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Gray Fox Canidae Urocyon cinereoargenteus Back Yard Wildlife Upstate South Carolina

Gray Fox – Back Yard Wildlife Series

A Gray Fox Urocyon cinereoargenteus stands at the edge of our fishpond. When alerted to the presence of people, the Canidae froze and did not move until his audience left.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR 400mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 400mm – VR Handheld
exposure: f/5 – 1/1250th second – ISO 1000

Ranidae Rana clamitans melanota Green Frog Back Yard Wildlife Upstate South Carolina

Rana clamitans melanota – Back Yard Wildlife Series

A Green Frog Rana clamitans melanota sits in the shade on a stone.

The Back Yard Wildlife Series is a collection of images produced while standing on my deck or in the wooded area that serves as a back yard.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR 400mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 400mm – VR Handheld
exposure: f/5 – 1/0000th second – ISO 1000

North American Opossum Virginia Opossum Didelphidae Didelphis virginiana Back Yard Wildlife Upstate South Carolina

North American Opossum Virginia Opossum – Back Yard Wildlife Series

A North American Opossum or Virginia Opossum Didelphis virginiana quietly trudges through the woods that are an extension of our backyard. The Possum turned in the direction of the sound when the camera shutter clicked but did not stop walking.

The Back Yard Wildlife Series is a collection of images produced while standing on my deck or in my back yard.


camera: Nikon D3 | lens: AF Nikkor VR 400mm f/2.8G IF-ED
focal length: 400mm – VR Handheld
exposure: f/5.6 – 1/2000th second – ISO 1000