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.
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.
Great Blue Heron With Fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a Great Blue Heron with a fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes on this catch.
The Piercing Cries of the Bald Eagle
I photographed a Bald Eagle calling from a riverside perch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma on a clear autumn morning.
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.
Greater Yellowlegs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed Greater Yellowlegs wading at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes.
A Close Encounter with Well-Hidden Wilson’s Snipes
Close-up encounter with well-hidden Wilson’s Snipes at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge made for a rare and rewarding morning.