A collection of unusual animal images. They often show aspects not found in more classical photos of these animals.

dated 2002 until 2010 (click on an image to enlarge an artwork)
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Spot the Bee

2010

A honey bee hiding in a brilliant golden sunflower against a blue sky.

Rhino 1

2009

Close up of the face of a rhinocerus, drawing attention to the eye and the wrinkled texture of the skin.

Tortoise

2009

Close up of the neck area of a giant tortoise, drawing attention to the wrinkled texture of the skin.

Bee on Wattle

2009

A honey bee surrounded by golden Australian Wattle flowers.

Leo Nocturne

2009

Lion - male - portrait facing the camera, in blue.

Dragonfly 1

2009

A bright blue dragonfly rests on a twig in a mangrove swamp. Its wings spread, showing the detail of their veins.

Leo 1

2009

Portrait shot of a male lion looking at the viewer.

Elephant 1

2009

Close up of part of an elephant's face. Shows the eye and surrounding area drawing attention to the texture of the skin.

Snail

2009

A garden snail approaching the viewer as it travels across a green leaf.

Somewhere to go 2

2008

An Ibis in flight, against a background of rippled water and blurred reeds.

Grasshopper on a Calendula

2007

A tiny grasshopper on the yellow petals of a Calendula flower.

Butterfly 1

2007

A Monarch butterfly drinking nectar from small purple flowers.

Butterfly 2

2007

A Monarch butterfly drinking nectar from small purple flowers.

Somewhere to Go

2007

A duck, dark against the blue water as it swims towards the edge of the frame. The V shaped wake and ripples clearly showing the motion.

Cicada

2006

Close up of the head of a cicada, drawing attention to its vibrant green colour and the fine detail of hairs and eyes.

Spider 1

2002

A spider hiding in a curled leaf, showing a web and detail of the small spider.