Eastern Cottontail Rabbit In The Open
Captured a rare close-up of an Eastern Cottontail Rabbit near my home in Arkansas. Read about the shot, camera settings, and behavior.
Green Anoles Are Becoming More Active
The warm weather has stirred up activity among the Green Anoles here in Arkansas. Over the past few days, I’ve spotted a total of five.
Empty Polyphemus Moth Cocoon
Polyphemus Moth Cocoon insights from Ouachita National Forest. See how a simple cocoon marks an important stage in the moth’s life cycle.
Great Blue Heron With Captured Fish
This is a Great Blue Heron I photographed last February with a captured fish. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Practical History Behind Red Barns
An explanation of why traditional barns are painted red, including cost savings, preservation, and rural traditions.
American White Pelican Landing In Suds
An American White Pelican lands in foamy waters near an Oklahoma dam, drawn by winter shad die-off. Captured with a 500mm lens.
Photographing an Opossum at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Discover the joy of photographing an opossum at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Learn wildlife photography tips and insights.
Double-crested Cormorant Tossing a Shad
Double-crested Cormorant flips a shad into position before swallowing at Kerr Reservoir. See the action and learn how I got the shot!
Great Blue Heron With a Fresh Catch
Great Blue Heron with a fresh catch at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Post-hunting season means better photo opportunities.
Groundhog Day 2020
Today (Feb 2, 2020) is Groundhog Day and the Groundhog saw its shadow here in Arkansas. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. According to legend, if he had seen his shadow it would have signified six more weeks of winter. He has only been right 40 percent of the time, according to the National … Read more
Two Gulls One Winner
In December, I like to head out to Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam in Oklahoma to photograph the birds that gather there. On this particular day, I focused on photographing gulls as they dove into the water for shad. It’s always exciting to capture their dynamic behavior, and this time, two gulls went after … Read more
A Double-crested Cormorant With A Shad at Kerr Dam
The split-second moment a Double-crested Cormorant swallows a shad at Robert S. Kerr Reservoir. Patience and timing are key to photographing this fast action.
Bald Eagle Making A Turn
I photographed this Bald Eagle as it was making a turn over Charleston Lake in Charleston, Arkansas.
Bald Eagle Standing On Floating Log
Witnessing a bald eagle swoop down from a cottonwood tree to search a log in the Arkansas River while at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Glance From A Coyote
During a recent trip to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, I had the opportunity to capture a fleeting glance from a coyote.