioness Portrait A nice Makgadikgadi Pans lioness portrait here. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-on-the-move/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_on_the_move.jpg Botswana-Leopard on the Move Leopard on the move. They usually spend the day sleeping in a tree. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-by-boteti-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_by_boteti_river.jpg Botswana-Leopard by Boteti River Botswana leopard prowling around the Boteti River. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-kudu-and-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-kudu_and_zebras.jpg Botswana-Kudu and Zebras Kudu and zebras at Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-double-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-double_elepants.jpg Botswana-Double Elephants Double elephants! Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-crocodile-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-crocodile_close_up.jpg Botswana-Crocodile Close Up Boteti River crocodile close up. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-bull-elephants-out-for-drink/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-bull_elephants_out_for_a_drink.jpg Botswana-Bull Elephants Out For a Drink A group of bull elephants out for a drink. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-yellow-billed-hornbill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-yellow_billed_hornbill.jpg Botswana-Yellow Billed Hornbill There are lots of hornbills in this part of Botswana. This one is a yellow billed hornbill. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-male-kudu-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-male_kudu_portrait.jpg Botswana-Male Kudu Portrait Portrait of a make kudu, with those magnificent twisting horns. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-large-flying-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-large_flying_bird.jpg Botswana-Large Flying Bird This large flying bird is a crane. They have red and yellow bills. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-jackal-with-zebra-carcass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-jackal_with_zebra_carcass.jpg Botswana-Jackal With Zebra Carcass Jackal with a zebra carcass. Not much left after the vultures finished with it. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-drinking-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-drinking_zebra.jpg Botswana-Drinking Zebra Giraffe drinking from the Boteti River. They like to just get wade right in. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-double-headed-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-double_headed_giraffe.jpg Botswana-Double Headed Giraffe In the twilight, here is what I call a double headed giraffe. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-boteti-river-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-boteti_river_zebras.jpg Botswana-Boteti River Zebras Zebras wading through the Boteti River. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-boteti-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-boteti_river_elephants.jpg Botswana-Boteti Elephants A group of bull elephants out for a swinging good time. Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-boteti-river-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-boteti_river_crocodile.jpg Botswana-Boteti River Crocodile Head on, with a Boteti River crocodile Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-wild-dogs-greeting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-wild_dogs_greeting.jpg Botswana-Wild Dogs Greeting Wild dogs greeting, in a wild frenzy. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-wild-dog-relaxing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-wild_dog_relaxing.jpg Botswana-Wild Dog Relaxing A Botswana wild dog relaxing in the shade. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-wild-dog-frenzy/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-wild_dog_frenzy.jpg Botswana-Wild Dog Frenzy African wild dogs in a frenzy of greeting. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-well-fed-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-well_fed_lion.jpg Botswana-Well Fed Lion Here is a well fed lion. Him and his brothers have been feasting on buffalo meat for the last two days. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-tired-looking-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-tired_looking_lion.jpg Botswana-Tired Looking Lion Here is a tired looking lion. I know this gallery is "Predators in Action", but Its hard work eating a cape buffalo, and this guy is taking a little break from the action. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-wild-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_wild_dogs.jpg Botswana-Savuti Wild Dogs Wild dogs in Savuti scrambling around the den. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-warthog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_warthog.jpg Botswana-Savuti Warthog A handsome looking Savuti warthog. This fella has some big tusks. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-resting-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_resting_lion.jpg Botswana-Savuti Resting Lion Savuti lion taking a little rest. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-mother-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_mother_leopard.jpg Botswana-Savuti Mother Leopard Mother leopard checking in on her half grown cub, who just killed a mongoose. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-lion-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_lion_walking.jpg Botswana-Savuti Lion Walking Savuti lion walking around. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-lion-relaxing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_lion_relaxing.jpg Botswana-Savuti Lion Relaxing Relaxing lion, looking like he's in a mellow mood. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-lion-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_lion_drinking.jpg Botswana- Savuti Lion Drinking A Savuti lion having a drink. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_leopard.jpg Botswana-Savuti Leopard A half grown Savuti leopard cub. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_jackal.jpg Botswana-Savuti Jackal Lots of jackals roaming around the Savuti area. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_cape_buffalo.jpg Botswana-Savuti Cape Buffalo Here is a portrait of a Savuti Cape Buffalo. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-black-backed-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_black_backed_jackal.jpg Botswana-Savuti Black Backed Jackal These are called Black Backed Jackals. You can see why. This one is enjoying the warm morning sun. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-painted-wolf-alpha-female/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-painted_wolf_alpha_female.jpg Botswana-Painted Wolf Alpha Female Here is the painted wolf (aka: wild hunting dogs) alpha female. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-painted-wolf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-painted_wolf.jpg Botswana-Painted Wolf A dog of many names, I like "Painted Wolf" the best. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-nuzzling-impalas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-nuzzling_impalas.jpg Botswana-Nuzzling Impalas Male impalas in an affectionate nuzzling moment. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-sticking-out-tongue/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_sticking_out_tongue.jpg Botswana-Lion Sticking Out Tongue A lion sticking out his tongue. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-on-the-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_on_the_road.jpg Botswana-Lion on the Road No trip to Africa is complete without the picture of a lion walking down the road in the early morning. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_kill.jpg Botswana-Lion Kill One of the lion brothers posing by their buffalo kill. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-having-a-drink/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_having_a_drink.jpg Botswana-Lion Having a Drink A big lion having a big drink of water, at the local waterhole. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-eating-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_eating_cape_buffalo.jpg Botswana-Lion Eating Cape Buffalo Hungry lion eating a cape buffalo. This was a two day meal. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_eating.jpg Botswana-Lion Eating Botswana lion busy with a cape buffalo meal. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-with-mongoose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_with_mongoose_kill.jpg Botswana-Leopard With Mongoose Leopard with a mongoose kill. This might have been this almost grown cubs first kill, which shows his mom he might be getting ready to go out on his own. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-running-with-mongoose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_running_with_mongoose.jpg Botswana-Leopard Running With Mongoose Here is a leopard running off with its mongoose kill. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-mongoose-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_mongoose_kill.jpg Botswana-Leopard Mongoose Kill This half grown leopard cub scored a mongoose kill. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-killing-mongoose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_killing_mongoose.jpg Botswana-Leopard Killing Mongoose We came across a nearly grown leopard cub with its kill, a mongoose, of all things. Poor mongoose. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_kill.jpg Botswana-Leopard Kill A leopard kill in Botswana. The victim is a mongoose. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-in-the-bush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_in_the_bush.jpg Botswana-Leopard in the Bush A half grown Botswana leopard in the bush. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-carrying-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_carrying_kill.jpg Botswana-Leopard Carrying Kill Leopard carrying its kill, a mongoose. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-jackal-on-the-lookout/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-jackal_on_the_lookout.jpg Botswana-Jackal on the Lookout A jackal, always on the lookout. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-jackal-in-the-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-jackal_in_the_grass.jpg Botswana-Jackal in the Grass Jackal in the grass in the early morning sun. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-galloping-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-galloping_wildebeest.jpg Botswana-Galloping Wildebeest Botswana wildebeest on the move, in a full gallop. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-dwarf-mongoose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-dwarf_mongoose.jpg Botswana-Dwarf Mongoose There is no shortage of these little dwarf mongoose in the Savuti area of Botswana. They are quite smaller than the larger banded mongoose. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-drinking-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-drinking_lion.jpg Botswana-Drinking Lion Drinking lion, at the local waterhole. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-cape-buffalo-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-cape_buffalo_kill.jpg Botswana-Cape Buffalo Kill Lots of meat to go around for the lion brothers, with this cape buffalo kill. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-big-lion-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-big_lion_drinking.jpg Botswana-Big Lion Drinking Big lion getting a drink of water. He does not seem to mind the green slime covering the water. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-big-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-big_lion.jpg Botswana-Big Lion A big Botswana lion. This one looks like he got the end of his tail bitten off. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-bachelor-impalas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-bachelor_impalas.jpg Botswana-Bachelor Impalas Bachelor impalas, having a little bro-mance. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-alpha-female-wild-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-alpha_female_wild_dog.jpg Botswana-Alpha Female Wild Dog Here is the alpha female of the wild dog pack. She stays at home with the pups, who are hiding in the den at this moment. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-african-wild-hunting-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-african_wild_hunting_dog.jpg Botswana-African Wild Hunting Dog Here is an African wild hunting dog. There are not many of these left, so it is rare to see them. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-african-wild-dog-pack/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-african_wild_dog_pack.jpg Botswana-African Wild Dog Pack An African wild dog pack, so happy to see each other! Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-african-wild-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-african_wild_dog.jpg Botswana-African Wild Dog Here is the alpha female of an African wild dog pack. She stays with the pups at the den, while the pack goes hunting and brings her back food in their bellies. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-african-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-african_leopard.jpg Botswana-African Leopard African leopard -- a natural born killer. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-african-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-african_jackal.jpg Botswana-African Jackal African jackal, prowling around the waterhole. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-wild-dog-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-wild_dog_close_up.jpg Botswana-Wild Dog Close Up Close up of an African wild dog. Looks pretty much like most dogs. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-warthog-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-warthog_portrait.jpg Botswana-Warthog Portrait Here is a great looking warthog. Warts and tusks and all. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-two-legged-animals/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-two_legged_animals.jpg Botswana-Two Legged Animals It was a great twilight, but the only animals in sight to showcase it were the two legged variety. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_sunset.jpg Botswana-Savuti Sunset A surreal looking sunset at our camp at Savuti Game Lodge. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-savuti-lion-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-savuti_lion_portrait.jpg Botswana-Savuti Lion Portrait Close up of a Savuti lion. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-red-billed-hornbill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-red_billed_hornbill.jpg Botswana-Red Billed Hornbill Here is a red-billed hornbill. There are lots of hornbills in Savuti. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-drinking-from-pond/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_drinking_from_pond.jpg Botswana-Lion Drinking From Pond A big lion drinking from a green pond. Should he walk 10 feet to his right to drink from the blue water? Nah, not worth the trouble. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lilac-breasted-roller/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lilac_breasted_roller.jpg Botswana-Lilac Breasted Roller Another of the most colorful birds I have ever seen -- the lilac breasted roller. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leopard-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leopard_portrait.jpg Botswana-Leopard Portrait Portrait of a half grown leopard cub in Savuti. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-green-bee-eater/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-green_bee_eater.jpg Botswana-Green Bee Eater A very colorful green bee-eater. There must be a lot of bees around, since there is no shortage of these bee-eaters. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_sunset.jpg Botswana-Elephant Sunset A fiery red sunset at Savuti Safari Lodge. The red sky was reflecting in the waterholes. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-at-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_at_waterhole.jpg Botswana-Elephant at Waterhole An elephant at the waterhole behind our cabin at Savuti Safari Lodge. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-colorful-african-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-colorful_african_bird.jpg Botswana-Colorful African Bird Another colorful African bird. Botswana has the most colorful birds I have ever seen. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-cape-buffalo-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-cape_buffalo_face.jpg Botswana-Cape Buffalo Face Here is that unique look of a cape buffalo face. They have a raggedy crusty look. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-african-lilac-breasted-roller/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-african_lilac_breasted_roller.jpg Botswana-African Lilac Breasted Roller This beautiful little African bird is the lilac breasted roller. Savuti, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-zebra-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-zebra_reflection.jpg Botswana-Zebra Reflection We were lined up just right to get a great reflection from this Zebra in Botswana! Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-wildebeest-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-wildebeest_reflection.jpg Botswana-Wildebeest Reflection We had a nice reflection here of these wildebeest. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-wide-eyed-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-wide_eyed_lioness.jpg Botswana-Wide Eyed Lioness Wide eyed lioness in the bush, staring intently at something. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-walking-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-walking_zebras.jpg Botswana-Walking Zebras A couple of zebras walking around Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-walking-moremi-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-walking_moremi_elephants.jpg Botswana-Walking Moremi Elephants Moremi elephants walking with the youngster protected in the middle. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-walking-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-walking_elephant.jpg Botswana-Walking Elephant Elephant out for a walk in Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-two-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-two_giraffes.jpg Botswana-Two Giraffes Two giraffes looking over at something. At Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-twin-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-twin_giraffes.jpg Botswana-Twin Giraffes Twin giraffes in the Botswana bush. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-sunlight-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-sunlight_zebra.jpg Botswana-Sunlight Zebra I like the way this young zebra looks in the early morning backlit grass. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-staring-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-staring_lioness.jpg Botswana-Staring Lioness A Botswana lioness staring at us through the trees. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-red-lechwe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-red_lechwe.jpg Botswana-Red Lechwe Here is a red lechwe, found all over the Okavango Delta region. Looks somewhat like an impala. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-okavango-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-okavango_zebras.jpg Botswana-Okavango Zebras A great reflection here for these Okavango Delta zebras at Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-okavango-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-okavango_sunset.jpg Botswana-Okavango Sunset A fiery red-orange sunset seen through the grass of the Okavango Delta. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-okavango-rippled-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-okavango_rippled_sunset.jpg Botswana-Okavango Rippled Sunset Ripples on the water gave a unique look to this Okavango Delta sunset. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-okavango-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-okavango_grass.jpg Botswana-Okavango Grass There is no shortage of thick grass in the Okavango Delta. I thought this curly segment had a scenic quality. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-okavango-delta-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-okavango_delta_sunset.jpg Botswana-Okavango Delta Sunset A great sunset in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-okavango-delta/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-okavango_delta.jpg Botswana-Okavango Delta Lily pads along the Okavango Delta. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-mother-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-mother_leopard.jpg Botswana-Mother Leopard Its always exciting to see a leopard during the daytime, since they are usually more active at night. This mother leopard at Moremi Game Reserve had a half grown cub tagging along. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-moremi-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-moremi_zebras.jpg Botswana-Moremi Zebras Zebras by the reflecting pool at Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-moremi-lioness-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-moremi_lioness_in_grass.jpg Botswana-Moremi Lioness in Grass I like this profile view of a Moremi lioness in the grass. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-moremi-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-moremi_lioness.jpg Botswana-Moremi Lioness A lioness prowling around Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-moremi-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-moremi_leopard.jpg Botswana-Moremi Leopard A half grown leopard cub at Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-moremi-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-moremi_giraffe.jpg Botswana-Moremi Giraffe A giraffe strolling around the Moremi bush. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-moremi-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-moremi_elephant.jpg Botswana-Moremi Elephant An elephant enjoying a nice day at Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lioness-eating-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lioness_eating_grass.jpg Botswana-Lioness Eating Grass Lioness appears to be eating some grass. They do that sometimes. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lioness-chewing-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lioness_chewing_grass.jpg Botswana-Lioness Chewing Grass A lioness chewing on some grass. Cats of all sizes seem to do this. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-face-in-the-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-face_in_the_mud.jpg Botswana-Face in the Mud This wildebeest likes the mud so much that he just gets down and rubs his face in it. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-straight-ahead/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_straight_ahead.jpg Botswana-Elephant Straight Ahead Elephant straight ahead of us. Approach with caution. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-munching-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_munching_grass.jpg Botswana-Elephant Munching Grass A Botswana elephant munching on some tasty grass at Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-in-the-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_in_the_grass.jpg Botswana-Elephant in the Grass Elephant in the early morning grass at Moremi Game Reserve. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-dancing-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-dancing_wildebeest.jpg Botswana-Dancing Wildebeest Wildebeest seeming to do a little dance move. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-braying-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-braying_zebra.jpg Botswana-Braying Zebra This zebra, braying like a donkey, seems to be complaining about something. Moremi Game Reserve, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/moon-rising-over-mono-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/moon_rising_over_mono_lake.jpg Moon Rising Over Mono Lake Moonrise over Mono Lake, which coincided with sunset. I like the moons reflection on the lake. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-three-little-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-three_little_cubs.jpg Botswana-Three Little Cubs Three little cubs, and momma lioness, in the grass at Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/victoria-falls-zimbabwe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/victoria_falls_zimbabwe.jpg Victoria Falls Zimbabwe In the afternoon with the sun behind you, there is always a rainbow at Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/victoria-falls-double-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/victoria_falls_double_rainbow.jpg Victoria Falls Double Rainbow The spectacular Victoria Falls, with a double rainbow over it. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rainbow-over-victoria-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rainbow_over_victoria_falls.jpg Rainbow Over Victoria Falls Another view of Victoria Falls, with that ever present rainbow! Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-yoga-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-yoga_elephant.jpg Botswana-Yoga Elephant I did not know how to describe the pose this young elephant is doing, but someone said it was a "Yoga Elephant" I guess that's as close a description as anything. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-twilight-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-twilight_lioness.jpg Botswana-Twilight Lioness Lioness resting in the last light of the day. She and her sisters just had an unsuccessful charge on a small herd of cape buffalo. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-sunset-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-sunset_lion.jpg Botswana-Sunset Lion This lion catches the last golden rays of sunset at Chobe National Park in Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-stumbling-elephant-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-stumbling_elephant_calf.jpg Botswana-Stumbling Elephant Calf A little baby elephant calf stumbling to get on its feet. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-protective-mother-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-protective_mother_elephant.jpg Botswana-Protective Mother Elephant A tender moment at Chobe National Park, with the mother elephant protecting her calf. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-muddy-elephant-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-muddy_elephant_calf.jpg Botswana-Muddy Elephant Calf A muddy little elephant calf, on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-marsh-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-marsh_lion_cubs.jpg Botswana-Marsh Lion Cubs Little lion cubs lining up to cross the water in the marshy area of the Chobe River. They seemed like they didn't want to get wet today. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lioness-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lioness_reflection.jpg Botswana-Lioness Reflection Lioness and cubs with a great reflection in the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lioness-looking-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lioness_looking_up.jpg Botswana-Lioness Looking Up Lioness in the marshy grass of the Chobe River checking out a bird flying by. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lioness-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lioness_in_river.jpg Botswana-Lioness in River Here is a cat who doesn't like getting her paws wet. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-in-bush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_in_bush.jpg Botswana-Lion in Bush Male lion in the bush keeping an eye on us. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-grimacing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_grimacing.jpg Botswana-Lion Grimacing In the early morning we find a lion sniffing around. That grimacing happens when they smell a certain smell, usually of a female lioness that might be ready to mate. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-family-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_family_in_grass.jpg Botswana-Lion Family in Grass Lion family in the tall grass at Chobe National Park. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-lion-cubs-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-lion_cubs_reflection.jpg Botswana-Lion Cubs Reflection Lion cubs at the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-leaping-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-leaping_lioness.jpg Botswana-Leaping Lioness Leaping lioness at the Chobe River in Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-fish-eagle-flying/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-fish_eagle_flying.jpg Botswana-Fish Eagle Flying Fish eagle flying, with the catch of the day in its talons! Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana_fish-eagle-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-fish_eagle_eating.jpg Botswana-Fish Eagle Eating Fish eagle settling down on a tree limb to eat his catch. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-fish-eagle-catch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-fish_eagle_catch.jpg Botswana-Fish Eagle Catch This fish eagle made a nice catch from the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-fish-eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-fish_eagle.jpg Botswana-Fish Eagle A fish eagle, always on the lookout. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephants-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephants_in_water.jpg Botswana-Elephants in Water Mother elephant and calf walking through the marshy waters of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephants-at-chobe-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephants_at_chobe_river.jpg Botswana-Elephants at Chobe River Elephants at the Chobe River in Botswana. This mother seems to be quite protective of her youngster. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-standing-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_standing_up.jpg Botswana-Elephant Standing Up A young elephant at the Chobe River struggling to get on its feet. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-slinging-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_slinging_mud.jpg Botswana-Elephant Slinging Mud Here is a mud slinging elephant on the banks of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-mother-and-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_mother_and_calf.jpg Botswana-Elephant Mother and Calf A mother elephant and her youngster navigating the shallows of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-elephant-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-elephant_family.jpg Botswana-Elephant Family Family of elephants at Chobe National Park in Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-curled-elephant-trunk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-curled_elephant_trunk.jpg Botswana-Curled Elephant Trunk A Botswana elephant curling his trunk. Kind of looks like a question mark. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-river-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_river_sunset.jpg Botswana-Chobe River Sunset Sunset on the Chobe River in Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-river-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_river_lions.jpg Botswana-Chobe River Lions Lioness leading her cubs into the marsh of the Chobe River. They were lined up perfectly for a great reflection! Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-river-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_river_lioness.jpg Botswana-Chobe River Lioness Lioness at the Chobe River. She doesn't look to happy about having to cross the water. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-river-impalas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_river_impalas.jpg Botswana-Chobe River Impalas A male impala keeping his eye on the ladies, as they get a drink at the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-river-fish-eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_river_fish_eagle.jpg Botswana-Chobe River Fish Eagle Fish eagle perched in the dead tree surveying its territory along the Chobe River in Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-river-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_river_elephants.jpg Botswana-Chobe River Elephants Elephants along the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-marsh-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_marsh_lions.jpg Botswana-Chobe Marsh Lions Lions on the lookout, at the Chobe River grassy marsh. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-lionesses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_lionesses.jpg Botswana-Chobe Lionesses Cats, of all sizes, love to rub up against each other, like these two lionesses. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-lion-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_lion_family.jpg Botswana-Chobe Lion Family A nice little Chobe lion family, with mom getting a licking from a cub. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_giraffes.jpg Botswana-Chobe Giraffes Giraffes having a little something to eat at Chobe National Park. All those Oxpeckers are probably getting a meal too. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_elephants.jpg Botswana-Chobe Elephants A mother elephant shepherding her calf through a marshy part of the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/botswana-chobe-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/botswana-chobe_cape_buffalo.jpg Botswana-Chobe Cape Buffalo A Chobe cape buffalo, with an oxpecker in his horns playing peek-a-boo. Chobe National Park, Botswana 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellow-mounds-overlook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellow_mounds_overlook.jpg Yellow Mounds Overlook I like this Badlands scene at the Yellow Mounds Overlook. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellow-mounds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellow_mounds.jpg Yellow Mounds Here is the yellow mounds section of the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-badlands-south-dakota/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_badlands_south_dakota.jpg The Badlands South Dakota The early native Americans, along with the early settlers found this area impassable, hence the name "Badlands" Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stormy-sky-over-badlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stormy_sky_over_badlands.jpg Stormy Sky Over Badlands A view of the Badlands with a great stormy sky! Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/storm-clouds-over-badlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/storm_clouds_over_badlands.jpg Storm Clouds Over Badlands I find clear blue skies boring. These storm clouds over the Badlands are the opposite of boring, they are exciting! Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-through-badlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_through_badlands.jpg Road Through Badlands I like the looks of this road twisting through the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fossil-exhibit-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fossil_exhibit_trail.jpg Fossil Exhibit Trail Along the Fossil Exhibit Trail in the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/conata-basin-overlook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/conata_basin_overlook.jpg Conata Basin Overlook And here is a glimpse of the Badlands from Conata Basin Overlook. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/burns-basin-overlook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/burns_basin_overlook.jpg Burns Basin Overlook A view of the Badlands from Burns Basin Overlook. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-sky-over-badlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_sky_over_badlands.jpg Big Sky Over Badlands A big beautiful sky over a colorful section of the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-yellow-mounds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_yellow_mounds.jpg Badlands Yellow Mounds One of the many scenic spots of Badlands National Park -- the yellow mounds. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-walking-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_walking_trail.jpg Badlands Walking Trail Walking trail in the Badlands. Most of the Badlands is impassable. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-thunderstorm/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_thunderstorm.jpg Badlands Thunderstorms Thunderstorm over the yellow mounds of the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_sunrise.jpg Badlands Sunrise A little color, with this Badlands sunrise. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-storm-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_storm_clouds.jpg Badlands Storm Clouds Late in the morning, dramatic storm clouds hovered over the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-national-park-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_national_park_scene.jpg Badlands National Park Scene An afternoon scene in a colorful section of Badlands National Park. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-national-park-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_national_park_morning.jpg Badlands National Park Morning A scenic Badlands morning. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-national-park-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_national_park_colors.jpg Badlands National Park Colors This is rugged terrain, which is why they call this the "Badlands" Early morning is the best time to see the colors. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-green-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_green_hills.jpg Badlands Green Hills I like the contrast between the green mounds and the barren landscape. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-colorful-overlook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_colorful_overlook.jpg Badlands Colorful Overlook A nice mellow morning scene at a Badlands overlook Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-color/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_color.jpg Badlands Color Just after sunrise when the lighting is soft, is the best time to see the colors of the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-at-night/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/badlands_at_night.jpg Badlands at Night A view of the Badlands at night. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wind-cave-prairie-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wind_cave_prairie_dog.jpg Wind Cave Prairie Dog Along a hiking trail at Wind Cave National Park is a good sized prairie dog town. Here is one of the citizens. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wind-cave-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wind_cave_bison.jpg Wind Cave Bison A long horned bison in Wind Cave National Park. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/washington-mount-rushmore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/washington_mount_rushmore.jpg Washington Mount Rushmore Close up portrait of George Washington on Mount Rushmore. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sylvan-lake-black-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sylvan_lake_black_hills.jpg Sylvan Lake Black Hills Here is Sylvan Lake, a scenic lake in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Black Hills, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/spearfish-falls-south-dakota/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/spearfish_falls_south_dakota.jpg Spearfish Falls South Dakota Here is Spearfish Falls, one of several great waterfalls in the Black Hills. Black Hills, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-hills-prairie-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_hills_prairie_dogs.jpg Black Hills Prairie Dogs Life in a Black Hills prairie dog town. A mother grooming her pup. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/south-dakota-prairie-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/south_dakota_prairie_dog.jpg South Dakota Prairie Dog Prairie dog munching on some grass. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prairie-dogs-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prairie_dogs_playing.jpg Prairie Dogs Playing Prairie dogs playing around, at Custer State Park. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prairie-dog-town/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prairie_dog_town.jpg Prairie Dog Town Life in a South Dakota prairie dog town. They look very happy. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prairie-dog-standing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prairie_dog_standing.jpg Prairie Dog Standing Mom prairie dog standing guard over the den. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prairie-dog-pup/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prairie_dog_pup.jpg Prairie Dog Pup A prairie dog pup licking mom. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prairie-dog-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prairie_dog_family.jpg Prairie Dog Family A prairie dog family, on the lookout, at Wind Cave National Park. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-rushmore-washington-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_rushmore_washington_view.jpg Mt Rushmore Washington View So many billions of pictures have been taken of Mt. Rushmore, so I looked to find the unique angles. Here is Washington through the trees. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-rushmore-tunnel-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_rushmore_tunnel_view.jpg Mt. Rushmore Tunnel View Here is the view approaching Mt. Rushmore through the Doane Robinson Tunnel, on Highway 16A. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-rushmore-south-dakota/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_rushmore_south_dakota.jpg Mt. Rushmore South Dakota Here is the classic view of Mt Rushmore. This is a very impressive sight. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-rushmore-lincoln-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_rushmore_lincoln_view.jpg Mt Rushmore Lincoln View I like these views of the faces kind of blending into the forest. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-rushmore-side-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_rushmore_side_view.jpg Mount Rushmore Side View Outside of the park, along the highway, is this unique side view of Washington. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-rushmore-jefferson/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_rushmore_jefferson.jpg Mount Rushmore Jefferson And here, peeking through the bushes, is Jefferson. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lincoln-mount-rushmore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lincoln_mount_rushmore.jpg Lincoln Mount Rushmore Close up of Abraham Lincoln, framed by the tree branches. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/custer-state-park-prairie-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/custer_state_park_prairie_dogs.jpg Custer State Park Prairie Dogs Custer State Park is full of prairie dog towns. These guys are always alert. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/custer-state-park-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/custer_state_park_buffalo.jpg Custer State Park Buffalo Portrait of a Custer State Park buffalo. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/custer-state-park-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/custer_state_park_bison.jpg Custer State Park Bison It is May in Custer State Park, and the bison are shedding their winter coats. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/custer-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/custer_state_park.jpg Custer State Park There is a large bison herd at Custer State Park. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cold-brook-canyon-prairie-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cold_brook_canyon_prairie_dogs.jpg Cold Brook Canyon Prairie Dogs A prairie dog family along cold brook canyon trail in Wind Cave National Park. Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/buffalo-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/buffalo_calf.jpg Buffalo Calf Mother buffalo standing guard over her calf. At Custer State Park. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-hills-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_hills_waterfall.jpg Black Hills Waterfall Roughlock Falls in the Black Hills. Its very green and lush. Black Hills, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bison-mother-and-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bison_mother_and_calf.jpg Bison Mother and Calf Bison mother and calf at Custer State Park. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-bison/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_bison.jpg American Bison And here is the American buffalo, more precisely the bison, under a great South Dakota sky. Custer State Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/victoria-falls-mist/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/victoria_falls_mist.jpg Victoria Falls Mist We returned to Victoria Falls after many years, and it is just as spectacular as ever! Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 2022 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/swallow-nests/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/swallow_nests.jpg Swallow Nests I have never seen such a concentration of swallow nests. This is the bridge crossing the North Platte River in Bridgeport Nebraska. Bridgeport, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/scotts-bluff-wagon-train/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/scotts_bluff_wagon_train.jpg Scotts Bluff Wagon Train A very lifelike wagon train ensemble at Scotts Bluff. Scotts Bluff, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/scotts-bluff-national-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/scotts_bluff_national_monument.jpg Scotts Bluff National Monument One of the formations at Scotts Bluff that were landmarks for the old Oregon Trail. Scotts Bluff, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-platte-river-swallows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_platte_river_swallows.jpg North Platte River Swallows In the morning, the sky above the North Platte River was full of swallows! It made for quite a sight. Bridgeport, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-platte-river-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_platte_river_sunset.jpg North Platte River Sunset After a massive hail storm, we had a great sunset along the North Platte River in Bridgeport. Bridgeport, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-platte-bridgeport-nebraska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_platte_bridgeport_nebraska.jpg North Platte Bridgeport Nebraska The Bridgeport water tower peeks out from the trees in this scene on the North Platte River, with the sky full of birds. Bridgeport, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nebraska-windmill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nebraska_windmill.jpg Nebraska Windmill There are soooo many windmills in Nebraska. I thought this one made a nice scene. Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nebraska-homestead/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nebraska_homestead.jpg Nebraska Homestead An old abandoned homestead rotting away on the windswept Nebraska plains. Rural Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nebraska-big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nebraska_big_sky.jpg Nebraska Big Sky Somewhere around by Sidney Nebraska -- the old building and the great sky, I thought was worth a shot. Sidney, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mormon-pioneer-camp-bridgeport/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mormon_pioneer_camp_bridgeport.jpg Mormon Pioneer Camp Bridgeport This spot next to the North Platte River in Bridgeport was the site of the Mormon Pioneer Camp, according to the plaque. I thought that gunmetal grey sky, with the water and trees, made for a nice photo op. Bridgeport, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/longhorn-saloon-scenic-sd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/longhorn_saloon_scenic_sd.jpg Longhorn Saloon Scenic SD And here is the Longhorn Saloon in the tiny town of Scenic. I think this old abandoned saloon has a lot of character! Not quite as many sculls on display as the last time I was here 15 years ago. Scenic, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-oil-rig-under-big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lone_oil_rig_under_big_sky.jpg Lone Oil Rig Under Big Sky Whenever there is a great sky like this, I will be on the lookout for something to place in front of it. This lone oil rig was a good and willing subject, and gives the feel of the magnitude of the wide open spaces. Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/little-house-on-the-nebraska-prairie/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/little_house_on_nebraska_prairie.jpg Little House on the Nebraska Prairie I thought of the TV series "Little house on the prairie" when I saw this scene. I love that ominous looking sky. We had a quick hailstorm a few minutes later. Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/leaning-barn-of-nebraska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/leaning_barn_of_nebraska.jpg Leaning Barn of Nebraska Heading up Highway 71 in northwest Nebraska, this leaning old building caught my eye. Rural Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-36-junked-truck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_36_junked_truck.jpg Highway 36 Junked Truck Along Highway 36 in South Dakota, I saw this photo-op. A junked truck with a flag on the top of a small hill. That great sky is the star of the show! Without it, I would not have stopped. Highway 36, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/downtown-ardmore-south-dakota/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/downtown_ardmore_south_dakota.jpg Downtown Ardmore South Dakota Ardmore, South Dakota. It is full of old junked houses and cars -- my kind of town! Ardmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/conata-basin-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/conata_basin_road.jpg Conata Basin Road This bullet riddled junked car says "Ur on sacred land". I am assuming somebody wrote that so this car might be removed. This was in Buffalo Gap National Grasslands on a public road, Conata Basin Road, which connects Badlands NP to highway 44. I find junked cars all alone in a field, to be scenic -- sometimes. Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-nebraska-hay-bales/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_nebraska_hay_bales.jpg Colorful Nebraska Hay Bales I like these colorful round hay bales -- something you don't see in California. Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/buffalo-gap-national-grasslands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/buffalo_gap_national_grasslands.jpg Buffalo Gap National Grasslands A junked car under a great South Dakota sky, in the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/birds-over-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/birds_over_river.jpg Birds Over River Lots of swallows circling over the North Platte River. Bridgeport, Nebraska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ardmore-south-dakota/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ardmore_south_dakota.jpg Ardmore, South Dakota Here is Ardmore South Dakota, population 1. Just across the Nebraska state line. Ardmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yerba-buena-island-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yerba_buena_island_view.jpg Yerba Buena Island View I thought this was a great view of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. This is from Yerba Buena Island. San Francisco Bay Area https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/treasure-island-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/treasure_island_view.jpg Treasure Island View And here is the view of San Francisco from Treasure Island. For man-made landscapes, I think San Francisco is one of the best. San Francisco Bay Area https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sherman-island-windmills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sherman_island_windmills.jpg Sherman Island Windmills These windmills caught my eye. This was in the Sacramento delta on Sherman Island. Sacramento River delta, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/san-francisco-from-yerba-buena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/san_francisco_from_yerba_buena.jpg San Francisco From Yerba Buena Another wider angle shot of my favorite view from Yerba Buena Island. San Francisco Bay Area https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/oyster-point-marina/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/oyster_point_marina.jpg Oyster Point Marina A view from Oyster Point Marina, with San Francisco in the background. San Francisco Bay Area https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/golden-gate-bridge-padlocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/golden_gate_bridge_padlocks.jpg Golden Gate Bridge Padlocks All these padlocks on the fence in front of the Golden Gate Bridge made for an interesting scene. San Francisco Bay Area https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-springtime-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_springtime_orchard.jpg Yolo County Springtime Orchard In the springtime, the Yolo County orchards are very beautiful when the wild mustard takes over. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-orchard-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_orchard_scene.jpg Yolo County Orchard Scene That dramatic sky was the star of the show in this Yolo County orchard scene. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-farm-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_farm_scene.jpg Yolo County Farm Scene For some reason, this Yolo County farm scene caught my eye. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-farm/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_farm.jpg Yolo County Farm You have to look around a little, but sometimes you can find a picturesque farm scene, like this one in Yolo County. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/visalia-blossom-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/visalia_blossom_trail.jpg Visalia Blossom Trail Along the Visalia Blossom Trail, the last light of the day gave this orchard a nice warm look. Tulare County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/symmetrical-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/symmetrical_orchard.jpg Symmetrical Orchard I like the symmetrical look of this colorful Yolo County orchard. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunrise-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunrise_orchard.jpg Sunrise Orchard Fresno County orchard just after sunrise. Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stormy-sky-over-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stormy_sky_over_orchard.jpg Stormy Sky Over Orchard A great stormy sky over this orchard in Yolo County. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/springtime-orchard-with-wild-mustard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/springtime_orchard_with_wild_mustard.jpg Springtime Orchard With Wild Mustard Colorful wild mustard and a great sky -- the perfect combination to liven up an ordinary looking orchard! Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-river-levee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_river_levee.jpg Sacramento River Levee The view of the wide open Yolo County farmlands, as seen from the Sacramento River levee. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pink-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pink_orchard.jpg Pink Orchard A very bright pink orchard in Fresno County. Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fresno-orchard-in-bloom/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fresno_orchard_in_bloom.jpg Fresno Orchard in Bloom A Fresno County orchard in bloom. This time of the year is the most colorful around here. Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fresno-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fresno_orchard.jpg Fresno Orchard A mellow looking Fresno County orchard, with a snow like dusting of petals on the ground. Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fresno-county-spring-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fresno_county_spring_scene.jpg Fresno County Spring Scene A pleasant rural spring scene in the foothills of Fresno County. Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fresno-county-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fresno_county_orchard.jpg Fresno County Orchard Fresno County orchard in the spring blossom! Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fresno-county-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fresno_county_cows.jpg Fresno County Cows A nice country scene, with some Fresno County cows. Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fresno-county-blossom-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fresno_county_blossom_trail.jpg Fresno County Blossom Trail A bright pink orchard along the Fresno County Blossom Trail. Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fresno-blossom-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fresno_blossom_trail.jpg Fresno Blossom Trail Along the Fresno County Blossom Trail, a great springtime drive! Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dark-clouds-over-farmlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dark_clouds_over_farmlands.jpg Dark Clouds Over Farmlands Dramatic dark clouds loom over the Yolo County farmlands. Yolo County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blooming-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blooming_orchard.jpg Blooming Orchard Another blooming orchard along Fresno County's blossom trail. Fresno County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yountville-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yountville_vineyard.jpg Yountville Vineyard A scene in a springtime Yountville vineyard. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-mustard-in-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_mustard_in_vineyard.jpg Wild Mustard in Vineyard Wild mustard overtaking a vineyard in the Napa Valley. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tree-in-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tree_in_vineyard.jpg Tree in Vineyard The lone tree, the nice sky, the wild mustard in the vineyard -- all made great ingredients for a picture, in my humble opinion. This was in Pope Valley, just outside the Napa Valley. Pope Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-hubcap-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_hubcap_ranch.jpg The Hubcap Ranch Another view of Littos Hubcap Ranch. Pope Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sheep-on-a-hill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sheep_on_a_hill.jpg Sheep on a Hill This scene of sheep grazing on a hill caught my eye. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/roadside-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/roadside_lupines.jpg Roadside Lupines Roadside lupines add a nice splash of color on this Solano County backroad. Solano County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-barn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_barn.jpg Red Barn I liked the way the red barn adds to this vineyard scene. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pope-valley-road-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pope_valley_road_vineyard.jpg Pope Valley Road Vineyard Looks like a green carpet is laid down on this vineyard along Pope Valley Road. Pope Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pope-valley-hubcap-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pope_valley_hubcap_ranch.jpg Pope Valley Hubcap Ranch Along the driveway of the Hubcap Ranch in Pope Valley. Pope Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pleasants-valley-road-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pleasants_valley_road_scene.jpg Pleasants Valley Road Scene A pleasant spring scene along Pleasants Valley Road in Solano County. Solano County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-overgrown-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_overgrown_vineyard.jpg Old Overgrown Vineyard I like the old overgrown vineyards better than the new well kept vineyards. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-jeep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_jeep.jpg Old Jeep A scene in Lake County right outside of Middletown. I like the tangle of trees surrounding this old rusting jeep like vehicle. Middletown, Lake County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-grape-vines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_grape_vines.jpg Old Grape Vines These gnarly old grape vines I thought made for an interesting picture. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-bale-mill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_bale_mill.jpg Old Bale Mill And here is the "Old Bale Mill", a water powered grist mill built in the 1800's. Its right on the highway just north of St. Helena. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mustard-in-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mustard_in_vineyard.jpg Mustard in Vineyard The springtime brings the wild mustard plants to the vineyards, and that is the time they are the most beautiful. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-st-helena-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_st_helena_vineyard.jpg Mt. St. Helena Vineyard Off in the distance, Mt. St. Helena looks over this vineyard, all overgrown with wild mustard. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-saint-helena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_saint_helena.jpg Mount Saint Helena A field ablaze with wild mustard with flat-top Mount Saint Helena off in the distance. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lupine-hill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lupine_hill.jpg Lupine Hill Along a country road in Solano County, a lupine covered hill makes for beautiful scenery. Solano County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lupine-gully/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lupine_gully.jpg Lupine Gully Lupines add some nice color to the landscape, like in this gully. Solano County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/littos-hubcap-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/littos_hubcap_ranch.jpg Littos Hubcap Ranch And here is the roadside marker. Whoever Litto is, this person surely has more hubcaps than anybody else on earth. Pope Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hubcap-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hubcap_ranch.jpg Hubcap Ranch When driving on Pope Valley Road, you can't miss this place -- the Hubcap Ranch! It is quite a sight. Pope Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/conn-valley-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/conn_valley_road.jpg Conn Valley Road I grew up in these hills just east of St. Helena, and I always remember this stretch of Conn Valley Road. I like the gnarly looking oak trees with their hanging lichen. My mom called it "granny grey beard". Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chiles-valley-road-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chiles_valley_road_vineyard.jpg Chiles Valley Road Vineyard I really liked the looks of this Chiles Valley vineyard, with the bright yellow strips of wild mustard Chiles Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/calistoga-vineyard-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/calistoga_vineyard_scene.jpg Calistoga Vineyard Scene Early morning vineyard scene just outside of Calistoga. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/calistoga-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/calistoga_vineyard.jpg Calistoga Vineyard A charming Calistoga vineyard, in the last light of the day. The wild mustard season is my favorite time of the year around here. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/calistoga-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/calistoga_sunrise.jpg Calistoga Sunrise Sunrise on an old dead vineyard just outside of Calistoga. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-new-mexico-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_new_mexico_sunset.jpg White Sands New Mexico Sunset A great New Mexico sunset over White Sands. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rural-new-mexico-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rural_new_mexico_scene.jpg Rural New Mexico Scene A dilapidated old barn against a stormy sky in rural Torrance County New Mexico. Torrance County, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/quarai-salti-mission/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/quarai_salti_mission.jpg Quarai Salti Mission Another set of ancient ruins at Quarai Salti Mission. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pristine-sands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pristine_sands.jpg Pristine Sands The rippled pristine sands of White Sands National Monument. