Charlie Russell Nature Photography
Monument plant, Frasera speciosa

Oyster Creek Wildflowers

Oyster Creek is a short and easy trail in El Dorado County, where you can find a good display of wildflowers. If you aren’t ready for the rigors of the more energetic hikes in the Carson Pass area, or if you want...

Golden Monkey, Cercopithecus mitis ssp. kandti

Golden Monkeys of Rwanda

The Golden Monkeys are a beautiful, but endangered, species of old world monkey found in the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa. My wife and I were able to visit them as a part of our tour to see the Mountain...

Eastern Black Rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis ssp. michaeli

Ol Pejeta Conservancy Wildlife

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is one of the best places in Kenya to see Rhinoceros in the wild, along with a wide array of other African mammals. It is also a great place for birds! Rhinos, Rhinos, Rhinos! Ol Pejeta...

Southern and Eastern African Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus ssp. jubatus

Maasai Mara 2019

The Maasai Mara region of Kenya is an amazing place to visit to see wildlife. It is located in the southwestern portion of Kenya, along the border with Tanzania. Here’s a selection of wildlife photographs (and...