Wolf Spider Wins Second Place

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

7/29/2011 Photographer Kitty R. Kono of St. Davids, PA, has won Second Place for June in the prestigious photography contest sponsored by BetterPhoto.com, the site's founder, Jim Miotke, announced Friday.

More than 14800 entries were submitted to the online photography contest, which attracted contestants from around the world and featured 10 separate categories.

Kono's stunning image, "Wolf Spider Pointing West", garnered top honors after being submitted in the Details & Macro category.

We Made it To Chicago and We are Still Speaking

Green Heron Headed This Way

I was in the woods this morning taking photographs of the egret when a beautiful green heron flew right into my viewfinder. Click twice to get a good view of his yellow eye.

It's a Jungle Out There

This big eyed robber fly sat on the edge of a leaf until he spotted a little white fly. He jumped off the leaf, impaled the fly, jumped back on the leaf and..... sorry to say this....sucked the juices from the poor little fly. Then he dropped the fly and wiped his hands. Oh my.... (Click fly for a better view)

Baby Ibis With Mud Drop at John Heinz Nature Preserve

Fledgling Carolina Wren (Click twice to See those fuzzies on his head.)

Back Off Big Boy!!

Osprey and Fish (click for full effect)

I keep trying to get a good shot of the Osprey as it carries its prey home for breakfast. It is amazing to see these birds lift huge fish from the water. Just wish I could get a little closer with a little better exposure. I'll keep trying if you keep looking.

Bald Eagle with a Little Friend

I went to John Heinz Nature Preserve early this morning looking for the Osprey, when an EAGLE showed up. He flew over my head and then I noticed he had a little friend (perhaps a swallow) flying with him. Click on the photos to get a good look at the Eagle and his friend.

Swallow Baby and Mom

Elegant Egret

Flasher (Click for a Close Up)

Egret Dip

Two Egret

Egret and Fish

Osprey and Fish (click for full effect)

Tag - You're It!

Check out this redwing blackbird as he tags the Osprey. Click to get a good look.

Egret and Heron Kissing (Click to See the Kiss Up Close)