Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Whitetail Bucks
Here are a couple of Whitetail Bucks growing new antlers I photographed on one of my trips to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.
Whitetail Doe In Late March
This Whitetail Doe was standing near the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. She was on the backside of the Refuge in a field known as Dockery Field. I got several photos before she walked away. I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window … Read more
Three Whitetail Deer In A Cornfield
These three Whitetail Deer in a cornfield were at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge has a cooperative agriculture system for farming. The Farmers leave some crops for the wildlife. I spotted these deer while driving the auto tour road. They were between Tuff Pond and 4-Corners on the south … Read more
Whitetail Doe on the Move at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
Capturing a Whitetail Doe at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge as she trotted by my parked truck. Gear, settings, and observations shared.
Whitetail Doe Sniffing The Air
Photograph of a Whitetail Doe at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, captured in early morning light while observing her cautious behavior.
Quenching the Thirst of Whitetail Deer
Learn how whitetail deer stay hydrated using water sources like ponds, streams, and dew, and why protecting their habitats is essential.
Christmas Day Whitetail Buck
I was driving the back roads near Alma, Arkansas on Christmas Day back in 2007 when I saw this Whitetail Buck in a field. I took several photos before it left the field and went into the woods. If I remember correctly, I got out of my pickup while hand-holding my camera and lens to … Read more
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.
Three Point Buck And Spike In Arkansas
I recently had the incredible opportunity to photograph two magnificent Whitetail Bucks right on my property near the Ouachita National Forest.
A Deer Watching a Crow in the Trees
White-tailed Deer can look up for predator awareness, environmental scanning, and hunter detection. Learn why some deer watch the trees above.
Capturing A Whitetail Buck on a Foggy Morning
A wildlife photographer describes how he was able to photograph a whitetail buck in foggy conditions at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Whitetail Buck Blending in the Brush
Close encounters with a whitetail buck reveal the challenges and rewards of photographing wildlife in dense brush. Tips for capturing these elusive subjects.
8-point November Whitetail Buck During The Rut
Photographing an elusive November Whitetail Buck during the rut in Arkansas. A brief but rewarding encounter for a wildlife photographer.
Whitetail Buck Lip Curling In Oklahoma
A wildlife photographer describes capturing an image of a buck lip curling to check for estrous does at an Oklahoma refuge.
Fawn With Bent Ear Tips
A wildlife photographer describes encountering and photographing a healthy fawn with peculiarly bent ear tips while on a photography excursion in Oklahoma.