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!
Hose Sparrow home invasion
Rough Green Snake
Snapping Turtle
Turkey Vulture
Painted Turtle
Turkey Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Rough Green Snake
Painted Turtle
Southeastern Five-Lined Skink
Turkey Vulture
Southeastern Five-Lined Skink
Snapping Turtle
Juvenile European Starling
Snapping Turtle
Turkey Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Turkey Vulture
Snapping Turtle

