Douglas Shoop Photography

I believe this wild Turkey was saved from enjoyment by humans this year.  Actually, he was walking across the road in Rockport, MA, so unless he and his pals got hit by a car, he's safe for another year.  Enjoy!

It's so hot out here, I bet this guy would think it's downright cool.  I caught this guy while vacationing in Aruba.  Love the colors.  Enjoy.

Now this guy looks hungry.  I was on a safari and we snuck up on this beast while he was sleeping.  He was totally chilling out.  Well, it was a safari to the Franklin Park Zoo.  Enjoy.

I could have used this guy in the basement today while I was battling a carpenter ant problem.  I believe I murdered about 400 ants today.  RIP.  Found this non-poisonous spider in Hilton Head, SC perched outside the window while dining.

I caught these two love birds, I mean Turtles necking alongside a landscaping feature at the Hyatt resort in Aruba.  They looked like they were having a better time than we were.  But they weren't.  Enjoy.

On our trip to Wyoming, we made a few trips to Antelope Flats, where the Bison roam free outside of Jackson.  This isn't in Yellowstone, it's in someone's backyard.  They made for some great photos when approached from a safe distance.  My kids thought no distance was safe, but I guess I like living on the edge.  These are awesome animals to see close up.

More signs of spring.  I must admit, I couldn't possibly capture these butterflies in the wild.  A few years back, I visited the Franklin Park Zoo with my family and during our visit, spent some time in the butterfly exhibit.  The butterflies were very difficult to capture while still, but I was fortunate enough to grab these two together at the same time.  If you enjoy taking photos of wildlife as I do, zoo's are a great place to grab some great shots.  One of these days I'll do that photo safari.