Buck Moon Is the Full Moon in July
Today, I want to shed light on the captivating origin behind the name “Buck Moon” for the full moon that graces our skies in July.
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.
Today, I want to shed light on the captivating origin behind the name “Buck Moon” for the full moon that graces our skies in July.
I photographed this Whitetail Doe in some lily pads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I was in the parking area near the Reeve’s Boat Ramp when I heard this Doe splashing in the lily pads. Over the years, I have photographed Deer crossing this same spot. This is my first for seeing … Read more
I photographed this Whitetail Fawn in tall weeds at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
I photographed this Whitetail Fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Check out those ears!
This is the same Fawn I posted a photo of Monday. After I photographed it in the brush, it stepped out onto the roadway with its Mom. How I Got The Photo: Doe And Fawn Standing In Roadway Just like the other Fawn photo, I stood outside my pickup, bracing my camera and lens on … Read more
I photographed this Fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. The Doe was close by, and I was able to photograph the Fawn for several minutes.
An extraordinary encounter I had at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. It involved a Whitetail Buck in velvet, nestled amidst towering corn plants.
I photographed this Whitetail Buck in velvet at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It was in an old cornfield that was left standing from the year before. How I Got The Photo: Whitetail Buck In Old Cornfield I was parked on the side of the auto tour road with my camera and lens … Read more