Snapshot Monday ~ Leopards

Snapshot Monday ~ Leopards

One of the highlights of traveling for me are the animals that I encounter. My greatest experience so far was the safaris that I took daily while visiting South Africa. I was lucky enough to see the Big 5. Enjoy this week’s installment of snapshot Monday ~...
Orangutan Cuteness

Orangutan Cuteness

This little guy was looking for trouble. He had stolen that treat from two other siblings and plopped himself in between the adults so he could keep it. I almost forgot to take the picture I was so mesmerized by his cheekiness. Unfortunately, he was born in captivity...
Snapshot Monday ~ Good Night Turtle

Snapshot Monday ~ Good Night Turtle

While at a resort in Malaysia I noticed that every night these turtles would crawl up on a concrete block and sleep. With natural places to hide, which were much safer in terms of protection from predators, I wondered why they preferred to sleep out in the open. After...
I Shot This Lion…WITH MY CAMERA!

I Shot This Lion…WITH MY CAMERA!

I shot this Lion…WITH MY CAMERA! I can hang him in any room of my house and it won’t cost him his life, his pride, their leader, father, mate, the ecosystem his importance, or the world his beauty! As travelers we must practice respect for nature and its...
Snapshot Monday ~ Good Night Turtle

Snapshot Monday ~ Rich Rice Paddies

Rice is a staple of almost every culture’s cuisine. From South America to Asia farmers carve out terraces allowing various soil types the ability to support rice crops. As often is the case, supply and demand was at the root of the brilliance behind rice...