National Wildlife Refuges

National Wildlife Refuges are crucial locations for my photography. I document the diverse species and habitats these areas protect. I capture the beauty of undisturbed ecosystems. I observe the behaviors of various wildlife within these refuges. I aim to show the importance of conservation and the preservation of natural spaces. Each refuge offers a unique glimpse into wild America.

Egg-Laying Dragonflies and Elk Feeding at Wichita Mountains

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Cow elk feeding on aquatic lotus leaves while standing in French Lake at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma

Day 9 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, photographing dragonfly egg laying and elk feeding in the lake on a hot September day.

Wichita Mountains Wildlife Trip | Days 7 and 8

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A Large Bull Elk On Day 7 at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Days 7 and 8 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge brought elk, deer, a crow, and a water snake, even when the light and photos were limited.

Day 6 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge: Elk, Deer, and Insects

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Hummingbird Moth Up-close At The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Day 6 at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge with elk bugling, white-tailed deer, and close-up insect photography.

Day 5 at Wichita Mountains: Elk, Roadrunners, and a Green Heron

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Bull elk standing near French Lake at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

Photographing wildlife at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on Day 5, including elk, roadrunners, deer, a green heron, and lizards.