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Testing the Macro Lens

Testing the Macro Lens

April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

These plants with their tiny blooms climb around and over nearly every rock on the Mangilao coast at 1,000 Steps.

Sunset at Apaca Point

Sunset at Apaca Point

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022

This is one of my favorite images (and memories) of 2022. The family was on a little vacation in Agat for Spring break.

Light in the Piti Jungle

Light in the Piti Jungle

April 16, 2022April 16, 2022

The dark and chaotic jungle is difficult to photograph in most conditions. On this day, the light was just about right.

Såli or Micronesian Starling

Såli or Micronesian Starling

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022

I have only seen (or photographed) a Såli or Micronesian Starling once before. These two seem to have found an ideal urban nest.

The Jungle Floor

The Jungle Floor

February 20, 2022February 20, 2022

The jungle floor is an ever-changing subject, blanketed in color, texture, and contrast. (Taken at Masso Reservoir Nature Park.)

Another Bittern

Another Bittern

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021

This is not the first time I have come across a young Yellow Bittern that has fallen from the nest. Poor little bird.

Conditions are Right

Conditions are Right

August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

Recent heavy rains seem to have created the right conditions for mushrooms. I'm seeing them in a variety of new places lately.

Crushed Under Foot

Crushed Under Foot

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

Walking around Adelup after the rain I found many of these leaves wet and crushed under car and foot traffic.

Trail to Tinago Falls

Trail to Tinago Falls

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021

This is a view from the trail to Tinago Falls in Inarajan. I think this will become one of our favorite hikes on the island.

Colony of Black Noddy

Colony of Black Noddy

July 13, 2021July 13, 2021

There is an impressive colony of Black and Brown noddy or Fåhang in the CHamoru language taking up residence in Merizo.

Female Coconut Crab

Female Coconut Crab

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

We saw a number of Coconut crabs on our recent 1,000 Steps hike. This female was near the cliff edge and carrying eggs.

Pattern at Plaza de España

Pattern at Plaza de España

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021

These tiles surround a fountain at the Plaza de España. This is the site of the Governor’s Palace during Spanish occupation.

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