On a trip to Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I saw a big crawdad trying to cross the road in front of my truck on the auto tour route.
I stopped the truck and walked toward it. It was surprising to see such a little creature making its way across the road. It felt like a special moment to photograph. My friend and fellow photographer, Mia McPherson, was with me. She took a photo of me sitting on the road with my camera pointed at the crawdad.
Capturing the Moment
Through my camera, I focused on the crawdad’s cool details. Its claws looked tough and armored, its antennae were long and a little see-through, and its eyes had a shiny, dark look. One photo stood out where the crawdad had its pincers up, looking bold. It reminded me how amazing nature can be when you take a closer look.
Helping the Crawdad
After taking pictures, I decided to help the crawdad. Roads can be dangerous with cars passing by. I carefully moved it off the road and back to a safer spot in its habitat. Helping wildlife is just as important as photographing it, especially when you can make a difference.
Why This Matters
This moment with the crawdad reminded me why I love wildlife photography. It’s about capturing small, special moments like this and sharing them so others can connect with nature too. When you’re out in nature, take some time to notice the beauty around you and think about how you can help protect it.
Equipment I Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon RF 100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Photo Details:
- Where: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma
- When: June 19, 2023 (7:41 AM)
- Aperture: f/10
- Shutter Speed: 1/500
- ISO: 6400 (Auto)
- Exposure Compensation: +1.0
- Focal Length: 500 mm
For another photo like this from 2020, check out: Crayfish Crossing the Road.
Photographing you photographing that crawdad was as much fun as photographing the crawdad for me!