Flying Great Blue Heron With a Shad at Charleston City Lake
Heron flying with shad at Charleston City Lake, Arkansas. See the action, plus my gear and settings. Take a look at 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.
Bald Eagle Resembles a Hood Ornament at Sequoyah NWR
Bald Eagle perched high at Sequoyah NWR, its posture reminded me of a vintage hood ornament. See the photo and my settings.
Great Blue Heron With Wingtip Touching Water
I photographed this Great Blue Heron With Wingtip Touching Water while I was at the Charleston City Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.
Great Blue Heron Fishing Technique: A Cool Way to Catch Fish
Great Blue Heron fishing technique: diving headfirst from a platform to catch fish. Learn more about this bird’s impressive adaptability.
Red-tailed Hawk Standing In Grass
Red-tailed hawk in grass near Sequoyah NWR, feeding calmly by the road. What I saw and how I shot it. Take a look.
Juvenile Northern Harrier vs. American Kestrel
I photographed this Juvenile Northern Harrier after it made an American Kestrel leave its perch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
An American Kestrel With Wings Spread
I photographed an American Kestrel at dawn in Oklahoma with its wings spread while grooming at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Sunrise and Snow Geese
Sunrise at Sequoyah brought in waves of Snow Geese. I watched the light build and the flocks settle into the fields on a calm winter morning.