Land Snail Signifying The Time To Harvest
A wildlife photographer recounts spotting a snail at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and relates it to the Greek myth of snails signaling the harvest season.
Fungus Gnat Larvae
These Fungus Gnat Larvae were crossing the Sandtown Trail I was walking at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
How I Got The Video: Fungus Gnat Larvae
I was walking the Sandtown Trail when I came across these Larvae. I decided to make a video with my iPhone instead of taking a photo.
Vole Or Field Mice
This Vole, sometimes known as Field Mice, was on the side of the road where I was parked. This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
How I Got The Shot: Vole Or Field Mice
I was parked on the side of the auto tour road photographing a Northern Cardinal when I saw the Vole. I had to open my door and use it to support my camera and lens.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: June 4, 2021 (8:42 A. M.)
- Aperture: f11
- Shutter speed: 1/1250
- ISO: 800 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
- Processed With Luminar
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