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/organ-mountains-desert-peaks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/organ_mountains_desert_peaks.jpg Organ Mountains Desert Peaks At the Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument just east of Las Cruces. Those prickly bushes really add to the scene. Organ Mountains - Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/organ-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/organ_mountains.jpg Organ Mountains Just east of Las Cruces, are the majestic Organ Mountains. Organ Mountains National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-truck-new-mexico/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_truck_new_mexico.jpg Old Truck, New Mexico An old truck rotting away in the New Mexico sun. Torrance County, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-mexico-wetlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_mexico_wetlands.jpg New Mexico Wetlands New Mexico wetlands - with a flock of birds taking flight. Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-mexico-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_mexico_sunset.jpg New Mexico Sunset A great New Mexico sunset at White Sands National Monument. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-mexico-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_mexico_mountains.jpg New Mexico Mountains Some of the most scenic mountains in New Mexico, the Organ Mountains. Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-mexico-highway82/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_mexico_highway-82.jpg New Mexico Highway 82 I spotted this old car rusting away alongside highway 82 in the mountains east of Alamogordo. Along Highway 82, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-mexico-cactus-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_mexico_cactus_scene.jpg New Mexico Cactus Scene Some prickly cactus in rural Torrance County, New Mexico Torrance County, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway54-new-mexico/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway-54_new_mexico.jpg Highway 54 New Mexico This scene caught my eye along highway 54, north of Alamogordo. Looks like a house once stood here. Along Highway 54, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gran-quivira-ruins/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gran-quivira_ruins.jpg Gran Quivira Ruins I thought these old Gran Quivira ruins from hundreds of years ago were kind of eye catching. Gran Quivira, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gran-quivira/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gran_quivira.jpg Gran Quivira Another view of the Gran Quivira Ruins in New Mexico. Gran Quivira Ruins, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dos-out-houses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dos_out-houses.jpg Dos Out Houses Possibly the smallest little town in the middle of nowhere, Claunch New Mexico. I call this scene - "Dos Out Houses" Claunch, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/claunch-new-mexico/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/claunch_new_mexico.jpg Claunch New Mexico I like these old cars rotting away in fields. They seem to have a charm about them. This was in the tiny town of Claunch, New Mexico. Claunch, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bosque-del-apache-wetlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bosque_del_apache_wetlands.jpg Bosque Del Apache Wetlands At the Bosque Del Apache wetlands, south of Albuquerque. This was one of the more scenic spots of New Mexico. Bosque Del Apache, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bosque-del-apache/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bosque_del_apache.jpg Bosque Del Apache New Mexico wetlands! I like the reflection of that great sky in the water. Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2434/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-71250-snowy_arches.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2433/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-masaai.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2432/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1200-ice_house.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2431/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-12502-lions_on_rock.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2430/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-yolo_county.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2429/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-wildebeest_splashing.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2428/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-nevada_mountains.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2427/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-natchez_trace.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2426/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-mono_county.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2425/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-lion_siesta.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2424/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-iowa_hill_road.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2423/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-cheetah_family.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2421/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250_horse.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2420/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1200-sunrise_giraffes.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2419/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1200-lion_in_grass.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2418/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1200-joshua_trees.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2417/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1200-cheetah_chasing.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2416/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1200-cheetah_catching.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2415/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1200_oregon_sunset.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2414/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-two_leopards.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2413/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-lion_kill.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2412/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-lion_in_grass.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2411/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1250-crossing_river.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2410/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-1200-splashdown.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/2409/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-zebras_in_grass1200.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-yucca-plants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_yucca_plants.jpg White Sands Yucca Plants Yucca plants growing right out of the sands. They have a very symmetrical shape to them. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_sunset.jpg White Sands Sunset A few minutes after actual sunset at White Sands, the sky turned a very warm yellow-orange hue. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_scene.jpg White Sands Scene A typical scene at White Sands National Monument. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-new-mexico/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_new_mexico.jpg White Sands New Mexico White Sands National Monument in New Mexico. It is easy to mistake this for a snow scene. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-national-monument-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_national_monument_sunset.jpg White Sands National Monument Sunset Sunset at White Sands National Monument. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-national-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_national_monument.jpg White Sands National Monument A pristine "snowy looking" scene at White Sands National Monument. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_monument.jpg White Sands Monument A nice sky complements this scene at White Sands. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-dune-life/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_dune_life.jpg White Sands Dune Life The "Dune Life" trail winds around these sand dunes. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-colorful-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_colorful_sunset.jpg White Sands Colorful Sunset We were treated to a vey colorful sunset on our second day at White Sands! White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-colorful-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_colorful_sky.jpg White Sands Colorful Sky A colorful sky over the landscape of White Sands. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-sands-alkali-flat-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_sands_alkali_flat_trail.jpg White Sands Alkali Flat Trail I like this scene with little tufts of grass amongst the sand. This was along Alkali Flat Trail. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/twilight-at-white-sands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/twilight_at_white_sands.jpg Twilight At White Sands A mellow twilight at White Sands. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tracks-in-white-sands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tracks_in_white_sands.jpg Tracks in White Sands Tracks in the white sand made for an interesting pattern. These were not from a vehicle. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-at-white-sands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_at_white_sands.jpg Sunset at White Sands Our second sunset at White Sands begins with the sun rays streaking up across the sky. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sand-dunes-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sand_dunes_sunset.jpg Sand Dunes Sunset Sunset amongst the sand dunes. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sand-dunes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sand_dunes.jpg Sand Dunes Sand dunes at White Sands. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rippled-sand-dunes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rippled_sand_dunes.jpg Rippled Sand Dunes Ripples in the sand really gives it a pristine look. Not a footprint in sight. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-mexico-sand-dunes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_mexico_sand_dunes.jpg New Mexico Sand Dunes Wind sculped sand dunes at New Mexico's White Sands National Monument. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grey-sky-over-white-sands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grey_sky_over_white_sands.jpg Grey Sky Over White Sands I like these stormy looking grey skies. It did not result in any rain, but it did produce a great sunset. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/full-moon-over-white-sands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/full_moon_over_white_sands.jpg Full Moon Over White Sands A full moon rising over the white sands. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fiery-white-sands-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fiery_white_sands_sunset.jpg Fiery White Sands Sunset A great fiery sunset at White Sands! White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-sky-over-white-sands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_sky_over_white_sands.jpg Big Sky Over White Sands A big cloudy sky over White Sands. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alkali-flat-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alkali_flat_trail.jpg Alkali Flat Trail Here is the Alkali Flat Trail at White Sands. I like that nice view of the mountains in the back. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-zebra-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-zebra_portrait.jpg Africa-Zebra Portrait A bright eyed zebra posing for a portrait. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-struggling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_struggling.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Struggling Water flying all over, with a wildebeest struggling to pull out of the river. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-warthog-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-warthog_portrait.jpg Africa-Warthog Portrait A busy warthog takes a moment away from grubbing around, to pose for us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-sunrise-on-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-sunrise_on_lions.jpg Africa-Sunrise on Lions Another Serengeti sunrise on our honeymooning lions. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-rocky-landscape-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-rocky_landscape_scene.jpg Africa-Rocky Landscape Scene A rocky landscape scene in Africa, with the ever present wildebeest on the move. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-vulture-profile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-vulture_profile.jpg African-Vulture Profile One of Africa's "Ugly 5", the vulture. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-vervet-monkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-vervet_monkey.jpg African-Vervet Monkey Other than the baboon, one of the most common monkeys in Africa -- the vervet monkey. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-lion-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-lion_portrait.jpg African-Lion Portrait A side view portrait of an African lion. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-giant-land-snail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-giant_land_snail.jpg African-Giant Land Snail Here is the biggest snail I have ever seen. The African giant land snail. I could have held him and he would have pretty much covered my hand -- but I choose not to. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-male-impala-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-male_impala_portrait.jpg Africa-Male Impala Portrait Portrait of a male impala. I think impalas have some of the best looking horns in Africa. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopard-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopard_portrait.jpg Africa-Leopard Portrait Zooming in tight on a male leopard. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephant-munching-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-elephant_munching_grass.jpg Africa-Elephant Munching Grass A young elephant munching on some tasty green grass! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-baboon-baby-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-baboon_baby_portrait.jpg Africa-Baboon Baby Portrait Here is a nice portrait of a cute little baby baboon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-baboon-baby-in-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-baboon_baby_in_flowers.jpg Africa-Baboon Baby in Flowers Baboon baby sniffing around among the flowers. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-in-the-rain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_in_the-rain.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest in the Rain I like the looks of this wildebeest in the rain. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-soaking-wet-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-soaking_wet_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti-Soaking Wet Wildebeest A soaking wet wildebeest standing in the rain. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cape-buffalo_posing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cape_buffalo_posing.jpg Serengeti-Cape Buffalo Posing This looks like a female, but she has a very nice looking set of horns. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-african_vulture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-african_vulture.jpg Serengeti-African Vulture The bloody head and neck of an African vulture. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-two-little-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-two_little_lion_cubs.jpg Africa-Two Little Lion Cubs Two little lion cubs, goofing off. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-two-little-cheetah-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-two_little_cheetah_cubs.jpg Africa-Two Little Cheetah Cubs Two little cheetah cubs. Even this small, they are lightning fast when there is any hint of danger. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-three-little-cheetah-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-three_little_cheetah_cubs.jpg Africa-Three Little Cheetah Cubs We came across a cheetah mother and a fresh kill with her three little cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-pretending-to-be-a-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-pretending_to_be_a_leopard.jpg Africa-Pretending to be a Leopard And here is our intrepid safari guide Ian Kiwelu, showing us how leopards like to sleep in trees. Of course he made sure there were no REAL leopards in that tree before he climbed it! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-nursing-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-nursing_lion_cubs.jpg Africa-Nursing Lion Cubs A common sight amongst a healthy pride, nursing lion cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-lion-cubs-nursing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-lion_cubs_nursing.jpg African-Lion Cubs Nursing Lion cubs nursing from mama lioness. Lions make such good mothers. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-lion-cubs-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_lion_cubs_playing.jpg African-Lion Cubs Playing Lion cubs doing what they love to do -- playing! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_lioness.jpg Africa-Mother Lioness Mother lioness and cub, relaxing the day away on a big rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-licking-cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_licking_cheetah_cub.jpg Africa-Mother Licking Cheetah Cub Mother cheetah licking her little cub clean after a meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-cheetah-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_cheetah_eating.jpg Africa-Mother Cheetah Eating Mother cheetah eating while the two small cubs keep watch. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mama-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mama_lioness.jpg Africa-Mama Lioness This is a good mama lioness, raising four well fed healthy looking cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-little-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-little_lion_cubs.jpg Africa-Little Lion Cubs A little lion cub practicing his snarling face. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-little-lion-cub-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-little_lion_cub_on_rock.jpg Africa-Little Lion Cub on Rock Little lion cub on a big rock. The mother lioness is never far away. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-little-lion-cub-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-little_lion_cub_in_grass.jpg Africa-Little Lion Cub in Grass Little lion cub in the grass chewing on a stick. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-little-baby-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-little_baby_lion.jpg Africa-Little Baby Lion Cute little baby lion cub, resting on a rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-little-baby-cheetah-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-little_baby_cheetah_portrait.jpg Africa-Little Baby Cheetah Portrait Little baby cheetah, posing for a portrait. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-watching-us/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_watching_us.jpg Africa-Lion Watching Us Big male lion keeping an eye on us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-laying-low/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_laying_low.jpg Africa-Lion Laying Low Male lion laying low in the grass. This is a signal not to come any closer. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-dragging-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_dragging_kill.jpg Africa-Lion Dragging Kill Our lion king taking a break in dragging around the remains of the kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-cubs-wrestling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_cubs_wrestling.jpg Africa-Lion Cubs Wrestling Little lion cubs wrestling and playing. They do that a lot. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-cubs-with-mama/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_cubs_with_mama.jpg Africa-Lion Cubs With Mama Four lion cubs playing with Mama. As always, she is a good sport. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-handsome-lion-king/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-handsome_lion_king.jpg Africa-Handsome Lion King Here is a handsome looking lion king. At least he is the king of his pride. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-furry-backed-cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-furry_backed_cheetah_cub.jpg Africa-Furry Backed Cheetah Cub These cheetah cubs have very furry white backs when they are small. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-fluffy-backed-cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-fluffy_backed_cheetah_cub.jpg Africa-Fluffy Backed Cheetah Cub Cheetah cubs are the cutest little cats in Africa, with their fluffy backs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-dancing-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-dancing_lion_cubs.jpg Africa-Dancing Lion Cubs Little lion cubs playing around, looking like they are dancing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cute-little-cheetah-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cute_little_cheetah_cubs.jpg Africa-Cute Little Cheetah Cubs These tiny balls of fur are cute little cheetah cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-catching-his-breath/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_catching_his_breath.jpg Africa-Cheetah Catching His Breath Cheetah catching his breath after a rabbit chase. It was fast and at full speed, and he got it! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-carrying-rabbit/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_carrying_rabbit.jpg Africa-Cheetah Carrying Rabbit The cub helping mom cheetah with the rabbit she just caught. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bloody-nosed-cheetah-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-bloody_nosed_cheetah_cubs.jpg Africa-Bloody Nosed Cheetah Cubs These cheetah cubs were digging there nose right into the belly of whatever they were eating. Mom cheetah will be licking the blood off. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-waterhole-standoff/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-waterhole_standoff.jpg Africa-Waterhole Standoff The zebras want a drink of water, but .... with eight lions in sight, it is too risky, even in the heat of the day when the lions might not be interested in hunting. Although they might get interested real quick if the zebras get too close. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-vultures-eating-scraps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-vultures_eating_scraps.jpg Africa-Vultures Eating Scraps Vultures cleaning scraps off a lion kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-very-hungry-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-very_hungry_vultures.jpg Africa-Very Hungry Vultures These vultures were VERY hungry. As soon as the cheetahs walked away from their meal, these vultures swarmed in! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-treed-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-treed_leopard.jpg Africa-Treed Leopard A "treed" leopard. This is a female chased up a tree by a larger male leopard. Unless female leopards are ready to mate, male leopards are not very friendly to them. They might even kill them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-serengeti-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-serengeti_hyena.jpg Africa-Serengeti Hyena A hyena taking a look around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-rabbit-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-rabbit_kill.jpg Africa-Rabbit Kill The cheetah cub, as cats like to do, plays with the rabbit kill for a while. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-cheetah-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-cheetah_walking.jpg African-Cheetah Walking A cheetah on the move. He caught a rabbit right after this picture was taken. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-pride-of-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_pride_of_lions.jpg African-Pride of Lions Here is the core of a pride of lions. The male was off in the distance eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-male-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_male_cheetah.jpg African-Male Cheetah An African cheetah, surveying the landscape for a meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-hartebeest-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_hartebeest.jpg African Hartebeest A small herd of hartebeest. I like the shape of their horns. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-cheetahs-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_cheetahs_eating.jpg African Cheetahs Eating Cheetahs eating. Looks like they have had their fill of this wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lounging-by-the-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lounging_by_the_waterhole.jpg Africa-Lounging by the Waterhole Lions lounging by the waterhole. They don't seem to be bothered by the heat of the day. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hyena-in-the-shade/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hyena_in_the_shade.jpg Africa-Hyena in the Shade A sleepy eyed hyena resting the afternoon away in the shade. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hartebeest-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hartebeest_portrait.jpg Africa-Hartebeest Portrait Portrait of a hartebeest, chewing on a straw. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-guards-of-the-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-guards_of_the_waterhole.jpg Africa-Guards of the Waterhole A pride of lions guarding the waterhole. Any animal has to be pretty brave to attempt a drink. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-future-lion-king/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-future_lion_king.jpg Africa-Future Lion King And here we have a possible future lion king -- or queen. Can't tell if this is a male or female. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-five-cheetahs-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-five_cheetahs_eating.jpg Africa-Five Cheetahs Eating One cheetah takes a break, while the other four dig in. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-curious-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-curious_giraffe.jpg Africa-Curious Giraffe Giraffe in the early morning -- taking a curious look at us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-content-looking-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-content_looking_lioness.jpg Africa-Content Looking Lioness I like this portrait of a very happy and content looking lioness. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-with-rabbit/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_with_rabbit.jpg Africa-Cheetahs With Rabbit The mother presents the rabbit to her half grown cub to play around with it a bit. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-playing-with-rabbit/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_playing_with_rabbit.jpg Africa-Cheetahs Playing With Rabbit The victorious cheetah and son hunting party comes back with a rabbit. Now its time to play with it for awhile, as cats like to do. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-finishing-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_finishing_meal.jpg Africa-Cheetahs Finishing Meal Cheetahs are always on the lookout for danger while they are eating. They seem to have every direction covered here. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-rabbit-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_rabbit_kill.jpg Africa-Cheetah Rabbit Kill A proud mother cheetah carrying her rabbit kill. It was about a 5 second full speed zig zigging chase, but she got it! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-with-rabbit/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_with_rabbit.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub With Rabbit The cheetah cub could hardly wait to get his jaws around the rabbit, for a little fun before eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chasing-rabbit/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chasing_rabbit.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chasing Rabbit Mother cheetah at full speed chasing a rabbit. It's very hard to get a clear photo when they are zigzagging at full speed. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bright-eyed-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-bright_eyed_lion_cub.jpg Africa-Bright Eyed Lion Cub Bright eyed little lion cub peeking out through the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bloody-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-bloody_cheetah.jpg Africa-Bloody Cheetah Cheetahs usually end up with a bloody face during eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-big-well-fed-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-big_well_fed_lion.jpg Africa-Big Well Fed Lion This big lion looks very well fed. He is dragging the last part of the kill around, until he gets his fill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-baby-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-baby_lion.jpg Africa-Baby Lion A little baby lion cub takes a break from feeding, to take a look around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tomales-bay-shipwreck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tomales_bay_shipwreck.jpg Tomales Bay Shipwreck I love this old shipwreck in Tomales Bay, near Point Reyes. Point Reyes, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shark-fin-cove/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shark_fin_cove.jpg Shark Fin Cove This spot is known as "Shark Fin Cove" That rock in the middle kind of resembles a sharks fin at the right angle. California coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/seagull-over-coastline/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/seagull_over_coastline.jpg Seagull Over Coastline A seagull flying over the Pacific coast bluffs. California coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/point-reyes-shipwreck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/point_reyes_shipwreck.jpg Point Reyes Shipwreck I noticed the great refection of this old shipwreck near Point Reyes. Point Reyes, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pigeon-point-lighthouse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pigeon_point_lighthouse.jpg Pigeon Point Lighthouse Here is Pigeon Point Lighthouse, overlooking the rocky coast. California coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pacifica-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pacifica_beach.jpg Pacifica Beach A lone fisherman faces the mighty sea. This was at Pacifica Beach, just south from San Francisco. Pacifica, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/massive-redwood-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/massive_redwood_tree.jpg Massive Redwood Tree Here is probably the biggest, most massive tree in the park. Henry Cowell State Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jagged-california-coast/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jagged_california_coast.jpg Jagged California Coast The rugged jagged California Coast! California coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/henry-cowell-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/henry_cowell_state_park.jpg Henry Cowell State Park Looking up at the redwoods, at Henry Cowell State Park in the mountains north of Santa Cruz. Henry Cowell State Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/henry-cowell-redwoods/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/henry_cowell_redwoods.jpg Henry Cowell Redwoods Coastal redwood trees at Henry Cowell State Park. Henry Cowell State Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/henry-cowell-redwood-grove/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/henry_cowell_redwood_grove.jpg Henry Cowell Redwood Grove A little grove of giant redwood trees. Henry Cowell State Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/coastline-by-santa-cruz/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/coastline_by_santa_cruz.jpg Coastline by Santa Cruz Another view of the rugged jagged California coast north of Santa Cruz. California coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-coastline/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_coastline.jpg California Coastline I have always thought the California coastline is one of the most scenic in the world. California coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blind-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blind_beach.jpg Blind Beach This is Blind Beach in the last light of the day. How it got its name, I don't know. California coast by Jenner https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arched-rock-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arched_rock_beach.jpg Arched Rock Beach I like these rocky areas of the coast. This is "Arched Rock Beach", named after that arched rock in the upper right. California coast by Jenner https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-two-serengeti-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-two_serengeti_zebras.jpg Africa-Two Serengeti Zebras Zebras take on this pose quite a bit. It might be so each one is on the lookout for danger in each direction. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-three-cheetahs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-three_cheetahs.jpg Africa-Three Cheetahs Three large cheetah cubs relaxing, but always on the lookout. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-sunset-peeking-through-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-sunset_peeking_through_clouds.jpg Africa-Sunset Peeking Through Clouds The setting sun peeking through the clouds made for a good sunset. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-snarling-cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-snarling_cheetah_cub.jpg Africa-Snarling Cheetah Cub Snarling cheetah cub. His mother was playing rough with him, and he did not like it. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-roaring-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-roaring_lion.jpg Africa-Roaring Lion Lion in the tall grass doing a little roaring. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-cheetahs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-cheetahs.jpg African-Cheetahs Back to back cheetahs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-cape-buffalo-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-cape_buffalo.jpg African-Cape Buffalo The unique look of a cape buffalo. This guys horns are covered in mud and flies. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-and-cub-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_and_cub_cheetah.jpg Africa-Mother and Cub Cheetah The mother cheetah likes to get high on the termite mound for a good view. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lions-teeth/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lions_teeth.jpg Africa-Lions Teeth Male lion showing his teeth. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-yawning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_yawning.jpg Africa-Lion Yawning A big yawn for a big lion. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-posing-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_posing_on_rock.jpg Africa-Lion Posing on Rock A regal looking lion posing on a rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-making-funny-faces/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_making_funny_faces.jpg Africa-Lion Making Funny Faces This lion seems to be making funny faces for us! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-in-the-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_in_the_grass.jpg Africa-Lion in the Grass I like this scene with the lion in the bright grass in the morning sun. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion.jpg Africa-Lion A nice portrait of a lion pausing during his wildebeest meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-grimacing-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-grimacing_lion.jpg Africa-Grimacing Lion The pride male grimacing. He smells the smell of a female. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephants-gathered-by-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-elephants_gathered_by_tree.jpg Africa-Elephants Gathered by Tree Elephants seeking a little shade, gathered by a tree. They also like to scratch themselves against the tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-on-termite-mound/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_on_termite_mound.jpg Africa-Cheetahs on Termite Mound A family of cheetahs hanging out on a termite mound. This family consisted of a mother and four large cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-having-lunch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_having_lunch.jpg Africa-Cheetahs Having Lunch We came across a mother cheetah and her four large cubs having a little meal. Wildebeest was on the lunch menu today. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-face-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_face_close_up.jpg Africa-Cheetah Face Close Up Close up of a bloody faced cheetah. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-baboon-eating-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-baby_baboon_eating_grass.jpg Africa-Baby Baboon Eating Grass A baby baboon munching on a little grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-zebras-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-zebras_running.jpg Africa-Zebras Running Action shot of running zebras! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-zeal-of-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-zeal_of_zebras.jpg Africa-Zeal of Zebras A zeal of zebras hanging out. That's what they call a group of zebras, a zeal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-tawny-eagle-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-tawny_eagle_eating.jpg Africa-Tawny Eagle Eating A tawny eagle eating some scraps from a cheetah kill. These are beautiful birds. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-tawny-eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-tawny_eagle.jpg Africa-Tawny Eagle I like the orange colors of the tawny eagle. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-singing-impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-singing_impala.jpg Africa-Singing Impala This male impala looks like he is singing a song to his harem of females. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-running-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-running_zebras.jpg Africa-Running Zebras Running zebras. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-running-wildebeests/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-running_wildebeests.jpg Africa-Running Wildebeests Wildebeests running. They were born to run. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-pod-of-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-pod_of_hippos.jpg Africa-Pod of Hippos A group of hippos, also known as a pod of hippos. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-tawny-eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-tawny_eagle.jpg African-Tawny Eagle A colorful tawny eagle checking us out. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-pink-flamingos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african-pink_flamingos.jpg African Pink Flamingos African pink flamingos in a Serengeti lake. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_meal.jpg Africa-Lion Meal A male lion having a little meal of wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-having-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_having_meal.jpg Africa-Lion Having Meal Yummy! An early morning meal of wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-grimacing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_grimacing.jpg Africa-Lion Grimacing Male lions grimace like this when they smell a certain smell. And that smell has to do with a lioness. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-gnawing-on-ribs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_gnawing_on_ribs.jpg Africa-Lion Gnawing on Ribs Lion gnawing on ribs, on a leftover meal. The pride made this kill overnight, but he must have just gotten here after sunrise. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-family-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_family_portrait.jpg Africa-Lion Family Portrait Lion family portrait, posing for the camera. They all kept their eyes open but one. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-eating-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_eating_wildebeest.jpg Africa-Lion Eating Wildebeest A lion finishing off a wildebeest carcass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-cub-in-the-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_cub_in_the_grass.jpg Africa-Lion Cub in the Grass I like the looks of this lion cub in the bright green grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-cub-in-tall-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_cub_in_tall_grass.jpg Africa-Lion Cub in Tall Grass Lion cub relaxing in the tall grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-large-male-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-large_male_cheetah.jpg Africa-Large Male Cheetah You can tell this male cheetah is a large one by noticing how small his head looks in comparison to his body. We were parked watching a mother cheetah and her cub and this guy slinked by in the distance. He was a noticeably big cat. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-jackal-stealing-scraps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-jackal_stealing_scraps.jpg Africa-Jackal Stealing Scraps A jackal coming in from the sidelines to steal some scraps from a lion kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hyena-stealing-scraps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hyena_stealing_scraps.jpg Africa-Hyena Stealing Scraps Hyena stealing some scraps from a cheetah kill. Not much left but the horns. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hyena-looking-for-scraps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hyena_looking_for_scraps.jpg Africa-Hyena Looking For Scraps Hyenas are good at finding scraps. These are the remnants of a cheetah kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hippos-splashing-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hippos_splashing_in_river.jpg Africa-Hippos Splashing in River Hippos running in and splashing into the river. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hippopotamus-head/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hippopotamus_head.jpg Africa-Hippopotamus Head Hippopotamus have very big heads. This one appears to have a big scar on its neck, like its a Frankenstein hippo with a transplanted head. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hippopotamus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hippopotamus.jpg Africa-Hippopotamus Three hippopotamus, just doing what they love to do, relaxing in the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-full-bellied-cheetah-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-full_bellied_cheetah_cub.jpg Africa-Full Bellied Cheetah Cub This cheetah cub has a belly full of gazelle. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-family-of-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-family_of_lions.jpg Africa-Family of Lions A family of lions resting in the shady grass, posing for a picture. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephants-seeking-shade/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-elephants_seeking_shade.jpg Africa-Elephants Seeking Shade A small herd of elephants seeking shade under a lone tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephants-crossing-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-elephants_crossing_road.jpg Africa-Elephants Crossing Road Mother and calf elephant crossing the road. Wherever the calf is, the mother is close by. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephant-rubbing-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-elephant_rubbing_tree.jpg Africa-Elephant Rubbing Tree This young elephant is scratching its head against a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephant-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-elephant_calf.jpg Africa-Elephant Calf An elephant calf, never far from its mother. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-with-gazelle-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_with_gazelle_kill.jpg Africa-Cheetahs With Gazelle Kill The mother lets her cub have his fill first. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-running-after-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_running_after_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetahs Running After Gazelle They seem to be having fun chasing this "captive" gazelle. I have to warn that this does not end well for the gazelle. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-playing-with-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_playing_with_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetahs Playing With Gazelle And here is why the mother kept the gazelle alive, so the cub can practice hunting skills! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-swatting-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_swatting_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetah Swatting Gazelle Cheetah cub swatting the gazelle. He is learning how to bring it down in a chase. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-mugshot/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_mugshot.jpg Africa-Cheetah Mugshot I call this bloody faced cheetah portrait "Cheetah Mugshot" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-mother-with-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_mother_with_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetah Mother With Gazelle The mother brings back the gazelle, shaken up but very alive, and presents it to her cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-kill-leftovers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_kill_leftovers.jpg Africa-Cheetah Kill Leftovers A hyena scoring some cheetah kill leftovers. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_eating.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub Eating The cheetah cub finally kills the gazelle and settles in for a meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chasing-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chasing_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chasing Gazelle Cheetah chasing a small gazelle. The gazelle does not have a chance. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-catching-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_catching_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetah Catching Gazelle And here in a cloud of dust, the cheetah catches the gazelle. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-carrying-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_carrying_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetah Carrying Gazelle Here she is carrying the gazelle back to her cub. She does not kill it, but keeps it alive. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bloat-of-hippos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-bloat_of_hippos.jpg Africa-Bloat of Hippos Here is a "bloat" of hippos. Another term for a group of hippos. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-acacia-tree-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-acacia_tree_sunset.jpg Africa-Acacia Tree Sunset A big sun, setting amongst the acacia trees. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stars-over-maui/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stars_over_maui.jpg Stars Over Maui A star shot from right outside our condo. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sea-turtle-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sea_turtle_sunset.jpg Sea Turtle Sunset Sunset on a sea turtle. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sea-turtle-on-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sea_turtle_on_beach.jpg Sea Turtle on Beach Sea turtle crawling out of the ocean at night. They like to lay around the beach for awhile, then usually crawl back in the morning. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sea-turtle-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sea_turtle_face.jpg Sea Turtle Face Close up of a sea turtle face. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-hana-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_to_hana_bridge.jpg Road To Hana Bridge The road to Hana has many one lane bridges. I like the lush green vegetation growing around it. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-hana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_to_hana.jpg Road To Hana One of the most winding roads in the country, simply known as "The Road to Hana". I like the rain forest type of environment along the way. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rainbow-over-ocean/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rainbow_over_ocean.jpg Rainbow Over Ocean A few minutes earlier, this rainbow was much bigger. It seemed to just sink into the ocean. I have never seen anything like this! Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pohaku-park-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pohaku_park_sunset.jpg Pohaku Park Sunset This guy fishing kind of added a little context into this sunset scene at Pohaku Park in west Maui. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nakalele-blowhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nakalele_blowhole.jpg Nakalele Blowhole And here is the Nakalele Blowhole, its like their is a whale hidden under the rocks. Its quite a sight! Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/moon-over-maui/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/moon_over_maui.jpg Moon Over Maui Just after sunset, the moon and a few stars highlight the sky! Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maui-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maui_sunset.jpg Maui Sunset Palm trees and sunsets, a great combination all over the Hawaiian Islands. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maui-starry-night/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maui_starry_night.jpg Maui Starry Night A nice starry night in Maui right outside our condo. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maui-rocky-coastline/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maui_rocky_coastline.jpg Maui Rocky Coastline A rocky coastline on the north end of the island. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maui-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maui_rainbow.jpg Maui Rainbow Our last morning in Maui, we were treated to a great rainbow! Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maui-ocean-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maui_ocean_scene.jpg Maui Ocean Scene A typical Hawaiian Island scene, where land meets ocean. This was on the east side of Maui Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maui-beach-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maui_beach_sunset.jpg Maui Beach Sunset The last colors of sunset on a Maui beach. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/magical-enchanted-forest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/magical_enchanted_forest.jpg Magical Enchanted Forest The magical enchanted forest along the Honolua Bay trail. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lokelani-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lokelani_sunset.jpg Lokelani Sunset Another great sunset looking out from the Lokelani Condos. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lokelani-condos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lokelani_condos.jpg Lokelani Condos A beautiful cloudy day with palm trees blowing in the breeze, at the Lokelani Condos where we were staying in Maui. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lahaina-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lahaina_sunset.jpg Lahaina Sunset The Hawaiian Islands have the best sunsets in the world, in my opinion. This was at Lahaina in west Maui. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lahaina-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lahaina_rainbow.jpg Lahaina Rainbow Rainbow rising out of the ocean off the shore of Lahaina, Maui. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lahaina-maui/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lahaina_maui.jpg Lahaina Maui A view of the coastline at Lahaina, Maui. The palm trees always enhance the view. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kaupo-maui-church/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kaupo_maui_church.jpg Kaupo Maui Church On the south end of Maui is the remote tiny town of Kaupo. There is a Saint Joseph Church with an old out building, and I liked the way the open window frame with a view of the ocean, kind of looked like a painting hanging on the wall. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iao-valley-state-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iao_valley_state_monument.jpg Iao Valley State Monument Here within Iao Valley State Monument in west Maui, several babbling streams run through it. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iao-stream/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iao_stream.jpg Iao Stream Here is Iao Stream -- gurgling its way down from the mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/honolua-bay-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/honolua_bay_trail.jpg Honolua Bay Trail Some very interesting hanging vines along the Honolua Bay trail. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hanakaoo-park-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hanakaoo_park_scene.jpg Hanakaoo Park Scene Another Hawaiian Island scene, at Hanakaoo Park in western Maui. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hana-highway-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hana_highway_waterfall.jpg Hana Highway Waterfall Along the Hana Highway are numerous waterfalls. Here is one of the better ones. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hana-highway-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hana_highway_bridge.jpg Hana Highway Bridge A rustic looking moss covered bridge along the Hana Highway. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/green-sea-turtle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/green_sea_turtle.jpg Green Sea Turtle Here is a Green Sea Turtle. This is the common sea turtle found around the Hawaiian Islands. Maui, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yankee-jim-road-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yankee_jim_road_tree.jpg Yankee Jim Road Tree A bright yellow leaning tree on Yankee Jim Road. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yankee-jim-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yankee_jim_road.jpg Yankee Jim Road This road is called Yankee Jim Road, of all things. It had some nice spots. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/west-fork-carson-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/west_fork_carson_river.jpg West Fork Carson River A little fall colors along the banks of the West Fork Carson River. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wentworth-springs-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wentworth_springs_road.jpg Wentworth Springs Road Driving along Wentworth Springs Road, I noticed the stark look of these trees. I thought it was worth stopping! Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/truckee-river-cattails/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/truckee_river_cattails.jpg Truckee River Cattails These cattails along the Truckee River just outside of Lake Tahoe made for an interesting sight, in my opinion. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tall-mossy-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tall_mossy_tree.jpg Tall Mossy Tree A mossy tree stretching up to the sky. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sun-peeking-through/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sun_peeking_through.jpg Sun Peeking Through Sun peeking through some colorful bushes in the country. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/standing-burnt-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/standing_burnt_trees.jpg Standing Burnt Trees A fire came through and ravaged this section of the forest, but the burnt trees are still standing. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-foothills-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_foothills_trees.jpg Sierra Foothills Trees All the leafless pole like trees gave this an interesting look. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-foothills-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_foothills_fall_colors.jpg Sierra Foothills Fall Colors There were some great fall colors in the Sierra foothills. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-foothills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_foothills.jpg Sierra Foothills Roads twisting through the woods really help showcase the fall colors. This is Iowa Hill Road. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_fall_colors.jpg Sierra Fall Colors I thought this was a great fall scene in the Sierra foothills, along Ice House Road. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-through-woods/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_through_woods.jpg Road Through Woods A road through the colorful woods. This is the time of year where roads can really enhance a scene. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_lake.jpg Red Lake Here is Red Lake, just past Carson pass in the high Sierras. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pine-needles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pine_needles.jpg Pine Needles I'm not sure why, but I thought these pine needles from a fallen branch made for an interesting picture. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mossy-fallen-log/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mossy_fallen_log.jpg Mossy Fallen Log This fallen log is so mossy, it almost looks like it has a fur coat! Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kirkwood-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kirkwood_trees.jpg Kirkwood Trees The woods right off the highway near Kirkwood ski resort. The great sky really adds to the scene. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iowa-hill-road-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iowa_hill_road_colors.jpg Iowa Hill Road Colors The fall colors were fabulous along Iowa Hill Road in the foothills. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iowa-hill-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iowa_hill_road.jpg Iowa Hill Road Here is my favorite forest road in the fall -- Iowa Hill Road. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iowa-hill-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iowa_hill_fall_colors.jpg Iowa Hill Fall Colors Iowa Hill Road twisting through the fall colors. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iowa-hill-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iowa_hill_california.jpg Iowa Hill California Without a road twisting through it, the woods seem to appear a little "unorganized". This is at Iowa Hill in the Sierra foothills. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iowa-hill-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iowa_hill_bridge.jpg Iowa Hill Bridge Here is the rustic looking Iowa Hill Bridge. It is only for foot traffic now. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ice-house-road-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ice_house_road_fall_colors.jpg Ice House Road Fall Colors This was a great spot along Ice House Road for fall colors viewing! Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ice-house-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ice_house_road.jpg Ice House Road Great fall colors along Ice House Road in the Sierra foothills. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ice-house-reservoir02/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ice_house_reservoir02.jpg Ice House Reservoir 02 Another view of Ice House Reservoir. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ice-house-reservoir-weeds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ice_house_reservoir_weeds.jpg Ice House Reservoir Weeds The reservoir is low, and these tall weeds were growing. Not sure what the are but I thought it made an interesting sight. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ice-house-reservoir-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ice_house_reservoir_reflection.jpg Ice House Reservoir Reflection A great reflection at Ice House Reservoir. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ice-house-reservoir/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ice_house_reservoir.jpg Ice House Reservoir A peek from behind the rocks at Ice House Reservoir, with that colorful orange hill. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/horse-in-colorful-pasture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/horse_in_colorful_pasture.jpg Horse in Colorful Pasture Driving around the foothills, this horse and its environment really caught my eye. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgetown-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgetown_fall_colors.jpg Georgetown Fall Colors I liked the looks of the curved branches on this tree in the foothills town of Georgetown. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/foresthill-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/foresthill_road.jpg Foresthill Road Along Foresthill Road in the Sierra foothills. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/foresthill-barn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/foresthill_barn.jpg Foresthill Barn A colorful scene in the small foothills town of Foresthill. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fannette-island/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fannette_island.jpg Fannette Island Here is Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay. I like the great sky! That little island is Fannette Island, and it has a castle on it. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fallen-leaf-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fallen_leaf_road.jpg Fallen Leaf Road I saw this nice colorful winter scene on Fallen Leaf Road, right next to Lake Tahoe. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-forest-carpet/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_forest_carpet.jpg Colorful Forest Carpet A thick carpet of colorful leaves on the forest floor. Sierra foothills, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/city-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/city_fall_colors.jpg City Fall Colors It is not common for me to show a fall colors picture taken in the city. But this vividly red tree in Rancho Cordova really caught my eye. I think the red brick building complements the tree. Rancho Cordova, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/walker-river-canyon-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/walker_river_canyon_ranch.jpg Walker River Canyon Ranch I liked the looks of this ranch in the Walker River Canyon area. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/walker-river-canyon-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/walker_river_canyon_fall_colors.jpg Walker River Canyon Fall Colors Bright yellow trees in the Walker River Canyon, in eastern California. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/twin-lakes-road-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/twin_lakes_road_cows.jpg Twin Lakes Road Cows This is Twin Lakes Road in Bridgeport, with stunning views of the Sierras. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tufas-at-mono-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tufas_at_mono_lake.jpg Tufas at Mono Lake Mono Lake tufas, with the snow shrouded Sierra mountains in the distance. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tioga-pass-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tioga_pass_fall_colors.jpg Tioga Pass Fall Colors Another fall colors and mountains scene along the road to Tioga Pass. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_grass.jpg Snowy Grass I liked the way the snow looked on the tall grass in the mellow light, before the sunlight hit it. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-boardwalk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_boardwalk.jpg Snowy Boardwalk A frosty snowy boardwalk to Mono Lake. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silver-lake-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silver_lake_fall_colors.jpg Silver Lake Fall Colors Here is Silver Lake, along the June Lake Loop, lined with fall colors. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rush-creek-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rush_creek_fall_colors.jpg Rush Creek Fall Colors Fall colors along Rush Creek off of June Lake Loop. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rush-creek-aspen-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rush_creek_aspen_trees.jpg Rush Creek Aspen Trees Rush creek lined with bright yellow aspen trees. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nevada-fall-colors-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nevada_fall_colors_scene.jpg Nevada Fall Colors Scene Bright fall colors in this scene near Gardnerville Nevada. Gardnerville, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/monument-peak-nevada-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/monument_peak_nevada_fall_colors.jpg Monument Peak Nevada Fall Colors Monument Peak dominates in this scene. Gardnerville, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-shoreline/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_shoreline.jpg Mono Lake Shoreline Shoreline of Mono Lake, lined with Tufas. