Cloudy-Eyed Snake in My Arkansas Yard
A cloudy-eyed snake crossed my Arkansas backyard, giving me a close view of an unusual feature I could not identify from one photo.
Snakes
Snakes are a diverse and often misunderstood subject for my photography. I document their varied patterns and their role as predators. I capture their movements and their presence in diverse habitats. I observe their behaviors, from hunting to shedding. I aim to show their importance in the ecosystem and to dispel common fears. Their beauty and vital role deserve recognition.
Snake Poised in an Upright Position
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts his experience photographing a snake poised in an upright position at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Ring-necked Snake
I photographed this Ring-necked Snake on the same day and location as the Red-bellied Snake I posted. This was on an Arkansas Country Road near my place in the Ouachita Mountains. The Red-bellied Snake and this Ring-necked Snake were my first time photographing these types of snakes. The Ring-necked Snake is a small non-venomous species … Read more
Rediscovering the Red-bellied Snake in Arkansas
A first-hand account of encountering the elusive red-bellied snake while hiking in Arkansas’ Ouachita National Forest