A Rare Sighting: A Young Krider’s Hawk
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting and photographing a rare young Krider’s Red-tailed Hawk while visiting an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Bird Photography
Bird photography can be challenging. You need the right gear. A good camera and lens are key. Settings matter too. Fast shutter speeds help freeze motion. Learn how to adjust ISO and aperture. Techniques are important. Think about composition. Get close-ups. Try aerial shots. Capture birds in their habitat. Patience is needed. Birds move quickly. They can be hard to find. Study bird behavior. Know where they live. Understand their habits. This will help you get better photos.
A Pied-billed Grebe’s Interaction with Duckweed
A wildlife photography blog post about a photo of a Pied-billed Grebe swimming in a dense patch of duckweed at an Oklahoma refuge.
Wildlife Wonders: A Thanksgiving Tribute to Nature’s Bounty
A wildlife photographer reflects on Arkansas’ natural bounty and gatherings of animal families while finding serenity outdoors this Thanksgiving season.
Capturing a Great Blue Heron’s Catch
A wildlife photography blog post describing how I photographed a Great Blue Heron catching a fish at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
The Piercing Cries of the Bald Eagle
A wildlife photographer describes capturing the sounds and behavior of a Bald Eagle calling from a tree in an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
Capturing the Grace of the Northern Harrier In Flight
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a Northern Harrier hawk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Northern Shoveler Devouring Duckweed
A nature photography blog post describing and showing images of a Northern Shoveler duck feeding on duckweed at an Oklahoma wildlife refuge.
A Barred Owl Encounter at Torraine Lake
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts spotting and photographing a Barred Owl at sunrise during a morning hike at Torraine Lake in Fort Smith, Arkansas.