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_scene.jpg Mono Lake Scene Morning scene at Mono Lake, with a little dusting of snow on the ground. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_mountains.jpg Mono Lake Mountains The snow and cloud covered mountains really added to this scene at Mono lake. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-moonrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_moonrise.jpg Mono Lake Moonrise Moonrise over Mono Lake. That blue band right on the horizon is called the "earth shadow", and really provides for some great colors right after sunset! Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-fresh-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_fresh_snow.jpg Mono Lake Fresh Snow Fresh snow on the thick vegetation around Mono Lake. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-first-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_first_light.jpg Mono Lake First Light Then suddenly -- the first light of the day hits the grass and turns it a golden shade! I always like moments like these. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-county-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_county_ranch.jpg Mono County Ranch A colorful rural scene in Mono County. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-county-in-the-fall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_county_in_the_fall.jpg Mono County in the Fall Mono County is one of the best areas in California for fall colors. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-county-fresh-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_county_fresh_snow.jpg Mono County Fresh Snow There is nothing more beautiful in my view, than freshly fallen snow in a natural environment. Waking up to fresh snow was a delight! This was on June Lake Loop. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-county-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_county_fall_colors.jpg Mono County Fall Colors June Lake Loop in Mono County is ground zero for fall colors in California. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-county-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_county_cows.jpg Mono County Cows A big sky scene in Mono County with cows and snow covered mountains. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-county-cow-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_county_cow_scene.jpg Mono County Cow Scene Just outside of Bridgeport in Mono County. Cows and snow covered mountains make a great combination! Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mcgee-creek-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mcgee_creek_road.jpg McGee Creek Road McGee Creek Road in Mono County after a little snow. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mcgee-creek-mono-county/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mcgee_creek_mono_county.jpg McGee Creek Mono County Color lined McGee Creek after snowfall. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mcgee-creek-canyon-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mcgee_creek_canyon_fall_colors.jpg McGee Creek Canyon Fall Colors Fall colors scene along McGee Creek Canyon. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mcgee-creek-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mcgee_creek_canyon.jpg McGee Creek Canyon I thought this colorful scene along McGee Creek Canyon Road was worthy of a picture! Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lundy-lake-snowfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lundy_lake_snow.jpg Lundy Lake Snowfall This was along Lundy Lake Road right after a fresh snowfall. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lundy-lake-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lundy_lake_fall_colors.jpg Lundy Lake Fall Colors Fall colors along Lundy Lake Road, in the mellow light just before sunset. This is just north of Mono Lake. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lee-vining-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lee_vining_snow.jpg Lee Vining Snow I stayed in the little town of Lee Vining, and it was great to wake up to fresh snow! I immediately went out to Mono Lake for snow pictures! Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lee-vining-old-shack/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lee_vining_old_shack.jpg Lee Vining Old Shack And here is that famous old shack just south of the town of Lee Vining. The background mountains are really the star of the show here. I have stopped here many times for pictures. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lee-vining-moonrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lee_vining_moonrise.jpg Lee Vining Moonrise Just after sunset, the moon rises over the small town of Lee Vining. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lee-vining-creek-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lee_vining_creek_fall_colors.jpg Lee Vining Creek Fall Colors Just alongside Highway 120, which goes through Yosemite, is Lee Vining Creek. I thought it had some great scenes for fall colors! Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lee-vining-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lee_vining_creek.jpg Lee Vining Creek I hiked along Lee Vining Creek and found some great scenes, in my humble opinion. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/june-lake-loop-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/june_lake_loop_road.jpg June Lake Loop Road Along June Lake Loop road after a snowfall. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/june-lake-loop-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/june_lake_loop_fall_colors.jpg June Lake Loop Fall Colors Beautiful fall colors along June Lake Loop. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/june-lake-loop-aspen-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/june_lake_loop_aspen_trees.jpg June Lake Loop Aspen Trees Aspen trees in their fall colors along June Lake Loop. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/june-lake-loop/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/june_lake_loop.jpg June Lake Loop Beautiful fall colors along June Lake Loop after a fresh snowfall. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway395-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway395_fall_colors.jpg Highway 395 Colors A colorful little scene coming down Highway 395 close to Walker. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway88-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway88_fall_colors.jpg Highway 88 Fall Colors Fall colors and mountains along Highway 88 in Nevada. Gardnerville, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grant-lake-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grant_lake_california.jpg Grant Lake California A frosty morning at Grant Lake. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gardnerville-nevada-barn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gardnerville_nevada_barn.jpg Gardnerville Nevada Barn Driving on Highway 395 through Gardnerville, there are spectacular views of the Sierras. I thought this old barn made for an excellent foreground. Gardnerville, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-colors-mono-county/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_colors_mono_county.jpg Fall Colors Mono County Fall colors in Mono County in eastern California. Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blazing-yellow-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blazing_yellow_trees.jpg Blazing Yellow Trees These yellow trees with the sunlight coming through them, are really blazing! Mono County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-zebras-posing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-zebras_posing.jpg Africa-Zebras Posing Zebras posing for us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-vultures-picking-ribs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-vultures_picking_ribs.jpg Africa-Vultures Picking Ribs Vultures picking the last bits of meat off the ribs, and as always, squabbling with each other. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-two-lions-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-two_lions_eating.jpg Africa-Two Lions Eating Two lions eating the last of a wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-masai-with-spear/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-masai_with_spear.jpg Africa-Masai With Spear Our Masai guy, armed with a spear, keeping a lookout while we have sundowners. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lioness-watching-us/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lioness_watching_us.jpg Africa-Lioness Watching Us A lioness taking a break from eating to keep an eye on us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lioness-crunching-ribs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lioness_crunching_ribs.jpg Africa-Lioness Crunching Ribs Lioness crunching on some ribs in the early morning. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hyena-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hyena_eating.jpg Africe-Hyena Eating A hyena finishing up some scraps in the first light of the day. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-blonde-bearded-gnu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-blonde_bearded_gnu.jpg Africa-Blonde Bearded Gnu I would call this animal a blonde bearded gnu. The sunlight coming through his beard really gives it a blonde look. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-vultures-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-vultures_eating.jpg Africa-Vultures Eating Vultures eating and squabbling, as they always do. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-vulture-flying/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-vulture_flying.jpg Africa-Vulture Flying Vulture floating over a kill, getting ready to land. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-vulture-coming-in-to-land/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-vulture_coming_in_to_land.jpg Africa-Vulture Coming in to Land Vulture with landing gear ready, coming in to land. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-tree-climbing-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-tree_climbing_leopard.jpg Africa-Tree Climbing Leopard A big male leopard chased this smaller female leopard up the tree. She scurried up there pretty quick! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-the-pride-male/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-the_pride_male.jpg Africa-The Pride Male And here is the pride male taking a break from his honeymoon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-snarling-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-snarling_lions.jpg Africa-Snarling Lions Snarling mating lions. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-shocked-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-shocked_lion.jpg Africa-Shocked Lion And as usual, after a minute of mating, she throws him off, and he is SHOCKED. His eyes tell the story. How can she do that to me?! -- he thinks. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-raggedy-eared-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-raggedy_eared_hyena.jpg Africa-Raggedy Eared Hyena This hyena in the grass had some especially raggedy ears. Hyenas like to bite each other on the ears. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-pink-flamingos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-pink_flamingos.jpg Africa-Pink Flamingos Some of the most colorful birds in Africa -- pink flamingos. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-pelicans/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-pelicans.jpg Africa-Pelicans I like the colorful yellow and blue bills of these pelicans. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-cheetah-with-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_cheetah_with_gazelle.jpg Africa-Mother Cheetah With Gazelle Mother cheetah playing around with her catch, like a housecat will play with a mouse before killing it. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-cheetah-on-termite-mound/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_cheetah_on_termite_mound.jpg Africa-Mother Cheetah on Termite Mound Our mother cheetah on lookout duty, propped up on her termite mound Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-cheetah-chasing-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_cheetah_chasing_gazelle.jpg Africa-Mother Cheetah Chasing Gazelle This mother caught a young gazelle, but did not kill it, and is now batting it around and will present it to her cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-cheetah-catches-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_cheetah_catches_gazelle.jpg Africa-Mother Cheetah Catches Gazelle Here's an unusual scene -- a mother cheetah herding the Thomson's gazelle to present to her cub for hunting practice. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_cheetah.jpg Africa-Mother Cheetah Mother cheetah striking a pose for us Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mother-and-pup-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mother_and_pup_hyena.jpg Africa-Mother and Pup Hyena Life at the den. This hyena pup is under the careful watch of its mother. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-mating-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-mating_lions.jpg Africa-Mating Lions Pretty soon the mating turns into a growling match. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-marabou-stork/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-marabou_stork.jpg Africa-Marabou Stork Marabou storks are members of the "Ugly five", which also includes warthogs, vultures, wildebeest and hyenas. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-male-lion-posing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-male_lion_posing.jpg Africa-Male Lion Posing Male lion out on his rock posing for the camera. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-male-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-male_leopard.jpg Africa-Male Leopard Big male leopard in the grass. He just chased a female leopard up a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lions-mating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lions_mating.jpg Africa-Lions Mating And then they get down to business. For the first few seconds or so they are pretty cordial. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-covered-in-flies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lions_covered_in_flies.jpg Africa-Covered in Flies In all my trips to Africa, I have never seen such a concentration of flies. The lions did not like it, but they were hungry. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lions-baring-teeth/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lions_baring_teeth.jpg Africa-Lions Baring Teeth And as always, their mating episode turns into a teeth baring growling session. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lioness-ready-to-mate/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lioness_ready_to_mate.jpg Africa-Lioness Ready To Mate After about a 15 minute break, they start the process again, with the lioness signaling she is ready to mate, by rubbing up against the male. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lioness.jpg Africa-Lioness Lioness taking a break from her fly covered wildebeest meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-mating-game/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_mating_game.jpg Africa-Lion Mating Game And like always, the mating turns into growling and teeth baring. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-couple/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_couple.jpg Africa-Lion Couple A lion couple away from the pride for a few days of mating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopardess-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopardess_in_tree.jpg Africa-Leopardess in Tree Here is the female leopard finding refuge in a tree from an aggressive male leopard on the ground. If a male leopard detects the female is not ready to mate, he might possibly kill her. At least he will try to steal any food she has stashed, which she did in another tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopardess/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopardess.jpg Africa-Leopardess Leopardess on the lookout. There is a big male prowling around that she wants nothing to do with. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopard-snoozing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopard_snoozing.jpg Africa-Leopard Snoozing Leopard taking a little snooze in the middle of the day. She looks pretty comfortable. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopard-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopard_face.jpg Africa-Leopard Face Close up of a leopard face. He seems to be drooling. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-jackal-in-the-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-jackal_in_the_grass.jpg Africa-Jackal in the Grass A handsome looking jackal sitting in the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-honeymooning-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-honeymooning_lions.jpg Africa-Honeymooning Lions When lions go off for a few days of mating, they are called "honeymooning". We stayed with this couple for about 45 minutes, and here she is letting him know she is ready for the third go around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hippo-in-early-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hippo_in_early_morning.jpg Africa-Hippo in Early Morning About the only time you see hippos on land is the early morning, after a night of grazing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hippo-grazing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hippo_grazing.jpg Africa-Hippo Grazing We saw this hippo out grazing just about sunrise, before they return to all day resting in the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-great-white-pelicans/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-great_white_pelicans.jpg Africa-Great White Pelicans These are known as Great White Pelicans. They were mixed in with the flamingos. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-flying-flamingos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-flying_flamingos.jpg Africa-Flying Flamingos Three flamingos seeming to float over the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-flying-flamingo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-flying_flamingo.jpg Africa-Flying Flamingo A graceful flamingo effortlessly gliding over the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-flat-top-acacia-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-flat_top_acacia_sunset.jpg Africa-Flat Top Acacia Sunset Flat top acacia trees are my favorite tree to put in front of a colorful sunset. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-flamingos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-flamingos.jpg Africa-Flamingos A lake full of flamingos! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-flamingo-taking-off/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-flamingo_taking_off.jpg Africa-Flamingo Taking Off Flamingo taking off! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-flamingo-running-on-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-flamingo_running_on_water.jpg Africa-Flamingo Running On Water Flamingos get airborne by running on the water. Its quite a sight to see. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-flamingo-panorama/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-flamingo_panorama.jpg Africa-Flamingo Panorama A Flamingo panorama shot. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-crouching-caracal-cat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-crouching_caracal_cat.jpg Africa-Crouching Caracal Cat Caracal cat crouching in the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_sunset.jpg Africa-Cheetah Sunset Sunset on our cheetah. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-mother-and-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_mother_and-cub.jpg Africa-Cheetah Mother and Cub Mother and cub cheetahs playing around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-yawning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_yawning.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub Yawning This cheetah cub has a funny yawning face. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-with-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_with_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub With Gazelle It almost looks like they are ok with each other here, but you got to feel sorry for this young Tommy -- this does not end well for him. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-practicing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_practicing.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub Practicing The cub is practicing his reach out and trip maneuver. That's how they bring an animal down at full speed. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-making-faces/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_making_faces.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub Making Faces Here is a funny looking cheetah cub! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-gazelle-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_gazelle_kill.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub Gazelle Kill This young gazelle was in custody of the cheetahs for several minutes, while the cub practiced his chasing skills. But now the party's over. The cheetah cub applies the death grip on the gazelle. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_face.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub Face Cheetah cub close up Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cub-chasing-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_cub_chasing_gazelle.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cub Chasing Gazelle Cheetah cub practicing his chasing skills with this young Thomson's gazelle that his mother brought him. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-caracal-cat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-caracal_cat.jpg Africa-Caracal Cat Here is a caracal cat, which is not a common sight to see. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-caracal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-caracal.jpg Africa-Caracal Africa's Caracal cat, looks kind of like a small mountain lion. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cape-buffalo-staring/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cape_buffalo_staring.jpg Africa-Cape Buffalo Staring Cape buffalo could win a staring contest against any other animal. They are good at it. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bloody-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-bloody_lion_cub.jpg Africa-Bloody Lion Cub Bloody faced lion cub taking a break from the wildebeest meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-baboon-baby-smelling-flower/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-baboon_baby_smelling_flower.jpg Africa-Baboon Baby Smelling Flower I thought this baboon baby smelling a flower was worth a picture. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-angry-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-angry_lion_cub.jpg Africa-Angry Lion Cub This cub has an angry look on his face -- maybe it was all the flies. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-angry-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-angry_lion.jpg Africa-Angry Lion And then she throws him off, which always summons an angry response from the male. Look at his face! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-affectionate-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-affectionate_lioness.jpg Africa-Affectionate Lioness The mating episode starts with the female coming over and rubbing against the male, clearly signaling she is ready. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-young-lion-on-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-young_lion_on_rock.jpg Africa-Young Lion On Rocks Young male lion lounging on a rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-young-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-young_hyenas.jpg Africa-Young Hyenas Two young hyenas grubbing around in the early morning. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-yellow-beard-gnu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-yellow_beard_gnu.jpg Africa-Yellow Beard Gnu Wildebeest are also know as the Bearded Gnu. This Gnu has a yellow beard. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_sunrise.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Sunrise A lone wildebeest welcoming in the morning sun. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-scratching/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_scratching.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Scratching Wildebeest mother scratching her head while her calf curiously looks on. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-nursing-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_nursing_calf.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Nursing Calf A tender moment on the Serengeti plains with a wildebeest mother nursing her calf. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_in_water.jpg Africa-Wildebeest in Water Wildebeest struggling to pull out of the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-warthogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-warthogs.jpg Africa-Warthogs A Serengeti warthog posing for us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-two-lion-brothers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-two_lion_brothers.jpg Africa-Two Lion Brothers Two lion brothers hanging out on a big rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-two-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-two_giraffes.jpg Africa-Two Giraffes Two long necked giraffes posing like they are one animal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-twisty-elephant-trunk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-twisty_elephant_trunk.jpg Africa-Twisty Elephant Trunk A twisty trunked elephant, probably sniffing around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-stately-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-stately_lion.jpg Africa-Stately Lion A stately pose by the king of beasts. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-serval-cat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-serval_cat.jpg Africa-Serval Cat The serval cat is kind of like a very large long legged house cat. If you are a small animal out here, like a rodent or rabbit, the serval cat is your worst nightmare! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-serval/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-serval.jpg Africa-Serval This is the only serval cat I have seen in 6 trips to Africa. They usually are not out during the day. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopard-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopard_in_grass.jpg Africa-Leopard in Grass A big male leopard prowling around in the grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase14/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-14.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 14 We thought the cheetahs would get this gazelle down any second, but he wrestled free and got away. He is covered with scratches and cheetah bites, but escapes with his life. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase13/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-13.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 13 She manages to position herself for the suffocation hold on the throat, and the cub does what he can to help out, but he's still quite small. Usually the animal is so winded from running at top speed for its life, that it succumbs pretty quickly -- but not this gazelle. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase12/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-12.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 12 Cheetahs are of a lighter build and designed for speed, and that does not include sharp retractable claws, like the other cats. They are at a disadvantage to lions or leopards which would anchor their sharp claws into the rump of this gazelle and use their weight to haul it down. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase11/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-11.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 11 The grant's gazelle is on the larger end of what a cheetah can bring down. She just can't seem to get it down. Meanwhile the cub is not quite ready to jump in. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase10/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-10.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 10 The mother cheetah tries to wrestle the grant's gazelle to the ground, while the cub comes in to lend a helping paw. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase09/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-09.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 09 The mother cheetah catches up for a second time, and tries to bring down the gazelle. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase08/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-08.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 08 The cheetah brings the grant's gazelle down, but it gets free and runs again. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase07/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-07.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 07 Here is the moment the cheetah catches the grant's gazelle -- for now. They usually bring the animal down by tripping it up. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase06/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-06.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 06 They are at full speed here. No land animal can outrun a cheetah in a sprint. All they can hope to do is outmaneuver the cheetah until it tires out. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase05/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-05.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 05 Cheetah chases are the most exciting events I have ever seen in Africa -- but they are very hard to capture. They happen so fast, and if you are not already set for at least a 1000th of a second shutter, pictures will be blurry. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase04/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-04.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 04 The grant's gazelle was caught by surprise, and now he is running for his life. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase03/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-03.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 03 Its all tails and hind ends as the cheetahs start their sprint towards the gazelle, who is still oblivious to them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase02/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-02.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 02 The cheetahs move up closer and the grant's gazelle does not notice. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-chase01/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_chase-01.jpg Africa-Cheetah Chase 01 Here is a series of shots documenting an exciting cheetah chase. First we see the mother cheetah has spotted a grant's gazelle. We stopped to watch for a while. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-serengeti-serval-cat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--serengeti_serval_cat.jpg Africa-Serengeti Serval Cat Here is the only Serval cat I have seen in 6 trips to Africa. It is like a miniature leopard. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-serengeti-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--serengeti_lioness.jpg Africa-Serengeti Lioness A Serengeti lioness in the early morning amidst the little purple flowers. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-serengeti-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--serengeti_leopard.jpg Africa-Serengeti Leopard Leopard in a tree! That's where they spend a lot of time. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-serengeti-hot-air-balloon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--serengeti_hot_air_balloon.jpg Africa-Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Hot air balloons take off almost every morning in the Serengeti. This giraffe seems to be carrying one on his shoulder. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-ribs-for-breakfast/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--ribs_for_breakfast.jpg Africa-Ribs For Breakfast These cheetahs are taking nice bites out of these wildebeest ribs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-reedbuck-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--reedbuck_meal.jpg Africa-Reedbuck Meal This leopard caught herself a reedbuck. Makes a meal for a couple of days. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-male-lion-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--male_lion_face.jpg Africa-Male Lion Face A nice close up of a big male lion. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-male-and-female-ostrich/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--male_and_female_ostrich.jpg Africa-Male and Female Ostrich Male and female ostrich walking around. The male is the black feathered one. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-masai-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--maasai_giraffes.jpg Africa-Masai Giraffes Masai Giraffes -- the most common in Africa. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lounging-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lounging_lioness.jpg Africa-Lounging Lioness Here is a picture of relaxation. A lioness lounging in a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lioness-in-a-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lioness_in_tree.jpg Africa-Lioness in a Tree Here is a sleepy headed lioness trying to take a nap. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-staring/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lion_staring.jpg Africa-Lion Staring Male lion in the grass staring at us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-side-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lion_side_view.jpg Africa-Lion Side View A magnificent looking lion side view. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-pride-males/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lion_pride_males.jpg Africa-Lion Pride Males The two pride males, taking a look at what the females are up to. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-in-the-breeze/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lion_in_the_breeze.jpg Africa-Lion in the Breeze A handsome lion with a little breeze blowing around his mane. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-cub-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lion_cub_in_grass.jpg Africa-Lion Cub in Grass I thought this little lion cub in the grass made for a nice picture. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-brothers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lion_brothers.jpg Africa-Lion Brothers Two lion brothers enjoying each others company. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-bookends/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--lion_bookends.jpg Africa-Lion Bookends The way they are positioned, I call this "lion bookends" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopard-grooming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--leopard_grooming.jpg Africa-Leopard Grooming Female leopard grooming herself after a meal in the tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hyena-pups/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--hyena_pups.jpg Africa-Hyena Pups Cute little hyena pups. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hyena-mom-and-pup/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--hyena_mom_and_pup.jpg Africa-Hyena Mom and Pup Hyena mom with her pup. There were several pups in this den. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-giraffes-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--giraffes_eating.jpg Africa-Giraffes Eating A pair of giraffes eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--giraffes.jpg Africa-Giraffes Giraffes like to pose as if they have two heads Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-galloping-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--galloping_zebra.jpg Africa-Galloping Zebra A zebra happily galloping around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephants-on-the-plains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--elephants_on_the_plains.jpg Africa-Elephants on the Plains I like this scene of elephants under a great sky. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephant-mothers-with-babies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--elephant_mothers_with_babies.jpg Africa-Elephant Mothers With Babies Mother elephants escorting the young calves. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephant-in-the-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--elephant_in_the_grass.jpg Africa-Elephant in the Grass Elephant making its way through the tall grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-elephant-tusk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--elephant_tusks.jpg Africa-Elephant Tusk Side view of an elephant tusker. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-crusty-old-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--crusty_old_cape_buffalo.jpg Africa-Crusty Old Cape Buffalo Here is a crusty muddy old Cape buffalo. Always surrounded by a cloud of flies. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-feeding/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--cheetahs-feeding.jpg Africa-Cheetahs Feeding Cheetahs feeding. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-on-the-lookout/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--cheetah_on_the_lookout.jpg Africa-Cheetah on the Lookout Cheetahs are always looking for a high point to look around -- usually a termite mound. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--cheetah_cubs.jpg Africa-Cheetah Cubs Two cheetah cubs relaxing after a meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cape-buffalo-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--cape_buffalo_portrait.jpg Africa-Cape Buffalo Portrait Portrait of a muddy horned cape buffalo. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-black-backed-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--black_backed_jackal.jpg Africa-Black Backed Jackal Here is a black backed jackal. They look so much like a coyote, but just a little smaller and a little more colorful. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-big-male-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--big_male_lion.jpg Africa-Big Male Lion This big male lion is known as "Ziggy" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-big-lion-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--big_lion-walking.jpg Africa-Big Lion Walking A big lion out for a stroll. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-big-lion-yawn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--big_lion_yawn.jpg Africa-Big Lion Yawn A big yawn for a big lion. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bat-eared-fox/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--bat_eared_fox.jpg Africa-Bat Eared Fox A very rare sighting of a bat eared fox. They use their large ears to listen for insects underground, then dig them up. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-baby-baboon-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--baboon_baby_portrait.jpg Africa-Baby Baboon Portrait of a baby baboon. This one has a lot of yellow hair. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-ziggy-the-lion-resting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-ziggy_the_lion_resting.jpg Africa-Ziggy the Lion Resting Our lion Ziggy, taking a little rest in the shade. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-zebras-telling-secrets/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-zebras_telling_secrets.jpg Africa-Zebras Telling Secrets This one zebra looks like it is telling a secret to the other. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-vulture-ready-to-land/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-vulture_ready_to_land.jpg Africa-Vulture Ready To Land African vulture coming in for a landing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-vulture_argument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-vulture_argument.jpg Africa-Vulture Argument Vultures are always bickering and arguing with each other when there is food to eat. They don't like to share. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-tommy-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-tommy_kill.jpg Africa-Tommy Kill This young female cheetah just scored a Thomsons gazelle kill. It took two chases but she finally got one. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-thompsons-gazelle-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa--thomsons_gazelle_kill.jpg Africa-Thomsons Gazelle Kill After two chases, she was a little tired out. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-termite-mound-lookouts/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-termite_mound_lookouts.jpg Africa-Termite Mound Lookouts Our mother and son cheetahs on the lookout on a termite mound. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-sky-over-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-sky_over_elephants.jpg Africa-Sky Over Elephants Dramatic African sky over elephants. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-serval-cat-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-serval_cat_portrait.jpg Africa-Serval Cat Portrait Portrait of a Serval Cat. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopard-lunch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopard_lunch.jpg Africa-Leopard Lunch Leopard having a little lunch. They like to eat up in a tree away from danger - as in lions or hyenas. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopard-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopard_in_tree.jpg Africa-Leopard in Tree Female leopard hanging out in a tree Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-leopard-eating-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-leopard_eating_in_tree.jpg Africa-Leopard Eating in Tree This leopard was feeding on this kill for several days. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-hungry-lion-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-hungry_lion_family.jpg Africa-Hungry Lion Family These must have been very hungry lions to be eating this fly covered wildebeest carcass. Look at those cubs digging in! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-great-african-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-great_african_sunset.jpg Africa-Great African Sunset Another great African sunset. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-flamingos-getting-airborne/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-flamingos_getting_airborne.jpg Africa-Flamingos Getting Airborne Its sometimes a struggle for flamingos to get airborne. They seem to run on the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-colorful-flamingos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-colorful_flamingos.jpg Africa-Colorful Flamingos Colorful scene with flamingos wading in a lake. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-and-son/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_and_son.jpg Africa-Cheetah and Son Our favorite mother and son cheetah team. We saw them make three kills after four attempts. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-caracal-cat-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-caracal_cat_portrait.jpg Africa-Caracal Cat Portrait Caracal cat posing for a portrait. This poor guy had three ticks on the top of his head. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bloody-lioness-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-bloody_lioness_portrait.jpg Africa-Bloody Lioness Portrait Bloody faced lioness taking a break from eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bloody-face-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-bloody_face_lion_cub.jpg Africa-Bloody Face Lion Cub Bloody faced lion cub -- looking irritated, probably from all the flies. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-baby-baboon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-baby_baboon.jpg Africa-Baby Baboon Baby baboon in the bush. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-baboon-mother-and-child/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-baboon_mother_and_child.jpg Africa-Baboon Mother and Child A family moment amongst the baboon troop. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_waterhole.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Waterhole A panorama view of a herd of wildebeest, all the way to the horizon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-mayhem/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_mayhem.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Mayhem Wildebeest frantically splashing through the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-everywhere/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_everywhere.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Everywhere Wildebeest everywhere! Much of the central Serengeti is full of wildebeest in June. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-crossing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_crossing.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Crossing A herd of wildebeest crossing a small marsh--barely even a creek. They always cross water in an extreme hurry. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wildebeest-bookends/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wildebeest_bookends.jpg Africa-Wildebeest Bookends These two wildebeest reminded me of bookend, by the way they are posing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-white-whiskered-warthog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-white_whiskered_warthog.jpg Africa-White Whiskered Warthog Here is a white whiskered warthog. Warthogs are very shy and hard to get close to. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wet-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wet_wildebeest.jpg Africa-Wet Wildebeest Soaking wet wildebeest jumping out of the water. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-waterhole-guard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-waterhole_guard.jpg Africa-Waterhole Guard A lioness surveying her domain -- a waterhole Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-wall-to-wall-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-wall_to_wall_wildebeest.jpg Africa-Wall to Wall Wildebeest Wildebeest as far as you can see, from horizon to horizon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-vulture-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-vulture_in_tree.jpg Africa-Vulture in Tree This vulture was doing an eagle like pose. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-tree-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-tree_lion.jpg africa-tree-lion Here is a lioness stretching in a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-tower-of-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-tower_of_giraffes.jpg Africa-Tower of Giraffes Here is a "tower" of giraffes. Yes, that is what a group of giraffes is called. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-topi-antelope/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-topi_antelope.jpg Africa-Topi Antelope I like the colors of Topi--yellow legs and rust colored bodies with black spots. Lions like them too. They are one of the tastiest animals out there, we were told. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-three-monkeys/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-three_monkeys.jpg Africa-Three Monkeys Three Vervet monkeys. Not the see or hear or speak no evil monkeys, but I like the pose. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-three-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-three_giraffes.jpg Africa-Three Giraffes Three feeding giraffes. I like the way multiple giraffes mingle. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-tangled-giraffe-necks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-tangled_giraffe_necks.jpg Africa-Tangled Giraffe Necks Giraffes tangling up their necks. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-sunset-in-serengeti/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-sunset_in_serengeti.jpg Africa-Sunset in Serengeti Sunsets in the Serengeti are always great. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-stretching-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-stretching_lion.jpg Africa-Stretching Lion Lion stretching on the top of his rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-spotted-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-spotted_hyena.jpg Africa-Spotted Hyena A nice portrait of a spotted hyena. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-splashing-though-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-splashing_through_creek.jpg Africa-Splashing Through Creek Wildebeest splashing through a creek. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-solo-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-solo_giraffe.jpg Africa-Solo Giraffe Solo giraffe wandering around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-secretary-bird-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-secretary_bird_close_up.jpg Africa-Secretary Bird Close Up This Secretary bird has its head feathers sticking out. They have quite a red head. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-secretary-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-secretary_bird.jpg Africa-Secretary Bird Here is a Secretary bird. Kind of looks like an eagle, but uglier. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-scratching-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-scratching_elephant.jpg Africa-Scratching Elephant Here's a one tusker elephant, scratching his ear on a tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-relaxing-on-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-relaxing_on_rocks.jpg Africa-Relaxing on Rocks Lioness and her brother relaxing on a rock. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-red-maned-warthog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-red_maned_warthog.jpg Africa-Red Maned Warthog I like the colorful red mane of this warthog. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-queens-of-the-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-queens_of_the_waterhole.jpg Africa-Queens of the Waterhole Waterhole queens under a great Serengeti sky. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-pride-king/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-pride_king.jpg Africa-Pride King Here is a lion king. Head of the pride. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-panicky-wildebeest-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-panicky_wildebeest_herd.jpg Africa-Panicky Wildebeest Herd Wildebeest cross water in a panicky mood. Crossing water is dangerous for them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-one-tusker/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-one_tusker.jpg Africa-One Tusker A big one tusk elephant walking down the road. We had to pull off the road and let him pass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-morning-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-morning_giraffes.jpg Africa-Morning Giraffes I like this scene of giraffes in the mellow early morning light. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lions-strolling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lions_strolling.jpg Africa-Lions Strolling Mother and cub out for a little stroll in the morning. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lions-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lions_on_rock.jpg Africa-Lions on Rock Lioness and her brother under a great African sky. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-siesta/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_siesta.jpg Africa-Lion Siesta Lion in a tree having a little siesta. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_rock.jpg Africa-Lion Rock Lions on a rocky perch scanning the landscape. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_in_grass.jpg Africa-Lion in Grass Lion in the grass displaying a threatening posture. He would be saying "Don't come any closer!" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-lion-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-lion_family.jpg Africa-Lion Family A lion family amongst the grass and purple flowers. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-king-of-the-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-king_of_the_rock.jpg Africa-King of the Rock This lion king has a rocky throne. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-happy-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-happy_wildebeest.jpg Africa-Happy Wildebeest This appears to be a happy frolicking wildebeest. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-giraffe-head/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-giraffe_head.jpg Africa-Giraffe Head Giraffes have very unique faces. Also they are the only animal born with horns. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-giraffe-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-giraffe_face.jpg Africa-Giraffe Face I like close ups of giraffe faces. They always seem to have a lot of flies around them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-giraffe-buddies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-giraffe_buddies.jpg Africa-Giraffe Buddies These two giraffes look to be buddies, or they just like having their heads close to each other. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-endless-plains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-endless_plains.jpg Africa-Endless Plains Serengeti means "endless plains" and here they are. I like the different colored layers of yellow and green and brown, in this backlit picture. Animals as far as you can see. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetahs-sleeping-it-off/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetahs_sleeping_it_off.jpg Africa-Cheetahs Sleeping it Off Cheetah cubs sleeping off a full meal, which all cats like to do. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-family-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_family_eating.jpg Africa-Cheetah Family Eating Cheetah mother and her four large cubs having a meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-cheetah-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-cheetah_eating.jpg Africa-Cheetah Eating Cheetah crunching through wildebeest ribs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/africa-bearded-gnu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/africa-bearded_gnu.jpg Africa-Bearded Gnu Here is a bearded gnu, also known as a wildebeest. They have a lot of character in their face. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2021 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-train-trestle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_train_trestle.jpg Yolo County Train Trestle The springtime look really added pizazz to this usually drab train trestle in Yolo County. Yolo County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-country-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_country_scene.jpg Yolo County Country Scene Every springtime the ordinary country scenes come alive! Yolo County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_big_sky.jpg Yolo County Big Sky I call this a "big sky". With the color on the ground, and the great skies, springtime is by far my favorite time in this area. Yolo County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-valley-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_valley_scene.jpg Sacramento Valley Scene A springtime scene in the Sacramento Valley. A great sky like this really adds to it. Yolo County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-valley-marshlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_valley_marshlands.jpg Sacramento Valley Marshlands A scene around the marshlands of Sacramento Valley. Yolo County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-springtime-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_springtime_sky.jpg Great Springtime Sky I titled this "great springtime sky". I think that's all that needs to be said. Yolo County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/flooded-farmlands-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/flooded_farmlands_field.jpg Flooded Farmlands Field This view of the flooded field caught my eye. That red farm building and that great sky really add to the scene. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/welcome-to-texas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/welcome_to_texas.jpg Welcome to Texas I liked the vines growing on this overpass. This was the bridge that goes over the Red River at the Texas/Oklahoma border. Texas-Oklahoma border https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vicksburg-national-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vicksburg_national_cemetery.jpg Vicksburg National Cemetery This shady field of clover at Vicksburg National Cemetery looked like a pleasant enough spot to spend eternity. Vicksburg, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vicksburg-military-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vicksburg_military_park.jpg Vicksburg Military Park An old rustic cannon at Vicksburg Military Park. Vicksburg, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/trinity-overlook-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/trinity_overlook_park.jpg Trinity Overlook Park The Dallas skyline as seen from Trinity Overlook Park. Dallas, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/texas-vines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/texas_vines.jpg Texas Vines I'm not sure why, but this vine covered overpass really caught my eye. It kind of gave it an unshaven look. Texas-Oklahoma border https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/texas-longhorn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/texas_longhorn.jpg Texas Longhorn Here is a Texas Longhorn in Arkansas. By far my favorite bovine. Arkansas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-river-national-wildlife-refuge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_river_national_wildlife_refuge.jpg Red River National Wildlife Refuge A pleasant spring scene at the Red River National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. Red River Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-civil-war-cannon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_civil_war_cannon.jpg Old Civil War Cannon I like the colors this old cannon takes on with time. At Vicksburg Military Park. Vicksburg, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mississippi-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mississippi_sunset.jpg Mississippi Sunset Sunset on the Mississippi River. This was in the town of Vicksburg. Vicksburg, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/louisiana-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/louisiana_trees.jpg Louisiana Trees I liked this scene with the path through the trees. The trees look like they have a fur coat on. This was at the Red River Wildlife Refuge, south of Shreveport. Red River Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/louisiana-backwoods/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/louisiana_backroads.jpg Louisiana Backroads A scene along the Louisiana backroads. This was close to the town of Ringgold. Ringgold, Louisiana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dallas-railroad-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dallas_railroad_bridge.jpg Dallas Railroad Bridge This is the railroad bridge over the Trinity River, and it gave great views of the city of Dallas. Dallas, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arkansas-spring-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arkansas_spring_colors.jpg Arkansas Spring Colors Along an Arkansas highway, a little spring color. Arkansas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tishomingo-swinging-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tishomingo_swinging-_bridge.jpg Tishomingo Swinging Bridge Along the Natchez Trace Parkway is Tishomingo State Park, with its swinging bridge. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tennessee-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tennessee_waterfall.jpg Tennessee Waterfall I like the effects of a slow shutter speed on a waterfall. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tennessee-turtle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tennessee_turtle.jpg Tennessee Turtle We probably saved this little guys life by carrying him off the parkway and setting him in the grass. I like the bright red eyes. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tennessee-river-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tennessee_river_bridge.jpg Tennessee River Bridge The Tennessee River, as seen from the Alabama side. Natchez Trace Parkway, Alabama https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tennessee-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tennessee_cows.jpg Tennessee Cows Along the Parkway, some Tennessee cows in a bright yellow field. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-natchez-trace-parkway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_natchez_trace_parkway.jpg Old Natchez Trace Parkway This trail through the lush woods in Tennessee is the original Natchez Trace walking trail. Twenty or thirty miles a day on foot or horseback, this trail led from what is now Nashville TN, to Natchez, Mississippi. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/natchez-trace-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/natchez_trace_waterfall.jpg Natchez Trace Waterfall This was Jackson Falls, a scenic waterfall along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/natchez-trace-swinging-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/natchez_trace_swinging_bridge.jpg Natchez Trace Swinging Bridge I like the rustic rusty cables on the Swinging Bridge. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/natchez-trace-spring-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/natchez_trace_spring_colors.jpg Natchez Trace Spring Colors Great spring colors along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/natchez-trace-parkway-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/natchez_trace_parkway_mississippi.jpg Natchez Trace Parkway Mississippi A little spring color along the Parkway in Mississippi. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/natchez-trace-parkway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/natchez_trace_parkway.jpg Natchez Trace Parkway A delightfully colorful scene along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi. I like the layers of red, white, and yellow flowers. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mississippi-water-tower/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mississippi_water_tower.jpg Mississippi Water Tower I liked the looks of this water tower, nestled in the woods in Mississippi. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mississippi-spring-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mississippi_spring_colors.jpg Mississippi Spring Colors Beautiful spring colors along the parkway in Mississippi. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jackson-falls-tennessee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jackson_falls_tennessee.jpg Jackson Falls Tennessee Jackson Falls was my favorite waterfall along the Parkway. It had a decent volume of water. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-hollow-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_hollow_waterfall.jpg Fall Hollow Waterfall A nice little waterfall along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-hollow-tennessee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_hollow_tennessee.jpg Fall Hollow Tennessee This is Fall Hollow Waterfall in Tennessee. The water volume was not great, but I thought this was a scenic spot. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-hollow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_hollow.jpg Fall Hollow Fall Hollow. One of the several waterfalls along the Parkway. Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_field.jpg Colorful Field There were spots along the Parkway where the colors were amazing! This was one of them. Natchez Trace Parkway, Mississippi https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thunderstorm-along-american-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thunderstorm_along_american_river.jpg Thunderstorm Along American River A stormy day in my opinion, is the best time to go out and find photo ops. This was along the American River. