Most everyone who's met me knows that I'm an avid animal lover, whether we're speaking of dogs and cats, barnyard animals, wildlife and even lizards. Here I share an ongoing collection of creatures large and small, shot using either a DSLR camera or phone.
Close-up of a goat with white and brown fur, drooping ears, and a piece of hay hanging from its mouth, standing on hay-covered ground.
Close-up of a sheep's face showing its woolly fleece and eye.
Close-up of a white cat with amber eyes, pink nose, and pointed ears.
Close-up of a white cat with large, dark eyes looking directly at the camera.
A cat wearing a fluffy, pom-pom hat, sitting on a carpeted floor. The image is in black and white.
A cat wearing a fluffy lion costume that resembles a mane.
Two brown bears standing on a rocky surface with green trees in the background.
A black and white photo of a bear walking towards the camera on a large rock, with trees in the background.
A large brown bear walking on a rocky surface with green trees in the background.
A brown bear sitting on a rock with a background of green trees.
A brown bear sits on a rock, looking over its shoulder, surrounded by green trees and foliage.
Close-up of a donkey's face, showing its large nose and dark eyes.
Close-up of a donkey's face showing its eye, nostril, and fur detail.
Close-up profile of a brown dog with short hair, looking to the right with a focused expression, in warm lighting.
A giraffe standing among green trees and leaves.
A giraffe with a long neck and brown spots stands in a forested area with green foliage in the background.
A close-up of a prairie dog standing on its hind legs outdoors with a blurred green background.
A gelada monkey on a grassy hillside, looking upward with its mouth slightly open, with a dense green forest in the background.
Two baboons sitting on a large rock outdoors, facing left with a blurred green foliage background.
Close-up of a gorilla in a natural forest setting, facing the camera with a serious expression.
A large adult gorilla standing on green grass next to a smaller baby gorilla, near a tree with vines, in a zoo enclosure.
A baby gorilla riding on the back of an adult gorilla on a tree branch in a dense green forest.
A large black dog with brown markings standing on a paved driveway in front of a house with beige siding and large sliding glass doors. There are trees and greenery in the background.
Close-up of a brindle-colored dog with a black nose, looking to the left, wearing a black collar with white and red text, indoors near a window.
A black and brindle dog lying on a textured blanket, resting with its head down, looking into the camera.
A large, brindle-colored dog with floppy ears, sitting indoors on a wooden floor, wearing a red collar with a yellow bone-shaped tag, looking slightly to the right.
A dog and a puppy sleeping on the floor, with the puppy snuggling with a plush toy.
Two lions, a male and a female, lying on a rock with green trees in the background. The male lion has a mane and the female lion is reclining with a yawning lioness.
Two lions resting on a large rock, with lush green foliage in the background.
Two squirrels monkeys sitting on tree branches, eating green leaves, with a blurred green forest background.
Four sea lions resting on rocks along the shoreline at sunset, with the ocean waves crashing against the rocks and an expansive sky in the background.
Two sea lions resting on rocks by the ocean at sunset, with water and waves in the background.
Close-up of a peacock displaying its vibrant blue and green feathers, with the bird's head turned to the side.
A polar bear walking on sandy ground near rocks with a rocky background.
A mountain goat lying among rocks and logs in a natural setting, with curved horns and a tan coat.
A tiger walking through green grass.
A close-up of a large lizard resting on the ground with detailed patterned skin, showing its head and front leg in earthy colors.
A lizard resting on a tree branch in a forest environment.
A close-up of a small, furry monkey with expressive eyes, light-colored face, and orange ear tufts, sitting on a tree branch in a lush green forest.