River Otter Eating Fish at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

River Otter eating fish on bank at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

A River Otter eating a fish on a foggy morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, photographed from the fishing pier at Reeve’s Slough.

Mastering Water Glare: Why I Usually Wait It Out

Side-by-side comparison of a Great Blue Heron standing in shallow water, shown in bright sun with strong glare on the left and in shade with clear water detail on the right.

I explain why I avoid photographing birds on reflective water at Sequoyah NWR and wait for shade instead of fighting harsh glare.

Fox Sparrow in Snow, A Yard Visitor After an Arkansas Storm

Fox Sparrow sitting in fresh snow in an Arkansas backyard after a winter storm

Fox Sparrow in snow, photographed in my Arkansas yard after a storm, plus field notes and the settings I used on the Canon R5 Mark II.