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snow-geese-sacramento-valley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snow_geese_sacramento_valley.jpg Snow Geese Sacramento Valley This is the time of year for large flocks of snow geese in the Sacramento Valley wetlands. They are fun to watch. Sacramento Valley Farmlands, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snow-geese-in-flight/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snow_geese_in_flight.jpg Snow Geese in Flight It was amazing to watch these large flocks of snow geese in flight. Sacramento Valley Farmlands, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snow-geese-bomber/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snow_geese_bomber.jpg Snow Geese Bomber One of the snow geese in the top center is making like a B-52, and dropping some little bombs! Sacramento Valley Farmlands, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/view-from-berlin/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/view_from_berlin_nv.jpg View From Berlin NV I liked the view from this old building in Berlin. Berlin, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shoe-tree-middlegate-nv/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shoe_tree_middlegate_nv.jpg Shoe Tree Middlegate Nevada This is a tree near Middlegate Nevada, where everybody likes to throw their old shoes on. Middlegate, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reese-river-valley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reese_river_valley.jpg Reese River Valley The wide open snowy Reese River Valley in central Nevada. Reese River Valley, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-junked-chevy/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_junked_chevy.jpg Old Junked Chevy Up close with an old junked Chevy in Austin Nevada. Austin, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ione-nevada-buildings/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ione_nevada_buildings.jpg Ione Nevada Buildings In the tiny rural town of Ione Nevada. Ione, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gabbs-nevada-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gabbs_nevada_highway.jpg Gabbs Nevada Highway On the road that leads to Gabbs, a very Nevada scene -- a lonely road in the middle of nowhere with snow covered mountains in the distance. Gabbs, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fairview-peak/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fairview_peak.jpg Fairview Peak A typical scene in Nevada -- dry alkaline lake bed with snow covered mountains in the distance. Along Highway 50, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/desatoya-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/desatoya_mountains-.jpg Desatoya Mountains I like the look of pristine snow over mountain passes. This was the Desatoya Mountains on the way to Austin Nevada. Desatoya Mountains, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/berlin-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/berlin_nevada.jpg Berlin Nevada My favorite ghost town in Nevada -- Berlin. I was last here 21 years ago, during my black & white infrared film days. It hasn't changed much, as you can see here. I really like that road that winds off in the distance. Berlin, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/austin-nevada-junked-car/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/austin_nevada_junked_car.jpg Austin Nevada Junked Car I am always on the lookout for old junked car scenes that are rich in character. I think this old Chevy in Austin Nevada was a rare find! Austin, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/volkswagen-junkyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/volkswagen_junkyard.jpg Volkswagen Junkyard Volkswagen junkyard in Moab Utah. I was amazed by all the colors these little cars came in. Moab, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/utah-windmill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/utah_windmill.jpg Utah Windmill I liked the contrast between the bright white windmills and the deep blue sky. This was at Spanish Fork Canyon on Highway 6. Spanish Fork Canyon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tom-tom-volkswagen-junkyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tom_tom_volkswagen_junkyard.jpg Tom Tom's Volkswagen Junkyard This is Tom Tom's Volkswagen junkyard in Moab Utah. I have never seen so many junked Volkswagen beetles in one place before! Moab, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tom-tom-foreign-car-parts/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tom_tom_foreign_car_parts.jpg Tom Tom's Foreign Car Parts Also known as Tom Tom's foreign car parts, this is quite an extensive Volkswagen junkyard. Moab, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-colorado-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_colorado_river.jpg Snowy Colorado River Right after a few hours of snow, the Colorado River by Moab was a beautiful sight! Colorado River, Moab Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/moab-volkswagen-junkyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/moab_volkswagen_junkyard.jpg Moab Volkswagen Junkyard We came across a Volkswagen junkyard in Moab. I really liked browsing around all these colorful beetles. Moab, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-river-moab/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_river_moab.jpg Colorado River Moab Just north of Moab, the Colorado River with fresh snow. Colorado River, Moab Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-river-in-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_river_in_snow.jpg Colorado River in Snow There was only 3 or 4 inches of pristine new snow, but it really livened up the Colorado River. Colorado River, Moab Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/turret-arch-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/turret_arch_snow.jpg Turret Arch Snow The snow really laid down a layer of beauty at Arches National Park. This is turret arch. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/turret-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/turret_arch.jpg Turret Arch Turret Arch with a beautiful coating of fresh snow. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-twilight-at-arches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_twilight_at_arches.jpg Snowy Twilight at Arches The end of the day light on a great snowy day at Arches! Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-balanced-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_balanced_rock.jpg Snowy Balanced Rock Balanced Rock with a snowy look. Snow makes everything look better. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/skyline-arch-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/skyline_arch_snow.jpg Skyline Arch Snow Here is Skyline Arch, after a dusting of snow. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/park-avenue-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/park_avenue_sunrise.jpg Park Avenue Sunrise The first light of sunrise hits Park Avenue. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/park-avenue-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/park_avenue_snow.jpg Park Avenue Snow And here is Park Avenue. Arches is most beautiful with a coating of snow. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/park-avenue-arches-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/park_avenue_arches_snow.jpg Park Avenue Arches Snow They call this Park Avenue because of the tall straight rock walls, kind of looking like skyscrapers. It looks most beautiful in the snow. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-window-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_window_arch.jpg North Window Arch Here is the North Window Arch. At these popular arches, people are just a part of the landscape, but sometimes they are useful for giving perspective. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mighty-balanced-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mighty_balanced_rock.jpg Mighty Balanced Rock And here is the mighty "Balanced Rock". Its name is self explanatory. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/first-light-at-arches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/first_light_at_arches.jpg First Light at Arches First light of the day at Arches National Park. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/courthouse-towers-viewpoint/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/courthouse_towers_viewpoint.jpg Courthouse Towers Viewpoint Getting close to sunset, the view at Courthouse towers viewpoint. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/courthouse-towers-arches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/courthouse_towers_arches.jpg Courthouse Towers Arches This formation is known as Courthouse Towers. Here is is in the last colorful light of the day. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/beautiful-snow-in-arches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/beautiful_snow_in_arches.jpg Beautiful Snow in Arches The fresh coating of snow makes for a beautiful scene at Arches National Park. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/balanced-rock-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/balanced_rock_snow.jpg Balanced Rock Snow Another view of Balanced Rock on a snowy day. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-twilight/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_twilight.jpg Arches Twilight Twilight at Arches. This is the best light of the day. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-snowy-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_snowy_scene.jpg Arches Snowy Scene A snowy scene at Arches National Park. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-national-park-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_national_park_utah.jpg Arches National Park Utah Arches National Park after a good snow. We were happy to see the snow on our last day there. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-national-park-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_national_park_sunset.jpg Arches National Park Sunset Sunset at the end of a great snowy day! Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-national-park-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_national_park_snow.jpg Arches National Park Snow We were so happy to see the snow the last day we were there! It really livens up Arches. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-in-winter/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_in_winter.jpg Arches in Winter Arches in winter, with a thin coat of snow all over. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-in-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_in_snow.jpg Arches in Snow This was a great day for photographing in Arches! Snow made all the difference. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mesa-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mesa_arch.jpg Mesa Arch The view through Mesa Arch at Canyonlands. Canyonlands National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/holeman-spring-canyon-overlook/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/holeman_spring_canyon_overlook.jpg Holeman Spring Canyon Overlook One of the vistas at Canyonlands - Holeman Spring Canyon overlook. Canyonlands National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/holeman-spring-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/holeman_spring_canyon.jpg Holeman Spring Canyon Holeman Spring Canyon, a scenic spot at Canyonlands. Canyonlands National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dead-horse-point-lookout/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dead_horse_point_lookout.jpg Dead Horse Point Lookout This is actually just outside of Canyonlands National Park, at Dead Horse Point State Park. This is a great spot for sunsets! Canyonlands National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/canyonlands-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/canyonlands_trail.jpg Canyonlands Trail I like this scene of the trail leading to the cliff looking over the butte. Canyonlands National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-crows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_crows.jpg Two Crows A couple of crows grooming each other. I thought this was well worth a picture. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pine-tree-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pine_tree_arch.jpg Pine Tree Arch Here is "Pine Tree Arch", and that person sitting there gives it a sense of scale. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/la-sal-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/la_sal_mountains.jpg La Sal Mountains The La Sal Mountains in the distance. This was one of the few moments when they were not covered by clouds. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/delicate-arch-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/delicate_arch_utah.jpg Delicate Arch, Utah Here is the famous Delicate Arch, which you will see on the Utah license plates. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/delicate-arch-sunlight/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/delicate_arch_in_sunlight.jpg Delicate Arch in Sunlight The angle to photograph Delicate Arch depends on what time of the day you are there. It is approached from the north, meaning the winter sun was low in the sky behind it. So in the middle morning, this was the angle I could do without the camera pointing into the sun. I like the back lit look of this shot though. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/delicate-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/delicate_arch.jpg Delicate Arch Delicate Arch, also known as Cowboy Chaps Arch. This is quite a hike to get to, but many people make this hike every day. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/crow-on-fencepost/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/crow_on_fencepost.jpg Crow on Fencepost This Arches National Park crow was nice enough to pose for the camera. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/crow-arches-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/crow_arches_national_park.jpg Crow Arches National Park Crow posing in front of slabs of red rocks at Arches. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/balanced-rock-arches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/balanced_rock_arches.jpg Balanced Rock, Arches This is known as "Balanced Rock", in Arches National Park. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/balanced-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/balanced_rock.jpg Balanced Rock Someday, wind and water erosion will cause this rock to tumble, but until then is is quite a sight. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-water-falls-north-carolina/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_water_falls_north_carolina.jpg White Water Falls North Carolina Another view of White Water Falls, with a hint of a rainbow. North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-water-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_water_falls.jpg White Water Falls Here is White Water Falls, one of several scenic waterfalls in North Carolina. North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vogel-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vogel_state_park.jpg Vogel State Park This is what gives the fall colors its colors - vividly colored leaves. This was at Vogel State Park in north Georgia. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tail-of-the-dragon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tail_of_the_dragon.jpg Tail of the Dragon And here is one of the most curviest roads in the USA. The "Tail of the Dragon" in Tennessee and North Carolina. This was quite fun to drive! I like the fall colors along the way, of course. Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stumphouse-tunnel-south-carolina/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stumphouse_tunnel_south_carolina.jpg Stumphouse Tunnel South Carolina I found this interesting scene at the Stumphouse Tunnel state park in South Carolina. We have a train load of fall colors here. South Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stumphouse-tunnel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stumphouse_tunnel.jpg Stumphouse Tunnel Inside the Stumphouse Tunnel. This is an unfinished and abandoned railroad tunnel from the 1850's. South Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/south-carolina-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/south_carolina_fall_colors.jpg South Carolina Fall Colors Sun rays breaking through the colorful fall foliage in South Carolina. South Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-carolina-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_carolinas_colors.jpg North Carolina Colors Fall colors at their peak in North Carolina. North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-carolina-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_carolina_trees.jpg North Carolina Trees There is lots of color in the trees of North Carolina. North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-129-tennessee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_129_tennessee.jpg Highway 129 Tennessee Beautiful fall colors on Highway 129 in Tennessee - also known as the "Tail of the Dragon" Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/helton-creek-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/helton_creek_falls.jpg Helton Creek Falls Here is Helton Creek Falls in north Georgia. One of the more scenic waterfalls in the area. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgia-rural-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgia_rural_scene.jpg Georgia Rural Scene An old barn plays center stage to this colorful rural scene in the north Georgia mountains. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgia-mountains-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgia_mountains_lake.jpg Georgia Mountains Lake A colorful scene in the North Georgia mountains. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgia-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgia_mountains.jpg Georgia Mountains A colorful rural scene in the north Georgia mountains. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgia-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgia_lake.jpg Georgia Lake A nice scene in north Georgia with a lake front house. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgia-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgia_fall_colors.jpg Georgia Fall Colors Beautiful fall colors in the mountains of north Georgia. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/furry-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/furry_trees.jpg Furry Trees It almost looks like these trees have a coat of green fur on them. North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dukes-creek-georgia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dukes_creek_georgia.jpg Dukes Creek Georgia Dukes Creek in the Georgia mountains, just downstream from Dukes Creek Falls. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dukes-creek-falls-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dukes_creek_falls_trail.jpg Dukes Creek Falls Trail A boardwalk into the fog. This leads to the one mile trail down to Dukes Creek Falls. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/duke-creek-falls-georgia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dukes_creek_falls_georgia.jpg Duke Creek Falls Georgia Silky looking flowing water at the base of Dukes Creek Falls. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dukes-creek-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dukes_creek_falls.jpg Dukes Creek Falls Dukes Creek Falls, it was quite a hike to get to it, but worth it. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-leaves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_leaves.jpg Colorful Leaves Colorful leaves on a rainy day, in the north Georgia mountains. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blue-ridge-parkway-tunnel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blue_ridge_parkway_tunnel.jpg Blue Ridge Parkway Tunnel I like the tunnels along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This one has especially colorful foliage around it. North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blue-ridge-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blue_ridge_colors.jpg Blue Ridge Colors A colorful stretch along the Blue Ridge Parkway. North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-rock-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_rock_lake.jpg Black Rock Lake A nice reflection here at Black Rock Lake, nestled in the north Georgia mountains. North Georgia mountains https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carolina-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carolina_mountains.jpg Carolina Mountains Part of Smokey Mountains National Park is in North Carolina. Here is some Carolina mountains fall color. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smokey-mountains-tunnel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smokey_mountains_tunnel.jpg Smokey Mountains Tunnel A very rustic car tunnel in the Smokey Mountains. I hope they do not trim this vegetation. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smokey-mountains-stream/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smokey_mountains_stream.jpg Smokey Mountains Stream A nice little stream running through the park. This was just off the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smokey-mountains-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smokey_mountains_river.jpg Smokey Mountains River With the fall colors lining a river, it becomes a very beautiful scene. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smokey-mountains-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smokey_mountains_national_park.jpg Smokey Mountains National Park Peak fall colors at certain spots were very stunning. This was late October and some higher elevations were past peak, but much of the area was at peak or just about peak. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smokey-mountains-fall-color/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smokey_mountains_fall_color.jpg Smokey Mountains Fall Color Fall colors in the Smokey mountains. It is very vivid, and almost rivals New England. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/smokey-mountains-color/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/smokey_mountains_color.jpg Smokey Mountains Color A particularly colorful spot in the Smokey Mountains. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/roaring-fork-stream/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/roaring_fork_stream.jpg Roaring Fork Stream A babbling brook known as Roaring Fork Stream, runs through Smokey Mountains National Park. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/roaring-fork-motor-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/roaring_fork_motor_trail.jpg Roaring Fork Motor Trail Roaring Fork Motor Trail running through he park had many sights, like this old building among the fall colors. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-carolina-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_carolina_fall_colors.jpg North Carolina Fall Colors Beautiful fall colors on the North Carolina side of Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/noah-ogle-cabin/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/noah_ogle_cabin.jpg Noah Ogle Cabin This old structure was within the park by Gatlinburg Tennessee. It is known as "Noah Ogle Cabin". The fall colors really add to the scene. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/little-river-tennessee/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/little_river_tennessee.jpg Little River Tennessee Little River runs through the national park. This time of year it is especially scenic with the fall colors. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/leaf-covered-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/leaf_covered_creek.jpg Leaf Covered Creek I like the leaf covered rocks along this creek. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-smokey-mountains-fall-color/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_smokey_mountains_fall_color.jpg Great Smokey Mountains Fall Color Fall colors in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. It is quite spectacular in places. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alex-cole-cabin/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alex_cole_cabin.jpg Alex Cole Cabin This is the "Alex Cole Cabin" in Smokey Mountains National Park. I don't know who Alex Cole was, but he had a cozy little cabin. Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Tennessee https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-yawning-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-yawning_cheetah.jpg Serengeti-Yawning Cheetah This cheetah looks like its laughing. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_kill.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Kill The lions in the process of finishing the wildebeest kill. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-jumping-down/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_jumping_down.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Jumping Down We were on the cliff, then the wildebeest ran right below us to jump into the river. It was quite a sight to see them jump in. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-grazing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_grazing.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Grazing Wildebeest grazing around the northern Serengeti. In a few weeks there will be all gone up to the Masai Mara. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-the-great-migration/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-the_great-migration.jpg Serengeti-The Great Migration The great migration in progress. Every day more and more wildebeest cross the Mara River, then they move on to the greener grass in the north. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-splashing-down-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-splashing_down_in_mara.jpg Serengeti-Splashing Down in Mara Splashing down in the Mara River. Its strange that they jump in, when they could just walk in. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti Plains Wildebeest Serengeti plains wildebeest on a rainy day. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-mother-moving-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-mother_moving_cub.jpg Serengeti-Mother Moving Cub This small lion cub is just the right size to easily pick up and move. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-mara-river-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-mara_river_crocodile.jpg Serengeti-Mara River Crocodile The Mara River is full of crocodiles during the wildebeest crossing season. This is the time of plenty for them. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-mara-crossing-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-mara_crossing_scene.jpg Serengeti-Mara Crossing Scene Its just a crazy scene when the wildebeest are crossing the Mara. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-male-lion-resting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-male_lion_resting.jpg Serengeti-Male Lion Resting Lion in the grass keeping a watch on us. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-with-two-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_with_two_cubs.jpg Serengeti-Lioness With Two Cubs Lioness in the early morning out for a walk with her cubs. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-by-her-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_by_her_kill.jpg Serengeti-Lioness By Her Kill Lioness next to a wildebeest kill. The guts of the wildebeest were pulled out and exposed, so I decided not to add that into the frame. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-king/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_king.jpg Serengeti-Lion King Here is a lion king of the Serengeti with a stern look on his face. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-family-life/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_family_life.jpg Serengeti-Lion Family Life I call this shot "lion family life." It is just a peek at family activities for a pride of lions with lots of cubs. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_family.jpg Serengeti-Lion Family Lion cubs everywhere. This pride had 12 cubs with several mothers. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-eye-on-us/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_eye_on_us.jpg Serengeti-Lion Eye On Us The pride male lion lying in the grass keeping one eye on us. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-cubs-nursing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_cubs_nursing.jpg Serengeti-Lion Cubs Nursing Lion cubs nursing, which involves arguing and fighting, just like when lions eat. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-breakfast/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_breakfast.jpg Serengeti-Lion Breakfast Lioness finishing off last nights kill, for breakfast. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-lovers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_lovers.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Lovers This was a male and female pair hanging out together. Must be mating season, since leopards are usually solitary. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-hiding/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_hiding.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Hiding Leopard playing hide and seek among the branches. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_close_up.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Close Up Leopard nuzzling a tree branch. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-climbing-down/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_climbing_down.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Climbing Down Leopard climbing down out of the tree. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-large-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-large_lion_cub.jpg Serengeti-Large Lion Cub This cub is getting to be just a little to big for its mother to pick it up and move. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-impalas-rutting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-impalas_rutting.jpg Serengeti-Impalas Rutting Male impalas rutting. They battle for control of the females. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyenas-greeting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyenas_greeting.jpg Serengeti-Hyenas Greeting Hyenas greeting each other, the way hyenas like to do. Humans do a handshake or a "hello", but hyenas prefer this method. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyena-pup-nursing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyena_pup_nursing.jpg Serengeti-Hyena Pup Nursing Hyena pup nursing. That's looking like a pretty big pup. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephant-family-at-marsh/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-elephant_family_at_marsh.jpg Serengeti-Elephant Family at Marsh Elephant family at a marsh. Looks like cows and calves. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-climbing-out-of-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-climbing_out_of_river.jpg Serengeti-Climbing Out Of River Wildebeest climbing out of the Mara River. They calm down quite a bit once they are out of the river. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-basking-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-basking_crocodile.jpg Serengeti-Basking Crocodile A crocodile basking in the sun on the banks of the Mara River. A sight like this can make the wildebeest think twice about crossing at this location. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-baboon-yawning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-baboon_yawning.jpg Serengeti-Baboon Yawning Baboons have some serious canine teeth. They show them off when they are yawning. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-african-wildebeest-jumping/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-african_wildebeest_jumping.jpg Serengeti-African Wildebeest Jumping A line of wildebeest jumping into the Mara River. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-african-masai-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-african_masai_giraffe.jpg Serengeti-African Masai Giraffe Practically nothing says AFRICA more than a giraffe. Here is a Masai giraffe taking a stroll. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-african-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-african_elephant.jpg Serengeti-African Elephant The African elephant - the largest land animal on earth. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-young-masai-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-young_masai_giraffe.jpg Serengeti-Young Masai Giraffe Here is a young Masai Giraffe. Masai giraffes are the most common in east Africa. This guy still has his umbilical cord hanging down. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_running.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Running Wildebeest running - they do that a lot. I like the sun rays breaking through the clouds. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-riverbank/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_riverbank.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Riverbank Wildebeest gathering at the riverbank, ready to climb down and cross the Mara River. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_portrait.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Portrait I think wildebeest and giraffes have very unique faces. Here is another wildebeest portrait. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-jumper/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_jumper.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Jumper This was a rather graceful wildebeest jumper. Some are graceful, some are not. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-crossing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_crossing.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Crossing Elephants giving the right of way to a herd of wildebeest. There should be a sign saying "Wildebeest Crossing" The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_calf.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Calf Wildebeest calf, surrounded by its elders. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-acrobat/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_acrobat.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Acrobat Acrobatic wildebeest diving into the water. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-vulture-spreading-wings/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-vulture_spreading_wings.jpg Serengeti-Vulture Spreading Wings Vultures spread their wings like this to make themselves look bigger, and therefore maybe intimidate other vultures not to mess with them. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-the-pride-male/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-the_pride_male.jpg Serengeti-The Pride Male Here is the pride male. That is the term for the reigning male of a pride. Lots of lion prides have two or three pride males though. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-sun-rays/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-sun_rays.jpg Serengeti-Sun Rays A beautiful scene on the Serengeti plains with the sun rays breaking through the clouds. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-splashdown-in-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-splashdown_in_the_mara.jpg Serengeti-Splashdown in the Mara Splashing down in the Mara River! It always a hectic feeling when the wildebeest are crossing. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-rainy-day-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-rainy_day_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti-Rainy Day Wildebeest A rainy day on the Serengeti plains. The wildebeest don't seem to mind. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-warthog-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_warthog_family.jpg Serengeti Plains Warthog Family Warthog family on the Serengeti plains. Notice how they kneel when they browse around on the ground. This is mainly due to their short necks. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_lion.jpg Serengeti Plains Lion A Serengeti plains lion relaxing in the middle of the day. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_giraffes.jpg Serengeti Plains Giraffes Two Serengeti plains giraffes striking a pose. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-africa-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_africa-scene.jpg Serengeti Plains Africa Scene I call this a very "Africa scene" The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lots-of-gnus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lots_of_gnus.jpg Serengeti-Lots of Gnus The other name of wildebeest is Gnu, or Bearded Gnu. Here we see a herd slowly heading in the direction of the river. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lions-with-topi-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lions_with_topi_kill.jpg Serengeti-Lions With Topi Kill Last nights kill was a topi. Not much left when we got there. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lions-chasing-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lions_chasing_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti-Lions Chasing Wildebeest We came across two lioness's resting, then they spotted a lone wildebeest about 100 yards away. They started walking slow, then faster, then trotting, and this is the exact moment the wildebeest finally saw them. The lions immediately kicked it into high gear. The wildebeest did not have a chance. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-with-tiny-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_with_tiny_cub.jpg Serengeti-Lioness With Tiny Cub Tiny little lion cub with its mother. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_kill.jpg Serengeti-Lioness Kill Lioness pausing over her kill. This one was a pretty easy kill. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-tug-of-war/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_tug_of_war.jpg Serengeti-Lion Tug Of War A little lion cub making sure he gets his fair share. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-family-move/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_family_move.jpg Serengeti-Lion Family on the Move Lion family on the move in the early morning. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-cubs-mealtime/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_cubs_mealtime.jpg Serengeti-Lion Cubs Mealtime Lion cubs finishing up their meal. Not much left at this point. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-cubs-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_cubs_eating.jpg Serengeti-Lion Cubs Eating Lion cubs doing what they can with whats left of last nights Topi kill. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-slinking-away/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_slinking_away.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Slinking Away A leopard slinking away into the bush. They tend to like being hidden away during the day. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-on-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_on_rock.jpg Serengeti-Leopard on Rock Right after sunrise, we saw this mother leopard at her rocky vantage point. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-climbing-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_climbing_tree.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Climbing Tree Leopard coming down from the tree, head first like cats do. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-king-of-termite-mound/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-king_of_termite_mound.jpg Serengeti-King of the Termite Mound King of beasts on top of his temporary throne, a little termite mound. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-jumping-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-jumping_in_river.jpg Serengeti-Jumping in River Daily herd of wildebeest jumping into the Mara River. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyena-eating-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyenas_eating_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti-Hyena Eating Wildebeest Hyenas in the middle of the day, having a wildebeest for lunch. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-high-jumping-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-high_jumping_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti-High Jumping Wildebeest That wildebeest calf is doing a high jump into the river. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-giraffe-face-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-giraffe_face_close_up.jpg Serengeti-Giraffe Face Close Up I like to do close ups of giraffe faces. They have a different sort of look with those furry little horns. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephants-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-elephants_in_river.jpg Serengeti-Elephants in River The older elephants crowd around the youngster and help it stay on its feet. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cheetah-on-the-prowl/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cheetah_on_the_prowl.jpg Serengeti-Cheetah on the Prowl A Serengeti cheetah on the prowl. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-big-lion-yawn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-big_lion_yawn.jpg Serengeti-Big Lion Yawn A big yawn for a big lion. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-baby-elephant-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-baby_elephant_in_river.jpg Serengeti-Baby Elephant in River This elephant calf kept falling down in the river, but the adults kept helping it up. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-african-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-african_leopard.jpg Serengeti-African Leopard African leopard in the tree, where they like to hang out. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-african-cheetah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-african_cheetah.jpg Serengeti-African Cheetah The fastest land animal on earth, taking it easy. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-african-agamid-lizard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-african_agama_lizard.jpg Serengeti-African Agama Lizard My favorite African lizard, the Agama, in its blue and red outfit. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-herd/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_herd.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Herd Nothing but horns in this close in view of a wildebeest herd. They mass together like this when they are in the river crossing staging area. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-two-leopards/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-two-leopards.jpg Serengeti-Two Leopards Leopards are solo animals, so it is not common for two adults to hang out together. This was a male and female. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-two-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-two_giraffes.jpg Serengeti-Two Giraffes I like the look of these two giraffes side by side. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains-sunset.jpg Serengeti Plains Sunset Another great sunset on the Serengeti plains! The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-little-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Serengeti-little_cub-2.jpg Serengeti-Little Cub A little lion cub. Part of a large pride with 12 cubs. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-sisters/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_sisters.jpg Serengeti-Lioness Sisters Two lioness sisters snuggling each other. There is a lot of love among sisters, and brothers, in the lion world. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-dragging-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_dragging-kill.jpg Serengeti-Lion Dragging Kill This is the pride that made a kill nearly every night. When we get there after sunrise, they are usually finishing it off. This time, Topi was on the menu. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard-face.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Face Leopard face close up. It's good to have a telephoto lens. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-tree-branch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_on_tree_branch.jpg Serengeti-Leopard on Tree Branch The classic scene of a leopard relaxing on a tree branch. Finally, on my 5th trip to Africa, I see it! The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_in_tree.jpg Serengeti-Leopard in Tree Leopard in a tree. This is the common place to find them during the day. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-kopje/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-kopje.jpg Serengeti-Kopje These rocky outcroppings are called kopjes, and are home to many animals including this klipspringer. Leopards like to hang out here too. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-klipspringer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-klipspringer.jpg Serengeti-Klipspringer This little guy is a Klipspringer. Also known as a "Cliff Springer", which makes mores sense because they jump around among the rocks. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyena-den-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyena_den-2.jpg Serengeti-Hyena Den Hyena family life at the den. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyena-licking-pup/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyena_licking_pup.jpg Serengeti-Hyena Licking Pup Hyenas at their den. Mother grooming her pup. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephant-in-marsh/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-elephant-in-marsh.jpg Serengeti-Elephant in Marsh Elephant in the marsh. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cape_buffalo.jpg Serengeti-Cape Buffalo This crusty old cape buffalo sporting a couple of oxpeckers, was right outside our camp balcony staring at us. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cheetahs-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-zebras_eating.jpg Serengeti-Zebras Eating I thought this pleasant scene with the zebras eating was worth a shot. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-splashing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_splashing.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Splashing The sights and sounds of the wildebeest jumping in the Mara river are incredible! Here is a video I took of this scene if you want to check it out. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-jumping-splashing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_jumping_splashing.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Jumping and Splashing Its quite a hectic situation when the wildebeest are jumping and splashing into the river. They have a panicky mood about them. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-jumping-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_jumping_in_mara.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Jumping in Mara Its a free for all when the wildebeest are crossing the Mara River. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-diving-in/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_diving_in.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Diving In This wildebeest is showing great form as it dives into the river. There should be a wildebeest Olympics! The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-crossing-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_crossing_mara.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Crossing Mara A hoard of wildebeest crossing the Mara River. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_close_up.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Close Up Here is a close up of just one of the several million wildebeests around the Serengeti. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-warthog-kneeling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-warthog_kneeling.jpg Serengeti-Warthog Kneeling Warthogs have a peculiar way of eating, they kneel on their front legs. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-two-young-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-two_young_giraffes.jpg Serengeti-Two Young Giraffes Two young giraffes in an interesting pose. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-topi-with-calves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-topi_with_calves.jpg Serengeti-Topi With Calves Topi mother with her two calves standing at attention. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-splashing-mara-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-splashing_in_mara_river.jpg Serengeti-Splashing in Mara River Wildebeest do not just walk into the water then start swimming, they jump into the water! Some are quite graceful. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-splash-down/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-splash_down.jpg Serengeti-Splash Down Just diving in head first! This is one of my favorite pictures to capture the mood of the river crossings. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-zebra-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_zebra_scene.jpg Serengeti Plains Zebra Scene A typical scene on the Serengeti plains. Animals seeking shade. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-sunlight/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_sunlight.jpg Serengeti Plains Sunlight I thought this was a beautiful scene with the suns rays breaking through the clouds onto a herd of wildebeest. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_scene.jpg Serengeti Plains Scene This is a very "Serengeti plains scene" with the Thomson's gazelles, the zebras, and the flat top Acacia trees in the distance. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_rainbow.jpg Serengeti Plains Rainbow A rainbow over the Serengeti plains with the ubiquitous herd of wildebeest in front. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-plains-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-plains_hyena.jpg Serengeti Plains Hyena Here is a hyena with what appears to be a wildebeest leg. They can crush and eat the bones. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-majestic-lion-pose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-majestic_lion_pose.jpg Serengeti-Majestic Lion Pose A majestic looking male lion. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-little-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-little_lion_cub.jpg Serengeti-Little Lion Cub A little lion cub trying to keep up with its mother. He wasn't far behind. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lions-head-rubbing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lions_head_rubbing.jpg Serengeti-Lions Head Rubbing The two pride males head rubbing. The males like to hang out together. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-head-rubbing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_head_rubbing.jpg Serengeti-Lioness Head Rubbing Just like your housecat, lions love to head rub, as we see with these two, which are probably sisters. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-and-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_and_cubs.jpg Serengeti-Lioness and Cubs Lioness with her cubs in the early morning. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-profile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_profile.jpg Serengeti-Lion Profile I like profile shots of the male lions. This one has quite a magnificent mane. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-day-care/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_day_care.jpg Serengeti-Lion Day Care This scene with the many youngsters and one adult, reminded me of a day care center. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_close_up.jpg Serengeti-Lion Close Up I like the looks of this lion close up. He has quite a golden mane. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-relaxing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_relaxing.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Relaxing We saw this leopard relaxing by the banks of a small creek. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-last-nights-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-last_nights_kill.jpg Serengeti-Last Nights Kill This lion pride was making a kill pretty much every night. When we got there right after sunrise, there was not much left over from last nights wildebeest. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-jumping-in-the-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-jumping_in_the_mara.jpg Serengeti-Jumping in the Mara They sure are fun to watch! Some are very acrobatic. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-jumping-into-mara-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-jumping_into_mara_river.jpg Serengeti-Jumping Into Mara River We never got tired of watching the wildebeest in their daily crossing of the Mara River. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-jumping-in-mara-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-jumping_in_mara.jpg Serengeti-Jumping in Mara River Wildebeest jumping off the banks of the Mara River like an Olympic diver. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyena-relaxing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyena_relaxing.jpg Serengeti-Hyena Relaxing A hyena taking it easy. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephant-strolling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-elephant_strolling.jpg Serengeti-Elephant Strolling A Serengeti elephant strolling around. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-curious-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-curious_lion_cub.jpg Serengeti-Curious Cub Here is a lion cub with a curious look about him. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-crocodiles-basking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-crocodiles_basking.jpg Serengeti-Crocodiles Basking Crocodiles basking in the sun. They are very well fed during the period the wildebeest are crossing the river. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cheetah-yawning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cheetah_yawning.jpg Serengeti-Cheetah Yawning Cheetahs have a funny look about them while they are yawning. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cheetah-relaxing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cheetah_relaxing.jpg Serengeti-Cheetah Relaxing We came across a cheetah relaxing in the middle of the day. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cheetah-on-lookour/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cheetah_on_lookout.jpg Serengeti-Cheetah on Lookout Cheetah of the lookout. Just one hyena is a serious threat to them, lions and leopards too. Lions will kill them if they can catch them. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cheetah-looking-around/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cheetah_looking_around.jpg Serengeti-Cheetah Looking Around Cheetah looking around. Danger and prey are the main things they look for. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cape-buffalo-bull/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cape_buffalo_bull.jpg Serengeti-Cape Buffalo Bull And here is a cape buffalo bull, among a small herd. Note the little ox pecker on his back. They are hardly ever seen without oxpeckers. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-bull-hippopotamus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-bull_hippopotamus.jpg Serengeti-Bull Hippopotamus Bull hippos are very aggressive. This one is pretty banged up, probably from fighting other bulls. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-bearded-gnu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-bearded_gnu.jpg Serengeti-Bearded Gnu This picture really shows why the other name for wildebeest is "Bearded Gnu" The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-bask-of-crocodiles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-bask_of_crocodiles.jpg Serengeti-Bask of Crocodiles A group of crocodiles is called a "bask", of all things. There were quite a bit of them in the Mara River at the spots where the wildebeest cross. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-agamid-lizard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-agama_lizard.jpg Serengeti-Agama Lizard This colorful lizard is an Agama lizard. This is easily the most vividly colored lizard I have ever seen. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-african-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-african_sunrise.jpg Serengeti-African Sunrise Sunrise in Africa. Its hard to make them out, but the ever present wildebeest are in the foreground. The Serengeti, Tanzania Africa 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-hillside/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_hillside.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Hillside A hillside covered with a wildebeest herd. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-two-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-two_lion_cubs.jpg Serengeti-Two Lion Cubs Two little lion cubs keeping an eye on us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-ostrich-chicks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-ostrich_chicks.jpg Serengeti-Ostrich Chicks A male ostrich walking along with chicks. Most likely this would be the father of these chicks. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-mother-lion-with-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-mother_lion_with_cub.jpg Serengeti-Mother Lion With Cub A content looking mother lion with her cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lions-catching-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lions_catching_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti-Lions Catching Wildebeest The two female lions brought down the wildebeest in the distance, and by the time we got closer, one lioness still had the suffocation hold on the throat. It takes several minutes. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-licking-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_licking_cub.jpg Serengeti-Lioness Licking Cub A tender moment in Africa, with a lioness licking her cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-dragging-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_dragging_kill.jpg Serengeti-Lioness Dragging Kill They did not seem to be hungry, so the lioness dragged the kill into a ravine for later. They will stand guard until they are ready to eat again. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_kill.jpg Serengeti-Lion Kill The victorious female lion standing over her wildebeest kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-in-the-bush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_in_bush.jpg Serengeti-Leopard in the Bush Mother leopard in the bush. I like the big eyes. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_cub.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Cub Leopard cubs playing around, like all the cat species do. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyena-den/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyena_den.jpg Serengeti-Hyena Den A hyena pup ready to scurry back into the den. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephants-protecting-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-elephants_protecting_calf.jpg Serengeti-Elephants Protecting Calf Protecting the little calf. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephants-crossing-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-elephants_crossing_mara.jpg Serengeti-Elephants Crossing River Adult elephants escorting the small calf across the river. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephant-calf-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-elephant_calf_in_river.jpg Serengeti-Elephant Calf in River This calf kept falling down. It was in danger since the current is strong in the Mara River. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-zebras-in-tall-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-zebras_in_tall_grass.jpg Serengeti-Zebras in Tall Grass I like the look of these zebras in the tall grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-under-big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_under_big_sky.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest Under Big Sky Wildebeest everywhere! That's how it is in the Northern Serengeti when "The Great Migration" is in full swing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wildebeest-at-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-wildebeest_at_river.jpg Serengeti-Wildebeest at River Wildebeest gathering by the river. They are already getting nervous about the crossing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-walking-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-walking_elephant.jpg Serengeti-Walking Elephant A Serengeti elephant walking around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-waiting-to-cross/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-waiting_to_cross.jpg Serengeti-Waiting To Cross Wildebeest waiting to cross the Mara River. They gather, mill around a little, then one goes, then they all follow! Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-two-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-two_wildebeest.jpg Serengeti-Two Wildebeest Not sure why, but these two wildebeest are staring at each other. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-two-headed-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-two_headed_giraffe.jpg Serengeti-Two Headed Giraffe At just the right angle - this appears to be a two headed giraffe. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-sunset.jpg Serengeti-Sunset A beautiful sunset just outside our camp -- Lemala Kuria Hills. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-sunrise.jpg Serengeti-Sunrise Sunrises and sunsets always seem more grand in Africa. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-river-crossing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-river_crossing.jpg Serengeti-River Crossing Pretty much every day, we would see wildebeests crossing the Mara River. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-patient-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-patient_vultures.jpg Serengeti-Patient Vultures Vultures need to have a lot of patience. In this case they are waiting for the hyenas to finish eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-pandemonium/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-pandemonium.jpg Serengeti-Pandmonium One way to describe wildebeest crossing the Mara River is "pandemonium" Which is defined as - wild and noisy disorder or confusion. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-nile-crocodile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-nile_crocodile.jpg Serengeti-Nile Crocodile The sight of this creature will stop the wildebeest crossing dead in its tracks, and forces them to cross somewhere else. This is the Nile crocodile, the most common in Africa. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-masai-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-masai_giraffe.jpg Serengeti-Masai Giraffe A giraffe in the bush. This is the most common in Africa - the Masai giraffe. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-with-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_with_cubs.jpg Serengeti-Lioness With Cubs This pride had at least two mothers with two cubs each. These were the youngest cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-in-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_in_grass.jpg Serengeti-Lioness in Grass Lioness resting in the tall grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-carrying-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness_carrying_cub.jpg Serengeti-Lioness Carrying Cub Mother lioness carrying her cub. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lioness.jpg Serengeti-Lioness A nice view of the mother lioness. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-mother/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_mother.jpg Serengeti-Lion Mother Lions seem so happy to be mothers, and they just love to be with their cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-cubs-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_cubs_playing.jpg Serengeti-Lion Cubs Playing This one lion cub seems to be saying - "now you really got me mad!" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lion_cub.jpg Serengeti-Lion Cub Lion cub playing amongst the rocks. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lily-pond-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-lily_pond_elephants.jpg Serengeti-Lily Pond Elephants I like this scene of the elephant family by the lily pond. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard_walking.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Walking Leopard walking around. They are mostly nocturnal, so they are usually hidden during the day. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard02/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-leopard.jpg Serengeti-Leopard Leopard in the early morning coming down from her rocky perch. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyenas-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyenas_eating.jpg Serengeti-Hyenas Eating We came across a couple of hyenas finishing off a wildebeest. About all that was left was the head. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyenas-with-vultures/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyena_with_vultures.jpg Serengeti-Hyenas With Vultures Vultures waiting their turn. Hyenas eat first. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyena-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyena_portrait.jpg Serengeti-Hyena Portrait This hyena paused for a portrait while eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyena-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-hyena_eating.jpg Serengeti-Hyena Eating Wildebeest was on the menu today for this hyena. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-giraffe-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-giraffe_portrait.jpg Serengeti-Giraffe Portrait I like to zoom in and get close in portraits of giraffes. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephant-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-elephant_close_up.jpg Serengeti-Elephant Close Up Close up portrait of a good looking elephant. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cubs-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-cubs_playing.jpg Serengeti-Cubs Playing Lion cubs doing what they do most of their waking hours -- play fighting. