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Wood Ear Fungus on Tree Trunk

January 21, 2026November 12, 2025 by Steve Creek
Wood Ear fungus on moss-covered tree trunk in Arkansas forest

I photographed Wood Ear fungus near the Buffalo National River in Arkansas. Learn about this jelly fungus and how I captured the shot.

Categories Landscapes Tags Arkansas fungi, Auricularia americana, buffalo national river, edible fungi, forest moss, Fujifilm X100VI, macro photography, nature close-up, Wood Ear fungus, woodland photography 1 Comment

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Eight-Legged Halloween: The Truth About Tarantulas

January 21, 2026October 31, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a tarantula resting on coarse asphalt in Oklahoma

I photographed a tarantula up close to show why these Halloween icons deserve respect, not fear. Learn the real facts about tarantulas.

Categories Spiders Tags Arachnid, arachnid behavior, Halloween, macro photography, nature education, Oklahoma wildlife, spider, tarantula, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Japanese Beetle at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

September 5, 2025July 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a Japanese beetle with copper and green coloring resting on a vertical blade of grass, photographed at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Japanese beetle spotted at Sequoyah NWR. I photographed this invasive insect up close on a quiet morning. Learn more about its impact.

Categories Insect Photography Tags invasive insects, Japanese Beetle, macro photography, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge 2 Comments

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Grass Spider Web in My Yard

October 29, 2025June 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
Horizontal grass spider web stretched across pine needles, illuminated by dew.

A closer look at the grass spider web in my yard, featuring its funnel design and sheet-like spread over pine needles.

Categories Spiders Tags Backyard wildlife, grass spider, macro photography, spider web 2 Comments
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