Larry Richardson Collection (page 2)

View of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

African grey parrot showing its beautiful plumage and bright yellow eyes

Royal Poinciana tree produces beautiful red flowers

A rare Ghost orchid grows only in swamps in south Florida

Sunrise on Sanibel Island, Ding Darling NWR, Florida

A curious white-tailed deer fawn in south Florida

Young American alligators on a log in a south Florida swamp

Grass pink orchids are terrestrial plants found in the eastern US

A female (blonde) buff-cheeked gibbon displays perfect balance as it walks across a tight rope

The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker only nests in cavities made in live pine trees

The 18-inch long tongue helps a giraffe reach vegetation to eat

An adult great egret preens, its young chicks looking on, in a south Florida rookery

Elephants on the Masai Mara

A baglafecht weaver perched on a twig

Msai giraffe wander across the Masai Mara plain. Kenya

Plains zebra mare and colt walking across the Masai Mara. Kenya

Clouds with sun rays streaming down on Masai Mara in Kenya, Africa. Wildebeest in foreground

White rhinoceros grazing among foothills in the Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa

A herd if impala in the Masai Mara, Kenya, Africa

African elephant grazing

A pregnant Grevys zebra mare

An endangered African bongo

Buck impala on the Masai Mara, Kenya

A chimpanzee with beautiful brown eyes

A Virginia Lady butterfly lands on Gaillardia

A skipper lands on a zinnia flower

An adult red-cockaded woodpecker bring insects back to its cavity to feed chicks

Portrait of a ring-billed gull

Monarch butterfly lights on a milkweed bloom

Marsh Mallow blooms in a South Florida prairie

Foxtail grass

Rare ghost orchid only grows in swamps in South Florida

Grass Pink orchids grow in a South Florida prairie

Pine Pink orchid in bloom

Blooming Muhly grass in a prairie managed by prescribed fire

A tri-colored heron in breeding plumage, wades in shallow water, resting

Female anhinga perched on mangrove branch in Florida

Black-eyed Susan blooms

Florida. pine forest is maintained by periodic, low intensity fires

Ruby-throated hummingbird on nest, Florida

White-tailed deer in prairie, Florida

Good habitat white-tailed deer often have twins

River water moves slowly through a flooded wooded swamp in Florida. Cypress leafing out

A camouflaged barred owl perches among tree branches during the day

Florida ironweed

Pink blooming Muhly grass fills a recently burned prairie in south Florida

Resurrection Bay, Seward, Alaska

Near Homer, Alaska, meadows of lupine

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Larry Richardson, a nature enthusiast and avid photographer, captures the essence of Florida's diverse wildlife through his lens. From the enchanting Ghost Orchid, Dendrophylax lindenii, made famous by Susan Orleans in her captivating book, to the majestic great white heron gracefully posing in a south Florida wetland - Larry's photographs transport us into a world of natural wonders. Intriguingly, Larry also documents rare encounters like the male Florida panther being treed by specialized dogs near the Seminole Indian Reservation. His images remind us of the delicate balance between human development and preserving these magnificent creatures' habitats. Through his lens, we witness the plight of endangered species such as the red ruffed lemur, Varecia variegata rubra. These vibrant lemurs now only exist in dwindling pockets of their wild habitat. Larry's photographs serve as a call to action for conservation efforts that can help protect these unique animals from extinction. The great egret mesmerizes with its frequent displays using its showy plumage during breeding season while the Royal Poinciana tree paints landscapes with its stunning red flowers. Larry showcases nature's artistry at every turn. Venturing into swamps where few dare to tread, Larry uncovers hidden treasures like the rare Ghost orchid that thrives exclusively in south Florida wetlands. He captures breathtaking sunrises on Sanibel Island's Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and introduces us to curious white-tailed deer fawns roaming freely in south Florida. Larry doesn't shy away from capturing moments shared among young American alligators basking on logs or terrestrial grass pink orchids found across eastern US landscapes. Each photograph tells a story about our environment and reminds us of our responsibility to protect it for future generations. With an eye for detail and an unwavering passion for nature photography, Larry Richardson invites us into his world where beauty meets vulnerability. Through his work, he encourages us to appreciate and safeguard the natural wonders that surround us.