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-crossing-the-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-crossing_the_mara.jpg Serengeti-Crossing the Mara Crossing the Mara River to get to the better grass on the other side. Its all about the grass -- for the wildebeests. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-baboon-begging/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-baboon_begging.jpg Serengeti-Baboon Begging This baboon is holding his hand out like its begging -- "brother can you spare a dime?" Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-baboon-baby/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-baboon_baby.jpg Serengeti-Baboon Baby Baboon youngster hitching a ride on its mothers back. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-baboon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti-baboon.jpg Serengeti-Baboon Baboon browsing around, like baboons like to do. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2020 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/towering-redwood-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/towering_redwood_trees.jpg Towering Redwood Trees The tallest living things on Earth, the towering redwood trees. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/touching-the-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/touching_the_sky.jpg Touching the Sky Redwood trees -- touching the sky. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tall-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tall_trees.jpg Tall Trees One way to show the immensity of these tall trees, is to lie on the ground and point up with your best wide angle lens. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sun-through-redwoods/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sun_through_redwoods.jpg Sun Through Redwoods The sun breaking through the redwoods. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/avenue-of-the-giants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/avenue_of_the_giants.jpg Avenue of the Giants This is the "Avenue of the Giants". A road that winds through the redwoods. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/redwood-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/redwood_national_park.jpg Redwood National Park Another view looking up at the massive tall trees. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/redwood-forest-floor/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/redwood_forest_floor.jpg Redwood Forest Floor The redwood forest floor is very lush and in perpetual shade. This is a cool place to be on a warm day. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/redwood-forest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/redwood_forest.jpg Redwood Forest Lying on the ground pointing up with my widest angle lens. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prairie-creek-redwoods-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prairie_creek_redwoods_state_park.jpg Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park This was in one of the state parks that make up the Redwoods National Park complex. This is Prairie Creek. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lady-bird-johnson-grove/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lady_bird_johnson_grove.jpg Lady Bird Johnson Grove Looking up to the sky at the Lady Bird Johnson Grove. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hollowed-redwood-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hollowed_redwood_tree.jpg Hollowed Redwood Tree The view from within a hollowed out redwood tree. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/del-norte-coast-redwoods/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/del_norte_coast_redwoods.jpg Del Norte Coast Redwoods This was at the Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park -- part of the Redwood National Park complex. Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clover-forest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clover_forest.jpg Clover Forest At the feet of the redwood forest, is another forest -- a forest of clover! Redwood National and State Parks, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prehistoric-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prehistoric_canyon.jpg Prehistoric Canyon The prehistoric look of Fern Canyon inspired the makes of "The Lost Word: Jurassic Park" to film a scene here. Fern Canyon, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fern-canyon-northern-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fern_canyon_northern_california.jpg Fern Canyon Northern California It was quite an interesting experience walking along the creek in Fern Canyon. Fern Canyon, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fern-canyon-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fern_canyon_california.jpg Fern Canyon California Another view of Fern Canyon with its straight up high walls of ferns. Fern Canyon, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fern-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fern_canyon.jpg Fern Canyon Amongst the redwood forests is an interesting spot called Fern Canyon. High straight walls of ferns gives it a unique and sort of prehistoric look. Fern Canyon, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/seal-rock-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/seal_rock_state_park.jpg Seal Rock State Park Seal Rock, along the scenic Oregon Coast. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sea-lion-caves-oregon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sea_lion_caves_oregon.jpg Sea Lion Caves, Oregon Lots of sea lions hanging out on the rocks here. Sea Lion Caves, Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sea-lion-caves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sea_lion_caves.jpg Sea Lion Caves On the Oregon coast close to the town of Florence, is the Sea Lion Cave which is a nice shelter for them from the elements. From a short distance you can observe the sea lions, which always seem to be there. Sea Lion Caves, Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rocky-oregon-coast/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rocky_oregon_coast.jpg Rocky Oregon Coast A rocky scene along the Oregon coast. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rocky-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rocky_beach.jpg Rocky Beach A nice rocky beach along the southern Oregon Coast. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/oregon-sea-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/oregon_sea_lions.jpg Oregon Sea Lions Another sea lion scene. One of these sea lions seems to be telling the other to respect its space. Sea Lion Caves, Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/heceta-head-lighthouse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/heceta_head_lighthouse.jpg Heceta Head Lighthouse One of the more scenic spots along the Oregon coast -- the Heceta Head Lighthouse. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/florence-oregon-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/florence_oregon_sunset.jpg Florence Oregon Sunset A great Oregon sunset, close to the town of Florence. Florence, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/driftwood-shores-resort/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/driftwood_shores_resort.jpg Driftwood-shores-resort Right outside the Driftwood Shores Resort, a great Oregon Coast sunset. Florence, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-punchbowl/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_punchbowl.jpg Devils Punchbowl This is known as the "Devils Punchbowl". There are a lot of things named after the devil on the Oregon coast, like Devils Churn, Devils Kitchen, not quite sure why. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bob-straub-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bob_straub_state_park.jpg Bob Straub State Park There are many many state parks along the Oregon Coast. This one is Bob Straub State Park. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/barking-sea-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/barking_sea_lions.jpg Barking Sea Lions These sea lions were really barking up a storm. Sea Lion Caves, Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/astoria-riverwalk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/astoria_riverwalk.jpg Astoria Riverwalk An interesting scene, in my opinion, along the Astoria riverwalk. This is the mouth of the Columbia River. Astoria, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/astoria-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/astoria_bridge.jpg Astoria Bridge And here is the famous and scenic Astoria Bridge, spanning the Columbia River. This is the longest continuous truss bridge in North America. Astoria, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/weeping-moss/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/weeping_moss.jpg Weeping Moss I call this "weeping moss" since it looks like the water is emitting directly out of the mossy rocks. Burney Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thick-mossy-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thick_mossy_trees.jpg Thick Mossy Trees The trees by Potem Falls had about the thickest cover of moss that I have ever seen. They were like a furry animal. Shasta County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stand-by-me-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stand_by_me_bridge.jpg Stand By Me Bridge This is known as the "Stand by me Bridge". Its claim to fame is the movie scene filmed here from the 1986 movie "Stand by Me". Its actually an entertaining clip if you would like to watch it here. Shasta County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/potem-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/potem_falls.jpg Potem Falls Potem Falls in Shasta County. This was about a half hour drive on a dirt road to get to. Shasta County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hedge-creek-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hedge_creek_falls.jpg Hedge Creek Falls Here is a view of Hedge Creek falls looking out from behind. Shasta County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hatchet-creek-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hatchet_creek_falls.jpg Hatchet Creek Falls Hatchet Creek Falls, in rural Shasta County. Shasta County, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/burney-falls-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/burney_falls_view.jpg Burney Falls View Another side view of Burney Falls. Burney Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/burney-falls-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/burney_falls_close_up.jpg Burney Falls Close Up A close up of a beautiful waterfall, Burney Falls. Burney Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/burney-falls-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/burney_falls_california.jpg Burney Falls California A little sun came from behind the clouds to give Burney Falls a different look. Burney Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/burney-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/burney_falls.jpg Burney Falls And here is the beautiful Burney Falls. The most scenic waterfall in Northern California. Burney Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/upper-mccloud-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/upper_McCloud_falls.jpg Upper McCloud Falls Upper McCloud falls -- I think that person fishing adds to the scene. Upper McCloud Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-from-shasta/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_from_shasta.jpg Sunset From Shasta Sunset looking to the west from the slopes of Mt. Shasta. Mt. Shasta, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/middle-mccloud-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/middle_McCloud_falls.jpg Middle McCloud Falls This is a beautiful waterfall -- Middle McCloud Falls. Middle McCloud Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mccloud-falls-upper-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/McCloud_river_upper_falls.jpg McCloud River Upper Falls Upper McCloud falls, framed by trees. Upper McCloud Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mccloud-river-middle-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/McCloud_river_middle_falls.jpg McCloud River Middle Falls Another view of Middle McCloud Falls. Middle McCloud Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lower-mccloud-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lower_McCloud_falls.jpg Lower McCloud Falls Lower McCloud Falls. There are three falls on the McCloud River. Lower McCloud Falls, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-butte-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_butte_sunset.jpg Black Butte Sunset On Mt. Shasta. That pyramid shaped mountain in the center-right is Black Butte. Mt. Shasta, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgetown-road-horses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgetown_road_horses.jpg Georgetown Road Horses A colorful horse pasture in the countryside. This was in the Sierra foothills. Rural El Dorado County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgetown-road-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgetown_road_field.jpg Georgetown Road Field This Sierra foothills field was bright with spring colors. Rural El Dorado County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/eagles-nest-airport/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/eagles_nest_airport.jpg Eagles Nest Airport The tiny rural Eagles Nest Airport had this cool looking old jet in front. Rural Amador County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_trail.jpg American River Trail Along the American River Parkway in the spring. American River Parkway, Sacramento County https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yolo-county-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yolo_county_orchard.jpg Yolo County Orchard Orchards are alive with color in the spring. Yolo County Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_orchard.jpg Wild Orchard Kind of a wild look here in this orchard with the overgrown vegetation. Yolo County Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shag-slough/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shag_slough.jpg Shag Slough A scene along Shag Slough, off Liberty Island Road Shag Slough, Solano County CA https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/schoolhouse-road-mustard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/schoolhouse_road_mustard.jpg Schoolhouse Road Mustard Along a dirt road called "Schoolhouse Road", nothing but thick wild mustard as far as one can see. Sacramento Valley Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-valley-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_valley_orchard.jpg Sacramento Valley Orchard I like the symmetry of this Sacramento Valley orchard Yolo County Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-valley-cracked-ground/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_valley_cracked_ground.jpg Sacramento Valley Cracked Ground A sight around the Sacramento Valley farmlands. I like the patterns of the cracked ground. Sacramento Valley Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/orchard-scarecrow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/orchard_scarecrow.jpg Orchard Scarecrow Here is a scarecrow in a Sacramento Valley orchard. I wonder if it is effective. Sacramento Valley Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/orchard-in-bloom/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/orchard_in_bloom.jpg Orchard in Bloom With all with wild vegetation growing through it, orchards in bloom can be very colorful. Sacramento Valley Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/liberty-island-reserve/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/liberty_island_reserve.jpg Liberty Island Reserve A nice little path through the thick river vegetation. This was at Liberty Island Reserve in the delta area. Shag Slough, Solano County CA https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cracked-mud-wild-mustard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cracked_mud_wild_mustard.jpg Cracked Mud Wild Mustard I like the pristine look of the dried cracked mud with the line of wild mustard through it. Sacramento Valley Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bare-branch-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bare_branch_orchard.jpg Bare Branch Orchard The bare branches gives this orchard a unique look. Yolo County Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/winneumcca-dry-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/winnemucca_dry_lake.jpg Winnemucca Dry Lake This Winnemucca "lake" is dry as a bone. Winnemucca Dry Lake, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salty-lake-winnemucca/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salty_lake_winnemucca.jpg Salty Lake Winnemucca A rustic fence through the salty and dry Winnemucca Lake. Winnemucca Dry Lake, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/layers-of-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/layers_of_clouds.jpg Layers of Clouds I like the way there were several layers of different looking clouds on this morning. This is the Granite Range in Northern Nevada. Close to Gerlach, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-winnemucca-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_winnemucca_scene.jpg Lake Winnemucca Scene A typical Nevada scene -- an alkaline ancient lake bed with distant mountains. Winnemucca Dry Lake, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/granite-range/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/granite_range.jpg Granite Range A look at the Granite Range, close to the town of Gerlach. Close to Gerlach, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/granite-peak/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/granite_peak.jpg Granite Peak Granite Peak is the highest point in the Granite Range. This range is next to the Black Rock Desert. Close to Gerlach, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/windy-desert/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/windy_desert.jpg Windy Desert This was a very windy day, and it was really kicking up the dust. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-black-rock-desert/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_black_rock_desert.jpg The Black Rock Desert This is one of my favorite spots in Nevada -- The Black Rock Desert. This is the site of the annual "Burning Man Festival" in the summer, where thousands of "free spirits" gather. I prefer it when nobody is here. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_road.jpg Sunset Road A lonely road leading into the sunset. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sandy-desert/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sandy_desert.jpg Sandy Desert Another view of the Black Rock Desert. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nevada-sandstorm/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nevada_sandstorm.jpg Nevada Sandstorm Quite a little sandstorm going on here on the Black Rock Desert playa. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gerlach-truck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gerlach_truck.jpg Gerlach Truck Some people seem to want Burning Man all year long. They live in the little town of Gerlach, right at the edge of the Black Rock Desert. Gerlach, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fence-through-desert/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fence_through_desert.jpg Fence Through Desert Fence through the desert playa. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/desert-sagebrush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/desert_sagebrush.jpg Desert Sagebrush Desert sagebrush in the last afternoon. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/burning-man-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/burning_man_cows.jpg Burning Man Cows These cows probably hate the month of August, where thousands of people invade their space to attend the Burning Man Festival Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-rock-fence/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_rock_fence.jpg Black Rock Fence A fence running through the salty sandy Black Rock Desert. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-rock-desert-windstorm/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_rock_desert_windstorm.jpg Black Rock Desert Windstorm I like the way the wind blew the alkaline soil around. This was quite a windstorm. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-rock-desert-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_rock_desert_sunset.jpg Black Rock Desert Sunset The Black Rock skies were full of color close to sunset. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-rock-desert-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_rock_desert_nevada.jpg Black Rock Desert Nevada The open flat areas where nothing grows is called "The Playa", but there are spots on the side where vegetation takes hold. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-rock-desert-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_rock_desert_cows.jpg Black Rock Desert Cows Curious cows, who call the Black Rock Desert their home. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fort-leonard-wood-tank/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fort_leonard_wood_tank.jpg Fort Leonard Wood Tank We recently attended a boot camp graduation at Fort Leonard Wood Army Base. Not a lot of photo ops there except for the tanks scattered around. I like to combine them with the atmospherics. Fort Leonard Wood Army Base, Missouri https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fort-leonard-wood-army-base/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fort_leonard_wood_army_base.jpg Fort Leonard Wood Army Base An old tank in front of a dramatic sky Fort Leonard Wood Army Base, Missouri https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fort-leonard-wood/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fort_leonard_wood.jpg Fort Leonard Wood A battle tank at sunset. Fort Leonard Wood Army Base, Missouri https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/palms-to-pines-hwy74/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/palms_to_pines_hwy_74.jpg Palms to Pines Hwy 74 A scene along the Palms to Pines Hwy. Also known as the Pines to Palms Hwy. I guess it depend on where you started at. Along Highway 74, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pines-to-palms-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pines_to_palms_highway.jpg Pines to Palms Highway A scene along the way of the "Pines to Palms" highway. Along Highway 74, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/joshua-tree-twilight/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/joshua_tree_twilight.jpg Joshua Tree Twilight Twilight is fleeting, but it can be very beautiful. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/joshua-tree-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/joshua_tree_sunset.jpg Joshua Tree Sunset Sunsets, like always, bring out the best light. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/joshua-tree-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/joshua_tree_scene.jpg Joshua Tree Scene A scene at Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/joshua-tree-cactus-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/joshua_tree_rocks.jpg Joshua Tree Cactus The rock formations made a great background for the Joshua trees. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/joshua-tree-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/joshua_tree_national_park.jpg Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park, in the Mojave Desert in Southern California Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/joshua-tree-full-moon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/joshua_tree_full_moon.jpg Joshua Tree Full Moon Then just after the sun goes down -- the full moon comes up. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/joshua-tree-cholla-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/joshua_tree_cholla_cactus.jpg Joshua Tree Cholla Cactus There seems to be a glowing look to the Cholla cactus in the sun. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/full-moon-rising/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/full_moon_rising.jpg Full Moon Rising Full moon rising over Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/full-moon-over-joshua-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/full_moon_over_joshua_tree.jpg Full Moon Over Joshua Tree After twilight, I was ready to put my camera back in the car, and then -- The full moon appears! Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/earth-shadow-joshua-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/earth_shadow_over_joshua_tree.jpg Earth Shadow Over Joshua Tree That pink and blue light on the eastern horizon after sunset is called the "Earth shadow". It was very prominent this evening. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cholla-cactus-joshua-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cholla_cactus_joshua_tree.jpg Cholla Cactus Joshua Tree I like the looks of these prickly Cholla cactus. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cholla-cactus-garden/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cholla_cactus_garden.jpg Cholla Cactus Garden They call this the "Cholla Cactus Garden". This is a popular spot at Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cholla--cactus-buds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cholla_cactus_buds.jpg Cholla Cactus Buds Close up of the buds and spikes of the Cholla Cactus. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cholla-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cholla_cactus.jpg Cholla Cactus I found these spiky little Cholla's simply charming. Joshua Tree National Park, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/weathered-old-man/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/weathered_old_man.jpg Weathered Old Man There is a lot of character in the face of this man at an open market in Morelia. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/street-guitar-guys/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/street_guitar_guys.jpg Street Guitar Guys Another scene in a town square in Morelia. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morelia-street-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/morelia_street_scene.jpg Morelia Street Scene A street scene in Morelia. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morelia-policeman/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/morelia_policeman.jpg Morelia Policeman I like this scene in a town square in Morelia. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mexican-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mexican_dog.jpg Mexican Dog A content looking dog in front of a charming door. Guanajuato, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/el-papila-statue/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/el_pipila_statue.jpg El Pipila Statue This statue known as El Papila, overlooks the town of Guanajuato. Guanajuato, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/deep-contemplation/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/deep_contemplation.jpg Deep Contemplation My half brother Lemuel in deep contemplation. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clean-up-man/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clean_up_man.jpg Clean Up Man Another scene in Morelia town. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cactus-graffiti/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cactus_graffiti.jpg Cactus-graffiti I like the grafitti on this cactus, overlooking Guanajuanto. Guanajuato, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/balloon-guys/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/balloon_guys.jpg Balloon Guys Balloon guys at a Morelia town square. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/walnut-canyon-desert-drive/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/walnut_canyon_desert_drive.jpg Walnut Canyon Desert Drive A good sized group of Barbary sheep. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carlsbad-caverns-walking-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carlsbad_caverns_walking_trail.jpg Carlsbad Caverns Walking Trail This shot with the walking trail gives an idea of the size of this portion of the cavern. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carlsbad-caverns-stalagmites/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carlsbad_caverns_stalagmites.jpg Carlsbad Caverns Stalagmites The stalagmites are the ones that form on the floor Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carlsbad-caverns-stalactites/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carlsbad_caverns_stalactites.jpg Carlsbad Caverns Stalactites The stalactites are the ones that form on the ceiling. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carlsbad-caverns-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carlsbad_caverns_national_park.jpg Carlsbad Caverns National Park You really have to see this in person to appreciate the size of this cave. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carlsbad-caverns-entrance/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carlsbad_caverns_entrance.jpg Carlsbad Caverns Entrance The entrance to the caverns. This is also where huge clouds of bats emerge at twilight. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/carlsbad-caverns-big-room/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/carlsbad_caverns_big_room.jpg Carlsbad Caverns Big Room The main part of the cave is called "The Big Room". It is quite big. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-room-carlsbad-caverns/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_room_carlsbad_caverns.jpg Big Room Carlsbad Caverns Remarkable sights to see in the big room at Carlsbad Caverns. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/barbary-sheep/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/barbary_sheep.jpg Barbary Sheep This was along the Walnut Canyon Desert Drive within the national park. We thought these were big horns at first, but they are Barbary sheep. Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/terlingua-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/terlingua_creek.jpg Terlingua Creek The dried and cracked muddy banks of the Terlingua Creek, which intersects with the Rio Grande River. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/santa-elena-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/santa_elena_canyon_rio_grande.jpg Santa Elena Canyon Rio Grande And here is the Santa Elena Canyon at the Rio Grande River. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sam-nail-ranch-big-bend/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sam_nail_ranch_big_bend.jpg Sam Nail Ranch Big Bend Windmill on the Sam Nail Ranch within Big Bend National Park. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ross-maxwell-drive/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ross_maxwell_drive.jpg Ross Maxwell Drive Along the scenic Ross Maxwell Drive in Big Bend National Park. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chisos-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chisos_mountains.jpg Chisos Mountains West Texas can be a very scenic place. Especially when the atmospherics are desirable, while viewing the Chisos Mountains. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chisos-basin-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chisos_basin_sunrise.jpg Chisos Basin Sunrise Sunrise at the Chisos Basin. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chisos-basin-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chisos_basin_road.jpg Chisos Basin Road Nice streaked clouds added to this scene along Chisos Basin Road. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chisos-basin-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chisos_basin_cactus.jpg Chisos Basin Cactus Morning in Chisos Basin. I like the intermingling of the yellow flowers among the cactus. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/boquillas-hot-springs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/boquillas_hot_springs.jpg Boquillas Hot Springs The palm tree, the streaked clouds, and the old building made good ingredients to a nice scene. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-bend-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_bend_sunset.jpg Big Bend Sunset Sunset at Big Bend. This was right off Chisos Basin Road. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-bend-cactus-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_bend_cactus_face.jpg Big Bend Cactus Face This cactus appears to have a face on it. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-bend-big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_bend_big_sky.jpg Big Bend Big Sky Big sky shot of Big Bend. Big Bend National Park, West texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/west-texas-yucca/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/west_texas_yucca.jpg West Texas Yucca I found the big yucca plants very interesting looking. Along Highway 62, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/west-texas-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/west_texas_highway.jpg West Texas Highway A scene along highway 54, looking at the Guadalupe Mountains Along Highway 54, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/west-texas-cow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/west_texas_cow.jpg West Texas Cow West Texas cow under a big Texas sky. Along Highway 118, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/west-texas-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/west_texas_cemetery.jpg West Texas Cemetery West Texas cemetery in the ghost town of Terlingua. Terlingua, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/texas-big-sky-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/texas_big_sky_highway.jpg Texas Big Sky Highway A West Texas highway. Along Highway 54, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/terlingua-texas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/terlingua_texas.jpg Terlingua Texas Sunrise in the ghost town of Terlingua. Terlingua, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/terlingua-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/terlingua_sunrise.jpg Terlingua Sunrise It's another Terlingua sunrise.... Terlingua, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/terlingua-ghost-town-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/terlingua_ghost_town_cemetery.jpg Terlingua Ghost Town Cemetery This is a true ghost town cemetery, even though they are still putting new customers here. Terlingua, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/terlingua-ghost-town/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/terlingua_ghost_town.jpg Terlingua Ghost Town Close to Big Bend, the little town of Terlingua, which was part ghost town. Terlingua, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/terlingua-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/terlingua_cemetery.jpg Terlingua Cemetery This town has a great "wild west" looking cemetery. Terlingua, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/terlingua-car/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/terlingua_car.jpg Terlingua Car A ghost town car in Terlingua. Terlingua, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rio-grand-river-west-texas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rio_grande_river_west_texas.jpg Rio Grande River in West Texas A morning scene along the Rio Grande River. Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-terlingua-rusting-car/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_terlingua_rusting_car.jpg Old Terlingua Rusting Car This old junked car has probably been sitting here for decades amongst the cactus. Terlingua, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guadalupe-mountains-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guadalupe_mountains_national_park.jpg Guadalupe Mountains National Park A view of the Guadalupe Mountains in West Texas. Guadalupe Mountains, Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guadalupe-mountains-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guadalupe_mountains_highway.jpg Guadalupe Mountains Highway Great views of the Guadalupe Mountains along Highway 54. Along Highway 54, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giant-yucca-plants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giant_yucca_plants.jpg Giant Yucca Plants Along highway 62, lots of giant yucca plants. Along Highway 62, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fort-davis-texas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fort_davis_texas.jpg Fort Davis Texas At the Fort Davis Historic site. Fort Davis, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/davis-mountains-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/davis_mountains_state_park.jpg Davis Mountains State Park A big sky scene at Davis Mountains State Park. Fort Davis, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-bend-state-park-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_bend_state_park_highway.jpg Big Bend State Park Highway Along scenic highway 170 which goes through Big Bend Ranch State Park -- not to be confused with Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-bend-ranch-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_bend_ranch_state_park.jpg Big Bend Ranch State Park We had a great sky the morning we drove through Big Bend State Park. Big Bend Ranch State Park, West Texas https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_vineyard.jpg Colorful Vineyard I like the patterns of color on this vineyard. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virginia-church/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virginia_church.jpg Virginia Church Here is a charming looking church on a hill nestled amongst the foliage Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunflower/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunflower.jpg Sunflower They looked like they were dying, but I found out that these particular sunflowers were just right for the picking of the seeds. Kansas countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stonewall-jackson-statue/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stonewall_jackson_statue.jpg Stonewall Jackson Statue I just loved the atmospherics this day at Manassas. Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stonewall-jackson-manassas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stonewall_jackson_manassas.jpg Stonewall Jackson Manassas "There stands Jackson like a stone wall!" - and rising up into a thunderous sky. Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/statue-of-liberty-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/statue_of_liberty_face.jpg Statue Of Liberty Face Looking up from below at lady liberty. New York City https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/statue-of-liberty/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/statue_of_liberty.jpg Statue Of Liberty Here is a silhouette of Lady Liberty. New York City https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/round-bale-of-hay/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/round_bale_of_hay.jpg Round Bale of Hay I thought these round bales of hay seemed to add character to what might otherwise be dull fields. Kansas countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/price-lake-north-carolina/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/price_lake_north_calolina.jpg Price Lake North Carolina This was a pleasant little reflective pond. Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/price-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/price_lake.jpg Price Lake This is Price Lake, not too far from the town of Blowing Rock. Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-carolina-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_carolina_mountains.jpg North Carolina Mountains Another look at the blue ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-carolina-hay-bales/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_carolina_hay_bales.jpg North Carolina Hay Bales A picturesque scene involving round bales of hay. Laurel Springs, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/north-carolina-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/north_carolina_cows.jpg North Carolina Cows I took a walk around Laurel Springs, and noticed these cows galloping down the hill and rushing over to me. Apparently this must be the time of the day they are fed, and they must have thought I was their feed guy. Laurel Springs, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morning-glories/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/morning_glories.jpg Morning Glories This cornfield with the morning glories was one of my favorite spots east of the Mississippi. Indiana Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maryland-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maryland_sunrise.jpg Maryland Sunrise This was right after sunrise, when the mist was still hugging the ground. Maryland farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maryland-farm/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maryland_farm.jpg Maryland Farm Ijamsville Maryland. This is in a rural setting surrounded by farmlands, but only 40 minutes from Washington DC. Maryland farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/manassas-canon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/manassas_cannon.jpg Manassas Cannon Southeast of Washington DC in Virginia, is Manassas National Battlefield. Here is a cannon under a great sky. Manassas National Battlefield Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/liberty-island-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/liberty_island_view.jpg Liberty Island View The view of lower Manhattan from Liberty Island. New York City https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/laurel-springs-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/laurel_springs_sunrise.jpg Laurel Springs Sunrise Just outside of downtown Laurel Springs, a few minutes before sunrise. Laurel Springs, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/laurel-springs-north-carolina/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/laurel_springs_north_carolina.jpg Laurel Springs North Carolina It was a very colorful morning, with a slight mist still clinging to the lowlands. Laurel Springs, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kentucky-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kentucky_lake.jpg Kentucky Lake, Kentucky Kentucky Lake - which is a wide part of the Tennessee River, due to a dam. Kentucky Lake, Kentucky https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kansas-sunflowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kansas_sunflowers.jpg Kansas Sunflowers The sunflower heads had a rather unusual appearance, like some sort of headlight. Kansas countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kansas-birds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kansas_birds.jpg Kansas Birds I caught a big flock of birds here, swarming over this symmetrical patterned field. Kansas countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kansas-bales-of-hay/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kansas_bale_of_hay.jpg Kansas Bale of Hay Bales of hay under a dark Kansas sky. Kansas countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/julian-price-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/julian_price_lake.jpg Julian Price Lake I like the multi-hued leaves that swirl around on the surface. Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/james-river-parkway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/james_river_pond.jpg James River Pond I came across a charming little leaf covered pond just off the Parkway. This was right by the James River, which crosses the Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/james-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/james_river.jpg James River Along the Blue Ridge Parkway, this was Otter Lake, where the James River crosses the parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway, https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iowa-farmlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iowa_cornfield.jpg Iowa Cornfield Interesting patterns in the Iowa cornfields. Iowa Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/indiana-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/indiana_sunrise.jpg Indiana Sunrise An Indiana sunrise just outside of Indianapolis. Indianapolis, Indiana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/indiana-morning-glories/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/indiana_morning_glories.jpg Indiana Morning Glories Colorful morning glories. Indiana Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/indiana-misty-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/indiana_misty_field.jpg Indiana Misty Field Right after sunrise, there was a low lying mist clinging to the fields that I found quite appealing. Indiana Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/indiana-cornfield/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/indiana_cornfield.jpg Indiana Cornfield I like the way these vibrantly alive flowers intermingle with the lifeless corn. Indiana Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/field-of-sunflowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/field_of_sunflowers.jpg Field of Sunflowers This field of sunflowers did not have the bright sunny disposition one might expect with sunflowers, but looked kind of depressed with their heads slumped over. Kansas countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fancy-farm/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fancy_farm_golden_gophers.jpg Fancy Farm Golden Gophers This watertower caught my eye while driving through Fancy Farm, which by the way, is home to the Golden Gophers. Fancy Farm, Kentucky https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/downtown-laurel-springs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/downtown_laurel_springs.jpg Downtown Laurel Springs Here is my favorite sign in my drive across the country. I stayed at Stations Inn, in the tiny town of Laurel Springs, and just in case you did not know where downtown was, here it is! Laurel Springs, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cornfield-morning-glories/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cornfield_morning_glories.jpg Cornfield Morning Glories Just outside of Indianapolis, a dead cornfield comes alive with colorful morning glories! Indiana Farmlands https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cedar-pond-land-between-lakes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cedar_pond_land_between_lakes.jpg Cedar Pond, Land Between the Lakes Along the road known as "The Trace" in "The Land Between the Lakes" in Kentucky, was this nice looking pond. Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blue-ridge-tunnel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blue_ridge_tunnel.jpg Blue Ridge Tunnel There are a number of rustic looking car tunnels along the Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blue-ridge-parkway-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blue_ridge_parkway_trail.jpg Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Fall colors in the Virginia section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blue-ridge-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blue_ridge_bridge.jpg Blue Ridge Bridge A rustic bridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway, somewhere in Virginia. Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virginia-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virginia_sunrise.jpg Virginia Sunrise Here is the first glimpse of the sun rising above the eastern mountains. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/skyline-drive/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/skyline_drive.jpg Skyline Drive The view from Skyline Drive. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/skyline-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/skyline_bridge.jpg Skyline Bridge I have always enjoyed these rustic looking cement bridges surrounded by thick forest. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shenandoah-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shenandoah_trail.jpg Shenandoah-trail I like the looks of these lush leaf covered trails meandering through the woods. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sheandoah-railroad-tracks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shenandoah_railroad_tracks.jpg Shenandoah Railroad Tracks I don't think these railroad tracks were in service anymore. The indirect even lighting is just perfect for bringing out all the colors of the dead leaves on the ground. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shenandoah-path/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shenandoah_path.jpg Shenandoah Path A walking path ablaze in fall colors. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shenandoah-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shenandoah_fall_colors.jpg Shenandoah Fall Colors A little roadside fall color. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shenandoah-butterfly/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shenandoah_butterfly.jpg Shenandoah Butterfly The thistle bush was playing host to some butterflies.These vivid creatures are like flying flowers. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountain-ridges/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountain_ridges.jpg Mountain Ridges There are seemingly endless blue ridges fading away in the haze. I can make out maybe 18 or more ridges, before they congeal into a mass of indistinguishable white. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/butterfly-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/butterfly_close_up.jpg Butterfly Close Up Colorful butterfly at Shenandoah. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blue-ridge-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blue_ridge_mountains.jpg Blue Ridge Mountains There is many times a foggy haze, which gives the ridges a blue look, hence the name "Blue Ridge Mountains" Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blue-ridge-mountains-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blue_ridge_mountains_sunrise.jpg Blue Ridge Mountains Sunrise Sunrise at Shenandoah. The low lying mist is still clinging to the low areas. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/appalachian-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/appalachian_mountains.jpg Appalachian Mountains Another look at the blue ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-sherburne/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/st_mary_lake.jpg Saint Mary Lake Looking across Saint Mary Lake. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glacier-park-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glacier_park_mountains.jpg Glacier Park Mountains A mountain view at Glacier Park. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/glacier-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/glacier_national_park.jpg Glacier National Park Lots of good mountain vistas at Glacier Park. Glacier National Park, Montana https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sign-in-the-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sign_in_the_clouds.jpg Sign in the Clouds I liked the clouds behind this sign. I don't know what the sign did to deserve several shotgun blasts. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/looking-through-farm-equipment/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/looking_through_farm_equipment.jpg Looking Through Farm Equipment The view of stormy skies, through old rusting farm equipment. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gunmetal-sky-spotted-horse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gunmetal_sky_spotted_horse.jpg Gunmetal Sky Spotted Horse Just before a big downburst of spring rain, the skies turned a gunmetal grey color. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dramatic-sky-over-barn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dramatic_sky_over_barn.jpg Dramatic Sky Over Barn Here is my favorite barn, with my favorite type of sky. A dramatic exciting ready to burst sky! Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/double-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/double_rainbow.jpg Double Rainbow A double rainbow after a bout of rain. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/double-arrow-sign/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/double_arrow_sign.jpg Double Arrow Sign With a threatening looking sky behind it, this arrow sign shows it has survived a close encounter with a shotgun blast. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dark-sky-over-mustard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dark_sky_over_mustard.jpg Dark Sky Over Mustard Storm clouds over the wild mustard fields. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/windmill-farmhouse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/windmill_farmhouse.jpg Windmill Farmhouse An interesting fence, a scenic sky, and distant farm structures made this a scene I really liked. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wheat-field-clarksburg/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wheat_field_clarksburg.jpg Wheat Field by Clarksburg Along the Sacramento River, by Clarksburg - a golden field of wheat, in the Golden State. Clarksburg, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sprinkler-field-warner/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sprinkler_field_warner.jpg Sprinkler Field at Warner Mountains The dead grass, the sprinklers, the snow capped Warner Mountains - I thought it all made for a good scene. Surprise Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-river-sign/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_river_sign.jpg Sacramento River Sign A view from the Sacramento River levee. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento-county-flooded-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_county_flooded_field.jpg Sacramento County Flooded Field After a heavy rainstorm. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rusting-farm-equipment/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rusting_farm_equipment.jpg Rusting Farm Equipment Old rusting farm equipment under stormy skies. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rancho-seco-power-plant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rancho_seco_power_plant.jpg Rancho Seco Power Plant Rising out of the grassy fields -this is the no longer active Rancho Seco nuclear power plant in the distance. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-volkswagen-bus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_volkswagen_bus.jpg Old Volkswagen Bus A rural scene in the tiny town of Benton. Benton, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-rusting-farm-equipment/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_rusting_farm_equipment.jpg Old Rusting Farm Equipment Under a stormy sky, old rusting farm equipment blending into nature. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-dodge-car/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_dodge_car.jpg Old Dodge Car Old car at Benton Hot Springs. Benton, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-building-benton/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_building_benton.jpg Old Building Benton A simply charming scene in Benton. Old buildings like this have a lot of character. Benton, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-benton_truck/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_benton_truck.jpg Old Benton Truck This was a colorful old truck rusting away in Benton. Benton, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lichen-spotted-rail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lichen_spotted_rail.jpg Lichen Spotted Fence A charmingly rustic "stone" fence. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dead-corn-stalks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dead_corn_stalks.jpg Dead Corn Stalks Dead corn stalks made a bright contrast against the blue-white sky. Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/country-field-fence/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/country_field_fence.jpg Country Field Fence A nice country scene with a rustic looking fence, in the hills surrounding Napa Valley. Napa County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/benton-hot-springs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/benton_hot_springs.jpg Benton Hot Springs An old building at Benton hot springs. In the distance, that is Boundary Peak, which is the highest point in Nevada. Benton, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/benton-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/benton_california.jpg Benton California About an hour east of Mono Lake, and close to the Nevada border, is the town of Benton. The old buildings and cars gave it a ghost town feel. Benton, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-mustard-fenced-in/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_mustard_fenced_in.jpg Wild Mustard Fenced In The wild mustard can hardly be contained by fences. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/slanting-fencepost-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/slanting_fencepost_rainbow.jpg Slanting Fencepost Rainbow The end of a very stormy day brought about this colorful rainbow. I like the way it is at the same angle as the fenceposts. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silos-wild-mustard-plants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silos_wild_mustard_plants.jpg Silos in Wild Mustard The agricultural lands are just overrun with the wild mustard plants in the spring. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rural-fence-with-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rural_fence_with_flowers.jpg Rural Fence With Flowers A charming fence on this country road. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mustard-sacramento-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mustard_sacramento_river.jpg Mustard by Sacramento River The empty fields turn into oceans of wild mustard in the springtime. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mossy-fence-post/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mossy_fence_post.jpg Mossy Fence Post This mossy fence post has to be my favorite fence post. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/irrigation-channel/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/irrigation_channel.jpg Irrigation Channel A colorful irrigation channel in the Sacramento Valley farmlands. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/horses-yellow-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/horses_in_yellow_field.jpg Horses in Yellow Field Two Rio Linda horses on a colorful carpet of yellow and green. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/caltett-road-barn/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/catlett_road_barn.jpg Catlett Road Barn Out on Catlett Road in rural Sacramento County, is my favorite barn. I would come out here every year, until one year, it was gone. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/barn-in-mustard-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/barn_in_mustard_field.jpg Barn in Mustard Field This old building amidst a field of mustard was an irresistible sight. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/barn-colorful-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/barn_in_colorful_field.jpg Barn in Colorful Field A lush display of wild radish highlight this barn scene. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_poppies.jpg American River Poppies For a few weeks, the levee of the American River is saturated with poppies and lupines. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_lupines.jpg American River Lupines On the banks of the American River, springtime brings bright colors. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/american-river-levee-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/american_river_levee_flowers.jpg American River Levee Flowers A thick stand of lupines along the American River levee. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountains-shrouded-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountains_shrouded_in_clouds.jpg Mountains Shrouded in Clouds View from the Owens Valley of snow covered mountains shrouded with clouds. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/whitney-portal-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/whitney_portal_view.jpg Whitney Portal View Here is a view of the Owens Valley from Whitney Portal Road. Those are the White Mountains in the distance with the Alabama Hills in the middle. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-snowy-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_snowy_scene.jpg Sierra Snowy Scene Into the Sierras, by the town of Big Pine. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_to_mountains.jpg Road to Mountains An Owens Valley scene with a tree lined road leading to the mountains. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/owens-valley-lava/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/owens_valley_lava.jpg Owens Valley Lava This field of lava made a good foreground for the snowy Sierras. Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/owens-valley-fence/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/owens_valley_fence.jpg Owens Valley Fence A typical scene in the Owens Valley. Lone Pine, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountains-in-clouds-bishop/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountains_in_clouds_bishop.jpg Mountains in Clouds by Bishop Low clouds intermingling with the mountains really made a fine scene. Bishop, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountain-cloud-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountain_cloud_scene.jpg Mountain Cloud Scene A really stunning clouded sky enhances this mountain scene close to the town of Bishop. Bishop, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-pine-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lone_pine_california.jpg Lone Pine California There are plenty of great mountain scenes in the Owens Valley, Mt. Whitney is visible in this shot. Lone Pine, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cloudy-sky-scene-bishop/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cloudy_sky_scene_bishop.jpg Cloudy Sky Scene Bishop Great clouds over the Owens Valley and the Sierras. Bishop, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cloudy-lone-pine-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cloudy_lone_pine_sunrise.jpg Cloudy Lone Pine Sunrise Sunrise on the edge of town in Lone Pine. Lone Pine, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clouds-over-sierras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clouds_over_sierras.jpg Clouds Over Sierras This scene was off a dirt road, outside the town of Lone Pine. Lone Pine area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/clouds-around-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/clouds_around_mountains.jpg Clouds Around Mountains The Sierra mountains close to the town of Bishop. Bishop, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bishop-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bishop_creek.jpg Bishop Creek A babbling creek just outside of Bishop. Bishop, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vermont-foliage/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vermont_foliage.jpg Vermont Foliage This hill in Vermont is wearing its coat of many colors. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vermont-farm-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vermont_farm_scene.jpg Vermont Farm Scene I especially like this rural farm scene with the round bales of hay, in central Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vermont-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vermont_cows.jpg Vermont Cows It has been said that California has the happiest cows, but these Vermont cows look just as happy. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vermont-cornfield/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vermont_cornfield.jpg Vermont Cornfield Here is a little slice of scenery in rural Vermont. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tree-lined-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tree_lined_road.jpg Tree Lined Road Some of my favorite sights were the little dirt roads winding through the vibrant fall colors. This was in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/new-hampshire-fall-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/new_hampshire_fall_colors.jpg New Hampshire Fall Colors There are not very many sights more impressive than the fall colors in New England during its peak. This was in New Hampshire's White Mountains. White Mountains, New Hampshire https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ludlow-vermont/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ludlow_vermont.jpg Ludlow Vermont A rural landscape vista in central Vermont, close to the town of Ludlow. Vermont, New England https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kancamagus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kancamagus.jpg Kancamagus A pleasant little walking trail, right off the Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire's White Mountains. White Mountains, New Hampshire https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wizard-island-crater-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wizard_island_crater_lake.jpg Wizard Island Crater Lake Wizard Island - thats the island in the middle of Crater Lake Crater Lake National Park, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/trillium-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/trillium_lake.jpg Trillium Lake Trillium Lake is perfectly placed to capture reflections of Mt. Hood. Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/three-sisters-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/three_sisters_mountains.jpg Three Sisters Mountains Two of the three sisters, reflecting in Sparks Lake. Close to Bend, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sparks-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sparks_lake.jpg Sparks Lake Sparks Lake, in the Deschutes National Forest. Deschutes National Forest, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/plane-in-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/plane_in_field.jpg Plane in Field This bright colorful field of wheat was right in front of an airport. It looked like a plane was in the field. northern Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/oregon-marsh/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/oregon_marsh.jpg Oregon Marsh Just in from the coast, a very lush marsh. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/oregon-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/oregon_flowers.jpg Oregon Flowers A colorful flower scene in southern Oregon. Along the Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/oregon-coast/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/oregon_coast.jpg Oregon Coast A rocky scene on the Oregon coast. Along the Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/oregon-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/oregon_beach.jpg Oregon Beach The blending of sky and beach, on the Oregon coast. Along the Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/newport-oregon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/newport_oregon.jpg Newport Oregon A rocky ocean scene close to Newport, Oregon. Along the Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/multnomah-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/multnomah_falls.jpg Multnomah Falls Multnomah Falls, which is quite a tourist attraction. Columbia River Gorge, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-hood-trillium-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_hood_trillium_lake.jpg Mt. Hood Trillium Lake Mt. Hood, just after the morning clouds clear. Mt. Hood National Forest, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mirror-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mirror_lake.jpg Mirror Lake An interesting mirror image effect, at Trillium Lake Trillium Lake, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/driftwood-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/driftwood_beach.jpg Driftwood Beach Driftwood, washed up on this stretch of beach. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-elbow-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_elbow_state_park.jpg Devils Elbow State Park This beach scene was at Devils Elbow State Beach. Oregon Coast https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/deer_broken_top/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/deer_broken_top.jpg Deer by Broken Top A deer grazes in view of Broken Top Mountain. Close to Bend, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/crater-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/crater_lake.jpg Crater Lake The deep blue waters of Crater Lake. This is the bluest water I have ever seen. Lake Tahoe is second. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/broken-top-mountain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/broken_top_mountain.jpg Broken Top Mountain Oregon has a lot of snow capped mountains. Here is Broken Top Mountain. Close to Bend, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bridge-over-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bridge_over_river.jpg Bridge Over River A lush green bridge scene, close to the Hood River. Columbia River Gorge, Oregon https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/puna-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/puna_road.jpg Puna Road This road shot was taken on Highway 132 in Puna, which is the south-east corner of the Island. The trees seem to form an arch over the road. Puna, Big Island of Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pololu-valley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pololu_valley.jpg Pololu Valley Pololu Valley overlook - where the highway comes to an abrupt end on the north-east side of the island. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/palm-trees-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/palm_trees_sunset.jpg Palm Trees Sunset Palm trees on the drier Kona side of the island really add to the mellow sunset vistas. Kailua-Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mamalahoa-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mamalahoe_highway.jpg Mamalahoa Highway Trees are full of hanging vines on the jungle side of Hawaii. This was on a small section of the old Mamalahoa Highway north of Hilo. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kona-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kona-sunset.jpg Kona Sunset A lone palm tree highlights this colorful Kona sunset. Kailua-Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/king-kamehameha-statue/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/king_kamehameha_statue.jpg King Kamehameha Statue This statue of King Kamehameha was in the small town of Kapa'au, in the most northern part of the island, which was his birthplace. There is another statue like this in Honolulu, but this one is the original. Kapa'au, Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kauhola-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kauhola_point.jpg Kauhola Point A rocky shoreline at the north end of the big island, at Kauhola Point. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kailua-kona/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kailua_kona.jpg Kailua Kona This picture was taken in Kailua-Kona during the best light ... just before sunset. Kailua-Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hilo-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hilo-road.jpg Hilo Road I really liked the roads winding through the thick lush rain forest. This scene was right off Highway 19 on the coast north of Hilo. Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hawaiian-sea-turtle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hawaiian_sea_turtle.jpg Hawaiian Sea Turtle I found this sea turtle grazing on the vegetation in the shallow rocks, kind of like a cow grazing in a grassy field. Kailua-Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hawaiian-palmtrees-night/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hawaiian_palmtrees_night.jpg Hawaiian Palmtrees Night These Hawaiian palm trees are lit up by the lights of the condo in this night exposure. Kailua-Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hawaii-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hawaii_sunset.jpg Hawaii Sunset There were some great sunsets on the Kona side of Hawaii. Kailua-Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hawaii-jungle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hawaii_jungle.jpg Hawaii Jungle Everything is so lush and green on the east coast of Hawaii, which gets over 200 inches of rain a year in many places. Hilo, Big Island of Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-island-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_island_sunset.jpg Big Island Sunset Some sunsets are pink, some are yellow. That boat right in front of the sun is nicknamed "the booze cruise". Every evening, this drinks and dinner cruise boat heads out, and it always seems to be in front of the sun right at sunset. Kailua-Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virginia-lakes-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virginia_lakes_road.jpg Virginia Lakes Road Early morning on Virgina Lakes Road, outside of Bridgeport. Bridgeport, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-fence-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_fence_scene.jpg Snowy Fence Scene I like these fresh snow scenes. Bridgeport, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rainbow-falls-devils-postpile/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rainbow_falls_devils_postpile.jpg Rainbow Falls at Devils Postpile Hiking around Devils Postpile National Monument, leads to this great waterfall. Devils Postpile National Monument, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-tufas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_tufas.jpg Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve This is Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-snow-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_snow_scene.jpg Mono Lake Snow Scene In the early morning, Mono Lake was covered with a thick layer of fog, and everything else was covered with a thick layer of snow. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake_snow.jpg Mono Lake Snow Mono Lake's elevation is 6378 feet, so it will always get snow. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mono-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mono_lake.jpg Mono Lake Mono Lake, with its tufa forest. This is quite a remarkable place. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lee-vining-california/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lee_vining_california.jpg Lee Vining California Old abandoned buildings in the snow, just south of the town of Lee Vining. Lee Vining, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-postpile-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_postpile_waterfall.jpg Devils Postpile Waterfall This is Rainbow Falls, at Devils Postpile national monument. Devils Postpile National Monument, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/burnt-trees-mono-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/burnt_trees_mono_lake.jpg Burnt Trees Mono Lake A forest of burnt trees had kind of a surreal look. Mono Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bridgeport-snow-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bridgeport_snow_scene.jpg Bridgeport Snow Scene Red roofed barns in the snow made a nice scene. Bridgeport, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/1049/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-sunrise2400x1250.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/1043/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/home-golden_rocks2400x1250.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-cactus-southern-cal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_cactus_southern_cal.jpg Two Cactus Southern Cal A desert scene in Southern California. Along Highway 395, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/southern-cal-cactus-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/southern_calif_cactus_scene.jpg Southern California Cactus Scene Lots of color when you are on the lookout for it in the desert. Along Highway 395, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snow-on-fence/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snow_on_fence.jpg Snow on Fence Cold desert scene. Mojave National Preserve, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-desert-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_desert_clouds.jpg Red Desert Clouds Just before a little snowstorm, the desert sky took on a red look. Mojave National Preserve, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/one-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/one_cactus.jpg One Cactus I like this lone cactus in front of the snow capped mountains. Along Highway 395, Southern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mojave-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mojave_sunset.jpg Mojave Sunset Just after sunset at the Mojave Desert. Mojave National Preserve, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mojave-national-preserve/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mojave_national_preserve.jpg Mojave National Preserve Sunsets are great in the desert. Mojave National Preserve, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mojave-desert-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mojave_desert_sunset.jpg Mojave Desert Sunset Winter sunset with a dusting of snow, at Mojave National Preserve. Mojave National Preserve, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mojave-desert-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mojave_desert_snow.jpg Mojave Desert Snow Snow in the desert. Mojave National Preserve, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kelso-dunes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kelso_dunes.jpg Kelso Dunes Rippled sand in the Kelso Dunes of the Mojave Desert. Mojave National Preserve, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/star-wheel-lassen/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/star_wheel_lassen.jpg Star Wheel by Lassen Just outside the town of Chester, a 20 minute star shot. You have to get the North star in there to get the pinwheel effect. The green wood slats of the fence were facing the lodge, which was emitting florescent light. Chester, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/somerset-califonia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/somerset_barn.jpg Somerset Barn I like this country scene with the pond and the barn. This was in the tiny town of Somerset in the foothills. Somerset, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/somerset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/somerset.jpg Somerset Rural country scene in the Sierra foothills. Somerset, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierraville/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierraville.jpg Sierraville Close to Sierraville, mossy fence posts border a lush field. Sierraville, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-snowy-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_snowy_river.jpg Sierra Snowy River Mountains, snow, river, trees, nice sky - ingredients for a great scene. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-nevada-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_nevada_snow.jpg Sierra Nevada Snow A Sierra creek after fresh snow. Sierra Nevada Mountains, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-lassen-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_lassen_reflection.jpg Mt. Lassen Reflection Mt. Lassen as seen from Manzanita Lake. Mount Lassen National Park, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountain-road-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountain_road_colors.jpg Mountain Road Colors Fall colors along Highway 89 in the Sierras. Along Highway 89, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountain-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountain_colors.jpg Mountain Colors Mountain colors along the highway. Along Highway 89, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-isabella-area/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_isabella_area.jpg Lake Isabella Area This mountain snow scene along the highway caught my eye. Along Highway 178 close to Lake Isabella, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-almanor/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_almanor.jpg Lake Almanor Twilight at Lake Almanor, in the Northern California mountains. Lake Almanor, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-butte-mountain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_butte_mountain.jpg Black Butte Mountain Close to Mt. Shasta, a look at the sunset with Black Butte Mountain in the foreground. Close to Mt. Shasta, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-butte/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_butte.jpg Black Butte Black Butte at sunset. Close to Mt. Shasta, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/babbling-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/babbling_creek.jpg Babbling Creek A babbling creek going through the woods close to Mt. Shasta. Close to Mt. Shasta, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/male-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/male_kudu.jpg Male Kudu This is what the lioness saw, a kudu. This is not the kudu she saw - I took this picture 23 years later in Kenya. The kudu she saw was too thick in the bush to get a picture. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellow-weaver-bird/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellow_weaver_bird.jpg Yellow Weaver Bird This bright yellow little bird, was trying to steal bits of our lunch. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/warthogs-ngorongoro/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/warthogs_ngorongoro.jpg Ngorongoro Warthogs A nice family portrait of warthogs. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/warthog-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/warthog_family.jpg Warthog Family A family of warthogs. They have a colorful red-haired mane. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thompsons-gazelles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thomsons_gazelles.jpg Tommys Thomsons Gazelles in Masai Mara. They are the ones with the black stripe. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/thompsons-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/thomsons_gazelle.jpg Thomsons Gazelle A handsome looking Thomsons gazelle Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/superb-starling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/superb_starling.jpg Superb Starling This brightly colored bird sitting on a thorn, is a Superb Starling. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rhino-in-nakuru/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rhino_in_nakuru.jpg Rhino in Nakuru This rhino was way off in the distance, and it was a hot day, so the rising heat kind of added a blurred look. I like that effect, sort of like a watercolor. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/python-eating-gazelle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/python_eating_gazelle.jpg Python Eating Gazelle Here is a close up of the python eating a gazelle. We went back the next morning, but there was no sign of the python or the gazelle. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/impala-ram/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/impala_ram.jpg Impala Ram Impala ram, who is in charge of a "harem" of females. It is a tiring job. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/impala-masai-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/impala_masai_mara.jpg Impala Masai Mara Impala roaming around Masai Mara. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/impala-harem/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/impala_harem.jpg Impala Harem A group of females controlled by one breeding male is called a harem. A group of males who are not breeding is called a bachelor herd. If the Impala who controls the harem is knocked off his perch by another male, then the dethroned male goes out on his own, and does not join a bachelor herd, usually. This makes him more vulnerable to predators. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hippo-splashing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hippo_splashing.jpg Hippo Splashing Big hippo splashing into the water. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baby-warthogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baby_warthogs.jpg Baby Warthogs Nursing baby warthogs. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/armored-ground-cricket/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/armored_ground_cricket.jpg Armored Ground Cricket This strange looking colorful creature is an Armored Ground Cricket. This is a big big bug. Bigger than dung beetles.  Zimbabwe 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-python/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_python.jpg African Python We came across a large African python attempting to swallow a gazelle. I don't know how they can do it, but they do - horns and all. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-mongoose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_mongoose.jpg African Mongoose The mongoose like to stand in unison and look around. So many dangers out here, especially from large birds of prey. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kudu.jpg Kudu A kudu. They have very stylish twisted horns. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lions-eating-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lions_eating_kudu.jpg Lions Eating Kudu They settle down for a big meal. That is a lot of meat for just two lions. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lions-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lions_eating.jpg Lions Eating Hungry lions will usually scramble for the liver first, and a lot of growling takes place. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lioness-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lioness_walking.jpg Lioness Walking We came across two lionesses walking around. They are always alert for noises or any sign of prey. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lioness-stalking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lioness_stalking.jpg lioness Stalking We noticed a lone male Kudu in the thick bush not far away, so did this lioness. She is sneaking up on him. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lioness-killing-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lioness_kudu.jpg Lioness Killing Kudu And then the lioness pounced! After some considerable thrashing and crashing in the bush, she brought it down and clamped onto the neck. She did not let go for about five minutes, until the Kudu was dead, then they dragged it into the open to eat. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lioness-eating-kudu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lioness_eating_kudu.jpg Lioness Eating Kudu This lioness is really getting all she can out of this Kudu. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetahs-with-bloody-faces/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetahs_with_bloody_faces.jpg Cheetahs With Bloody Faces Bloody faced cheetahs taking a break to look around for danger. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetahs-stalking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetahs_stalking.jpg Cheetahs Stalking Then they started slow walking towards a distant impala buck. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetahs-quickly-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetahs_quickly_eating.jpg Cheetahs Quickly Eating They are constantly looking around for danger while they eat. One hyena could stumble on this scene, and chase them all away. They cannot afford to tangle with a hyena. One bite on a leg could render them unable to hunt, and they would starve. Cheetahs are build for speed, not for fighting. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetahs-observing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetahs_observing.jpg Cheetahs Observing We came across 3 cheetah brothers looking around. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetahs-making-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetahs_making_kill.jpg Cheetahs Making Kill The three cheetahs go about the business of killing the impala. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetahs-killing-impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetahs_killing_impala.jpg Cheetahs Killing Impala The impala appears to be dead, but the one cheetah still has not let go of the throat. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetahs-catching-impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetahs_catching_impala.jpg Cheetahs Catching Impala The impala lost the race. We drove up close and watched for awhile. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetah-suffocation-hold/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetah_suffocation_hold.jpg Cheetah Suffocation Hold This cheetah has not let go of his hold on the throat. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetah-resting-after-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetah_resting_after_eating.jpg Cheetah Resting After Eating After their bellies are full, about all they want to do is lay down and rest. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetah-posing-with-impala/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetah_posing_with_impala.jpg Cheetah Posing With Impala The cheetah that has a grip on the throat does not let go until the animal is dead. After a full speed chase, the animal is usually so winded that it does not take long. Cheetahs kill by suffocation. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetah-licking-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetah_licking_face.jpg Cheetah Licking Face The cheetahs get down to eating. They need to eat quick in case larger predators are close by and chase them off. Its the middle of a warm day, so hyenas and lions would tend to be resting. Moremi game reserve, Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/trail-to-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/trail_to_mountains.jpg Trail to Mountains The Sierras glowing with the first light of the day. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-with-people/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_with_people.jpg Sunset with People Four guys silhouetted in the Alabama Hills sunset. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/round-boulder/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/round_boulder.jpg Round Boulder These big boulders make a good foreground to the Sierras. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/raining-stars/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/raining_stars.jpg Raining Stars It looks like it is raining stars on the Alabama hills, in this time exposure. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-whitney-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt_whitney_light.jpg Mt. Whitney Light First light hitting the highest peak of Mt. Whitney. That is the highest point of the lower 48 states. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-whitney2011/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_whitney2011.jpg Mount Whitney2011 The mountains are so beautiful in the early morning light. Mt. Whitney is set back and to the right of Lone Pine Peak which dominates the view. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mobius-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mobius_arch.jpg Mobius Arch Here is the famous Mobius Arch. At the right angle you can frame Mt. Whitney through it. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-pine-peak-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lone_pine_peak_sunrise.jpg Lone Pine Peak Sunrise The mountains starting to light up with the first ray of sunlight. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lathe-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lathe_arch.jpg Lathe Arch One of the arches at the Alabama Hills. This one is known as Lathe Arch. It was very pleasing lighting close to sunset. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills2011/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills2011.jpg Alabama Hills2011 A rocky scene around the Alabama Hills. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills_colors.jpg Alabama Hills Colors Sunrise brought a warm look to the Alabama Hills. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills_sunrise.jpg Alabama Hills Sunrise Sunrise in the Alabama hills. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills-stars/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills_stars.jpg Alabama Hills Stars A 15 minute star shot in the Alabama Hills, as a small plane flies through and leaves a trail of light. A half moon lights up the landscape like it was the middle of the day. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills-star-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills_star_scene.jpg Alabama Hills Star Scene When the north star is in the frame, the stars take on a pinwheel effect. The Alabama Hills is the best spot around for star pictures. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills-morning-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills_morning_light.jpg Alabama Hills Morning Light Morning light hitting the Alabama Hills. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills_morning.jpg Alabama Hills Morning Alabama Hills under a dramatic sky. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills-golden-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills_golden_rocks.jpg Alabama Hills Golden Rocks Sunrises are very special here. The earliest light gives the rocks a golden tint. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alabama-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alabama_hills.jpg Alabama Hills These rock formations make interesting sights. Alabama Hills in the Owens Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-dogs-by-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_dogs_by_lake.jpg Wild Dogs by Lake Wild dog pack relaxing by a lake. There were a couple more that were not in the picture, so this was around a medium sized pack. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wild-dog-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wild_dog_portrait.jpg Wild Dog Portrait Portrait of a wild dog. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-african-wild-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_african_wild_dogs.jpg Two African Wild Dogs Two African wild dogs, aka - painted wolves. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-wild-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_wild_dogs.jpg Serengeti Wild Dogs We were all over the Serengeti, but only saw this one pack. When I was here in 1994, we were told canine distemper came through and wiped out the packs. So we were lucky to see this pack. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-painted-wolf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_painted_wolf.jpg Serengeti Painted Wolf We saw one medium sized pack of wild dogs in the Serengeti. They are getting very rare. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/painted-wolves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/painted_wolves.jpg Painted Wolves My favorite name for them is Painted Wolves. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jackal-pups-tarangire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jackal_pups_tarangire.jpg Jackal Pups Tarangire Black backed jackal pups at Tarangire. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jackal-pups/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jackal_pups.jpg Jackal Pups Jackal pups. They look happy and healthy. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jackal.jpg Jackal Jackal looking at something. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-backed-jackal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_backed_jackal.jpg Black backed jackal Here is a black-backed jackal at Lake Nakuru National Park. Lots of jackals are scattered around Africa, but the black-backed is the most common. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-wild-hunting-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_wild_hunting_dogs.jpg African Wild Hunting Dogs These are very colorful animals. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-wild-dogs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_wild_dogs.jpg African Wild Dogs African wild dogs - the most successful hunters in Africa. When they go on a hunt, their success percentage is highest amongst the large predators. They have a large heart to body ratio and can run for hours. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-wild-dog-sleeping/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_wild_dog_sleeping.jpg African Wild Dog Sleeping Painted wolf taking a nap. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-storks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_storks.jpg White Storks A tree full of white storks in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vultures-picking-bones/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vultures_picking_bones.jpg Vultures Picking Bones Vultures picking the bones of every scrap of meat. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vulture-at-zebra-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vultures_at_Zebra_Kill-2.jpg Vultures at zebra kill A group of vultures fighting and bickering over a dead zebra, while more and more vultures come in for a landing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vulture-kicking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vulture_kicking.jpg Vulture Kicking Part of vulture fighting is kicking each other - or kicking nothing at all, like this one. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vulture-floating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vulture_floating.jpg Vulture Floating We watched the vultures just float down from hundreds of feet high and gracefully land, then immediately start fighting with the other vultures. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vulture-coming-in-to-land/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vulture_coming_in_to_land.jpg Vulture Coming in to Land Big vulture coming in for a landing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/three-african-ostriches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/three_african_ostriches.jpg Three African Ostriches Three African ostriches in Tarangire Park. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tarangire-ostrich/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tarangire_ostrich.jpg Tarangire Ostrich A big ostrich at Tarangire. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/saddle-billed-stork/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/saddle_billed_stork.jpg Saddle Billed Stork Here is a colorful bird with a red beak and red knees - the Saddle Billed Stork. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ostrich-face/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ostrich_face.jpg Ostrich Face Ostrich close up. This one has kind of a twisted neck. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/masai-mara-ostrich/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/masai_mara_ostrich.jpg Masai Mara Ostrich An Ostrich strutting around Masai Mara. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/marabou-stork/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/marabou_stork.jpg Marabou Stork If you are a small snake or a lizard, this Marabou stork is your worse nightmare. Not the most handsome bird though. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guinea-fowl/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guinea_fowl.jpg Guinea Fowl Here is a guinea fowl, which is like Africa's wild chicken. They are all over the place, and they are very quick footed. Very colorful too. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fish-eagle-flying/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fish_eagle_flying.jpg Fish Eagle Flying Fish eagle flying around the Okavango Delta. Okavango Delta, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/crested-crane/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/crested_crane.jpg Crested Crane Here is my favorite African bird, the Crested Crane. I like the colors and the crown of this bird. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-owl/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_owl.jpg African Owl Not sure what the exact species was, but this was a very big owl. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-fish-eagle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_fish_eagle.jpg African Fish Eagle The African fish eagle - looks very similar to the American bald eagle. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-crested-crane/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_crested_crane.jpg African Crested Crane Crested crane bird at Masai Mara. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-visiting-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_visiting_waterhole.jpg Zebras Visiting Waterhole There were many hundreds of zebras coming over the little hill and wading into the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-under-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_under_tree.jpg Zebras Under Tree Zebras under a flat top acacia tree, Serengeti plains, Tanzania. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-under-african-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_under_african_sky.jpg Zebras Under African Sky Serengeti zebras under a great African sky. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-munching-grass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_munching_grass.jpg Zebras Munching Grass Zebras eating. I always like the stark black and white contrast on zebra bodies. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-masai-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_masai_mara.jpg Zebras Masai Mara A zeal of zebras in Masai Mara, including a couple of shaggy haired youngsters. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-in-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_in_waterhole.jpg Zebras in Waterhole Just nonstop zebras coming over the little hill and into the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-in-serengeti-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_in_serengeti_waterhole.jpg Zebras in Serengeti Waterhole Zebras in a chocolate colored Serengeti waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-in-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_in_river.jpg Zebras In River Zebras having a drink. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-drinking-from-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_drinking_from_river.jpg Zebras Drinking From River Zebra drinking together in the river. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-crossing-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_crossing_lake.jpg Zebras Crossing Lake Zebras wading across a shallow lake. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebrachronicity/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebrachronicity.jpg Zebrachronicity I call this "Zebrachronicity" -- The act of zebras engaged in synchronized drinking. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebra-splashing-in-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebra_splashing_in_waterhole.jpg Zebra Splashing in Waterhole Zebra splashing around in a waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-scratching/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebra_scratching.jpg Zebra Scratching Here is a zebra scratching its belly on a rock. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebra-rolling-on-back/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebra_rolling_on_back.jpg Zebra Rolling on Back Zebras in the Ngorongoro Crater loved to roll around in the dirt. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebra-rolling-in-dirt/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebra_rolling_in_dirt.jpg Zebra Rolling in Dirt The zebras like to roll around in the dirt. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/walking-zebra-tarangire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/walking_zebra_tarangire.jpg Walking Zebra Tarangire Zebra taking a walk in Tarangire. This is the plains zebra, also known as the "common" zebra. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/three-zebras-looking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/three_zebras_looking.jpg Three Zebras Looking Several Serengeti zebras taking a look at something. They have to on their toes, there are lions nearby. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/three-zebras-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/three_zebras_drinking.jpg Three Zebras Drinking I like the way these zebras perform synchronized drinking. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/splashing-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/splashing_zebras.jpg Splashing Zebras Zebras splashing around the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_zebras.jpg Serengeti Plains Zebras Serengeti plains zebras. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_waterhole.jpg Serengeti Plains Waterhole Zebras at a Serengeti plains waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/running-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/running_zebras.jpg Running Zebras Zebras running through the waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nursing-colt-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nursing_colt_zebra.jpg Nursing Colt Zebra A shaggy haired zebra colt nursing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grevys-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grevys_zebra.jpg Grevy's Zebra This is a Grevy's zebra. There are not a lot of these left, and Samburu is one of their last strongholds. Their stripes are not as wide as the common zebra, and do not extend to their bellies. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/four-zebras-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/four_zebras_drinking.jpg Four Zebras Drinking Zebra drinking buddies. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-and-white-lines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_and_white_lines.jpg Black and White Lines A tight in cluster of zebras gets to be an unclear vision of black and white lines. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/woodfords/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/woodfords.jpg Woodfords Fall colors happening in the little spot of Woodfords, along the Carson Pass Highway. Woodfords, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/truckee-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/truckee_river.jpg Truckee River The Truckee River, running through the town of Truckee. Truckee, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snowy-sierra-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snowy_sierra_scene.jpg Snowy Sierra Scene Fresh snow always has such a pristine look. This was along the highway south of Lake Tahoe. south of Lake Tahoe https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snow-covered-pier/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snow_covered_pier.jpg Snow Covered Pier A snowy pier juts into the lake. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ranch-in-minden/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ranch_in_minden.jpg Ranch in Minden You can't beat the mountain vistas from this ranch. close to Minden, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pier-into-tahoe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pier-into_tahoe.jpg Pier Into Tahoe Somebody's private pier. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-tree-over-tahoe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_tree_over_tahoe.jpg Old Tree Over Tahoe An old tree overlooks the lake at Emerald Bay. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-tahoe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_tahoe.jpg Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe is the jewel of the Sierras, and has the bluest waters this side of Crater Lake. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/house-by-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/house_by_mountains.jpg House by Mountains I like this scene with the sagebrush, the house, the mountains, and the great sky. close to Minden, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/genoa-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/genoa_nevada.jpg Genoa, Nevada One of my favorite mountain scenes. This was close to Genoa, Nevada. Genoa, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/first-light-hitting-sierras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/first_light_hitting_sierras.jpg First Light Hitting Sierras The first light of the day lighting up the high Sierras. This was on the Nevada side by the town of Minden. close to Minden, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/emerald-bay/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/emerald_bay.jpg Emerald Bay Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay.  That little island there is Fannette Island. Lake Tahoe, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/early-morning-golden-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/early_morning_golden_light.jpg Early Morning Golden Light I like the way the early morning light gives a gold tint to the grass. close to Minden, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/barn-by-minden/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/barn_by_minden.jpg Barn by Minden The attractive sky highlights this scene by Minden Nevada. close to Minden, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rocks.jpg Red Rocks These are very red rocks around here. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rock-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rock_view.jpg Red Rock View Another view at Red Rock Canyon. Due to being so close to Las Vegas, it gets a lot of visitors. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rock-canyon-view/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rock_canyon_view.jpg Red Rock Canyon View A great view at Red Rock Canyon. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rock-canyon-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rock_canyon_scene.jpg Red Rock Canyon Scene I always find the desert foliage interesting. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rock-canyon-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rock_canyon_nevada.jpg Red Rock Canyon Nevada Many interesting scenes here at this park. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rock-canyon-joshua-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rock_canyon_joshua_tree.jpg Red Rock Canyon Joshua Tree You can see the streak of red going through the nearby mountains. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rock-canyon-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rock_canyon_cactus.jpg Red Rock Canyon Cactus Desert cactus scene at Red Rock Canyon. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rock-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rock_canyon.jpg Red Rock Canyon Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nevada-red-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nevada_red_rocks.jpg Nevada Red Rocks Lots of lines and groves in the rocks here. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/joshua-tree-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/joshua_tree_cactus.jpg Joshua Tree Cactus This Joshua tree made a great foreground for the mountains. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_rocks.jpg Colorful Rocks There is a wide swath of red slicing through these rocks. Red Rock Canyon, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/parched-ground/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/parched_ground.jpg Parched Ground The parched ground created some interesting patterns at the edge of the Black Rock Desert. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-rock-desert-fence/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_rock_desert_fence.jpg Black Rock Desert Fence This fence really breaks up the monotony of the desert. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wide-open-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wide_open_nevada.jpg Wide Open Nevada This is what a lot of Nevada looks like, wide open sagebrush land, with mountain ranges in the distance. The winter snow covered ranges can be very scenic. Central Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wellington-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wellington_nevada.jpg Wellington, Nevada Another typical winter scene in Nevada, close to the town of Wellington. Wellington, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/walker-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/walker_river.jpg Walker River Here is the Walker River surrounded by a nice covering of fresh snow. This was right by the California border, just north of Bridgeport. Walker River, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/valley-of-fire-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/valley_of_fire_state_park.jpg Valley of Fire State Park This is -- Valley of Fire state park, a little east of Las Vegas. This is red rock heaven. Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/valley-of-fire-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/valley_of_fire_road.jpg Valley of Fire Road Road snaking through Valley of Fire State Park.  Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salty-ground/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salty_ground.jpg Salty Ground The white salty soil created some interesting patterns, You can see the salt flats in the distance. This is the site of the Burning Man festival Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sagebrush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sagebrush.jpg Sagebrush Sagebrush landscape along Highway 50. Along Highway 50, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ruby-dome-ranch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ruby_dome_ranch.jpg Ruby Dome Ranch A sunset scene at the Ruby Mountains, just east of Elko. Close to Elko, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nevada-landscape/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nevada_landscape.jpg Nevada Landscape This nice sky/landscape scene was just a few miles outside of Las Vegas. Close to Lake Mead, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nevada-highway159/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nevada_highway159.jpg Nevada Highway 159 The combination of the early light on the shrubbery, the road, and the great sky, made fine ingredients for pictures. Baker, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/loneliest-road-in-america/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/loneliest_road_in_america.jpg Loneliest Road in America Highway 50 through Nevada was dubbed in 1986 by Life Magazine "The loneliest road in America". I really enjoyed traveling this road. Not much traffic here, but that's good. I like the big sky feeling here. Along Highway 50, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-50/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_50.jpg Highway 50 Wide open stretches of Highway 50 going through the middle of Nevada. Along Highway 50, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gerlach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gerlach.jpg Gerlach Near the town of Gerlach, the bright white ground makes a sharp contrast against the sky. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/winnemucca-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/winnemucca_lake.jpg Winnemucca Lake Winnemucca Lake, a dry as a bone alkaline "lake". Dry lakes are common in the Great Basin Winnemucca Lake, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-rock-desert/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_rock_desert.jpg Black Rock Desert A sort of snowy look at the edge of the Black Rock Desert. Black Rock Desert, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baker-nevada-after-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baker_nevada_after_sunrise.jpg Baker Nevada After Sunrise Then suddenly after sunrise, the landscape is bathed in rich golden tinted light. And for a few minutes it is the best light of the day. Baker, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-basin-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_basin_nevada.jpg Great Basin Nevada There was a layer of pink on top of a layer of blue. That is common on the eastern horizon right after the sun sets. Great Basin National Park, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pacific-seashore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pacific_seashore.jpg Pacific Seashore Lots of rocky areas along California's Pacific seashore Sonoma County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/twisted-wood/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/twisted_wood.jpg Twisted Wood Curly twisted wood. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/high-in-white-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/high_in_white_mountains.jpg High in the White Mountains High in the White Mountains, with the Sierras off in the distance.  Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/twisted-dead-bristlecone/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/twisted_dead_bristlecone.jpg Twisted Dead Bristlecone This is one forest where the dead trees are more interesting than the live ones. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/striped-bristlecone-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/striped_bristlecone_tree.jpg Striped Bristlecone Tree This one kind of reminded me of a striped pole. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-bristlecone-pine-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lone_bristlecone_pine_tree.jpg Lone Bristlecone Pine Tree The clouds were just fabulous this day and made a great backdrop for tree pictures. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/large-bristlecone/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/large_bristlecone_tree.jpg Large Bristlecone A typical Bristlecone pine tree, it looks half dead, but it is very alive. They are so dense, they might grow in girth half an inch every 100 years. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gnarly-bristlecone-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gnarly_bristlecone_tree.jpg Gnarly Bristlecone Tree Here is my favorite, this tree may have lived several thousand years, now it might stand in place dead, several thousand more. There is not much rotting at this high desert environment. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gnarled-stump/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gnarled_stump.jpg Gnarled Stump A great speckled cloudy sky, with a gnarled stump in the foreground. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/flame-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/flame_tree.jpg Flame Tree The branches on this one reminded me of flames licking at the sky. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/distant-sierra-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/distant_sierrra_scene.jpg Distant Sierra Scene A view from the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. The clouds were quite impressive that day. The Sierras are off in the distance. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dead-tree-complex/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dead_tree_complex.jpg Dead Tree Complex This looked like a complex of different trees, but it was probably the old remains of a single tree. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bristlecone-pine-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bristlecone_pine_trees.jpg Bristlecone Pine Trees The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, a sparse, barren forest over 10,000 feet high. The oldest living things on Earth are found here. Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/russian-gulch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/russian_gulch.jpg Russian Gulch At Russian Gulch State Park, with the misty ocean air coming in. Mendocino County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jenner-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jenner_sunset.jpg Jenner Sunset Pacific sunset at Jenner beach. Sonoma County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/green-algae-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/green_algae_beach.jpg Green Algae Beach It is algae, but is is colorful and scenic. This was close to Jenner in Sonoma County. Sonoma County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fort-bragg/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fort_bragg.jpg Fort Bragg This Pacific coast scene, was just south of the town of Fort Bragg. Mendocino County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dinosaur-bones-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dinosaur_bones_beach.jpg Dinosaur Bones Beach I call this - dinosaur bones beach. The rocks reminded me of unearthing dinosaur bones. Sonoma County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-ice-plant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california_ice_plant.jpg California Ice Plant Ice plant is very common on California ocean environments. Especially at this spot. Sonoma County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-coast-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/califonia_coast_rocks.jpg California Coast Rocks A very rocky landscape meets the Pacific Ocean. Sonoma County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nakuru-street-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nakuru_street_scene.jpg Nakuru Street Scene Almost all street scenes in Kenya towns include guys with motorcycles. It looks like they are discussing something important here. Nakuru, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-ngorongoro-village/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_ngorongoro_village.jpg Maasai Ngorongoro Village On the Crater rim, we visited a Maasai Village. They charge a certain amount per person, not much, to come in and hang out with them for awhile. close to Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-men-posing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_men_posing.jpg Maasai Men Posing When we arrived, the men line up and pose for us, then the women. I tried to stay away from too many posed shots. I like the candid shots better. Maasai Village, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-men/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_men.jpg Maasai Men I like this candid shot of a group of men. Red is the dominant color that the Maasai men wear. I have heard that it helps keep the lions away. Maasai Village, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-man-with-cattle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_man_with_cattle.jpg Maasai Man With Cattle This man explained that the cows are their currency. Instead of going to an ATM machine if they need money, they sell a cow. Cows act as their bank accounts. Maasai Village, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-hut/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_hut.jpg Maasai Hut A woman peeking out of her hut. Life is very basic here. Maasai Village, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/maasai-children/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/maasai_children.jpg Maasai Children Maasai children. Once they get older, they then start wearing the traditional attire that the adults wear. Maasai Village, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kenya-town/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kenya_town.jpg Kenya Town Just killing time, waiting for somebody to pay them for a ride or to move goods. These are Chinese made motorcycles and very under-powered. Going up a small hill, they are struggling just to do 10 mph or so. town in Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kenya-motorcycles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kenya_motorcycles.jpg Kenya Motorcycles I notice the main pastime for young men with motorcycles in Kenya, is hanging out with other young men with motorcycles and other young men who wish they had a motorcycle. town in Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/karen-blixen-house/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/karen_blixen_house.jpg Karen Blixen House I particularly liked this scene at Karen blixen's house looking down this pillar lined path, framed by colorful flowers. Karen Blixen ran a coffee farm here, but is most famous for her book "Out of Africa. Nairobi, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guys-with-motorcycles/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guys_with_motorcycles.jpg Guys With Motorcycles Guys with motorcycles, just hanging out, in small town Kenya. town in Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stanley-idaho-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stanley_idaho_scene.jpg Stanley Idaho Scene A rural scene around Stanley Idaho. Stanley, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stanley-idaho/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stanley_idaho.jpg Stanley Idaho This old deserted shed, provided a nice foreground for the distant mountains. Stanley, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sawtooth-mountains-from-stanley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sawtooth_mountains_from_stanley.jpg Sawtooth Mountains From Stanley The Sawtooth Mountains dominate the view anywhere around the town of Stanley. Stanley, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sawtooth-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sawtooth_mountains.jpg Sawtooth Mountains This frosty scene was in Stanley, Idaho. Even in the fall, it got down to 0 degrees at sunrise. Stanley, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salmon-river-stanley-idaho/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salmon_river_stanley_idaho.jpg Salmon River Stanley Idaho The Salmon River, leading into the town of Stanley, at the foot of the Sawtooth Mountains. Stanley, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salmon-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salmon_river.jpg Salmon River A frost covered tree on the bank of the Salmon River, is a reminder of the cold nights here. Stanley, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/redfish-lake-colors/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/redfish_lake_colors.jpg Redfish Lake Colors On the shore of Redfish Lake. Redfish Lake, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/redfish-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/redfish_lake.jpg Redfish Lake Redfish Lake, is one of many small lakes in the Sawtooth Wilderness Area. Redfish Lake, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sun-valley-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sun_valley_bridge.jpg Sun Valley Bridge Close to Sun Valley was this rustic metal walking bridge. Sun Valley, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sun-valley-idaho-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sun_valley_idaho_bridge.jpg Sun Valley Idaho Bridge I like this particular shot looking through the bridge backlit by the sun Sun Valley, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ketchum-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ketchum_creek.jpg Ketchum Creek Another colorful creekside scene near Ketchum. Ketchum, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/idaho-waterfall02/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/idaho_waterfall02.jpg Idaho Waterfall 02 This was a beautiful waterfall. Sandpoint, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hailey-idaho-farm-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hailey_idaho_farm_scene.jpg Hailey Idaho Farm Scene A roadside farm scene outside of Hailey Idaho. close to Hailey, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-wood-river-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_wood_river_reflection.jpg Big Wood River Reflection Just outside of the town of Ketchum, the fall colors were ablaze along the Big Wood River. Ketchum, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-wood-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_wood_river.jpg Big Wood River Morning scene along the Big Wood River. Ketchum, Idaho https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/susitna-river-crossing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/susitna_river_crossing.jpg Susitna River Crossing I never get tired of these highway views going through the colorful trees. This was by the Susitna River along the George Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/skinny-dicks-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/skinny_dicks_alaska.jpg Skinny Dicks Alaska And here was the most interesting place we stopped at. Skinny Dicks Halfway Inn, just north of the town of Nenana, which is close to the middle of nowhere. It had more stickers and signs that I have ever seen in one place. And just about every square inch of the walls and ceiling were plastered with dollar bills that people had signed and left. This place has a lot of character! north of Nenana, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/seward-highway-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/seward_highway_scene.jpg Seward Highway Scene Right off the Seward Highway was this pleasant countryside scene Kenai Peninsula, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/seward-highway-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/seward_highway_alaska.jpg Seward Highway Alaska A good-looking river scene along the Seward Highway Kenai Peninsula, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/seward-highway/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/seward_highway.jpg Seward Highway I really like the low clouds intermingling with the mountains. This was along the Seward Highway. Seward Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pyramid-looking-mountain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pyramid_looking_mountain.jpg Pyramid Looking Mountain Here is a pyramid shaped mountain at Denali National Park. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/parks-highway-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/parks_highway_alaska.jpg Parks Highway Alaska This was along the George Parks Highway. There were so many beautiful scenes of the road winding through the vibrant vegetation. along the George Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nenana-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nenana_alaska.jpg Nenana Alaska A picturesque bridge in the town of Nenana. I like the way the sky dissolves into the hills. Nenana, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountains-in-sky-talkeetna/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountains_in_sky_talkeetna.jpg Mountains in the Sky "Island in the sky" That is what I call this scene close to the town of Talkeetna close to Talkeetna Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mountain-in-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mountain_in_clouds.jpg Mountain in Clouds I enjoyed this scene with the mountains dancing in and out of the low clouds. Kenai Peninsula, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-denali-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_denali_alaska.jpg Mount Denali Alaska And then after two days, finally the clouds cleared just enough to actually see most of Mt. Denali in the distance. This is the highest peak in North America. Even though it was around 70 miles away, it dominates the horizon and its presence is clearly felt. