Great Blue Heron Flying
I photographed this Great Blue Heron flying over an area called the Lower Scarborough. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
The Feet of a Black Vulture
A wildlife photographer takes photos of a Black Vulture’s feet and analyzes how they reveal the bird’s adaptation for walking and scavenging carrion.
Respecting Barred Owls
The importance of responsible wildlife photography. Learn how to safely observe and photograph owls while respecting their territory and nesting habits.
Young Bald Eagle In A Dead Cottonwood Tree
Witness a remarkable close-up with a young bald eagle in Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Great Horned Owl With A Pied-billed Grebe
One Great Horned Owl passed what looked to be the head of a Pied-billed Grebe to its mate before flying deeper into the woods.
Pied-billed Grebe With Fish
I photographed this Pied-billed Grebe with Fish in an area known as Miners Cove. This is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. The Pied-billed Grebe was swimming around in the cove with the fish. Most of the time they will swallow what they catch as soon as they surface. Because the fish was … Read more
A Glimpse of the Chipping Sparrow in My Arkansas Backyard
The Chipping Sparrow is a familiar sight in my backyard here in Lavaca, Arkansas. These charming little birds are frequent visitors.
Dark-eyed Junco On Driftwood
This Dark-eyed Junco was at my bird feeder that I have in my yard here in Arkansas. Driftwood makes a great perch for photographing birds. I mounted my camera and lens on a tripod, and I was sitting in my yard near the bird feeder. Gear: Camera: Canon EOS 7D Lens: Canon EF100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L Technical: … Read more