The Winter Solstice: A Turning Point in Nature
Celebrate the winter solstice with tips for capturing unique wildlife and nature photography during the shortest day of the year.
Elk
Elk: I venture into mountain meadows and forests, seeking to capture their majestic antlers and powerful forms. Photographing their rutting rituals and social interactions is a thrilling experience. I explore their habitats, documenting their seasonal migrations and grazing patterns. Their vital role in shaping forest ecosystems and their iconic calls resonate deeply with me. I strive to portray their wild beauty and resilience.
Elk Photography at Buffalo River: A Morning in Boxley Valley
A wildlife photography trip to Buffalo National River in Arkansas, capturing bull elk in Boxley Valley during the fall rut.
Elk Encounters in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Photographing elk in their natural habitat at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, including cow elk and a group of bull elk.
Lone Elk Calf Ventures Out in Boxley Valley
Part 6, the final installment in a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images of a lone elk calf venturing out from the herd.
The Importance of a Wet Nose for Cow Elk
Part 5 of a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images and information about why cow elk lick their noses, to improve scenting ability.
Arkansas Bull Elk Asserting Dominance
Part 4 of a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images of a bull elk asserting dominance by chasing away rival bulls.
Capturing a Bull Elk’s Scent-Checking Ritual
Part 3 photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images and information about a bull elk scent checking cow elk.
Boxley Valley Barn and Elk: An Iconic Ozarks Scene
Part 2 experience and photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see the elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Photos include a scenic pasture and barn.
Photographing the Lead Bull Elk in Boxley Valley
Experience and photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see the elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Early morning shots capturing the elk rut.
Capturing a Majestic Oklahoma Bull Elk’s Frosty Breath
Wildlife photographer captures a bull elk breathing frosty, foggy exhales on a frigid December morning at the J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve.
Arkansas Cow Elk
Once in a while I will make a trip to Buffalo National River here in Arkansas to photograph Elk. I haven’t been in several years and I need to make a trip.