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/montana-creek-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/montana_creek_alaska.jpg Montana Creek Alaska Vibrant trees on both sides of Montana Creek. Montana Creek Campground, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-lucille/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_lucille.jpg Lake Lucille Here is Lake Lucille in Wasilla. I like the way it looked in the late afternoon. Wasilla, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kenai-fjords-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kenai_fjords_national_park.jpg Kenai Fjords National Park Another scene at Kenai Fjords national park. Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kenai-fjords-alaska/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kenai_fjords_alaska.jpg Kenai Fjords Alaska A scene at Kenai Fjords National Park. That open spot was where the glacier once was. Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kenai-alaska-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kenai_alaska_trail.jpg Kenai Alaska Trail A very multicolored walking trail on the Kenai Peninsula Kenai Peninsula, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/george-parks-highway_vista/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/george_parks_highway_vista.jpg George Parks Highway Vista This was by Coal Creek on the George Parks Highway. The landscape was a patchwork of colors. along the George Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/forest-floor/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/forest_floor.jpg Forest Floor Alaska is just burgeoning with life. It is really amazing a place that is so cold in the winter is overflowing with life. This small patch of the forest floor shows almost every square inch has life in it, even dead wood. This was not to far north of Wasilla. Wasilla, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/exit-glacier/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/exit_glacier.jpg Exit Glacier Here is Exit Glacier at Kenai Fjords National Park. Lots of ridges and grooves in it. Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/denali-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/denali_state_park.jpg Denali State Park The Alaska Range partially hiding in the sky. This was in Denali State Park, south of the National Park. Denali State Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/denali-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/denali_national_park.jpg Denali National Park A scene from Denali National Park. Denali National Park, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/creek-through-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/creek_through_hills.jpg Creek Through Hills Fall colors along the highway. This was one of the countless creeks in Alaska. along the George Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/creamers-field-fairbanks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/creamers_field_fairbanks.jpg Creamers Field Fairbanks Boardwalk snaking through the trees at Creamers Field in Fairbanks. Fairbanks, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_trail.jpg Alaska Trail A very colorful Alaska trail on the Kenai Peninsula. Kenai Peninsula, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-range/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_range.jpg Alaska Range One of my favorite views in the state of Alaska. That is the Alaska Range in the distance. along the George Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-pipeline/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_pipeline.jpg Alaska Pipeline And here is the famous Alaska Pipeline - well just a little section of it. This was just north of Fairbanks. Fairbanks, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_lake.jpg Alaska Lake There are countless lakes and ponds and rivers and streams in Alaska. I do not know the name of this one. I thought this house right on the lake made a nice picture. north of Anchorage, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alaska-creek-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alaska_creek_scene.jpg Alaska Creek Scene A very pleasant scene in Alaska. All the elements are here - river, forest, mountains, clouds. This was along the George Parks Highway. along the George Parks Highway, Alaska https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-bison-infrared/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_bison_infrared.jpg Yellowstone Bison Infrared A bison roams a burnt out section of Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-scene-infrared/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_scene_infrared.jpg Yellowstone Scene Infrared A scene at Yellowstone national park. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/windy-palm-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/windy_palm_tree.jpg Windy Palm Tree The wind was really blowing this palm tree around. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virginia-tree-lined-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virginia_tree_lined_road.jpg Virginia Tree Lined Road A tree lined road in Virginia. Virginia countryside https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-cows-in-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_cows_in_field.jpg Two Cows in Field These happy California cows seem a little cautiously content. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-praying-lady/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_praying_lady.jpg The Praying Lady Cemeteries seem to provide a wealth of scenes for infrared film, this one is in Napa, CA. I call this statue - The Praying Lady. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silverado-country-club/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silverado_country_club.jpg Silverado Country Club This is at Silverado Country Club in Napa, CA. The sky was quite impressive. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napa-cemetery-infrared/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napa_cemetery_infrared.jpg Napa Cemetery Infrared The green sun soaked vegetation turns bright white with infrared film. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lincoln-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lincoln_creek.jpg Lincoln Creek This pleasant valley scene really showcases the black and white infrared look. Lincoln, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ione-nevada/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ione_nevada.jpg Ione Nevada A scene in rural Nevada, this was in the tiny town of Ione. Ione, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/group-of-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/group_of_cows.jpg Group of Cows With infrared film, the grass almost looks like snow. This was a warm spring day in the valley. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/golden-spike-locomotive/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/golden_spike_locomotive.jpg Golden Spike Locomotive Promontory Point Utah. Site of the "Golden Spike" museum. Promontory Point, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gettysburg-statue/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gettysburg_statue.jpg Gettysburg Statue This statue made a great silhouette. Gettysburg National Military Park, Pennsylvania https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/donner-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/donner_lake.jpg Donner Lake Nestled in the high Sierras - Donner Lake. Donner Lake, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cropduster/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cropduster.jpg Cropduster A crop duster buzzing around the Sacramento valley agricultural area. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/c130-coast-guard-plane/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/c-130_coast_guard_plane.jpg C-130 Coast Guard Plane I caught the coast guard plane flying over. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/berlin-nevada-ghost-town/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/berlin_nevada_ghost_town.jpg Berlin Nevada Ghost Town Just outside the middle of nowhere, Berlin, Nevada. Berlin Ghost Town, Nevada https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rural-hawaii/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rural-hawaii.jpg Rural Hawaii My favorite shot of rural Hawaii. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/palm-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Palmtrees.jpg Palm Trees Palm trees make good subjects for infrared film. This was south of Kona, close to the monument for Captain Cook. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lava-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lava-tree.jpg Lava Tree State Monument I liked this scene in color and B&W. This was in Puna, just outside of Lava Tree State Monument. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kona-bali-kai/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kona-bali-kai.jpg Kona Bali-Kai This was at the condo we stayed in, the Kona Bali Kai. The palm trees leaning into the ocean made appealing subjects for a number of different shots. Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/king-kamehameha/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/king-kamehameha.jpg King Kamehameha I liked this scene of King Kamehameha so much, I took him in color and B&W. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kailua-bay/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kailua-Bay.jpg Kailua Bay Kailua Bay, which is by the city of Kailua-Kona. There were always at least a couple of cruise ships parked out in the bay. Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/honokaa/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/honokaa.jpg Honokaa These eucalyptus trees were by the town of Honokaa, on the north-east coast. This shot really brings out the charm of infrared film. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hilo-hawaii/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hilo_hawaii.jpg Hilo Hawaii The most appealing sights in Hawaii, in my opinion, were the roads winding through the jungles. This view was right outside of Hilo. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hawaiian-vines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hawaiian_vines.jpg Hawaiian Vines The hanging vines really added to the appeal of the tropical rain forests on the big island. Big Island, Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/alii-drive/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/alii-drive.jpg Alii Drive This was a scene just past our condo in Kona, on Alii Drive. It looked like a house in the jungle. Kona, Big Island Hawaii https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-angels/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_angels.jpg Two Angels Two angels protecting a tomb in a Morelia cemetery Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stone-alligator-guanajuato/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stone_alligator_guanajuato.jpg Stone Alligator in Guanajuato In a park in Guanajuato, is a stone alligator. It is big and impressive. Guanajuato, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morelia-woods/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/morelia_woods.jpg Morelia Woods In the hills outside of Morelia. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morelia-tienda/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/morelia_tienda.jpg Morelia Tienda A little tienda (store) in Morelia. There seems to be one of these on every corner. That is my dads wife, but the dog is unknown. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morelia-horses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/morelia_horses.jpg Morelia Horses Old style transportation in Morelia. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morelia-cemetery/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/morelia_cemetery.jpg Morelia Cemetery The artistic statues at the Morelia cemetery were quite outstanding. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mexico-street-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mexico_street_dog.jpg Mexico Street Dog A Guanajuato street dog comes in to take a nap. Guanajuato, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-patzcuaro-cattle-crossing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_patzcuaro_cattle_crossing.jpg Lake Patzcuaro Cattle Crossing. On the road to Lake Patzcuaro, we had to stop to let the cattle cross. Lake Patzcuaro, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ihuatzio/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ihuatzio.jpg Ihuatzio A scene in the little village of Ihuatzio. Ihuatzio, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guanajuato-statue/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guanajuato_statue.jpg Guanajuato Statue This is the statue called "El Papila" in the city of Guanajuato. It overlooks the city at a high point. Walking up to its base gives excellent views of the city. Guanajuato, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guanajuato-door/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guanajuato_door.jpg Guanajuato Door A rustic looking door on a house in Guanajuato. Guanajuato, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/guanajuato/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/guanajuato.jpg Guanajuato View of the city from a high point. Guanajuato, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cemetery-wall-morelia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cemetery_wall_morelia.jpg Cemetery Wall in Morelia The Morelia cemetery. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cemetery-in-morelia/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cemetery_in_morelia.jpg Cemetery in Morelia Infrared film is especially good for photographing the sights at an old fashioned cemetery. Morelia, Mexico https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/round-bales-of-hay/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/round_bales_of_hay.jpg Round Bales of Hay The hay bales, the mountains, the sky, I thought it all made for a decent picture. close to Buena Vista, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rocky-mountain-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rocky_mountain_national_park.jpg Rocky Mountain National Park A creek running through Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pawnee-national-grasslands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pawnee_national_grassland.jpg Pawnee National Grasslands A scene at Pawnee National Grasslands. Pawnee National Grasslands, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/outside-buena-vista/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/outside_buena_vista.jpg Outside Buena Vista A nice Colorado pastoral scene. close to Buena Vista, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/october-snow-in-colorado/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/october_snow_in_colorado.jpg October Snow in Colorado A little bit of fall snow in Colorado. Georgetown, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/last-light-of-day-colorado/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/last_light_of_day_colorado.jpg Last Light of Day in Colorado Leaving Pawnee National Grasslands, the last light of the day turned the grassy fields a golden color. Pawnee National Grasslands, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/independence-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/independence_monument-2.jpg Independence Monument This structure within Colorado National Monument is known as Independence Monument. Colorado National Monument, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/golden-grass-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/golden_grass_road.jpg Golden Grass Road Just after sunrise, the early sun rays made this road into a golden path. Canon City, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgetown-colorado/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgetown_colorado.jpg Georgetown Colorado Nestled in the valley between the mountains, is Georgetown. Georgetown, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/georgetown-after-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/georgetown_after_snow.jpg Georgetown After Snow The town of Georgetown after a light snow. Georgetown, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-rocks-summit/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_rocks_summit.jpg Colorful Rocks at Summit At the summit of the Rocky Mountains, the rocks had some very colorful lichen all over them. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-colorado-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_colorado_trees.jpg Colorful Colorado Trees The fall colors were really in bloom in some parts of Colorado. Southern Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_sunset.jpg Colorado Sunset Driving back to Denver from Pawnee National Grasslands, a great sunset started to show its colors. This building was the nearest thing I could find to put it front of it. Pawnee National Grasslands, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_scene.jpg Colorado Scene A morning scene close to the town of Buena vista. close to Buena Vista, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-pastoral-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_pastoral_scene.jpg Colorado Pastoral Scene I liked the look of this country scene. southern Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-national-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_national_monument.jpg Colorado National Monument Colorado National Monument just before sunrise. Colorado National Monument, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-field-of-hay/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_field_of_hay.jpg Colorado Field of Hay A farm scene in eastern Colorado. Eastern Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_canyon.jpg Colorado Canyon That is quite a canyon that runs through Colorado National Monument. Colorado National Monument, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/buena-vista/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/buena_vista.jpg Buena Vista Another pleasant Colorado scene near the town of Buena Vista. close to Buena Vista, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/beaver-pond/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/beaver_pond.jpg Beaver Pond A partially frozen over beaver pond. Note the trees in the foreground that were chewed off. This is sure sign of beavers. close to Rocky Moutain National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/beaver-dam/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/beaver_dam.jpg Beaver Dam Colorado's original engineers - beavers. Here is a beaver dam. close to Rocky Moutain National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bear-lake-colorado/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bear_lake_colorado.jpg Bear Lake Colorado A glimpse of Rocky Mountain national park, with Bear Lake in the foreground. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bare-aspen-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bare_aspen_trees.jpg Bare Aspen Trees I liked the way these bare white aspen trees looked against the dark blue sky. close to Rocky Moutain National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bales-of-hay/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bales_of_hay.jpg Bales of Hay The lighting is always best just before the sun sets, especially on fields of hay. Eastern Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/aspen-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/aspen_trees.jpg Aspen Trees A little forest of bare white aspen trees. close to Rocky Moutain National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arkansas-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arkansas_river.jpg Arkansas River The Arkansas River, as it runs through the town of Buena Vista. Buena Vista, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/above-the-timberline/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/above_the_timberline.jpg Above the Timberline Above the timberline, which is approximately 11,500 feet, not much grows here, except for grass and colorful lichen. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-under-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_under_tree.jpg Wildebeest Under Tree Wildebeest relaxing under the shade of a tree in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-under-big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_under_big_sky.jpg Wildebeest Under Big Sky I always like these wider angle views when there is a nice sky as a backdrop. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_portrait.jpg Wildebeest Portrait Wildebeest have a peculiar look about them. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-ndutu-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_ndutu_lake.jpg Wildebeest in Ndutu Lake We saw this lone wildebeest wading around in Ndutu Lake just before sunset. The flamingos are keeping him company. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-dust-cloud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_dust_cloud.jpg Wildebeest Dust Clould Early morning wildebeest running and kicking up some dust at Hwange Park in Zimbabwe. Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-dancing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_dancing.jpg Wildebeest Dancing These two wildebeest appear to doing a little dance for us. Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_close_up.jpg Wildebeest Close Up And here is that handsome wildebeest face again. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-chasing-each-other/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_chasing_each_other.jpg Wildebeest Chasing Each Other I don't know if these two were serious, or just goofing around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-at-ngorongoro/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_at_ngorongoro.jpg Wildebeest at Ngrongoro A typical scene on the crater floor. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest.jpg Wildebeest Ngorongoro wildebeest. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro_wildebeest.jpg Ngorongoro Wildebeest There are lots of wildebeest in the Ngorongoro Crater that live there year round. There is no need to migrate out of the crater. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/newborn-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/newborn_wildebeest_calf.jpg Newborn Wildebeest This new baby wildebeest was separated from the herd. It was all alone. Hopefully its mother found it by the end of the day. If not it probably did not make it through the night. Hyenas are always on the prowl. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/galloping-wildebeest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/galloping_wildebeest.jpg Galloping Wildebeest This wildebeest seems to be having fun, just galloping around. As long as no lions or hyenas are near, they can goof off. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zimbabwe-rock-formations/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zimbabwe_rock_formations.jpg Zimbabwe Rock Formations Zimbabwe has some unusual rock formations. This one at Motobo National Park is called "Mother and Child". Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-water-landscape/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_water_landscape.jpg Zebras by Water Landscape I like this scene looking into the bright stormy looking sky. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-overlooking-crater/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_overlooking_crater.jpg Zebras Overlooking Crater Zebras on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-trees-landscape/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_trees_landscape.jpg Wildebeest and Trees Landscape Scene Scene at the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/victoria-falls-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/victoria_falls_rainbow.jpg Victoria Falls Rainbow The spectacular Victoria Falls. One of the greatest waterfalls on Earth. Named after Queen Victoria, like a number of other things in Africa. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/victoria-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/victoria_falls.jpg Victoria Falls The local language name for Victoria Falls is "The Smoke That Thunders". I think I like that name better. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-ark-aberdare-kenya/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_ark_aberdare_kenya.jpg The Ark, Aberdare Kenya A view from The Ark, as the elephants head off from the waterhole after an afternoon rain. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-moremi-botswana/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_moremi_botswana.jpg Sunset at Moremi in Botswana Sunset at Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana. Moremi game reserve, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/samburu-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/samburu_sunset.jpg Samburu Sunset Sunset at Samburu. We had to hustle back to the camp to get in by 7:00 pm. The rule is -- No safari vehicles allowed in the park after 7:00 pm. The animals get the nights to themselves. No pesky humans around. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ostrich-landscape-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ostrich_landscape_scene.jpg Ostrich Landscape Scene Landscape and sky scene with a solo ostrich at Tarangire. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ndutu-lake-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ndutu_lake_sunset.jpg Ndutu Lake Sunset Sunset over Ndutu Lake in the southern Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ndutu-camp-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ndutu_camp_sunset.jpg Ndutu Camp Sunset A beautiful sunset while we were at Ndutu Camp in southern Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/masai-mara-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/masai_mara_sunset.jpg Masa Mara Sunset We head back to the camp and stop for a great sunset on the way. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/masai-mara-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/masai_mara_sky.jpg Masai Mara Sky This dark grey sky was on the verge of breaking open, which it did. I love skies like this. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/masai-mara-double-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/masai_mara_double_rainbow.jpg Masai Mara Double Rainbow An afternoon thunderstorm at the Masai Mara produced a great double rainbow. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/marsh-lions-landscape/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/marsh_lions_landscape.jpg Marsh Lions Landscape Scene A wide angle view of lions relaxing by a marsh. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lake-manyara-zebras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lake_manyara_zebras.jpg Lake Manyara Zebras I like the looks of this scene, with the zebras, the mountains, the clouds. Lake Manyara, Kenya 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hartebeest-serengeti/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hartebeest_serengeti.jpg Hartebeest at Serengeti The Serengeti is a sea of grass - interspersed by scattered trees and hills. This landscape scene with the hartebeest really brings out that feel. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/crater-storm-brewing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/crater_storm_brewing.jpg Crater Storm Brewing Late afternoon looking into the Ngorongoro Crater. This atmospheric formation reminded me of a mushroom cloud. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-sunset-masai-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_sunset_masai_mara.jpg African Sunset at Masai Mara Just before sunset at Masai Mara, the colors really come out. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wide-horns/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wide_horns.jpg Wide Horns Mr. Widehorns here. That is an impressive set of horns. This guy looks a little fat too. There are prides of lions here in the Crater, so buffalo cannot afford to get fat and slow. The presence of Lions keep the cape buffalo fit and trim and wary. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro_cape_buffalo.jpg Ngorongoro Cape Buffalo The one on the right could be called - droopy horns. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/oxpecker-on-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/oxpecker_on_cape_buffalo.jpg Oxpecker on Cape Buffalo This grizzled old cape buffalo has an oxpecker right in the middle of his head. I thought that made for a great portrait shot! Oxpeckers tend to shred the ears of the buffalo, as we can see with this one. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/muddy-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/muddy_buffalo.jpg Muddy Buffalo This is one muddy buffalo. He has quite a nice coat of mud. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cloud-of-flies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cloud_of_flies.jpg Cloud of Flies That's a big cloud of flies hovering over this mud caked bull cape buffalo. Moremi game reserve, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cape-buffalo-the-ark/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cape_buffalo_the_ark.jpg Cape Buffalo at The Ark This buffalo has a kind of goofy look on his face. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cape-buffalo-staring/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cape_buffalo_staring.jpg Cape Buffalo Staring Cape buffalo staring. They do that a lot. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cape-buffalo-oxpeckers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cape_buffalo_oxpeckers.jpg Cape Buffalo Oxpeckers These old grizzled cape buffalo with oxpeckers, really make for some good head-shots. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cape-buffalo-lake-nakuru/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cape_buffalo_lake_nakuru.jpg Cape Buffalo at Lake Nakuru A mud encrusted Cape Buffalo out in the sun. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cape-buffalo-chewing-on-straw/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cape_buffalo_chewing_on_straw.jpg Cape Buffalo Chewing on a Straw Cape Buffalo chewing on a straw. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cape-buffalo-aberdare/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cape_buffalo_aberdare.jpg Cape Buffalo at Aberdare The oxpeckers can really make a living off a cape buffalo. The buffalo tolerate oxpeckers since they are picking off ticks and other parasites. Kind of like pest control. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/african-cape-buffalo/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/african_cape_buffalo.jpg African Cape Buffalo A couple of Cape Buffalo at Aberdare National Park. These are pretty solid beasts. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/young-elephant-in-tarangire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/young_elephant_in_tarangire.jpg Young Elephant in Tarangire A young elephant takes on an interesting pose. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tarangire-line-of-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tarangire_line_of_elephants.jpg Tarangire Line of Elephants I like these single file lines of elephants. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tarangire-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tarangire_elephants.jpg Tarangire Elephants Tarangire National Park has a huge elephant population. I like this scene with the bright cloudy sky in the background. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tarangire-elephant-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tarangire_elephant_scene.jpg Tarangire Elephant Scene A very African looking scene here with the elephants. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tarangire-elephant-mother/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tarangire_elephant_mother.jpg Tarangire Elephant Mother Elephant mother and her calf. I think elephants and lions are the best mothers in Africa. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-elephant-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_elephant_family.jpg Serengeti Elephant Family A small family of elephants in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/procession-of-bull-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/procession_of_bull_elephants.jpg Procession of Bull Elephants A line of bull elephants walking in the Ngorongoro crater. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro_elephants.jpg Ngorongoro Elephants A couple of elephants roaming around in the crater. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/muddy-baby-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/muddy_baby_elephant.jpg Muddy Baby Elephant Through the mud and the rain, this baby elephant is looking for some mothers milk. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-elephant-with-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_elephant_with_calf.jpg Mother Elephant With Calf We saw this mother and calf several times at Masai Mara. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-elephant-masai-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_elephant_maasai_mara.jpg Mother Elephant Masai Mara This calf was missing a tail. Whenever any large animals are missing a tail, hyenas usually get blamed for it. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-and-calf-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_and_calf_elephant.jpg Mother and Calf Elephant A mother elephant smelling around. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-by_kilimanjaro/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephants-by-kilimanjaro.jpg Elephants by Mt. Kilimanjaro Elephants crossing the road in front of Mt. Kilimanjaro. It was almost sunset and our driver was anxious to get us back to the lodge, but we had to wait for them to cross. I am glad we waited. Amboseli National Park, Kenya 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-under-full-moon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephants_under_full_moon.jpg Elephants Under Full Moon Close to sundown, I saw this scene with the elephants under a full moon. Amboseli National Park, Kenya 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-nuzzling/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephants_nuzzling.jpg Elephants Nuzzling A nice moment with two elephants nuzzling. Mutare, Zimbabwe 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-in-water-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephants_in_water_scene.jpg Elephants in Water Scene A scene at Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephants_drinking.jpg Elephants Drinking There are large herds of elephants at Chobe National Park. Here they are having their daily drink. Chobe National Park, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-crossing-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephants_crossing_road.jpg Elephants Crossing Road Elephant mother with her calf, crossing the road at Samburu. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-at-chobe-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephants_at_chobe_river.jpg Elephants at Chobe River Elephants drinking from the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephant-with-calf/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephant_with_calf.jpg Elephant With Calf This calf had a healthy appetite. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephant-sniffing-the-air/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephant_sniffing_the_air.jpg Elephant Sniffing the Air This elephant is trying to get a whiff of what is going on around it. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephant-smelling-around/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephant_smelling_around.jpg Elephant Smelling Around An elephant smelling the air. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephant-silhouette/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephant_silhouette.jpg Elephant Silhouette This line of elephants in the Serengeti made a fine silhouette. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephant-head-on/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephant_head_on.jpg Elephant Head On This elephant approached our way with his ears flapping out. Sometimes they do that to cool off, since their ears act like a radiator to the large veins that run through them. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-eating-dirt/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephant_eating_dirt.jpg Elephants Eating Dirt Around "The Ark" in Aberdare, there were spots that were rich in minerals, so the elephants would eat the dirt. I don't know how tasty it was, but they did not seem to care. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephant-chobe-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephant_chobe_river.jpg Elephant Chobe River Elephant wading into the Chobe River in Botswana. Chobe National Park, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bull-elephant-flapping-ears/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bull_elephant_flapping_ears.jpg Bull Elephant Flapping Ears On the banks of the Chobe River a big bull elephant came running to the shore flapping his ears and trumpeting. We were in a boat, and it kind of reminded me of a dog in a fenced in yard, running to the fence and barking. Chobe National Park, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/big-bull-elephants/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/big_bull_elephants.jpg Big Bull Elephants These are big elephants. The bulls tend to hang out together. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/aberdare-elephant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/aberdare_elephant.jpg Aberdare Elephant We stayed at "The Ark" in Aberdare which had a waterhole in the back. Aberdare National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/unknown-soldier-normandy/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/unknown_soldier_normandy.jpg Unknown Soldier Normandy Scattered around the cemetery are the unknown soldiers. American Cemetery, Normandy France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/omaha-beach-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/omaha_beach_monument.jpg Omaha Beach Monument This was a very moving monument at Omaha Beach. The actual beach itself looked like any other beach, with no visible sign of what happened there in 1944. So we rely on man made monuments to mark the spot. Normandy, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/normandy-american-cemetary/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/normandy_american_cemetery.jpg Normandy American Cemetery And here is the most moving and powerful spot in all of France - for me that is. You just cannot capture the magnitude of the American cemetery at Normandy with one picture. There are over 9000 graves here. It is very close to Omaha Beach. Normandy, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/monets-garden/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/monets_gardens.jpg Monet's Garden We stopped at Monet's garden in Giverny. This was the home of Claude Monet and he really went all out on his gardens. There were some very attractive sights here. Monet's Garden, Giverny France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/les-catacombes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/les_catacombes.jpg Les Catacombes More patterns in Les Catacombes. There were some artistic workers here. Les Catacombes, Paris France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/german-bunker-at-normandy/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/german_bunker_at_normandy.jpg German Bunker at Normandy Of all the D-day related sights in Normandy, I thought this was among the most memorable. This was an old German bunker that is still in place, and this is what the view looked like from inside. I don't suspect that is the original barbed wire from 75 years ago, but it still makes for a powerful scene. I imagined this same scene on the morning of June 6, 1944, but with the water filled with war ships. This was close to Pointe du Hoc. Normandy, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/eiffel-tower-at-night/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/eiffel_tower_at_night.jpg Eiffel Tower at Night The Eiffel Tower is most stunning at night. Paris, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/eiffel-tower/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/eiffel_tower.jpg Eiffel Tower And here is one of the most recognized objects in the world. The Eiffel Tower. I thought framing it through the trees made for a good picture. Paris, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chateau-of-ambrose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chateau_of_amboise.jpg Chateau of Amboise Its French name is Chateau d' Amboise, and it is the site of Leonardo da Vinci's tomb. It is quite impressive and I thought it worthy of a photograph with that nice cloudy sky behind it. Loire Valley, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/catacombs-of-paris/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/catacombs-of-paris.jpg Catacombs of Paris Here is Les Catacombes de Paris. This was close to the hotel we were in while in Paris, and there was a constant long line of hundreds of people all day long to get in. So this is a very popular place to visit. We got advance tickets to get in, and it was something like I have never seen before. Millions of human remains have been stockpiled here underground. More info here if you are interested. What really struck me was the patterns and shapes they made with the bones. They really took their time on this. Paris, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blue-virgin-at-chartres-cathedral/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blue_virgin_at_chartres_cathedral.jpg Blue Virgin at Chartres Cathedral This beautiful vivid stained glass window is one of the most famous in the world. It is called "Blue Virgin", and is at the spectacular Chartres Cathedral. Chartres Catherdral, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arc-de-triomphe_sculpture/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arc-de-triomphe_sculpture.jpg Arc de Triomphe One of the landmarks of Paris is the Arc de Triomphe. I especially liked the sculptures that covered it. Paris, France https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/windswept-green-lichen/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/windswept_green_lichen.jpg Windswept Green Lichen I thought this lichen on the branches kind of gave an abstract look to this tree. Canaveral National Seashore, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/white-berries/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/white_berries.jpg White Berries White berries. Don't ask me why, but I thought they made for a good picture. Canaveral National Seashore, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/trees-at-canaveral-seashore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/trees_at_canaveral_seashore.jpg Trees at Canaveral Seashore Lichen covered trees at Canaveral National Seashore. Canaveral National Seashore, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tomaka-state-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tomoka_state_park.jpg Tomaka State Park A scene at Tomaka State Park, just north of Daytona Beach Tomoka State Park, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tomoka-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tomoka_road.jpg Tomoka Road I have always like these tree lined roads. This was on the way to Tomoka State Park. Tomoka State Park, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tangled-tree-branches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tangled_tree_brances.jpg Tangled Tree Branches This tree has a particularly tangled look about it. Canaveral National Seashore, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-berries/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_berries.jpg Red Berries I'm not sure just what these were, but I like their vivid red colors. Canaveral National Seashore, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/growth-covered-branch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/growth_covered_branch.jpg Growth Covered Branch You could barely see the wood of this branch, with all the thick vegetation growing on it. Tomoka State Park, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/daytona-falling-stars/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/daytona_falling_stars.jpg Daytona Falling Stars This several minutes shot at Daytona Beach reminded me of falling stars splashing into the ocean. Daytona Beach, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/canaveral-tree-branches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/canaveral_tree_branches.jpg Canaveral Tree Branches I liked the looks of these tangled branches. Canaveral National Seashore, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/canaveral-national-seashore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/canaveral_national_seashore.jpg Canaveral National Seashore A boardwalk through the thick vegetation at Canaveral National Seashore. Canaveral National Seashore, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/boardwalk-through-jungle/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/boardwalk_through_jungle.jpg Boardwalk Through Jungle Florida is so thick with lush green vegetation. This was a very scenic boardwalk. Canaveral National Seashore, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bird-in-the-rain/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bird_in_the_rain.jpg Bird in the Rain Florida bird in the rain. Nokomis, Florida https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_hyenas.jpg Two Hyenas Two hyenas patrolling around the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/spotted-hyena-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/spotted_hyena_running.jpg Spotted Hyena Running Running hyena in Masai Mara. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/spotted-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/spotted_hyena.jpg Spotted Hyena Spotted hyenas are the most common hyenas in Africa. I have never seen any hyena other than the spotted. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_hyenas.jpg Serengeti Hyenas Right after sunrise we came across hyenas that must have made a kill overnight or had just scavenged a kill. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/running-away/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/running_away.jpg Running Away This lucky hyena has a big chunk all to himself. They have very powerful jaws that crush the bones, so they can eat them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pregnant-hyena/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pregnant_hyena.jpg Pregnant Hyena This hyena was very pregnant. She was fighting off two other hyenas from a different clan that were harassing her. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-hyena-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro_hyena_walking.jpg Ngorongoro Hyena Walking Hyena walking around the Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyenas-playing-rough/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyenas_playing_rough.jpg Hyenas Playing Rough We came across a clan of hyenas playing around in the water. Their "play" is pretty rough. Lots of snarling and nipping at each other. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyenas-playing-in-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyenas_playing_in_water.jpg Hyenas Playing in Water These hyenas just loved playing around in the water. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyenas-eating-zebra/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyenas_eating_zebra.jpg Hyenas Eating Zebra Hyenas fighting over the scraps. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyenas-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyenas_eating.jpg Hyenas Eating Not much left here to eat, but they are still hungry. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyenas-chasing-each-other/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyenas_chasing_each_other.jpg Hyenas Chasing Each Other Hyenas playing a game of chase Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyenas-at-zebra-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyenas_at_zebra_kill.jpg Hyenas at Zebra Kill The hyenas must have just taken over this kill before we got there, since there was not much left, but they were going at it pretty strong. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyena-with-zebra-leg/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyena_with_zebra_leg.jpg Hyena With Zebra Leg Another lucky hyena scored a zebra leg all to himself - that is if he fights off the other hyenas trying to take it from him. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyena-rack-of-ribs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyena_rack_of_ribs.jpg Hyena Rack of Ribs We watched as individual hyenas would tear off a piece of the zebra kill and run with it so they can have it all to themselves. This one scored a rack of ribs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyena-mother-and-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyena_mother_and_cub.jpg Hyena Mother and Cub Masai Mara mother and cub drinking out of a puddle after a rain. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyena-face-off/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyena_face_off.jpg Hyena Face Off This scene reminded me of two fighters facing off. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hyena-crawling-out-of-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hyena_crawling_out_of_water.jpg Hyena Crawling Out of Water After play, a tired hyena crawls out of the water. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bone-crunching-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bone_crunching_hyenas.jpg Bone Crunching Hyenas There was not much left of the zebra but bones, but that was enough for the hyenas. We watched them for awhile while they did some bone crunching. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blur-of-hyenas/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blur_of_hyenas.jpg Blur of Hyenas It is just a blur of eating, growling, fighting, and bone crunching. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-giraffes-tarangire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_giraffes_tarangire.jpg Two Giraffes Tarangire Double giraffes with their heads in the sky at Tarangire park. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/three-headed-giraffe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/three_headed_giraffe.jpg Three Headed Giraffe Here is a three headed giraffe! At least it looked that way. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/three-giraffes-tarangire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/three_giraffes_tarangire.jpg Three Giraffes in Tarangire Three giraffes in an interesting pose. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-giraffes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_giraffes.jpg Serengeti Giraffes A tower of giraffes in the Serengeti. A group of giraffes is called a "tower". Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-giraffe-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_giraffe_eating.jpg Serengeti Giraffe Eating A Serengeti giraffe sampling some tasty leaves. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/head-in-the-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/head_in_the_sky.jpg Head in the Sky I like this scene with the giraffe and zebras. The giraffe towers over them and seems to have its head in the clouds. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giraffe-masai-mara/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giraffe_masai_mara.jpg Giraffe at Masai Mara A Masai Mara giraffe sticking his head above the bush. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giraffe-in-tarangire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giraffe_in_tarangire.jpg Giraffe in Tarangire Giraffe in Tarangire national park. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giraffe-headshot-samburu/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giraffe_headshot_samburu.jpg Giraffe Headshot Samburu Close up headshot of a Samburu giraffe. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giraffe-drinking-in-serengeti/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giraffe_drinking_in_serengeti.jpg Giraffe Drinking in Serengeti After giraffes take a quick drink they jerk their head up to take a look around, then go back down for another quick drink. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giraffe-drinking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giraffe_drinking.jpg Giraffe Drinking Giraffes are very uneasy and wary when they are in their drinking posture. They do it very quick since they are vulnerable to attack in this awkward position, mostly from lions. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/eating-giraffe-in-tarangire/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/eating_giraffe_in_tarangire.jpg Eating Giraffe in Tarangire Giraffe stretching out a little to grab some leaves. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-leopard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_leopard.jpg Serengeti Leopard Serengeti Leopard walking. This one had a bad wound on his back left leg. It was thought he got in a tangle with a warthog. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/samburu-leopard-resting/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/samburu_leopard_resting.jpg Samburu Leopard Resting A leopard at Samburu Park coming out in the open from the bush. Looks just like a big house cat. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/leopard-with-curled-tail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/leopard-with_curled_tail.jpg Leopard With Curled Tail Curly tail leopard walking around the Serengeti in the middle of the day. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/leopard-through-leaves/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/leopard_through_leaves.jpg Leopard Through Leaves This leopard in the bush was keeping one eye on us. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/leopard-running/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/leopard_running.jpg Leopard Running I like this action shot of a running leopard in the early morning. Moremi game reserve, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/leopard-in-bush/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/leopard_in_bush.jpg Leopard in Bush Leopard in the bush having a meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/leopard-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/leopard_close_up.jpg Leopard Close Up This leopard in the bush was eating a large bird. We think it might have been a vulture. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vervet-monkey-staring/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vervet_monkey_staring.jpg Vervet Monkey Staring Vervet monkey staring at us from the tree. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vervet-monkey-in-sun/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vervet_monkey_in_sun.jpg Vervet Monkey in Sun This is my favorite monkey picture. This Vervet had the sun behind him and it looks like his outer fur is lighting up. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vervet-monkey-baby/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vervet_monkey_baby.jpg Vervet Monkey Baby A young vervet monkey peeking through the tree. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-baboons-in-chobe/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_baboons_in_chobe.jpg Two Baboons in Chobe In Chobe National park in Botswana, two baboons strike a pose. Chobe National Park, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tarangire-monkey-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tarangire_monkey_in_tree.jpg Tarangire Monkey in Tree Young monkey in Tarangire Park. Tarangire National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-eyed-baboon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_eyed_baboon.jpg Red Eyed Baboon The striking red eyes of this baboon really come out in this picture. Chobe National Park, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/nakuru-baboon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/nakuru_baboon.jpg Nakuru Baboon A startled looking baboon at Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colobus-monkey-in-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colobus_monkey_in_tree.jpg Colobus Monkey in Tree I like the way the big white tail hangs down. Trout Tree Restaurant, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colobus-monkey/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colobus_monkey.jpg Colobus Monkey On our drive from Nairobi to Samburu, we stopped for lunch at the Trout Tree restaurant. Walking back to the truck we saw the trees full of Colobus monkeys. Monkeys are everywhere in Africa. Trout Tree Restaurant, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/chobe-baboon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/chobe_baboon.jpg Chobe Baboon This Chobe baboon takes on a quiet thoughtful pose. Chobe National Park, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baby-monkey-hanging/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baby_monkey_hanging.jpg Baby Monkey Hanging This little baby monkey is hanging in there. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baby-baboon-at-nakuru/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baby_baboon_at_nakuru.jpg Baby Baboon at Nakuru A little baby baboon usually does not venture to far from its mother. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baby-baboon-amboseli/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baby_baboon_amboseli.jpg Baby Baboon Amboseli A baby baboon peeking out from his mothers protection. Amboseli National Park, Kenya 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baboon-boulevard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baboon_boulevard.jpg Baboon Boulevard I liked the look of this country lane in Zimbabwe, full with a troop of baboons. dirt road in Zimbabwe 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/baboon-at-lake-nakuru/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/baboon_at_lake_nakuru.jpg Baboon at Lake Nakuru Baboon in the golden grass around Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetah-with-dik-dik/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetah_with_dik_dik.jpg Cheetah With Dik-Dik Here is what the cheetah caught -- a dik-dik. The smallest of the antelopes Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cheetah-with-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_cheetah_with_cub.jpg Serengeti Cheetah With Cub Mother cheetah on the lookout. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 1994 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-cheetah-walking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_cheetah_walking.jpg Serengeti Cheetah Walking A Serengeti cheetah. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetahs-looking/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetahs_looking.jpg Cheetahs Looking Two brother cheetahs in Moremi game reserve in Botswana. Moremi game reserve, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cheetah-with-four-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cheetah_with_four_cubs.jpg Cheetah With Four Cubs Here are all four cubs of this mother cheetah. Hopefully most of them will make it to adulthood. Samburu National Park, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wasatch-mountains-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wasatch_mountains_reflection.jpg Wasatch Mountains Reflection A Wasatch Mountains reflection. Brigham City, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/utah-salt-flats/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/utah_salt_flats.jpg Utah Salt Flats Just past the Bonneville Salt Flats, I took a side road and found this salty scene. Salt flats, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salt-flats-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salt_flats_road.jpg Salt Flats Road A salty road close to Salt Lake City. Salt flats of Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/logan-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/logan_canyon.jpg Logan Canyon Logan Canyon, Utah. This is a very scenic spot of the state, especially when the fall colors are in season. Logan Canyon, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-89-logan-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway89_logan_canyon.jpg Highway 89, Logan Canyon The highway through Logan Canyon. Logan Canyon, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/golden-spike-train/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/golden_spike_train.jpg Golden Spike Train This colorful locomotive is one of the running trains at the Golden Spike museum. Promontory Point, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/canyonlands-storm/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/canyonlands_storm.jpg Canyonlands Storm A dramatic sky over the canyonlands. Canyonlands National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/canyonlands-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/canyonlands_national_park.jpg Canyonlands National Park A scene at Canyonlands National Park. Canyonlands National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/canyonlands-buttes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/canyonland_buttes.jpg Canyonlands Buttes Twin buttes at Canyonlands. Canyonlands National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bird-refuge-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bird_refuge_road.jpg Bird Refuge Road Close to Brigham City, Bird Refuge Road provided great views of the Wasatch Mountains. Brigham City, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-deer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_deer.jpg Sunset Deer Deer at Great Sand Dunes with the last light of the day. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-at-great-sand-dunes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_at_great_sand_dunes.jpg Sunset at Great Sand Dunes The lighting was getting very pleasant close to sunset. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-bush-in-sand/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lone_bush_in_sand.jpg Lone Bush in Sand I like this lone bush growing out of the sand. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-sand-dunes-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_sand_dunes_sunset.jpg Great Sand Dunes Sunset The landscape right after sunset. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-sand-dunes-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_sand_dunes_national_park.jpg Great Sand Dunes National Park An afternoon at Great Sand Dunes. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-sand-dunes-deer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_sand_dunes_deer.jpg Great Sand Dunes Deer The field of grass turned golden with the last rays of the sun. Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/upside-down-car/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/upside_down_car.jpg Upside Down Car This one needs no explanation. I found this in the middle of a big field in rural Sacramento County. Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/row-of-buses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/row_of_buses.jpg Row of Buses A row of mothballed buses. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/riolinda01/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Riolinda01.jpg My Favorite Junked Car Here is my favorite junked car, a volkswagen bug. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rio-linda-junked-car/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rio_linda-junked_car.jpg Rio Linda Junked Car Nobody can part with their old junked cars around here Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rio-linda-watertower/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rio_linda_watertower.jpg Rio Linda Watertower The infrared look really comes out in this shot. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rio-linda-sign/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rio_linda_sign.jpg Rio Linda Sign Gateway to Rio Linda. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rio-linda-pig/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rio_linda_pig.jpg Rio Linda Pig A local resident. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rio-linda-ostrich/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rio_linda_ostrich.jpg Rio Linda Ostrich There was an ostrich ranch in Rio Linda. I like the way infrared film works here. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rio-linda-man/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rio_linda_man.jpg Rio Linda Man This man spends most of his day sitting outside his trailer with his dogs, which consists of intensely staring at each other. I saw him many times when I drove by, and finally I went there to meet him and take pictures. He runs a small pig farm. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pigs-for-sale/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pigs_for_sale.jpg Pigs For Sale A local Rio Linda business sign. I thought the sky gave this a nice backdrop. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-junked-truck-in-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_junked_truck_in_field.jpg Old Junked Truck in Field Pretty much every back yard or field has a junked vehicle rotting away. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-junked-schoolbus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_junked_schoolbus.jpg Old Junked School Bus This old junked school bus has a bush growing through it. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-ford/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_ford.jpg Old Ford I couldn't resist this old Ford. They finally sold it. