Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

The minerals expelled from Fly Geyser is what produces the vibrant colors of this mysterious rock formation.

Hippos spend most of their lives in the water to reduce the chances of being sunburned. This photo was captured while on a hot air balloon safari tour.

A black and white photo of the San Francisco Bay Bridge with the lights all lit up.

In the dense forest of the Columbia River Gorge about 30 minutes outside of Portland, there is an abundance of waterfalls to photograph. This photo was taken on a rainy day of Elowah Falls.

An American red squirrel resting high up and awaiting my next move before it jumps to the next branch.

The dogwood tree usually has white flowers, so to see one with pink color was a delightful treat.

Fallen maple leaves cover the ground below.

An American red squirrel emerging from behind the tree every few seconds.

When you're too small to see ahead...get on something higher to get a better view.

This chipmunk kept constantly poking his head in and out of the den to scope out what's going on.

A single leaf that's all dried up waiting to fly away or get crushed.

A young vizsla running around and digging holes everywhere.

Staring at an open fire pit.

An empty seat under a beautiful sunset sky.

Spring time brings an abundance of beauty to the cherry trees.

It's a race to the clouds on this annual hot air balloon race in Reno.

A praying mantis posing for the camera. The head of the insect looks very alien-like.

A yellow mum beginning to blossom as spring approaches.

Bringing color to an otherwise boring painted wall.

The jaguar's spotted pattern can sometimes be mistaken as a cheetah or a leopard. The one "big" difference is the jaguar is much bigger and stronger than the other big cats.

A friendly gecko nestled between some palm leaves in Maui.

The giraffe is such a beautiful creature and considered the tallest animal on earth topping out around 20ft.

The cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth reaching speeds of up to 70mph. These two brothers were hunting a old cape buffalo that appear injured, but their small stature could not take down the larger buffalo.

A lioness relaxing in an open field during the hot day.

The male lion has always been sought out to be king of the jungle, but lions are typically found on the continent of Africa which is mostly desert or open plains.

As the cape buffalo gets older, they become more solitary and aggressive so keep a safe distance.

The changing colors of autumn. Focusing the shot using flash to black out the background.

The changing colors of autumn. Focusing the shot using flash to black out the background.

The vibrant pink colors of the cherry blossom tree in spring.

The changing colors of autumn. Focusing the shot using flash to black out the background.

A perfectly bloomed iris flower leaves little room for imperfections.

A glass snowflake ornament to decorate the Christmas tree.

The changing colors of autumn. Focusing the shot using flash to black out the background.

A close up shot of a bee on a yellow daisy.

The formation of frost on a maple leaf as the tree begins to lose its leaves.

The protea plant is considered South Africa's country flower.

Most dogwood flowers are usually white, but to witness one that blooms in pink is definitely a delight to see.

An abstract look at a young palm plant spreading its stems.

A forest of aspen trees with a focus on one that is trying to stand out from the crowd.

A secluded and remote waterfall outside the neighboring city of Reno in Nevada. Get up early and go on the 1.5 mile to be rewarded with this diamond in the rough.

The sun already set as the colors in the sky began to light things up on El Nido island in the Philippines.

A friendly gecko nestled between some palm leaves in Maui.

The ostrich is a flightless bird, but it can run up to 40mph to escape predators.

Taking an extreme close up look at the pollen of a daylily.

An American red squirrel perched high on top of a dead tree to scope out the activity below.

An American red squirrel balancing on a branch to stay protected from what's below.

A chipmunk climbs a tree stump to soak up the sun.

A view from the outside looking into the inside of a hot air balloon.

The olive sunbird of Africa is very similar in size, speed, and looks to its western relative...the hummingbird.

An up close capture of the stripes and eye of the abundant zebra in the Serengeti.

Water droplets form on a lily leaf after a good night of rain.

The lack of sand on the shoreline of El Nido makes for a dramatic black and white photo during sunset looking at an island in the distance.

A tree surfaces above the water, while the sun rising on the horizon adds to a moody and tranquil scene.

In the dense forest of the Columbia River Gorge about 30 minutes outside of Portland, there is an abundance of waterfalls to photograph. This photo was taken on a rainy day of Lower Horsetail Falls.

An American red squirrel grasping on to the side of a tree.

An American red squirrel chewing on some food, but politely using its paws to cover its mouth.

An American red squirrel perched on top a dead tree eating an acorn.

Sometimes it worth peaking through the shrubbery to find something beautiful.

Freezing temperatures forms a droplet into an icicle.

An adorable yorkie waking up from his afternoon nap.