Knobbed whelk It's easy to understand why larger hermit crabs seek out knobbed whelk shells of this size to make their home - stylish, functional, and the view from the front door is amazing! Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Mother hen Don't let the gorgeous rusty plumage fool you, this mother hen is no defenseless beauty, she is always on guard for her chicklets, just try to break your gaze away from that piercing ever watchful eye! Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Spangled Fritillary Small sparkling spots of dark brown, nearly black, upon lustrous yellow edged wings adorn this dazzling beauty, while the damaged upper tip adds a ruggedness to its otherwise fragile character. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Green dragonfly i A gorgeous green dragonfly alights upon a Korean lilac which provides no camouflage with its contrasting wine colored foliage, but it's a wonderfully sunny spot to recovery briefly before moving on. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Regal hare This beastly prince bears a striking pose with his imposing, majestic figure adorned in luxurious, plush coats of fur from head to foot, in most splendiferous and sublime fashion of traditional nobility. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Handsome devil A smooth-feathered herring gull struts across the rough surface of a stone slab inspecting the surrounding sands for the last tempting morsels of the day to share with its mate lurking nearby. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Gray treefrog A vibrant, bumpy little green-backed, gray tree frog keeps a watchful eye out for mates and predators, exposed on a muted, rustic wood plank of a deck that surely must be nearby a suitable place to call home. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Lucky garden A domestic ebony panther lurks at the edge of a lush floral garden sure to find some unsuspecting feathered or furry prey nearby. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
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