North Augusta, SC, USA

Amateur photographer/naturalist with an interest in all areas of field biology particularly birds, insects/arachnids, and wildflowers. I'm a retired laboratory manager with a BS in Biology. I photograph live insects in their natural habitats without harming them. I contribute observations to iNaturalist, BAMONA, and Odonata Central under the User Name of Ken Cheeks.

Equipment

Nikon D3500 equipped with either a 70-300mm Lens or a 105mm Macro Lens for insects and arachnids. For birds and wildlife at longer distances, I use a 150-600 mm Lens

If the images posted do not enhance the guide, please frass them. Sometimes, I use a lower resolution photo for posting to save space time/space. If you'd like a higher quality photo, please contact me. I am happy for my images to be used for education and conservation purposes as long as the photo is attributed to me.

Education
BS Biology, Augusta College, 1982

Professionally
Retired, Nuclear Chemistry Lab and Environmental Lab Manager
But in my heart, I'll always be a field biologist.