American toad singing. Photo © Kevin Shank. Once upon a Good Friday evening, I, with my family, which consists of four brothers and two sisters and Dad and Mom, went down to our pond to fish. And...
Reptiles & Amphibians
It Always Rains on Salamander Night!
Spotted Salamander. Photo © Dana Atkinson. “Grandpa,” said George, “why are we going out in the rain? In the DARK?”“Well,” I said, “because tonight is Salamander Night, and we’re going out to see a...
Pictures & Poems, January 2023
You Can Draw a Green Sea Turtle
Covers, December 2022
Long-tailed Weasel in pine tree. Photo © Mlharing/iStock.com. Painted turtles. Photo © Cheryl Shank.
Favorite Focus, November 2022
Male Spruce Grouse. Photo © Lois Tschetter. I got my second lightning shot while we were visiting in Haiti. I was really hoping I could at least get one lightning photo before we left. Finally, the...
Acquiring Photographic Inspiration: Focus Illustrated and Favorite Focus, September 2022
A Grandma’s Story
Mudpuppy. Photo © Dreamstime.com. Grandma stood on the flat top of the stone wall, enjoying the cool evening air. A small spring-fed stream lined with stone walls flowed through the yard, under the...
Pictures and Poems, September 2022
Creation Close-ups, July 2022: Widow Skimmer
Invisibles, September 2022
Favorite Focus, July 2022
Covers, July 2022
Green and black poison dart frog. Photo © Dreamstime.com. Photo © Randy Bottcher
Invisibles, July 2022
