Damselflies’ mating display

Damselflies’ mating display

Damselflies are very interesting to observe. Last week I spent several days photographing different species of damselflies’ mating behaviors. I photographed this pair of “Familiar Bluet” mating along a creek. As I was taking this photo, a fly came into a...
Yellowstone National Park, Wonder of Nature

Yellowstone National Park, Wonder of Nature

Yellowstone National Park is truly a wonder of nature, and everybody should visit there at least once in their lifetime.  Last week while visiting the Yellowstone National Park with my family, I came across this bull moose walking in the rain. The light wasn’t great,...
Spring is here!

Spring is here!

Spring is the best time to see many species of warblers migrating north. Last week while visiting northern Illinois, I saw about 22 species of warblers, but only managed to photograph just a few species. It was more of a bird walk than a photography trip. I was so...
Monarch Program

Monarch Program

Thank you for coming to the event. Hopefully we made some monarch and native plant enthusiasts!  Please plant native plants (incl. milkweeds). You can not only benefit monarchs/pollinators but also save resources by planting more heat-resistant perennials that require...
Grand Prize in Indie Book Awards

Grand Prize in Indie Book Awards

“With gorgeous photographs by award-winning nature photographer Noppadol Paothong, this monumental book is a tribute to the sage grouse, a bird which is the subject of one of the largest conservation efforts in U.S. history. With engaging text from nature writer Kathy...