Perched on an old dock piling for either a bit of sun or rest is this Double-Crested Cormorant, some 20 feet away. This represents my closest encounter with an adult of this prehistoric-looking, turquoise-eyed seabird.

Profile of a Double-Crested Cormorant Photo Print

Lionhead Bunny and Teacup Photo Print

One of the larger shorebirds to visit Metro Vancouver during the spring and summer months, I spotted this Marbled Godwit foraging on the mudflats with a number of smaller sandpiper species. Photographed at Boundary Bay Regional Park in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, Canada, in late August 2016.

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Marbled Godwit at Sunset Photo Print

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An unusual bird to see in Metro Vancouver during the fall migratory bird season, this Buff-Breasted Sandpiper was one of two I had the opportunity to photograph up close, and one of five spotted here in 2016. Like the Sanderling, the BBSA is exceedingly comfortable around humans. 

The BBSA is special for another reason: fewer than 80,000 individuals are estimated worldwide (per data from migration sites and its allaboutbirds.org/guide/Buff-breasted_Sandpiper/id profile; actual figures are difficult to obtain, as it does not always exhibit nest fidelity), making it a Near Threatened species. Its dainty, dove-like head, short bill, and buff coloration make it one of the easier peeps to identify. It is a transcontinental bird, flying northwards to breed in the arctic, and wintering in South America.

Rather comically, this one spent some time chasing the other one off. Apparently, it wanted the attention of the photographers all to itself! When it wasn't hogging the limelight, it made sure every lens was trained on it -- regardless of what it was doing -- foraging, resting on the grass, or grooming its feathers.  Photographed in late August 2016.

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Profile of a Buff-Breasted Sandpiper at the Beach Photo Print

Lime Rooster Photo Print

Adorable drawing of a giraffe with a long neck on the growth chart poster. The green background color can be changed. The top color is an image that can be moved or kept on. Keep or change it, when you customize it. Track your child's growth with this growth chart. Begins at 17 inches and ends at 65 inches. Change the "Name" on the chart. 

Long Neck Giraffe Growth Chart Add Child's Name Photo Print

A cute, plump American Robin sits softly in the wintertime on a snow covered branch. Puffed up in winter plumage, the extra feathers seem to be keeping her warm on this sunny winter's day. A simple nature photo brings the beauty of the outdoors into your home. 

Photo by Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs 2024
Big Walnut Trail
Gahanna, OH

Cute American Robin Sits on Snowy Branch in Winter Photo Print

A beautiful fall scene as a curvy road winds through the yellow, orange and green leaves on an autumn afternoon. 

Photo by Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs 2023

Curvy Road in Fall  Photo Print

Corn Crib Photo Print

Nursing Filly Photo Print

Wild Sunflower Photo Print

My closest encounter with a magnificent male Pileated Woodpecker, who was busy carving out a hole in a very tall tree. Rather than be spooked by the presence of a photographer nearby, this largest of North American woodpeckers would stop briefly to see who was rustling the dead leaves on the forest floor, and then resume his woodworking activities. Photographed on Galiano Island in the early evening of July 3, 2017.

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Beautiful Pileated Woodpecker on the Tree Photo Print

Big Cat Grunge Photo Print

Her cobalt blue mascara never runs! Quiet as her mate is noisy, this female Eclectus Parrot surprised me by choosing to perch uncharacteristically close to my lens.

Beautiful "Lady in Red" Eclectus Parrot Photo Print

Different View of an Old Truck Photo Print

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Floral Explosion Abstract Photo Print

Tiger Spring Digital Art Collage Photo Print

Singing on a bare branch on a late winter day, a blue, black and white tufted titmouse makes an adorable sight. Though he is small, the titmouse is not too shy about boldly singing his tune or visiting the local feeder. Playful and friendly, this little bird is definitely a favorite!

Photo by Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs 2024
Creekside Park
Gahanna, OH

Tufted Titmouse Singing on Branch in Late Winter Photo Print

Asiatic lilies are a wonderful addition to any summer garden, and this red orange 'Gran Paradiso' cultivar bloomed just a bit earlier to fill the void left by the early blooming roses. Photographed in mid-June 2016.

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Beautiful Red Orange Asiatic Lily Gran Paradiso Photo Print

Barn Door Photo Print

The female northern cardinal may not be as bright red as her male counterpart, but the green pines and snow sure highlight her gorgeous, more subtle red feathers. From the pop of red on her tan crest, to the tips of her wings and tail, her "membership" in the cardinal club could not be more clear than it is here. Add in the bright orange beak perfect for the safflower and sunflower seeds she will enjoy on this cold winter's day, and that plump chest rounded out with her additional winter plumage, and she could not be more cute. No wonder the colorful northern cardinal is the state bird of Ohio!

Photo by Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs 2023
Gahanna, OH

Northern Cardinal in the Snow Nature Photography Photo Print

Washington Iowa Light and Storm Clouds Photo Print

Rural Iowa Barn With Quilt Grunge Photo Print

Our resident adult male Anna's hummingbird has never let me photograph him at close range, but on one evening in late May 2016, he came to sit on one of the old plum tree branches, just a few feet away from me. 

