Yellowjacket Nest Building: A Close Encounter on My Deck
Yellowjacket nest building up close on my deck rail, plus the simple photo setup I used to freeze the moment in sharp detail.
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.
Mayfly Mound Mystery at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Mayfly mound at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge shows a brief adult life and a healthy waterway, all in one strange pile.
The Fascinating World of Cicada Mating
Cicada mating behavior captured in my Arkansas backyard reveals an intricate world of calls, choices, and survival.
Encounter with an Eastern Cicada Killer Wasp
The fascinating world of the Cicada Killer Wasp, its unique behaviors, and how to appreciate this remarkable yet misunderstood insect.
Question Mark Butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Discover the fascinating world of the Question Mark Butterfly, from its unique markings to its unusual diet and behavior.
A Bee and an American Lotus
I photographed a bee collecting nectar from an American lotus flower at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Discover a photographer’s exciting encounter with a Bumblebee Mimic Robber Fly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Learn about this insect.
Common Buckeye Encounter at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
I photographed a Common Buckeye butterfly at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and explain why these butterflies migrate through Oklahoma.