Photographing a Swollen-Necked 8-point White-tailed Buck
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls photographing an impressive swollen-necked 8-point White-tailed Buck during the fall rut 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.
Alert Whitetail Doe Blends into Brush
A wildlife photographer captures a glimpse of a Whitetail Doe standing alert and camouflaged in the brush at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Encountering a Massive White-tailed Buck With Dark Antlers
A wildlife photographer recounts tracking and photographing a large White-tailed Buck with dark antlers at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Close Encounter: Photographing a Rutting Buck
A wildlife photographer recounts an exhilarating encounter with a buck chasing a doe during the rut at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
A Photographer’s Mystery Solved: The Buck’s Alarm Revealed
In part two of this blog post, the photographer details a close encounter with a coyote and white-tailed deer buck at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
What Alarmed the Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an exciting encounter with a young deer buck while hiking at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Photographing the Pre-Rut and Rut at Sequoyah Refuge
Explore wildlife photography tips for capturing white-tailed bucks during the rut at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including vehicle-based techniques.
Deer Traversing Reeve’s Slough in Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes capturing white-tailed deer crossing Reeve’s Slough at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Finding White-tailed Deer by Following the Acorns
A wildlife photography blog post about locating whitetail deer in the fall by finding where they feed on white oak acorns.
A Doe’s Gaze: A Close Encounter at Sandtown Bottoms
A wildlife photography blog post about an incredible up close encounter with a beautiful, curious whitetail doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Doe and Button Buck at First Light
A wildlife photographer describes an early morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe and her button buck fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
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.