Green Nosed Muskrat Fleece Blanket

Found this little guy swimming in the swampy area of Radnor Lake State Park, Nashville, TN.
Interesting characteristics: These guys are capable of remaining submerged under water up to 15 minutes if in a relaxed state. They also are specially equipped to chew underwater with 'cutting teeth', that protrude ahead of the cheeks and of lips that can close behind the teeth. This prevents water going down their throat.

I love the outdoors and just watching nature and its interactions. One of my favorite things to photograph is wildlife. My goal is to capture a cute behavior, an endearing moment, an interesting facial expression or wildlife in action. A very close second is beautiful scenery. When I was young, I remember looking at a painted scene on my grandmothers wall and daydreaming that I was in that place. So, I naturally look for scenes that encourage one to pause for a moment, relax and breathe. It could be something very simple, a 'stop and smell the roses' moment that most people would overlook on an average day. My desire is for my photographs to evoke a feeling of calm, provide a distraction from stress, dream and maybe even laugh. I trust...