Wildlife - Shetzers Photography

Bonding Kits Young Red FoxesBonding Kits - Two small fox kits play in the lush green landscape of Newfoundland's northern coast. We watched them play for over an hour and enthusiastically greet their parent.

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Coiled Western Diamondback Rattlesnake PictureIn an attack posture, this closeup rattlesnake picture shows this serpent's rattle alerting all of danger. Whipping its tongue about to sense the surroundings, we get a view of its camouflaged scales. Snake picture taken on our South Texas Photo Tour.

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Ermine Running at YellowstoneErmine running through the soft snow of Yellowstone National Park. As the fine coat of this weasel turns white in the coldest months, it is highly prized and once relegated only to royalty. The only part that is different is the black tail tip which is seen following along in this closeup nature image.

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Marmot Standing on Rock in ColoradoRocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is home to a diverse variety of wildlife. This marmot proceeded to pose for us in the rocky slide area of the park.

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Moose Cow and her CalvesMoose on the Loose - A Cow Moose leads her calves through the snow to shelter. Moose, or Eurasian elk in Europe, make their way up the Chilkat river valley on a chilly fall day. Moose are part of the deer family and are very common in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon.

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Can you spot the Ermine?The ermines of Yellowstone are just one of the many reasons to visit this place in winter.

During warmer months, these short-tailed weasels only have white belly fur, and a brown coat with black tail tip. As the temperature drops, their coats lighten to a snowy white fur. Standing in the foreground, without the black tail tip, these ermines are difficult to spot. They blend in so well with the winter landscape that these foot-long creatures take a trained eye to find in the wild.

At Yellowstone, these stoats nimbly explore the frigid landscape as they hunt for smaller, or larger, prey.

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Red Fox close up in AlaskaThis playful red fox greets visitors at McNeil River Sanctuary in Alaska. The kit and its litter mates play in the fireweed surrounding the base camp. Although McNeil is known as a sanctuary for brown bears, these wonderful little kits make a great photographic diversion in camp.

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Three-toed Sloth in Costa RicaA Three-toed sloth hanging around. This sloth was photographed at a rescue center in Costa Rica.

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White-nosed coati from Costa RicaA white-nosed coati (Nasua narica), also known as coatimundi photographed in the forests of Costa Rica.

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Butterfly of YellowstoneA cold morning in Yellowstone National Park makes for a great time to photograph the numerous butterflies that must wait for the morning dew to burn off their wings so they can take flight. The details captured of the flower and the butterfly are possible with a macro lens.

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Canada Lynx in AlaskaLynx in the wild are a rare site as they are timid and typically run when spotted. As I was driving near the famous gold rush Chilkoot Pass this Lynx was patiently waiting for his portrait to be taken. After stopping, he posed for forty five minutes before resuming his hunt for Artic Ground Squirrels.

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Elk nursing calf in Rocky Mountain National ParkRocky Mountain National Park located near Estes Park, Colorado, is home to huge herds of elk. Early summer makes a wonderful time to photograph the mothers and calves while grazing on the lush grasslands.

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Female Red Fox overlooks her DenOverlooking her Den - This fox kept a watchful eye on its surroundings as its two small black kits played nearby. It was harder to spot this fox as it blended into the multi-colored rocks in the landscape.

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Mallard Duck Family and a BeaverWhile trying to photograph this family of Mallard Ducks, the neighborhood beaver decided he wanted his photo taken as well. Whitehorse, Yukon.

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Moose Cow and Calf touch Noses in Baxter State Park MaineA Moose and her Calf reunite after mom dined on the grass that grows on the bottom of the Sandy Stream Pond in beautiful Baxter State Park, Maine.

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Wildlife photography of Three toed sloth close up in Costa Rica.Nice closeup wildlife photography of smiling Three-toed Sloth in Costa Rica. Showing off three claws to distinguish it from its two-toed brethren, this sloth does what it does best, hang!

Those claws make for uneasy ground locomotion, so these animals mostly roam in the trees. That is where the beauty of those claws come to work, making hanging out and eating a breeze. Referred to as Brown-throated three-toed sloths by some scientists, these creatures spend most of the life upside down.

