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
What’s in a Stare? What’s in a stare? Some say, “Why care?” Yet if you so dare And be it a bear You better beware ~ Poem and Alaskan Brown Bear capture, What’s in a Stare? © Jerry L. Ferrara
The Killer The Northern Hawk Owl rested on a tree limb Its journey from the taiga had been arduous The killer inside was famished Sharp orbs gleaned grassy topography They searched for furtive movements There! The attack came cloaked in deadly silence The taloned grasp brought death swiftly And then it was back to the tree to dine ~ Anecdote and Northern Hawk Owl capture, The Killer © Jerry L. Ferrara
One Way Sometimes there’s only one way. Beep! Beep! ~ Anecdote and Roadrunner capture, One Way © Jerry L. Ferrara
Indian Roller An Indian Roller poses from its perch in the Sal forest of India. ~ Anecdote and Indian Roller capture, Indian Roller © Jerry L. Ferrara
Alaskan Brown Bear In a remote setting on the Alaskan peninsula, a Brown Bear was going about the business of cleaning its coat by rolling around on the grass. As he flipped from side to side on his back, the bruin suddenly sat up. ~ Anecdote and Brown Bear capture, Alaskan Brown Bear © Jerry L. Ferrara