Starting 2026 With Patience and Observation
Starting 2026 with patience and observation, I reflect on lessons from a year in the field and how wildlife continues to shape my approach.
Cold Morning Wildlife at Sequoyah NWR
A cold winter morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge with white-tailed deer, pelicans, snow geese, and a bald eagle encounter.
Wildlife Photography Low Light Techniques
Wildlife photography low light techniques: learn how to manage ISO, focus, and stability to capture sharp wildlife shots after sunset.
Bonaparte’s Gull Drops a Fish and Quickly Retrieves It
A close look at Bonaparte’s Gull feeding behavior as a gull drops a fish, dives straight down, and retrieves it below Kerr Dam.
Christmas Snow Goose Parade on a Refuge Road
A Christmas snow goose parade filled the refuge road at Sequoyah NWR and gave me a quiet winter wildlife photography moment.
Wildlife Photography Telephoto Lens Techniques
Wildlife photography telephoto lens techniques for sharper images, better framing, and cleaner backgrounds at long distances.
American White Pelican Handling Fish Before Swallowing
I photographed a pelican handling fish at Kerr Lock and Dam, using its gular pouch to control and reposition the catch.
Ring-billed Gull Grabs Fish in Front of Pelican
I photographed a Ring-billed Gull snatching a fish right in front of an American White Pelican at Kerr Dam. Read my Wildlife Notes.