They even have a unique cervical structure allowing them 300 degree of neck rotation. Think of them as having the ability to turn their head like an owl. The great biodiversity in the forests of Costa Rica presents amazing opportunities for wildlife photography. Image taken during our photo tours.

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Coyote Running Sequence from YellowstoneA coyote running through the rugged and frigid Yellowstone winter backcountry. Presented as a sequence, this wildlife image shows the full gait and stride of this predatory mammal. The shadow of this vaulting coyote also presents a dynamic symmetry along the slope of the landscape.

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Red Fox with Purple FireweedThis playful red fox greets visitors at McNeil River Sanctuary in Alaska. The kit and its litter mates play in the fireweed surrounding the base camp. Although McNeil is known as a sanctuary for brown bears, these wonderful little kits make a great photographic diversion in camp.

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A Bees Workday on a Red and Pink FlowerA Bees Workday - While walking through the quaint town of Melk, Austria, we enjoyed all the beautiful flowers and were lucky to capture this bee as he did his work pollinating the flower beds.

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Colorado Elk in the Rocky Mountain National ParkRocky Mountain National Park located near Estes Park, Colorado, is home to huge herds of elk. Early summer makes a wonderful time to photograph the mothers and calves while grazing on the lush grasslands.

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Ermine Stands GuardAn ermine stands guard for a moment, posing with its paw lifted in the air, as it walks through the wilderness. The adorable features of this little critter standout against the backdrop of the winter white in this closeup nature photo from Yellowstone.

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Harbor Seal on Ice in the Columbia Glacier AlaskaA harbor seal hauls out to warm up in the sun on an iceberg from the Columbia Glacier outside of Valdez, Alaska.

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Icelandic Horse with WaterfallAn Icelandic horse poses for the photographer in front of a waterfall on the Southern shore of Iceland.

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JavelinaNot a pig, a peccary, or specifically a Javelina! This closeup wildlife picture shows the coarse salt and pepper bristles of this wild boar-looking animal. Nature photo taken in the Rio Grande valley, Texas.

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Jumping Ermine in Yellowstone WinterNearly the full length of this jumping ermine, a member of the weasel family, is seen. In the winters of Yellowstone National Park, a stoat's fur will change to whole white, save for the black tail tip, and be then called an ermine.

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Red fox portrait in forestA red fox sticks its tongue out while resting in the forest in the wilderness of Alaska. The red fox is the largest member of the true foxes, and is distributed across the entire Northern Hemisphere. The foxes presence in Australia landed it in the "world's 100 worst invasive species."

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Boa Constrictor in Costa RicaA Boa constrictor hangs from a tree in the low lands of Costa Rica.

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Elk and Calves playing in Rocky Mountain National ParkRocky Mountain National Park located near Estes Park, Colorado, is home to huge herds of elk. Early summer makes a wonderful time to photograph the mothers and calves while grazing on the lush grasslands.

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Large Western Diamondback Rattlesnake ImageAn aggressive rattlesnake image of a large Western Diamondback. See in detail how the coloring of the scales gives a notable "diamond" patterning. Coiled in a ready position with its sensitive tongue out, we gave this one plenty of room during this photo session. Snake picture from South Texas.

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Marmot Standing on rockRocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is home to a diverse variety of wildlife. This marmot proceeded to pose for us in the rocky slide area of the park.

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Moose and Calf in PondA cow moose and her calf bond in the Sandy Stream Pond in Baxter State Park, Maine.

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Moose and Young Calf in Baxter State Park MaineA large cow moose walks in cold waters of a pond in Baxter State Park in Maine with her young calf trying to keep up. The moose like this pond due to the grass that grows in the bottom of the pond and typically come at sunrise to eat.

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Two toed sloth in treeA two toed sloth hands upside down in a tree in Costa Rica.

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Close up of Red FoxThis playful red fox greets visitors at McNeil River Sanctuary in Alaska. The kit and its litter mates play in the fireweed surrounding the base camp. Although McNeil is known as a sanctuary for brown bears, these wonderful little kits make a great photographic diversion in camp.

