Penny's Pictures
Behind every great photograph is someone with the patience, timing and eye to capture the moment.
Penny's Pictures is the photographic portfolio of Penny Orme, co-founder and official photographer of PRO Herpetology.
From the smallest invertebrates to the largest reptiles, Penny's photography captures the animals we work with, their individual characters, natural behaviours and the details that make each one remarkable.
Her photographs feature throughout PRO Herpetology's website, educational materials and published articles, providing an authentic visual record of the animals and experiences behind our work.
Photography & Copyright
All photographs featured in Penny's Pictures are original works by Penny Orme. All photographic copyrights and associated rights remain with Penny Orme.
Images may not be reproduced, distributed, modified or used without prior written permission from the copyright holder.
© Penny Orme. All rights reserved.
Tortoises & Turtles
From the imposing presence of the Sulcata Tortoise to the prehistoric appearance of the Alligator Snapping Turtle, the solid build of the Common Snapping Turtle and the camouflaged beauty of the Mata-Mata. The Eastern river cooter, Horsfield tortoise, Painted wood turtle and the red-foot tortoise, these eight species demonstrate the remarkable diversity of chelonians.
Through Penny's lens, we explore their contrasting forms, adaptations and individual character, capturing a glimpse of animals shaped by very different environments and evolutionary pressures.
Reptiles & Beyond
From the intricate anatomy of the Assassin Bug to the unmistakable features of the Axolotl, this collection celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the animal world.
Featuring Bull Snakes, Corn Snakes, Kuhl's Flying Geckos, Leopard Geckos, Musuranas and Tegus, Penny's photography captures the remarkable adaptations, colours, textures and individual character of each subject.
Eight photographs, eight very different animals, and a closer look at the details that make each one unique.
Crested Geckos
A particular favourite of Penny's, the Crested Gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) holds a special place in her photography.
With their expressive faces, remarkable climbing abilities and extraordinary variety of colours and patterns, these charismatic little reptiles make fascinating photographic subjects.
From the delicate features of newly hatched youngsters to the individual character of mature adults, Penny's photographs capture the beauty, personality and intricate details of a species she has developed a particular fondness for.
