It's hard to find ibis' in the place I grew up, but they're much more common in central Florida. They are so much more common that they can occasionally be found crossing paved roadways. During a Florida vacation on a morning walk, I captured a photo of this beautiful bird crossing the street. Hopefully it looked both ways before crossing!

85mm, 1/320 sec., f/4, ISO 100

For those that may not know, chickens can be a common occurrence in Hawaii. I happened to catch a photo of this one bolting for some food nearby while visiting a coffee farm. The bokeh in the background almost seems to swirl, in a style reminiscent of the bokeh found in the infamous Helios 44-2 lens.

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The mountain ranges of Juneau, Alaska are ripe for wildlife photography, particularly bald eagles. While climbing Mount Roberts, I caught this photo with three shots left in my SD card. Given the long distance and small f-stop I was shooting with, there was a big concern that the focus might be off. Thankfully, this image captured the detail of the eagle beautifully.

200mm, 1/1600 sec., f/2.8, ISO 100

The San Diego Zoo is a fantastic place to find a variety of animal subjects. This one was not held in the Zoo's custody, but happened to be on-site while I was there. The duck appeared to be balancing on one leg and I knew I had to get the shot. In the hustle and bustle of the busy Zoo environment, it was pleasant to see such a tranquil scene.

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Ducks are known to frequent the area in front of Dallas' City Hall. One evening after work, I managed to capture photos of some new ducklings that were born at the City Hall fountain. These adorable babies followed their mom as they learned how to swim and forage for food.

200mm, 1/200 sec., f/2.8, ISO 200

Taken in the marshes of Houston, Texas, this photo captured some ibises resting on eerily dead trees. This shot was taken well after "Blue Hour", and there was very little light left. I leveraged that and turned a problem into a solution: I got their silhouettes. The dark complexion of this photo, the dead trees, and the rippling waters give this photo a feeling of foreboding.

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Blood red eyes match the sharp beak on this vulture. In this photo, the vulture sat high atop the enclosure, watching all the other fowl below it. This shot was taken early in my photography career, and stands as one of the more intense photos of the portfolio.

300mm, 1/4000 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800

Another oldie but goodie, this bird took a break while on the lookout for dinner in the warm Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida. As the sun set, the tranquil nature of this scene had to be photographed. Don't be fooled though, this bird was on the hunt and captured its prey soon after this photo was taken.

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While in Florida, I happened to catch a photo of a nearby pelican grooming itself before flight. The pelican was kind enough to rest near me while I was taking photos of something else. Thank you friend!

300mm, 1/400 sec., f/7.1, ISO 100

This is one of my all-time favorites from my time learning photography. I had just left a photo studio where I was learning photo techniques and happened to see this baby blue jay sitting on the ground outside. It was fate! I got close to get the picture and learned the hard way not to mess with wildlife's environment. As soon as I got this picture, momma bird started divebombing me and I ran away, momma in pursuit. 

The dreamy look in this picture was accidental, I overexposed the picture, resulting in some light motion blur and too much brightness. Still, I love the soft look and it's one of my early favorites.

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Peacocks can be found much easier in Hawaii than in Texas. This one was found strutting across a parking lot looking for attention. I briefly took a photo and left the bird to its own devices, ensuring that I did not interfere with it.

300mm, 1/320 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800

The creek near my childhood home was prone to freezing in the winter months. In those months, the dead greenery made it much easier to see the wildlife that would normally be hidden by the thick foliage. I happened to catch this one looking for non-frozen berries to munch on.

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I don't know if this type of bird squawks, but it sure looks like it with the empty look in its eyes. This beautiful bird was perched on a branch in an enclosure at a zoo and I loved the pattern on its head and the unique coloring on its beak.

300mm, 1/160 sec., f/5.6, ISO 800

During one of the chilly winter months, when the trees' leaves died off, I capitalized on the opportunity by looking for birds at a nearby creek that frequent the trees. They were not hidden like they are in the spring and summer, so it was an ideal condition to shoot in. This bird was easy to spot with its beautiful coat and bright beak. This one was perched on a branch trying to catch a snack before departure. The color on the berries is caused by lens distortion due to the way the light hit the lens. I enjoyed the unique color it gave the berries, which may have appeared dull otherwise.

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I have a harrowing history with blue birds, thankfully this was a better photography experience. Blue birds and Cardinals are my favorite, and most elusive, birds to photograph. Due to the winter season killing the foliage on-site, it made it easier to spot and photograph this bird in the morning hours.

300mm, 1/2500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 400

I happened to catch this beautiful shot of this bird within the very short time I saw it flying past. I love this photo because of the wingspan and the stunning colors on the bird. This image captures slight motion blur on the wings as this bird zooms past, while maintaining sharpness in its face and in the foreground. This is one of my favorites!

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Sometimes the simple shots are my favorite. I love the detail in this one's face! The eyes are blood red and are staring intently (hopefully not at me). This bird had a beautiful plume of feathers, from the sharp red on its face to the mix of silver gray and bright white down its neck. This is just a simple and beautiful picture of wildlife in action.

200mm, 1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 250

This oldie was taken in  Florida. The seagull was searching for some grub during a midday lunch. This photo was taken at a distance and shows the impressive wingspan of the bird as it glides across the ocean.

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Taken in the same set as "Dart", these fellas were not having it with the crow sitting at their spot. Of all the trees and all the limbs, they decided to pester this crow on this particular branch. Still, their attempt to find a perch created a beautiful picture.

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This elegant photo has a very foreboding feeling to it, with the contrast of light hitting the bird's face and the water it swims in being dark and murky. If you look closely, you can see water droplets on its head, reflected by the light shining on it.

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Flamingos are generally described as elegant and graceful birds, which I've found to be accurate to an extent. However, this one was looking at me... curiously as I took pictures. Needless to say, this stare still haunts me in my sleep.

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There are lots of great eats along the California beachside, especially for the birds! This little fellow was stopping for a quick snack before flying off and enjoying the day. You can see debris from the sea in the foreground and incredible detail in the sand and bird.

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