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Elk Calves in Rocky Mountain National ParkRocky Mountain National Park located near Estes Park, Colorado, is home to huge herds of elk. Early summer makes a wonderful time to photograph the mothers and calves while grazing on the lush grasslands.

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Sea otter waves hello while swimmingAn otter swims in the crisp water off the shores of Alaska. Otters spend most of their lives in the water. Their bodies are streamlined for swimming, with a polished coat, long flat tails and webbed feet.

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A Mountain Goat and her KidA Proud Mother and Kid - Jasper National Park in Canada is home to so many species of wildlife. Driving along the road, we were fortunate to spot this pair of Mountain Goats near one of their favorite mineral licks. The mother was very protective of the very inquisitive kid.

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Canada Lynx in the WildLynx in the wild are a rare site as they are timid and typically run when spotted. As I was driving near the famous gold rush Chilkoot Pass this Lynx was patiently waiting for his portrait to be taken. After stopping, he posed for forty five minutes before resuming his hunt for Artic Ground Squirrels.

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Young Colorado ElkRocky Mountain National Park located near Estes Park, Colorado, is home to huge herds of elk. Early summer makes a wonderful time to photograph the mothers and calves while grazing on the lush grasslands.

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Red Fox on StumpThis playful red fox greets visitors at McNeil River Sanctuary in Alaska. The kit and its litter mates play in the fireweed surrounding the base camp. Although McNeil is known as a sanctuary for brown bears, these wonderful little kits make a great photographic diversion in camp.

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Three bighorn sheep relax in the grass at Jasper National ParkA group of bighorn sheep rests in the grass in Canada's Jasper National Park at Maligne Canyon. Bighorn sheep can weigh up to 300 pounds. Their horns can weigh up to 30 pounds.

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Three toed sloth wildlife photography portraitA friendly closeup portrait of this three-toed sloth during a wildlife photography session in Costa Rica. These gentle creatures roam wild in the forests of this Central American country.

Here this sloth, hangs on to a branch and looks right at the camera, seemingly smiling for us. Smaller today, these slow moving animals were once as large as elephants in prehistoric times. Slow moving on the ground and through the trees, they are remarkable swimmers.

Sloths can have fun too! Sometimes they are seen falling from the trees to land in the rivers of the forest, and then using their long arms to efficiently swim through the water. Images like this are abundant for wildlife photography enthusiasts on our Costa Rica photo tours.

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Floating Ermine Picture from YellowstoneBefore diving in the fresh snow, this ermine picture captures a fleeting moment of floating above. This agile mammal can grow up to 12 inches long. The signature black-tipped tail and white coat that distinguish this weasel are clearly visible in this wildlife image.

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Slender Stoat and White CoatThe contours of this slender stoat come out as it walks through the snow in Yellowstone National Park. Keeping its body mostly above the snow, the soft characteristics and highly regarded white fur are photographed with the winter freshness in the background.

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Waterfall with Icelandic HorseA waterfall in the distance with an Icelandic horse in the foreground.

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Ermines of YellowstoneThe ermines of Yellowstone are the winter white color phase of the stoat, or short-tailed weasel. During winter months, their throats and bellies are white and the remaining fur is brown. As a wildlife photography subject, this makes for a pretty adorable little critter to capture.

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Marmot sunning on RockRocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is home to a diverse variety of wildlife. This marmot proceeded to pose for us in the rocky slide area of the park.

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Moose and Calf at Baxter State Park in MaineA moose and young calf walk through the Sandy Stream Pond in Baxter State Park. The park is in north-central Maine and is known for it diverse population of wildlife including moose, black bear, and white-tailed dear.

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Young Elk in Colorado WildernessRocky Mountain National Park located near Estes Park, Colorado, is home to huge herds of elk. Early summer makes a wonderful time to photograph the mothers and calves while grazing on the lush grasslands.

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A humpback whale emerges from ocean off NewfoundlandA humpback whale breeches off the coast of Newfoundland. The humpback whale can be spotted by its distinctive body shape, long pectoral fins and knobby head. Humpbacks live in pods, and are baleen whales that feed on tiny crustaceans by filtering them coarse gray bristles hanging from their jaws.

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