American Lotus Seed Pods at Sequoyah Refuge

Close-up of a dried American lotus seed pod showing round seed cavities at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I photographed an American lotus seed pod at Sequoyah Refuge, showing its texture and the role it plays in wetland ecosystems.

White-Tailed Bucks in Velvet at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Two Seven Point Bucks

Spot two majestic white-tailed bucks in velvet at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, captured as they graze peacefully in a summer soybean field.