Perhaps, after seeing how comfortable the four visiting Rufous hummingbirds were around me, he probably figured that there wasn't anything scary about me -- and that I might even afford him some protection from the little hellraisers. So rather than being on the receiving end of his metallic scratchy or tick-tick-tick calls, he stared for a few moments into my lens, and then went to feed from the nectar feeder before making a much less frenzied exit than was his usual style.

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Stunning Male Anna's Hummingbird on the Plum Tree Photo Print

Crab Nebula Space Galaxy gift item. The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus. Colors of blue, brown, and the blackened sky.

Crab Nebula Photo Print

Messy Mane Day Photo Print

This soft red male northern cardinal waits his turn at the nearby feeder in a local park in early fall. His autumn colors are subdued compared to his bright feathers in mid-summer, and his extra plumage for winter warmth has made him just a bit more plump as well. 

This red bird amongst the leaves looks content and brings a smile to my face. I hope he will do the same for you!

Photo by Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs 2023

Northern Cardinal in Tree in Early Autumn Photo Print

My first encounter with the Marsh Wren, who was charming me with an enchanting and complex aria at the local wildlife refuge. These little birds are heard much, much more often than they are seen. Ever since then, 99% of the wrens I have seen are Marsh Wrens!!

Profile of a Beautiful Marsh Wren Photo Print

Amish Dairy Cattle Photo Print

This cute otter looks like he is laughing at the best joke he's ever heard. I just can't help but smile each time I look at it. Add a little fun and lighthearted playfulness to your home decor with one of the cutest mammals around. Otters love to play, and they most definitely always make my day when I have a chance to watch their silly antics.

Photo by Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs 2023

Cute Otter Laughing on Log in the Water Photo Print

Western Palomino Photo Print

Kitty and Goat Friends Photo Print

Cattle Black and White Photo Print

A colorful pattern growth chart poster with light pastel colors of pink, blue, green, and purple in the background. Keep or change it, when you customize it. Track your child's growth with this growth chart. Begins at 17 inches and ends at 65 inches. Change the "Name" on the chart. Resize the text or add a different font. Add clip art or little drawings from your child to the chart.

Colorful Pastel Growth Chart Add Child's Name Photo Print

With its wide open spaces, the Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area is home to many different species of songbirds as well as several raptors. I found the brown-tinged feathers on this rather bold Black-Capped Chickadee--who was anticipating a free handout of seeds--rather interesting. Perhaps a hybrid with a Chestnut-Backed Chickadee was one of its parents (or grandparents)?

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Profile of a Black-Capped Chickadee Photo Print

A closeup of a gorgeous young male Golden Eagle, who immediately proved restless and eager to fly free from his handler and exhibitor. My first encounter with this species.

Vision of a Beautiful Young Golden Eagle Photo Print

Kalona Barn Quilt Photo Print

The rounder the songbird, the cuter it is. This little puffball is ready for a chilly weekend of sub-zero temperatures in Metro Vancouver! An adult White-Crowned Sparrow cuts a dashing figure at Boundary Bay Regional Park in South Delta, British Columbia, Canada, on the first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count 2018.

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Chubby White-Crowned Sparrow in the Winter Sun Photo Print

My first-of-year-Mallard-mom-with-baby-on-her-back (one of eight) sighting at the local pond today. Both are sitting in a little grassy area just off the water. These ducklings couldn't be more than a few days old, and already they were swimming and floating like little corks under the watchful eye of Mother Mallard (who was anything but a Mother Hen).

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Cute Chillin' Mallard Mom Duck & Baby Duckling Photo Print

Old School, A One Room School Inside View Photo Print

This Long-Eared Owl, unlike the others of its kind, was sleeping in the surprising warmth of a mid-winter sunset. Completely at ease with the trio of photographers enthralled by the wonder of its presence, this nocturnal hunter napped the afternoon away, rarely opening those golden eyes to stare briefly past our lenses, and perhaps, into the souls of its observers. 

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Beautiful Long-Eared Owl at Sunset Photo Print

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Replacement Surgeon - Evil Clown Photo Print

A simple monarch butterfly sips from a bright orange flower on a clear blue sky. As a symbol of rebirth and transformation, the monarch is often associated with El Dia de los Muertos, or the "Day of the Dead." This butterfly has a strong symbolic and spiritual meaning across many cultures, and is often revered as well for its gorgeous and bold orange and black color scheme. 

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Monarch Butterfly Feeding on Orange Flower Photo Print

I've only met the Blue-Winged Teals this year, and each encounter has brought me progressively closer to these summering migrants! Like Gadwall drakes, Blue-Winged Teal drakes dress conservatively for their women. No flashy feathers are necessary -- just plenty of personality!

Portrait of a Blue-Winged Teal Photo Print

Amish Boy Waves Photo Print

Log Cabin in Black and White Photo Print

Palomino Photo Print

A serene mourning dove sits calmly on an old fence in front of pine tree foliage in the background. Her beautiful blue eye ring is easily visible, as are the multiple colors in her gorgeous body. Below, you can see just a bit of her toes as they grip the fence beneath her. 

Photo by Amanda Renee, CtrlZ Digital Designs
Gahanna, OH

Serene Mourning Dove Sits on Fence Photo Print

Considering that this was a sensitive time (nesting season) for the Greater Sandhill Cranes, I'm surprised that some of the parents had actually come to shore ... to feed from human hands! Photographed at the local bird sanctuary.

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