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.
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
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
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 on the auto tour road at Sequoyah NWR, photographed from my truck window in soft morning light.
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Arkansas whitetail buck standing alert under a bright blue sky near Alma, Arkansas on Christmas morning. Join me for the story.
A bull elk breathing frosty, foggy exhales on a frigid December morning at the J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve.
I photographed a Three Point Buck And Spike on my Arkansas property while observing calm, natural whitetail behavior.