Ferrara Wildlife Photography

Ocelot – The Ocelot

The Ocelot The following narrative describes what occurred one emerging evening in the mysterious recesses of Brazil’s vast and uncanny Pantanal … behold the Ocelot! Night’s stygian pall covers the enigmatic jungleStrange forlorn voices murmur from inky recessesNetherworld conversationsThenSilencePortending silenceA vague shape precipitates in the underbrushAmorphously it clings to shadowsAfter an eternity, the specter takes formIt climbs a limbThen, melts into the ebon night ~ Anecdote, poem and Ocelot capture, The Ocelot © Jerry L. Ferrara

To Gain A Better View High up in the Colorado Rockies, a rambunctious Mountain Goat kid climbs the back of a tolerant resting adult to gain a better view. Mountain Goat children are full of curiosity and energy. ~ Anecdote and Mountain Goat capture, To Gain A Better View © Jerry L. Ferrara

Icterid Voices Spring quickens in the vernal marsh Guttural, gurgling Icterid voices broadcast far and wide Challengers tear at the tranquility Scarlet epaulettes flare like glowing embers Imperceptible boundaries are drawn Dominions declared The propertied are set to arouse the feminine gender … soon to arrive ~ Poem and Red-winged Blackbird capture, Icterid Voices © Jerry L. Ferrara

Hey Bear! This big fella gave a quick pose while taking a brief moment away from fishing. Hey Bear! ~ Anecdote and Alaskan Brown Bear capture, Hey Bear! © Jerry L. Ferrara

Setting Up House A pair of Western Bluebirds are caught in the act of setting up house. ~ Anecdote and Western Bluebirds capture, Setting Up House © Jerry L. Ferrara

Moved A Spirit Silent An iconic component of Chile’s Patagonian plateau, this male Puma apprehensively approached the remains of a fallen Guanaco. Just prior to his appearance, two female cats were on the carcass. As he neared, they magically dissolved into the landscape. Across a windswept austral plain moved a spirit silent And with it came a frightful bane to bring all near compliant ~ Anecdote, poem and Puma capture, Moved A Spirit Silent © Jerry L. Ferrara

American Robin The American Robins have returned and have been rummaging around the yard. No worms yet, though. This one suddenly appeared on the suet cake, took a bite and flew off. ~ Anecdote and American Robin capture, American Robin © Jerry L. Ferrara

Arctic Fox In the wilds of Norway, a young Arctic Fox gives pause. ~ Anecdote and Arctic Fox capture, Arctic Fox © Jerry L. Ferrara

In Death’s Embrace The follow-up to my previous shot, Riveted. She gave one very brief glance at the camera and sauntered away with her prize. The deed complete, a perfect feat Prey’s soul did disembark Held in place, in Death’s embrace Artemis found her mark ~ Poem and Bobcat capture, In Death’s Embrace © Jerry L. Ferrara

Riveted The deadly walk, a treacherous stalk Riveted is the stare Intense the stance, there’ll be small chance The target won’t be spared ~ Poem and Bobcat capture, Riveted © Jerry L. Ferrara

SHOT FROM THE FILE

Ocelot – The Ocelot

Mountain Goat – To Gain A Better View

Red-winged Blackbird – Icterid Voices

Alaskan Brown Bear – Hey Bear!

Western Bluebirds – Setting Up House

Puma – Moved A Spirit Silent

American Robin – American Robin

Arctic Fox – Arctic Fox

Bobcat – In Death’s Embrace

Bobcat – Riveted