"Among the Pines" He appeard quietly, from the stillness of the forest - a young bull moose stepping into the light. His antler, caught the morning sun like embers of survival. Third West Branch Pond, Maine.
"Red Renewal" A young bull moose, fresh from velvet shed, wears the forest's cycle of loss and return upon his crown. As he stepped into the pond I could hear his cooling off sign of relief. Third West Branch Pond, Maine
"Marked by the Wild" Ticks clinging to its hind quarters- a silent battle faced by 70% of moose calfs in Maine. He survived what most do not. His gaze holds endurance and warming winter warnings - the forest remembers every life that doesn't make it through the winter. This photo was sent to Maine Fish and Wildlife to add to their calf catalog and support their mission. Third West Branch Pond Maine
"Light of the Clearing" At first light, an eager buck steps from the shadows, alert and focused. Two does dash past him, sparking the thrill of the chase - the rut has begun. Instincts takes over, he stands ready, muscles tense, licking lips with anticipation. This is natures season of drive and renewal, written in the quiet rhythm of the forest. Riverbend Park Jupiter Florida
"Tenderness in Trees" Hidden among the branches, the young buck nurses at his mother's side - a fleeting moment of nature in the wild forest heart. In the hush between breaths, nurture and survival share the same rhythm. Riverbend Park Fl
"The Edge of Grace" She moves with quiet resilience, her gait uneven yet sure. One hoof gone, but her rhythm intact - she has adapted, not surrendered. In the forest there are no disabilities, no time for pity - only new ways to survive and belong. Riverbend Park. Jupiter Florida
"The Climber" A young raccoon climbs high to feed on ripe fruit. With neighborhoods to its back and highways just beyond the trees of the parking lot - its world is a lesson in coexistence - wild instincts meeting human edges. Riverbend Park Jupiter Florida
"Silent Strength" Rescued after a forest fire left her paws badly burned, she healed slowly under the her care takers hands. Her paws will never carry her far again, but her spirit still runs the forest. At Bush Wildlife Sanctuary, caretakers keep her world alive - trees, pools and shade to cool off, and play that stirs her wild within. Bush Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter Florida
"Guardians of the Corridor - Florida Panthers" Less than two hundred Florida panthers remain. At the Palm Beach Zoo, a bonded pair live as wild ambassadors - climbing roaming, and reminding us what is at stake. Their story joins the fight to protect 18-million plus acres of Florida's wildlife corridor - a promise that HOPE still has a heartbeat for these big cats. Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach Florida
"The Unintended Bobcat Lesson" Found as a bobkitten and mistaken for a house kitten, this bobcat was raised by people who didn't realize what he was until it was too late. Underfed and dependent deponent of people, he could not longer survive on his own. Now he lives safely at Bush Wildlife sharing a shaded yard with another rescued bobcat. Reminder: that even kindness and good intentions needs wisdom when it comes to wild life. Bush Wildlife Sanctuary, Jupiter Florida
"The Long Lesson - Black Bear Sisters" Orphaned as cubs after their mother was euthanized for raiding trash cans. The twin sister bear cubs were brought to Bush Wildlife - too young, too trusting, too close to people to return to the wild. Now full grown, they roam their forest enclosures together, safe behind the fence that both protects and confines them. Through my lens, she lifted her nose to find my scent - a quiet reminder that even in captivity, the wild remembers freedom skills. Bush Wildlife Sanctuary. Jupiter Florida