Same Doe With Injured Ear, Three Years Apart in Fort Smith
A doe with injured ear markings appears near the same Fort Smith trail nearly three years apart, with more visible ticks in 2026.
Deer and Ungulates
Deer and ungulates: I venture into forests and fields, seeking to capture their grace and power. Photographing their diverse forms, from white-tailed deer to elk, is a constant pursuit. I explore their habitats, documenting their social behaviors and seasonal changes. Their role as grazers and their interactions with predators fascinate me. I aim to portray their vital place in the landscape.
Why Some Whitetail Bucks Have Dark Antlers
I explain why some whitetail bucks have dark chocolate antlers. Learn what causes antler staining and what it tells you in the field.
Whitetail Doe at J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve
I photographed a young whitetail doe at J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve in Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes.
Cow Elk With Drooped Ears in Boxley Valley
A cow elk with drooped ears urinates in a foggy Boxley Valley field. I photographed her on a cool November morning as the herd moved through.
White-tailed Buck with One Antler Chasing a Doe
A white-tailed buck with one antler chasing a doe at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes.
Cow Elk Nursing Her Calf on a Cool Morning
I photographed a cow elk nursing her calf in Boxley Valley, Arkansas, on a cool November morning. See my Wildlife and Photography Notes.
Mature Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley Arkansas
I photographed mature bull elk sparring in foggy Boxley Valley, Arkansas. See how their behavior changes after the rut and why it matters.
Young Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley | Arkansas Elk Behavior
I photographed young bull elk sparring in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this foggy November morning.