Landscapes of Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

Post Oak Lake with calm water and granite hills at Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

Wichita Mountains landscapes in Oklahoma, from Post Oak Lake to Mount Scott, with granite ridges, grasslands, and big skies.

November Landscapes of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Beaver Lodge At Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

November landscapes at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge with fog, fall color, and quiet scenes from my visits over the years.

American Lotus Seed Pods at Sequoyah Refuge

Close-up of a dried American lotus seed pod showing round seed cavities at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I photographed an American lotus seed pod at Sequoyah Refuge, showing its texture and the role it plays in wetland ecosystems.

The Magnificent American Lotus

American Lotus In Bloom

Today’s photo shows the exquisite beauty of an American Lotus flower in full bloom at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.