Bonaparte’s Gull in Flight at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Bonaparte’s gull flight over Sandtown Trail at Sequoyah NWR, with camera settings and tips for crisp in-flight frames. See the photos.
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.
Photographing a Bald Eagle Scratching an Itch
I was lucky enough to capture a unique shot of a Bald Eagle that was perched on a different spot on the tree. The eagle was scratching an itch.
A Male Dark-eyed Junco at Charleston Lake
To photograph this male Dark-eyed Junco, I had to lean out of my pickup truck and brace my camera and lens on the door frame, as the Junco flitted about in…
Bald Eagle’s Unusual Pose
See photo of a Bald Eagle’s unusual pose captured by Wildlife Photographer, Steve Creek at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Red-breasted Nuthatch on My Birdbath
Red-breasted nuthatch birdbath moment from my Arkansas deck, plus simple ID cues and the settings I used. See the photo.
A Red-Headed Woodpecker Encounter at Sequoyah NWR
Red-headed woodpecker perched by the Miner’s Cove auto tour road at Sequoyah NWR, plus gear and settings. See the shot.
Capturing an Elusive Swamp Sparrow at Sequoyah NWR
The Swamp Sparrow proved to be quite the challenge to photograph. It was constantly moving in and out of the brush.
Close-Up Shot of Female Downy Woodpecker
While exploring Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I photographed a female Downy Woodpecker perched near the auto tour road.