"Less" Pretty Things

Here are some photos I have taken recently of the “less” pretty things around Richmond. I am hoping to show the beauty in some of these traditionally “undesirable” subjects.

Some of the animals pictured here are actually cute in my eyes, but I know they are not to other people. I know that reptiles will never be popular with some audiences but I find them fascinating. Starlings and geese are looked upon as nuisances. The house sparrow I photographed has actually taken over a nest built by a different species of bird (swallows). I have also included some more industrial shots and a shot of some forest litter. I hope you can see part of the beauty in these shots. Enjoy!