The joy of a bird in flight – the curious head tilt of a dog – the grace of a horse in the field – the power of a lion bringing down its prey. A good animal photo captures the image and the personality of the smallest backyard sparrow or the largest savannah resident. Capturing the bond between a friend and her horse brings a smile to all who know them. Enjoy these galleries and watch these animal collections grow.
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Backyard Bugs
Although tiny, my backyard is an ecosystem designed to support urban wildlife. A small waterfall cascades down a (very short) rose-lined bank. Pollinator plants buzz with bees from the neighbor’s hives. Opossum, skunks, chipmunks, squirrels and the occasional coyote amble through. The bugs are more inclined to pose.
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Critters
I have been fascinated with animals since elementary school days, when I would stuff my lunch box with leopard frogs from the nearby spring. My mother was not amused. Nonetheless, I was handy in the neighborhood, known as the one who could reliably fish garter snakes out of garden beds. During the COVID pandemic I
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Dogs
So many dogs to love! Always shelter dogs, always the Best Dog Ever. I worked in animal welfare for years and, since I couldn’t bring home every dog I fell in love with, I made certain that friends and neighbors were well supplied. It’s probably just as well that Yosi has drawn the line at
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Cats
I’ve had quite a variety of cats, all of them rescued or rehomed. Some of them purebreds, many more just beautiful furballs. All of them with unforgettable personalities.
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Birds
I am new to bird photography. So much to learn! Enjoy these photos from my yard and beyond. Parrot in the Doha souk
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Tempel Lipizzans
From 1958 to 2023, Tempel Farm in Wadsworth, Illinois was the preeminent US home of Vienna’s Spanish Riding School traditions, housing the largest private herd of Lipizzans in the world and the only place where Lipizzans were bred, trained and shown in one place. While the herd has been disbanded, the training and bloodlines live
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Izmir, Alma and Other Horses
I started riding fairly late in life, and have treasured the years that I have spent learning how to do these beautiful animals justice. I never wanted a gray horse but somehow I have ended up with two: Alma, a Lipizzan, and Izmir, an Arabian. Sandy showing her Lipizzan Barmima
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Millgate Equestrian
Millgate has been my home away from home for fifteen years. Barn Manager/Owner/Trainer Brenda Yost is committed to providing a facility that supports the horses and the people who love them. The horses live in small herds and get all day turnout. They thrive in the environment, as do the equestrians who are fortunate enough