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/no-hunting-sign/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/no_hunting_sign.jpg No hunting Sign I really like the contrast between sky and land in this rural Sacramento County image. Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/junked-trucks-in-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/junked_trucks_in_field.jpg Junked Trucks in Field This image really showcases the classic infrared film look Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/junked-cars-rotting-in-sun/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/junked_cars_rotting_in_sun.jpg Junked Cars Rotting in Sun An old Chevy rotting away in the midday sun Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/horses-by-powerlines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/horses_by_powerlines.jpg Horses By Powerlines Horses blend into a forest of power poles. Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fence-through-water/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fence_though_water.jpg Fence Through Water A fence running through the water. After heavy rains, the fields flood. Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/curious-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/curious_cows.jpg Curious Cows A few curious cows. Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/broken-down-forklift/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/broken_down_forklift.jpg Broken Down Forklift A broken down junked forklift under a dramatic sky. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/barbed-wire-fence/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/barbed_wire_fence.jpg Barbed Wire Fence Barbed wire sparkling in the sun. Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/backyard-junkyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/backyard_junkyard.jpg Backyard Junkyard Everybody seems to have their own private junkyard. Rio Linda, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arrow-street-sign/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arrow_street_sign.jpg Arrow Street Sign Here is a sign with a lot of character. Pretty much all signs are bullet riddled out here in the country. Rural Sacramento County, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/skogafoss-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/skogafoss_waterfall_iceland.jpg Skogafoss Watefall Here is another of Iceland's waterfalls. This one is called Skogafoss. This day it had a hint of a rainbow. Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/seljalandsfoss-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Seljalandsfoss_waterfall.jpg Seljalandsfoss Waterfall Seljalandsfoss waterfall. You can walk behind it, but bring your raincoat. Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reynisfjara-beach-iceland/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reynisfjara_beach_iceland.jpg Reynisfjara Beach Iceland Reynisfjara beach Iceland. This was in the early afternoon, and that is about as high as the sun ever gets in mid November Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reynisfjara-beach/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reynisfjara_beach.jpg Reynisfjara Beach Reynisfjara, a black sand beach. This reminds me of the black sand beaches of Hawaii. Iceland and Hawaii are similar in that they are both volcanic islands. Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reykjavik-pond/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Reykjavik_pond.jpg Reykjavik Pond We stayed a couple of days in the main city of Reykjavik. We saw a few pleasant scenes, like this city pond. Reykjavik, Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reykjavic-men-at-duckpond/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reykjavik_men_at_duckpond.jpg Reykjavic Men at Duckpond Local guys at a Reykjavic city pond. Reykjavik, Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/reykjavic-men/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/reykjavik_men.jpg Reykjavic Men These Reykjavic men, amongst the ducks and birds, seem to be discussing something very important. Reykjavik, Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/icelandic-horse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/icelandic_horse.jpg Icelandic Horse The Icelandic horse is a horse of a different look. It is smaller, more heavily furred, and has a longer mane. Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iceland-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iceland_waterfall.jpg Iceland Waterfall Lots of waterfalls in Iceland. This one is Seljalandsfoss Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iceland-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iceland_mountains.jpg Iceland Mountains This distant mountain scene reminds me a lot of Alaska. I thought that boardwalk in the foreground really added to the scene. Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/iceland-church/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/iceland_church.jpg Iceland Church A tiny community centered around a church. Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/gulfoss-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/gullfoss_waterfall.jpg Gulfoss Waterfall This is Gullfoss waterfall. A roaring, multi layered wedge shaped glorious waterfall. Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/eyjafjallajokull-volcano/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/eyjafjallajokull_volcano.jpg Eyjafjallajokull Volcano I like this pleasant farm scene. In the distance is the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. It was the one that blew in 2010 and disrupted hundreds of trans-Atlantic flights. This volcano was also known in the US as "that volcano" or "volcano unpronounceable " Iceland https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/twin-lakes/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/twin_lakes.jpg Twin Lakes Sierra view from Twin Lakes. Twin Lakes, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierras-with-alabama-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierras_with_alabama_hills.jpg Sierras With Alabama Hills Three great elements in this scene - the foreground, the mountains, the sky. Alabama Hills area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierras-from-owens-valley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierras_from_owens_valley.jpg Sierras From Owens Valley Lots of beautiful mountain scenes as you drive the Owens Valley up Highway 395. Owens Valley, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierras-at-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierras_at_sunrise.jpg Sierras at Sunrise Sunrise is magical with the Alabama Hills as the foreground and the sierras in the near distance. The first light hits the mountains and gives them a glowing look. Alabama Hills area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-nevada-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_nevada_mountains.jpg Sierra Nevada Mountains The clouds really helped out in this mountain scene. Lone Pine area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sierra-cows/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sierra_cows.jpg Sierra Cows I like the way the cows were positioned in this scene close to Manzanar. That high peak in the middle is Mt. Williamson. Lone Pine area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-sierras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_to_sierras.jpg Road to Sierras This is a road with a lot of character. A new road would be boring. Lone Pine area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mt-whitney-close-up/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mt._whitney_close_up.jpg Mt. Whitney Close Up A drive up Whitney Portal Road gets you good views of Mt. Whitney. With an elevation of 14,505 feet, it is the highest point in the lower 48 states. Lone Pine area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-whitney-first-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_whitney_first_light.jpg Mount Whitney First Light The first light of sunrise hits the top of Mt. Whitney in the middle (the tallest peak in the lower 48 states), then it hits Lone Pine Peak off to the left, then it spills down the slopes and lights up the foreground.  The first half-hour of light here is truly enchanting. Alabama Hills area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-pine-peak-glowing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lone_pine_peak_glowing.jpg Lone Pine Peak Glowing Although Mt. Whitney is the tallest, Lone Pine Peak dominates the view when looking from the Alabama Hills. right after sunrise, it appears to glow. Alabama Hills area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-pine-peak/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lone_pine_peak.jpg Lone Pine Peak The Sierras right after sunrise. Alabama Hills area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/just-outside-of-lone-pine/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/just_outside_lone_pine.jpg Just Outside of Lone Pine I have stayed in the little town of Lone Pine about 7 or 8 times. This scene is a minute or two north of town. Lone Pine area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cows-by-sierras/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cows_by_sierras.jpg Cows by Sierras Snow covered mountains, a rustic looking fence, cows. I thought it all made an interesting scene. Lone Pine area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cloudy-sky-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cloudy_sky_mountains.jpg Cloudy Sky Mountains I really like the atmospherics in this scene. Lone Pine area, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bishop-california_sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bishop_california_sunrise.jpg Bishop California Sunrise Sunrise at the mountains by Bishop. Just the right moment to catch the apenglow effect. Bishop, eastern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silverado-trail-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silverado_trail_vineyard.jpg Silverado Trail Vineyard This vineyard on Silverado Trail, is an example of early spring colors in the Napa Valley. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silverado-trail-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silverado_trail_lupines.jpg Silverado Trail Lupines Colorful purple lupines along Silverado Trail. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silverado-trail/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Silverado_trail.jpg Silverado Trail Silverado Trail is probably the most scenic drive in the Napa Valley. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/rural-scene-in-napa-valley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/rural_scene_in_napa_valley.jpg Rural Scene in Napa Valley I especially like the rural scenes when the mustard is in bloom. This was on the outskirts of the city of Napa. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-tractor/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_tractor.jpg Old Tractor Old tractor on a hill. This scene caught my eye. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-building-in-mustard-field/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_buildings_in_mustard_field.jpg Old buildings in Mustard Field Old buildings in a field of wild mustard. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napa-valley-wild-mustard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napa_valley_wild_mustard.jpg Napa Valley Wild Mustard The wild mustard is in bloom for only a few weeks in early spring, but only if there is normal or above average rainfall in January and February. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napa-valley-vineyard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napa_valley_vineyard.jpg Napa Valley Vineyard Wild mustard takes over a vineyard. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napa-valley-pond/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napa_valley_pond.jpg Napa Valley Pond I like this country scene, with that fabulous sky. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napa-valley-lupines/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napa_valley_lupines.jpg Napa Valley Lupines The wild lupines are quite thick in some spots. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/napa-cemetary/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/napa_cemetery.jpg Napa Cemetery Scene at the cemetery in the city of Napa. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mossy-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mossy_tree.jpg Mossy Tree A tree totally covered in moss. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mossy-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mossy_rocks.jpg Mossy Rocks Moss covered rocks during the rainy season. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/horse-hill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/horse_hill.jpg Horse Hill A horse on a hill with a big sky above. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/green-pond/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/green_pond.jpg Green Pond This pond had a very rich thick green carpet on its surface. Napa Valley, Northern California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stars-over-arches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stars_over_arches.jpg Stars Over Arches Stars over Park Avenue. This was about a 10 minute shot, with a partial moon providing some light for the landscape. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/red-rock-country/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/red_rock_country.jpg Red Rock Country This is prime red rock country. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/park-avenue-in-arches/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/park_avenue_in_arches.jpg Park Avenue in Arches This spot is known as "Park Avenue". This is quite an impressive sight. I can see how it would remind one of city skyscrapers. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/park-avenue/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/park_avenue.jpg Park Avenue Another view of Park Avenue. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hole-in-the-wall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hole_in_the_wall.jpg Hole in the Wall This is a very popular arch around here. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-utah/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_utah.jpg Capitol Reef, Utah A typical scene at Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-road/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_road.jpg Capitol Reef Road Spectacular red rock scenes along the road through Capitol Reef. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef-cliffs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef_cliffs.jpg Capitol Reef Cliffs Scenic cliffs at Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/capitol-reef/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/capitol_reef.jpg Capitol Reef Capitol Reef National Park. One of Utah's many National Parks. Capitol Reef National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_sunset.jpg Arches Sunset The light was very mellow right after sunset. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-rock-tower/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_rock_tower.jpg Arches Rock Tower Lots of rock towers like this one around Arches. We had a great sky that day, which really makes an interesting backdrop. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_national_park.jpg Arches National Park A scene at Arches National Park. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arches-balancing-rock/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arches_balancing_rock.jpg Arches Balancing Rock They call this "Balancing Rock". I can certainly see why. Arches National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/virgin-river-zion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/virgin_river_zion.jpg Virgin River Zion The full moon shines over Virgin River, which is the main waterway through Zion. Zion National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-bryce-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_bryce_canyon.jpg Colorful Bryce Canyon The colors of the hoodoos are quite amazing at Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce-sunset.jpg Bryce Sunset Sunset is the best time to view Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bryce-canyon-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bryce_canyon_sunset.jpg Bryce Canyon Sunset Sunset time at Bryce Canyon. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/spearfish-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/spearfish_canyon.jpg Spearfish Canyon Spearfish Canyon, during fall color time in the Black Hills. Black Hills, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-rushmore-washington/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_rushmore_washington.jpg Mount Rushmore - George Washington So here is George Washington framed by the trees.  Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mount-rushmore/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mount_rushmore.jpg Mount Rushmore Mount Rushmore. The jewel of the Black Hills. This is arguably the most recognized sight in the USA. As I approached, I wondered -- how can I take unique pictures of a scene that has been photographed billions of times. So I just gave it a try. I like the clouds in the back and the framing by the trees. Mount Rushmore, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/black-hills-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/black_hills_scene.jpg Black Hills Scene A colorful scene around the Black Hills. Black Hills, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-thermal-springs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_thermal_springs.jpg Yellowstone Thermal Springs Colorful thermal springs in Yellowstone. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-lake-big-sky/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_lake_big_sky.jpg Yellowstone Lake Big Sky Big sky country here over Yellowstone Lake. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-color/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_color.jpg Yellowstone Color A colorful steamy scene at Yellowstone National park. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-bull-moose/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_bull_moose.jpg Yellowstone Bull Moose Here is a bull moose relaxing by the water. There are lots of deer and some elk around, but moose are not as common to see. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-buffalo-crossing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_buffalo_crossing.jpg Yellowstone Buffalo Crossing Its always a thrill to see the buffalo (bison) at Yellowstone. This guy was getting ready to cross the road, and he gets the right of way. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-boardwalk/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_boardwalk.jpg Yellowstone Boardwalk This boardwalk was built over the steaming waters that give "Yellow-stone" its name. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellowstone-bison-shedding/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellowstone_bison_shedding.jpg Yellowstone Bison Shedding This was a summer visit and this bison was doing some serious shedding. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/schwabacher-landing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/schwabacher_landing.jpg Schwabacher Landing I like the way the little clouds flirt with the peaks. This was at Schwabacher Landing. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jenny-lake-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jenny_lake_reflection.jpg Jenny Lake Reflection A nice morning reflection at Jenny Lake. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jenny-lake-after-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jenny_lake_after_sunset.jpg Jenny Lake After Sunset Beautiful Jenny Lake right after sunset, in Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jackson-lake-wyoming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jackson_lake_wyoming.jpg Jackson Lake Wyoming A view of the Tetons from Jackson Lake. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/jackson-lake-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/jackson_lake_reflection.jpg Jackson Lake Reflection A view of the Grand Tetons reflection in Jackson Lake. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-teton-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_teton_national_park.jpg Grand Teton National Park One of the most scenic mountain ranges in the world -- The Grand Tetons. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/masai-mara-lionesses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/masai_mara_lionesses.jpg Masai Mara Lionesses This group of females was just a few yards from the two male lions we saw, so they must have been a pride. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/masai-mara-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/masai_mara_lion.jpg Masai Mara Lion A big male lion relaxing at the Mara. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lionesses-looking-around/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lionesses_looking_around.jpg lionesses Looking Around Lionesses on the lookout. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lion-headshot-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lion_headshot_portrait.jpg Lion Headshot Portrait If close enough, I always like getting a close up portrait of the male lions. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 2018 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebra-kill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebra_kill.jpg Zebra Kill Here is the zebra the two lionesses had just recently killed, it was time to feed the cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/walking-bloody-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/walking_bloody_lioness.jpg Walking Bloody Lioness We came across two lionesses that had made a zebra kill and had already fed on it, and now it was time to pull their cubs out of hiding. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-walking-lionesses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_walking_lionesses.jpg Two Walking Lionesses Lionesses on the move Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-sleeping-lions/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_sleeping_lions.jpg Two Sleeping Lions The males hang out and sleep side by side. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/two-sleeping-lionesses/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/two_sleeping_lionesses.jpg Two Sleeping Lionesses And the females hang out together and sleep side by side. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-marsh-pride/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_marsh_pride.jpg The Marsh Pride This pride of lions we called the marsh pride. They seemed to be well fed since there is plenty of food on the hoof, when the migration is in the area. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/stalking-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/stalking_lioness.jpg Stalking Lioness This lioness was watching some nearby animals and started stalking them, but they quickly moved on out of range. They were just too far for her to charge.  Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-lioness-after-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_lioness_after_eating.jpg Serengeti Lioness After Eating Serengeti lioness after her fill of zebra meat. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/muddy-lioness-portrait/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/muddy_lioness_portrait.jpg Muddy lioness Portrait A little dried mud on this lioness. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-lion-licking-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_lion_licking_cubs.jpg Mother Lion Licking Cubs Mother lion cleaning up her cubs before eating. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-lion-carrying-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_lion_carrying_cub.jpg Mother Lion Carrying Cub I like this shot of the mother lion transporting her cub. The two lionesses had a total of eight cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lions-in-the-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lions_in_the_mud.jpg Lions in the Mud Serengeti lions sleeping on cool muddy grounds. No other animals around to bother them. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lions-at-the-marsh/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lions_at_the_marsh.jpg Lions at the Marsh Lounging around at the marsh. These look like happy lions. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lionesses-having-a-drink/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lionesses_having_a_drink.jpg Lionesses Having a Drink Having a cool drink in the afternoon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lioness-with-three-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lioness_with_three_cubs.jpg Lioness With Three Cubs Lioness with her three cubs. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lioness-showing-teeth/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lioness_showing_teeth.jpg Lioness Showing Teeth This lioness is showing off her teeth. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lion-family/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lion_family.jpg Lion Family Life is very hard for lions, but this looks like a content lion family. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lion-cubs-first-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lion_cubs_first_meal.jpg Lion Cubs First Meal Our safari guide told us this might be the first taste of meat for these cubs. They are still small enough to be nursing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lion-cubs-eating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lion_cubs_eating.jpg Lion Cubs Eating Lion cubs playing and eating. They seem to be in a constant state of play, as long as there is no danger around. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/licking-off-the-blood/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/licking_off_the_blood.jpg Licking Off the Blood A tender moment with the two lionesses licking off the blood from their Kudu meal. Moremi game reserve, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/good-mother-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/good_mother_lioness.jpg Good Mother Lioness I guess one cub was going to slow, so she carried it herself. Lions are very good mothers. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/family-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/family_meal.jpg Family Meal Lions having a family meal. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cubs-in-the-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cubs_in_the_mud.jpg Cubs in the Mud Cubs in the mud. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bloody-face-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bloody_face_lioness.jpg Bloody Face Lioness A lioness after feeding on a zebra. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/blonde-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/blonde_lion.jpg Blonde Lion I call this sleepy headed lion "Blondie". During the day they do most of their sleeping. Hunting is more of a night thing. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bad-lion-hair-day/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bad_lion_hair_day.jpg Bad Lion Hair Day This lion seems to be having a bad hair day. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-lion-cubs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro_lion_cubs.jpg Ngorongoro Lion Cubs These guys were playing on the road, so we just watched them for awhile. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/little-lion-cub/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/little_lion_cub.jpg Little Lion Cub This is my favorite lion cub portrait.  Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lions-mating/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lions_mating.jpg Lions Mating And this is what male lions will fight and die for -- the right to control and mate with a pride of females. They are only in their prime for a few years and this is their only chance to pass their genes to the next generation. Of course they don't look at it that quite that way, they are simply driven by the strongest instinct other than satisfying hunger. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lion-in-the-morning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lion-in-the-morning.jpg Lion in the Morning I always try to get a good headshot of the male lions. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lion-honeymooning/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lion_honeymooning.jpg Lion Honeymooning More squabbles in the honeymooning process. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lion-cubs-playing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lion_cubs_playing.jpg Lion Cubs Playing We really enjoyed watching these lion cubs.  Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wyoming-color/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wyoming_color.jpg Wyoming Color More great fall colors in Wyoming. This was close to the Snake River Snake River area, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/star-valley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/star_valley.jpg Star Valley Big sky Wyoming in the Star Valley. This was by the tiny town of Smoot. Star Valley, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/snake-river-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/snake_river_canyon.jpg Snake River Canyon This colorful marshy scene was along the Snake River Canyon Snake River Canyon, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/shoshone-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/shoshone_river.jpg Shoshone River Area This woodsy scene was close to the Shoshone River, just east of Yellowstone. This is prime grizzly bear country, and there were numerous signs along the road saying just that. Shoshone river, area Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salt-river-pass/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salt_river_pass.jpg Salt River Pass Salt River pass at 7610 foot elevation. And those distant snow covered mountains are the Salt River range. Salt River pass, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prairie-dog/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prairie_dog.jpg Prairie Dog I came across a prairie dog town right by Devils Tower. This chubby little guy must be fattening up for the winter.  Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/path-to-snake-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/path_to_snake_river.jpg Path To Snake River Walking path to the Snake River with fall colors. Snake River area, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/outside-of-sundance-wyoming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/outside_of_sundance_wyoming.jpg Outside of Sundance Wyoming Another glowing golden field just before sunset. Sundance, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/highway-89-wyoming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/highway_89_wyoming.jpg Highway 89 Wyoming I thought this fence scene was worth capturing Highway 89, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/fall-colors-in-wyoming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/fall_colors_in_wyoming.jpg Fall Colors in Wyoming Fall colors close to Jackson Lake. near Jackson Lake, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-tower-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_tower_wyoming.jpg Devils Tower, Wyoming Devils Tower stands all alone, 1267 feet high.  Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-tower/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_tower.jpg Devils Tower Here is Devils Tower. Teddy Roosevelt proclaimed this the first National Monument in 1906.  Devils Tower, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cody-wyoming/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cody_wyoming.jpg Cody Wyoming This was at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody Wyoming. I thought it made a great silhouette.  Cody, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/afton-antler-arch/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/afton_antler_arch.jpg Afton Antler Arch The town of Afton WY boasts of having the worlds largest elk antler arch. Whatever the case, It is quite impressive. Afton, Wyoming https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-in-mud/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_in_mud.jpg Zebras in Mud Zebras hanging out in the mud. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebras-by-waterhole/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebras_by_waterhole.jpg Zebras by Waterhole We had no shortage of zebra in the Serengeti. They spent a lot of time at the waterhole before moving on. We watched them for about an hour. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zebra-panorama/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zebra_panorama.jpg Zebra Panorama Zebras milling around close to a waterhole. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/wildebeest-on-the-move/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/wildebeest_on_the_move.jpg Wildebeest on the Move Its hard to capture the magnitude of the number of animals in the open Serengeti when the migration is in town, most of them being wildebeest and zebra. When I took this wide angle picture, I could do a 360 degree look around, and there was nothing but animals from horizon to horizon. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/vultures-having-a-meal/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/vultures_having_a_meal.jpg Vultures Having a Meal They really scored a big meal here. There are several species of vulture in this part of Africa, including Lappet faced, Griffon, and African vultures. There could be a number of different species in this group. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/typical-ngorongoro-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/typical_ngorongoro_scene.jpg Typical Ngorongoro Scene Ngorongoro wildlife scene. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-zebra-panorama02/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_zebra_panorama02.jpg Serengeti Zebra Panorama02 We saw lots and lots of zebra all over the Serengeti. They migrate alongside the wildebeest, looking for that sweet grass. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/serengeti-zebra-panorama/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/serengeti_zebra_panorama.jpg Serengeti Zebra Panorama I thought this shot was a good candidate for a panorama. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/pink-flamingos/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/pink_flamingos.jpg Pink Flamingos Pink flamingos in a salt lake in Ngorongoro crater. A thomson's gazelle is standing guard. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/elephants-having-a-drink/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/elephants_having_a_drink.jpg Elephants Having a Drink Thirsty elephants having an afternoon drink at the Chobe River. Chobe National Park, Botswana 1995 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yellow-flower-hill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yellow_flower_hill.jpg Yellow Flower Hill The yellow flowers were in bloom which added needed color to the desert. near Tonto National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tonto-national-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tonto_national_monument.jpg Tonto National Monument A flowery cactus scene along the path to Tonto National Monument. Tonto National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tonto-monument-walking-path/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tonto_monument_walking_path.jpg Tonto Monument Walking Path The view from the path leading away from Tonto National Monument. Tonto National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/theodore-roosevelt-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/theodore_roosevelt_lake.jpg Theodore Roosevelt Lake Theodore Roosevelt Lake, lined with flowers and cactus. Theodore Roosevelt Lake, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/store-with-character/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/store-with-character.jpg Store With Character This store along the old Route 66 has what I call "character". The inside is quite a sight! Hackberry, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salt-river-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salt-river-canyon.jpg Salt River Canyon The scenic Salt River Canyon in central Arizona. Salt River Canyon, arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/salt-river-arizona/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/salt-river-arizona.jpg Salt River, Arizona That would be the Salt River down at the bottom of the canyon. Salt River Canyon, arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-roosevelt-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_to_roosevelt_lake.jpg Road to Roosevelt Lake Road leading to the distant Roosevelt Lake. This was by Tonto National Monument. near Tonto National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-monument-valley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_to_monument_valley.jpg Road to Monument Valley I always like roads leading to a scenic spot. We had a real dramatic sky that day. Monument Valley, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-through-painted-desert/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/road_through_painted_desert.jpg Road Through Painted Desert Scenic road through Painted Desert National Park. Painted Desert National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/painted-desert-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/painted_desert-sunset.jpg Painted Desert Sunset As always, the sunset is the most colorful time of the day. Painted Desert National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/painted-desert-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/painted_desert_national_park.jpg Painted Desert National Park Another view of the Painted desert just before sunset. Painted Desert National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/painted-desert-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/painted_desert_hills.jpg Painted Desert Hills I like the way these little colorful hills look. Painted Desert National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-truck-on-route-66/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_truck_on_route66.jpg Old Truck on Route 66 Here is my favorite old junked vehicle rotting in the desert sun on Route 66. Route 66, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-rusting-car-on-route66/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_rusting_car_on_route66.jpg Old Rusting Car on Route 66 Here is the oldest rusting car on the old Route 66. This was just south of the Painted Desert. Route 66, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-route-66/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_route66.jpg Old Route 66 A typical scene along the old Route 66 -- an abandoned gas station. Of course the freeway put most all of these out of business. Old Route 66, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-chevy-at-hackberry-store/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_chevy_at_hackberry_store.jpg Old Chevy at Hackberry Store Lots of sights to see along the old Route 66. Kind of like a museum of old rusting cars. Hackberry along Route 66, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/monument-valley-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/monument_valley_scene.jpg Monument Valley Scene Monument Valley under thunderous looking skies. Monument Valley, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/monument-valley-arizona/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/monument_valley_arizona.jpg Monument Valley, Arizona Those buttes are called "mittens". Many western movies use this as a background. Monument Valley, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/hackberry-general-store/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/hackberry_general_store.jpg Hackberry General Store Along the old Route 66, is the little spot of Hackberry, with this colorful little store being the main attraction. Hackberry, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cactus-hill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cactus_hill.jpg Cactus Hill I like the lone cactus sticking up in the air. near Tonto National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/buck-mule-deer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/buck_mule_deer.jpg Buck Mule Deer A handsome looking buck mule deer on the road to Grand Canyon. road to Grand Canyon, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bright-glowing-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bright_glowing_cactus.jpg Bright Glowing Cactus Backlit cactus takes on a glowing look.  near Tonto National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arizona-buck-deer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arizona_buck_deer.jpg Arizona Buck Deer I like the antlers on this Arizona buck deer. road to Grand Canyon, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/zabriskie-point/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/zabriskie-point.jpg Zabriskie Point This is known as Zabriskie Point. That's Manly Beacon to the left. Death Valley National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/the-devils-golf-course/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/the_devils_golf_course.jpg The Devils Golf Course The strange looking surface of what is known as -- The Devils Golf Course. This was after a winter and spring of very heavy rains. Death Valley National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/silver-lake/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/silver_lake.jpg Silver Lake This was just south of Death Valley. I like the sectioned mud here. Sometimes desert "lakes" do not have water. Death Valley National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/great-bloom-of-2005/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/great_bloom_of_2005.jpg Great Bloom of 2005 The largest bloom of wildflowers in generations, they all said. Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/furnace-creek-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/furnace_creek_scene.jpg Furnace Creek Scene A pleasant scene with mountains and clouds and hills. This was by the small settlement of Furnace Creek. Death Valley National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/furnace-creek-palm-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/furnace_creek_palm_trees.jpg Furnace Creek Palm Trees These palm trees at Furnace Creek made a pleasing sight. Death Valley National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/field-of-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/field_of_flowers.jpg Field of Flowers April of 2005 in Death Valley. Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/devils-golfcourse/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/devils_golfcourse.jpg Devils Golf Course It seems like most everything in Death Valley is named "The devils" something or other.  Here is the Devils Golf Course Death Valley National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/desert-gold-in-rocks/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/desert_gold_in_rocks.jpg Desert Gold in Rocks A lone desert gold emerging out of a group of rocks. Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/desert-gold-in-death-valley/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/desert_gold_in_death_valley.jpg Desert Gold in Death Valley Desert gold blooming out of a rocky field. Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/desert-gold-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/desert_gold_flowers.jpg Desert Gold Flowers Here is my favorite view of Death Valleys bloom. Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/death-valley-in-bloom/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/death_valley_in_bloom.jpg Death Valley in Bloom There is nothing like Death Valley in bloom. This only happens once every two or three decades. Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/death-valley-flowers-and-mountains/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/death_valley_flowers_and_mountains.jpg Death Valley Flowers and Mountains These flowers do not have long, since the coming heat will wilt them away. This was in April, so their time is limited.  Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/death-valley-flowers/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/death_valley_flowers.jpg Death Valley Flowers We got down there quick while "The great bloom of '05" was at its strongest. Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/death-valley-floor/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/death_valley_floor.jpg Death Valley Floor Some of Death Valley is without any life at all in view. This was NOT during the bloom of 2005. Death Valley National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/death-valley-cracked-ground/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/death_valley_cracked_ground.jpg Death Valley Cracked Ground The cracked ground is evidence of extreme heat. This was in December when the temperatures are mild. Death Valley National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/death-valley-bloom-2005/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/death_valley_bloom_2005.jpg Death Valley Bloom of 2005 I love the desert gold against the mountains and clouded sky.  Death Valley National Park, Great flower bloom of 2005 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yucca-plant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yucca_plant.jpg Yucca Plant There were numerous yucca plants in bloom scattered about Sequoia and Kings Canyon. I liked the look of this one with the backdrop of that beautiful cloud streaked sky. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tree-fallen-in-the-forest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tree_fallen_in_the-forest.jpg Tree Fallen in the Forest A patch of colorful little flowers in front of a fallen log. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sequoia-park-flower-hill/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sequoia_park_flower_hill.jpg Sequoia Park Flower Hill It was the right time of the year for some colorful flowers. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sequoia-park-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sequoia_park_creek.jpg Sequoia Park Creek A nice babbling creek running through Sequoia park. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sequoia-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Sequoia_National_Park.jpg Sequoia National Park A scene at Sequoia National Park. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sequoia-grove/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sequoia_grove.jpg Sequoia Grove This grove has the older trees sheltering that little tree. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lichen-covered-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lichen_covered_trees.jpg Lichen Covered Trees I really liked the look of the lichen covered trees. Some of them were very colorful. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lichen-covered-trees-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Lichen_covered_branches-2.jpg Lichen Covered Branches Colorful lichen really makes a dull tree more interesting.  Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kings-canyon-yucca-plant/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Kings_canyon_yucca_plant.jpg Kings Canyon Yucca Plant A nice scene of yucca plants against a cloud streaked sky. Kings Canyon National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kings-canyon-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kings_canyon_waterfall.jpg Kings Canyon Waterfall A beautiful waterfall in Kings Canyon. Kings Canyon National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kings-canyon-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kings_canyon_scene.jpg Kings Canyon Scene Hazy mountain scene in Kings Canyon. Kings Canyon National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kings-canyon-national-park-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Kings_Canyon_national_park_scene.jpg Kings Canyon National Park Scene Kings Canyon under a semi cloudy sky. Kings Canyon National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/kings-canyon-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/kings_canyon_national_park.jpg Kings Canyon National Park Nearly vertical rocky peaks at Kings Canyon. Kings Canyon National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giant-sequoias/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giant_sequoias.jpg Giant Sequoias A grove of giant sequoia trees. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/giant-sequoia-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/giant_sequoia_tree.jpg Giant Sequoia Tree It is hard to capture the magnitude of a giant sequoia tree with a camera. These are the biggest living organisms on earth.  Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-lichen-covered-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_lichen_covered_trees.jpg Colorful Lichen Covered Trees I thought the lichen covered trees were the most visually stunning objects at Sequoia park. Sequoia National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/scattered-petrified-logs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/scattered_petrified_logs.jpg Scattered Petrified Logs Petrified wood scattered all around the landscape. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/petrified-stumps/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/petrified_stumps.jpg Petrified Stumps You would think somebody took a chainsaw to these segments of petrified wood -- but that didn't happen. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/petrified-logs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/petrified_logs.jpg Petrified Logs Lots of petrified logs laying around. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/petrified_forest_scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/petrified_forest_scene.jpg Petrified Forest Scene A scene at Petrified Forest National Park. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/petrified-forest-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/petrified_forest_national_park.jpg Petrified Forest National Park Petrified Forest National Park in northern Arizona. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/petrified-forest/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/petrified_forest.jpg Petrified Forest It is not really a "forest" with standing trees. All of these trees have been dead and laying on the ground for millions of years. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/petrified-colorful-wood/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/petrified_colorful_wood.jpg Petrified Colorful Wood A very colorful slab of wood Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-wood/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_wood.jpg Colorful Wood This is the most colorful petrified wood I have ever seen. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorful-petrified-wood/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorful_petrifed_wood.jpg Colorful Petrified Wood A typical scene with colorful petrified wood laying around. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/broken-up-petrified-logs/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/broken_up_petrified_logs.jpg Broken Up Petrified Logs It is simply amazing how cleanly cut these segments appear. Nature splits the wood better than a chainsaw. Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/saguaro-desert-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/saguaro_desert_scene.jpg Saguaro Desert Scene Lots of greenery in this part of the desert. Saguaro National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/saguaro-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/saguaro_sunset.jpg Saguaro Sunset A colorful sunset over the saguaros.  Saguaro National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/saguaro-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/saguaro_national_park.jpg Saguaro National Park A nice day at Saguaro National Park. Saguaro National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/cactus-moon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cactus_moon.jpg Cactus Moon Close to sunset at Saguaro. The moon was right over this cactus. Saguaro National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/arizona-desert-scene/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arizona_desert_scene.jpg Arizona Desert Scene A nice cactus scene at Saguaro National Park. Saguaro National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/88/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/saguaro_sunset.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/87/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/saguaro_national_park.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/86/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/cactus_moon.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/85/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/arizona_desert_scene.jpg https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tangled-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tangled-cactus.jpg Tangled Cactus These big organ pipes have a very tangled look about them. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/tall-organ-pipe-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/tall-organ-pipe-cactus.jpg Tall Organ Pipe Cactus Here is my favorite shot from Organ Pipe National Monument. A stately tall multi armed cactus.  Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-at-ajo-arizona/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset-at-ajo-arizona.jpg Sunset at Ajo, Arizona Just outside of Organ Pipe National Monument is the little town of Ajo, where we spent the night. We had a great sunset that evening. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/short-stubby-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/short_stubby_cactus.jpg Short Stubby Cactus A group of younger cactus. I thought they had an interesting look. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/scene-in-the-arizona-desert/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/scene_in_the_arizona_desert.jpg Scene in the Arizona Desert A typical scene in the southern Arizona desert. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/prickly-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/prickly-cactus.jpg Prickly Cactus These prickly cactus have a glowing look about them when they are backlit. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/organ-pipe-national-monument/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/organ-pipe-national-monument.jpg Organ Pipe National Monument A very typical scene at Organ Pipe National Monument. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/organ-pipe-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/organ-pipe-cactus.jpg Organ Pipe Cactus These multi armed giants really have a unique look about them. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-tall-cactus/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lone_tall_cactus.jpg Lone Tall Cactus A lone tall cactus out in the Arizona sun. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/desert-sentinels/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/desert_sentinels.jpg Desert Sentinels These desert sentinels look like they should be brothers -- if there is such a thing among cactus. Organ Pipe National Monument, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/they-call-this-the-badlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/They-call-this-the-Badlands.jpg They Call This The Badlands And when you visit here, you can see why they named this "Badlands". I would hate to have to cross here on foot. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/road-to-the-badlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Road-to-the-Badlands.jpg Road To The Badlands I like the look of this road through the Badlands, under a nice cloudy sky. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/morning-in-the-badlands/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Morning-in-the-Badlands.jpg Morning in The Badlands The next morning, the light had a muted soft look. I thought it brought out the colors of the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-south-dakota/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Badlands-South-Dakota.jpg Badlands, South Dakota It was a beautiful day in the Badlands. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Badlands-sunset.jpg Badlands Sunset It was a long colorful sunset at the Badlands Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/badlands-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Badlands-National-Park.jpg Badlands National Park Great view of the colorful strata of the Badlands hills. Badlands National Park, South Dakota https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/waterfall-through-trees/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/waterfall_through_trees.jpg Waterfall Through Trees In my opinion, the best sight in the whole park is Yosemite Falls viewed through the trees. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/waterfall-by-bridge/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/waterall_by_bridge.jpg Waterfall by Bridge Upper Yosemite Falls. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yosemite-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yosemite_creek.jpg Yosemite Creek A waterfall fed creek. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/merced-river-nightshot/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/merced_river_nightshot.jpg Merced River Night Shot Night shot of the stars above Merced River. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/merced-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/merced_river.jpg Merced River The Merced River flowing through Yosemite. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/waterfall-reflection/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/waterfall_reflection.jpg Waterfall Reflection A little reflection in the creek enhances this morning view of Yosemite Falls. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/misty-waterfall/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/misty_waterfall.jpg Misty Waterfall There is NO WAY not to get wet when you get this close to the waterfall! But it was worth it. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bridalveil-rainbow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bridalveil_rainbow.jpg Bridalveil Rainbow Bridalveil Falls from the tunnel view point. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/half-dome-glowing/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/half_dome_glowing.jpg Half Dome Glowing The last light of sunset makes Half Dome appear to glow. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/half-dome-at-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/half_dome_at_sunset.jpg Half Dome at Sunset Half Dome always has its best colors at sunset. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/dappled-sunlight/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/dappled_sunlight.jpg Dappled Sunlight The dappled sunlight coming through the trees made a pleasant scene. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yosemite-marsh/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yosemite_marsh.jpg Yosemite Marsh I liked the look of this marsh in the morning sun. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bridalveil-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bridalveil_falls.jpg Bridalveil Falls Bridalveil Falls in the morning. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bridalveil-creek/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bridalveil_creek.jpg Bridalveil Creek A babbling creek with the runoff from Bridalveil Falls. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/california-rolling-hills/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/california-rolling-hills.jpg California Rolling Hills A pleasant view of California's coastal range in Monterey County. Central California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/roadside-poppies/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/roadside_poppies.jpg Roadside Poppies California's state flower, the poppy. Wooden Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lone-cypress-tree/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Lone_cypress_tree.jpg Lone Cypress Tree Another view of the much photographed "lone cypress" tree just outside of Carmel. Carmel, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/bullet-riddled-sign/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/bullet_riddled_sign.jpg Bullet Riddled Sign This is a sign with a lot of "character" Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/old-orchard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/old_orchard.jpg Old Orchard I love the vibrant look of these old orchards when the invasion of wild mustard hits. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sacramento_valley_wild_mustard/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sacramento_valley_wild_mustard.jpg Sacramento Valley Wild Mustard The Napa Valley is known for its wild mustard in the early spring, but the Sacramento Valley farmlands are just as vibrant. Sacramento Valley, California https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/mother-lioness/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/mother_lioness.jpg Mother Lioness One of the most tender moments on safari was watching this lion mother licking her cubs clean. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/lion-honeymoon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/lion_honeymoon.jpg Lion Honeymoon We came across a lion couple on a "honeymoon". This is where they separate from the pride for a few days, and do nothing much else but mate -- like every fifteen minutes or so. Here they are having a little squabble. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/ngorongoro-lion/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/ngorongoro_lion.jpg Ngorongoro Lion A regal looking lion in the early morning sun. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania 2019 https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/upper-yosemite-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/upper_yosemite_falls.jpg Upper Yosemite Falls You got the upper and lower portions -- here is the upper. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/half-dome-clouds/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/half_dome_clouds.jpg Half Dome Clouds Half Dome in the afternoon. Luckily some clouds were surrounding it. I find clear blue afternoon skies on the dull side. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/yosemite-falls/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/yosemite_falls.jpg Yosemite Falls Yosemite Falls might be the most photographed waterfall on Earth. Here is my version of it. Yosemite National Park https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-snow-2/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_view.jpg Grand Canyon View One of the many classic views of the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-snow/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_snow.jpg Grand Canyon Snow Still snow on the ground in April. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-deer/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_deer.jpg Grand Canyon Deer This buck deer was browsing around the outskirts of Grand Canyon Village. Quite a handsome rack of antlers on this mule deer. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/colorado-river/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/colorado_river.jpg Colorado River The mighty Colorado River way down below, winds through the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/canyon-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/canyon_sunrise.jpg Canyon Sunrise Sunrise at the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/sunset-over-grand-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/sunset_over_grand_canyon.jpg Sunset Over Grand Canyon Beautiful sunset over the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_sunset.jpg Grand Canyon Sunset Sunrise and sunsets are always the best light around here. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-south-rim/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_south_rim.jpg Grand Canyon South Rim View from the south rim. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Grand_canyon_park.jpg Grand Canyon Park The always stunning Grand Canyon National Park. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-national-park/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_national_park.jpg Grand Canyon National Park Another great spot to view the Grand Canyon at sunrise. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-first-light/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_first_light.jpg Grand Canyon First Light First light of sunrise over the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/first-light-over-grand-canyon/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/first_light_over_grand_canyon.jpg First Light Over Grand Canyon First light is usually worth getting up early for! Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-sunrise/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/grand_canyon_sunrise.jpg Grand Canyon Sunrise The Grand Canyon is most beautiful at sunrise, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/photo/grand-canyon-after-sunset/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/images/xl/Grand_canyon_after_sunset.jpg Grand Canyon After Sunset We got there after the sunset was over, but the lighting was still pleasing. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/news/ https://www.steveshamesphotos.com/contact/