A large Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) captured basking in the sun's warmth unwittingly displays the long, strong claws it has to climb up on the log it has selected. Image by David C. Taylor
A Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) perched for a moment displays its natural perk, beauty, and agility. Image by David C. Taylor
It is early fall on the Fox River. As the sun breaks through the mist, the first of fall's colors are illuminated and reflected in the river. The remaining green tree's leaves provide a strong and contrasting background. Image by Dave C. Taylor
