Day 5: A Trip to New Mexico and Revisiting Wedding Cake Butte
Took a detour from Black Mesa State Park to revisit Wedding Cake Butte in New Mexico. Took photos and had a small-world encounter with a local rancher.
Landscapes
Landscapes of Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the landscapes of the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. Discover the rich colors, diverse terrain, and endless beauty of this Oklahoma gem.
November Landscapes of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A wildlife photographer shares images and stories from November mornings spent over the years at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Capturing the Magic of the Harvest Moon
Experience photographing the Harvest Moon on the morning of September 30th, 2023. Capturing the full orange moon high in the clear morning sky.
How the Full Moon Works Its Magic on Wildlife
Wildlife photographer’s perspective on how the full moon impacts animal behavior.
Capturing the Beauty of American Lotus Seed Pods
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about capturing images of American lotus seed pods at Reeve’s Slough in the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.
The Magnificent American Lotus
Today’s photo shows the exquisite beauty of an American Lotus flower in full bloom at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
A Potato Dandelion With An Insect
In this blog post, I would like to share with you a photograph I took, capturing the delicate beauty of a Potato Dandelion accompanied by a fascinating insect.
Heavenly Blue Morning Glory
The Heavenly Blue Morning Glory, also known as Ipomoea tricolor, is a gorgeous flower that is typically found growing on the edge of corn and soybean fields.
North American Beaver Tree Art
When I saw this tree with damage from a Beaver, I thought it looked like unfinished art. This tree was in an area known as Miner’s Cove which is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I parked on the road and photographed this tree from my pickup. I had my camera and lens … Read more
A Single Dandelion
I came across this Dandelion while walking the Sandtown Trail at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Read interesting facts about Dandelions
The 2020 Persimmon Seed Forecast
If you split a persimmon seed from a ripe fruit and look at the form inside, it will predict the winter weather, according to folklore. The Farmer’s Almanac website has a few photos of the different shapes. I split two seeds open, and I discovered a spoon in both. This means that we will have … Read more
An Acorn On An Oak Tree
There is an Oak Tree that is full of acorns near the Phillip Parks Memorial Fishing Pier at Reeves Slough (Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge – Oklahoma). Lots of animals depend on acorns for food. Acorns are one of the most important food sources for a variety of wildlife species, including deer, squirrels, and birds. These … Read more
Two Mushrooms In The Ouachita National Forest
During my recent hike in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas after a rain, I came across these two mushrooms that caught my attention.
Wildlife Photographer’s Journey Through Grand Teton
A Wildlife photographer shares their experience capturing the iconic mountain vistas and pristine lakes of Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.