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As my wife and I were out exploring the countryside near Alturas California we spotted this pronghorn buck with some does out in a field. I watched the scene for a bit and captured this frame as he and one of his gals were watching me with a wary eye.

I’ve long been fascinated with pronghorns. They are very unique in that they have no real close relatives left on Planet Earth. They are the last surviving member of an otherwise extinct family (Antilocapridae) that once numbered as many as 11 members. Very often referred to as "antelope," they are not even in the same family as a true antelope. Lots of folks, especially game hunters who've missed opportunities to bag one due to their insane speeds, refer to them as "speed goats" but they aren't related to goats either. If anything, they're more closely related to giraffe and okapi but even that is a distant relationship. Capable of running more than 50mph, they are the fastest land animal in the Americas, and the fastest on Plan...

First of all, thank you for stopping by my little gallery. Whether you're a fellow artist, potential buyer, or a casual observer, I'm glad something made you want to take a look at my work. I've appreciated fine photography of all types for as long as I remember. I suspect it is at least partially hereditary as my parents met while each was involved in photographic pursuits for the US Navy (mom in the darkroom and dad in the field). Since my first instant film camera as an adolescent, I've always had a passion for photography and a real appreciation for what goes in to making a truly fine image. In 2018 I was able to retire from a professional career that provided a good livelihood for my family but, if I'm honest, left much to be...