Wasp Nest Along the Road at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
While at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, I came across an interesting sight – a group of paper wasps constructing a nest in a tree near the road.
Insect Photography
Dive into the world of “Insect Photography” with this category. Learn tips for capturing stunning close-up images of insects. Discover the best equipment, lighting, and settings for macro shots. Explore habitats like forests, gardens, and wetlands to find subjects. This category suits photographers and nature lovers alike. Master techniques to showcase the beauty of bees, butterflies, beetles, and more.
Close Encounter with the Tobacco Hornworm
Explore the world of the Tobacco Hornworm and its transformation into the Carolina Sphinx Moth. Discover the wonders of wildlife photography in Arkansas.
Mating Grasshoppers Covered in Morning Dew
Today I want to showcase this shot I captured of two mating grasshoppers, with the one on top covered in morning dew.
Spotting a Horsefly at the Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a large horsefly while doing a photo walk at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Encountering an Unidentified Chrysalis
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes finding an unknown chrysalis during a photo walk at Sequoyah NWR, which he believes is a Viceroy butterfly.
Red-headed Meadow Katydid In Oklahoma
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek documents a sighting of a Red-headed Meadow Katydid in Oklahoma, including details on its identification and natural history.
Mystery Damselfly Sighting on My Favorite Road
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes his encounter with an unidentified damselfly species while walking a road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
More Surprises from a Photography Pit Stop
A wildlife photographer describes encountering a Sculptured Pine Borer Beetle, Prairie Lizard, and dragonfly while hiking and captures close-up photos of them.
Sculptured Pine Borer Beetle on Utility Pole
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a Sculptured Pine Borer Beetle while hiking in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas.
Butterflies of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek shares photos and information about the Common Checkered Skipper and Common Buckeye butterflies spotted in Oklahoma.
Great Golden Sand Digger Wasp Discovery
A wildlife photographer describes an unexpected discovery of a Great Golden Sand Digger Wasp while hiking at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Remarkable Bag Worm
Learn about the fascinating Bag Worm, its camouflaged homes, unique life cycle, and survival strategies observed in the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Butterflies at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer’s experience photographing and identifying two different butterfly species, the red admiral and pearl crescent.
A Chance Encounter with a Cottonwood Borer
A wildlife photographer encounters and photographs a Cottonwood Borer beetle while leaving the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Yellowjackets and Velvet Ants: Stingers in the Yard
I had a close encounter with a couple of insects known for their painful stings – Yellowjackets and Velvet Ants.