A Curious Young Whitetail Fawn
A wildlife photographer describes an encounter with a curious and playful young whitetail fawn at a national wildlife refuge.
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.
Capturing a 9-Point Buck in Velvet
This mature buck sported a massive set of velvet-covered antlers, with 3 long points on one side and possibly 6 points on the other.
Photographing Bucks Sparring in Velvet Antlers
A wildlife photographer describes capturing rare photos of two whitetail bucks sparring in velvet antlers at the Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma.
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.
Whitetail Doe In American Lotus Plants
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
Whitetail Fawn In Tall Weeds
I photographed this Whitetail Fawn in tall weeds at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Large Ears Of A Fawn
I photographed this Whitetail Fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Check out those ears!
Doe And Fawn Standing In Roadway
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
Whitetail Fawn In The Weeds
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.
Whitetail Buck Amidst a Corn Paradise
An extraordinary encounter I had at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. It involved a Whitetail Buck in velvet, nestled amidst towering corn plants.
Whitetail Buck In Old Cornfield
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
Doe Feeding Fawn
This Whitetail Doe was feeding her Fawn in a field located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. How I Got The Shot: Doe Feeding Fawn I was driving the auto tour road between Reeves Boat Ramp and the 4 – Corners intersection when I spotted the Doe. The Doe was watching a young … Read more
Whitetail Buck With Third Antler Beam
I read that seeing a Whitetail Buck with a third antler is rare. I read that this could be from genetics or an injury. How I Got The Shot: Whitetail Buck With Third Antler Beam This Buck was on the north side of the auto tour road between the 4-corners intersection and the Reeves boat … Read more
Another Whitetail Buck Growing New Antlers
This is another Whitetail Buck growing a set of new antlers. I posted a photo of a larger one a few days ago
Whitetail Buck In Dockery Field
From a distance it was difficult for me to see that this was a Whitetail Buck beginning to grow new antlers. I at first thought it was a Doe because it was with a couple of them. The Whitetail Buck was in a field (Dockery Field) near the auto tour road which is at the … Read more