Great Blue Heron at Torraine Lake In Arkansas
A wildlife photography blog post about spotting and photographing a Great Blue Heron at Torraine Lake in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Arkansas Wildlife Locations
Explore the diverse locations in Arkansas where I capture wildlife through my photography. This category serves as a guide to destinations that offer opportunities to observe various bird species, mammals, reptiles, and aquatic life.
Orb Weaver Spider on a Mountain Bike Trail
A nature photographer encounters the harmless Spotted Orb-weaver Spider while hiking and captures photos of the spider in its large orb-shaped web.
Photographing A Banded Garden Spider Near the Trail
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about encountering and photographing a banded garden spider while hiking at Ben Geren Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
2023 Persimmon Seed Forecast For An Arkansas Winter
A folklore tradition using persimmon seeds to predict winter weather in Arkansas. This year’s seeds are forecasting a snowy season ahead.
Identifying The House Finch and Purple Finch
A wildlife photography blog explaining how to identify differences between male House Finches and Purple Finches.
Lone Elk Calf Ventures Out in Boxley Valley
Part 6, the final installment in a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images of a lone elk calf venturing out from the herd.
The Importance of a Wet Nose for Cow Elk
Part 5 of a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images and information about why cow elk lick their noses, to improve scenting ability.
Arkansas Bull Elk Asserting Dominance
Part 4 of a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images of a bull elk asserting dominance by chasing away rival bulls.
Capturing a Bull Elk’s Scent-Checking Ritual
Part 3 photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images and information about a bull elk scent checking cow elk.
Boxley Valley Barn and Elk: An Iconic Ozarks Scene
Part 2 experience and photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see the elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Photos include a scenic pasture and barn.
Photographing the Lead Bull Elk in Boxley Valley
Experience and photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see the elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Early morning shots capturing the elk rut.
Downy Woodpecker’s Birdhouse Inspection
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a Downy Woodpecker investigating a birdhouse in my front yard here in Arkansas.
The Musical Northern Mockingbird In Arkansas
A wildlife photographer’s blog about the musical Northern Mockingbird, including details on its singing habits and images taken in the photographer’s backyard.
Encounter with the Hickory Horned Devil
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his exciting encounter with a Hickory Horned Devil caterpillar while hiking in the Ouachita National Forest.
Capturing the Magic of the Harvest Moon
Experience photographing the Harvest Moon on the morning of September 30th, 2023. Capturing the full orange moon high in the clear morning sky.