Esther's photos

A wild Hanuman langur enjoying the last rays of the sun at Ranthambore Fort in Rajasthan, India. These langurs, also known as grey languars outside of India, were named after Hanuman, a monkey warrior from the Ramayana who burnt his hands and face trying to rescue Rama's wife AIMG_5319

Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) at Ranthambore Fort, Rajasthan, India. It feeds mainly on fruits, flower petals, nectar, insects and the occasional small lizard. AIMG_5324

Pioneer Silvery Pink Rhododendron in front of Hershey's Red Azalea. The word, "rhododendron" comes from two Greek words meaning rose and tree. The over 1000 species range from the size of a tiny bush to the size of a multi story house. They are known for their showy flowers and lovely foliage. AIMG_1026

A male Northern Flicker is intensely searching the grass for ants and other insects. Although a member of the woodpecker family, a flicker is usually found on the ground, pecking for ants and beetles. It has been know to use the acid from ants to assist with its preening by keeping it free from parasites. It is native to North America. AIMG_1023

Melissa Denis and Gregory Petukhov skating at the 2010 Evening with Champions ice show to benefit the Jimmy Fund. The Jimmy Fund supports cancer care and research for children and adults. ODT: Begins with "S" (Skating)

Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir perfoming a death spiral at the 2010 Ice Chips exhibition put on by the Skating Club of Boston. Our daily topic: Begins with I AIMG_0846

Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir performing a "headbanger" pairs spin at the 2010 Ice Chips exhibition put on by the Skating Club of Boston. According to Wikipedia, " A headbanger or bounce spin is performed by the man swinging the lady around with both of her feet off the ice, supported only by the man's grip on her ankle. The lady is elevated and lowered during the spin in a periodic fashion, sometimes with her head coming dangerously close to skimming the ice. " AIMG_0849

Meryl Davis skating at the 2010 Ice Chips exhibition put on by the Skating Club of Boston. AIMG_0861

Meryl Davis and Charlie White skating at the 2010 Ice Chips exhibition put on by the Skating Club of Boston. AIMG_0862