These are Black Backed Jackal that I photographed in the Serengeti of East Africa. I expected Jackals to be relatively large based on Egyptian depictions of them in art. The first time I saw one of these little guys in the wild I was surprised by how small it was. These particular Black Backed Jackals are a little smaller than a North American coyote. They have an interesting personality, though. Unlike a coyote, they are more confident and actively prowl during the day.
On the unusual occasion that there is a heavy spring rain in Death Valley, it is always a real treat to check on the wildflowers. I took this photograph of Desert Gold stretching across the valley floor and up to the base of the mountains.
I photographed this wind-swept forest in the Rocky Mountains of New Mexico.
Some aerial images tonight.
I photographed this large cumulus cloud developing over central Arizona. I’m impressed by the size of many cloud formations; they make me feel small. I also like that each one is temporary and unique.
I think I could sit and watch wild Hippopotamus all day (my wife, however, would rather spend her time watching other animals as hippo behavior does not impress her). They are super interesting to watch and photograph. Hippos are fairly dangerous animals and are typically nocturnal, but they are still surprisingly active during the day. It is fascinating to watch the social structure of a group/raft of hippos. They can be extremely aggressive to each other as they fight for position in a small space of an otherwise open river area.
I took this photograph along the Grumeti River in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
I’ve been experimenting more with taking photographs simultaneously over and under water. I like that there is a hidden world just under the surface of the water. Although underwater images are often very interesting on their own, I find that an underwater scene can sometimes lack context and scale. I like to see what is under the surface and at the same time see the overall environment.
I guess my favorite color isn’t really a color. My favorite color is just light shining through the tree leaves. Evening light in the summer is the best, but any light will do. That being said, I have always liked the colors of fall leaves strewed on a forest path. I always find them to be such a nice random palette of color, texture, and contrast.
Michael Fuchs Photography 