I photographed these two seven points bucks at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Generally speaking, antler traits like the quantity of points, length, or thickness are poor predictors of buck age since antler growth is controlled by the regional environment. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS R5 Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Technical: Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife… Read More »
The Long-horned Bee have unusually long antennae – hence the name “long-horned”. Males frequently take naps when suspended on plant stems by their jaws. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS R5 Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Technical: Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma) Date and Time Taken: August 18, 2022 (09:44 A. M.) Exposure Mode: Manual Aperture: f8 Shutter… Read More »
River Otters frequently rub and roll on grass, bare ground, and logs to dry themselves off and maintain the insulating quality of their fur. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS R5 Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Technical: Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma) Date and Time Taken: August 24, 2022 (08:18 A. M.) Exposure Mode: Manual Aperture: f8 Shutter… Read More »
The Green Lynx Spider attracts attention mostly due to its application in the control of agricultural pests.Numerous moth species and their larvae, including some of the most significant crop pests, were recorded being hunted by these spiders. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS R5 Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Technical: Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma) Date and Time… Read More »
I photographed this Wheel Bug in vegetation that was located on one of the utility roads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Gear Used: Camera: Canon EOS R5 Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM Technical: Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma) Date and Time Taken: August 24, 2022 (08:31 A. M.) Exposure Mode: Manual Aperture: f10 Shutter… Read More »