The Art of Hummingbird Gardening book is published
It arrived today. Looks very good. The proud author inspects his prize.
Me and the Monarch butterfly (at right on pink flower)
Another butterfly close encounter. Always a thrill. 
Photographing a Monarch butterfly, at left
There is nothing like being close to butterflies. This is my author photo for THE ART OF BUTTERFLY GARDENING, due out this spring. 
ROGER TORY PETERSON INSTITUTE EXHIBITION
Jane Johnson is the Communications & Public Programs Coordinator at the RTPI and she took these photos of my exhibit. The RTPI has done a wonderful job of presenting my bird photographs. I can’t thank them enough! For those of you who don’t know, Roger Tory Peterson was the greatest bird artist since John James Audubon, and I am honored to be in his company for this exhibit. 
Assessing the situation. Monarchs at left.Then hop into action.
Sometimes, in the field, you have to take stock and gather up the energy for another round of intense, close-up photography. It is physically and mentally exhausting. The end result is only the tip of the iceberg as far as the effort is concerned, but it’s worth it. 
With the Common Buckeye and Monarchs at lower right
Another day at the office. 
