Orb Weaver Spider on a Mountain Bike Trail
A nature photographer encounters the harmless Spotted Orb-weaver Spider while hiking and captures photos of the spider in its large orb-shaped web.
Wildlife Photography
Photographing A Banded Garden Spider Near the Trail
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about encountering and photographing a banded garden spider while hiking at Ben Geren Park in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Identifying The House Finch and Purple Finch
A wildlife photography blog explaining how to identify differences between male House Finches and Purple Finches.
Doe and Button Buck at First Light
A wildlife photographer describes an early morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe and her button buck fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Lone Elk Calf Ventures Out in Boxley Valley
Part 6, the final installment in a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images of a lone elk calf venturing out from the herd.
The Importance of a Wet Nose for Cow Elk
Part 5 of a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images and information about why cow elk lick their noses, to improve scenting ability.
Arkansas Bull Elk Asserting Dominance
Part 4 of a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images of a bull elk asserting dominance by chasing away rival bulls.
Capturing a Bull Elk’s Scent-Checking Ritual
Part 3 photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images and information about a bull elk scent checking cow elk.
Boxley Valley Barn and Elk: An Iconic Ozarks Scene
Part 2 experience and photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see the elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Photos include a scenic pasture and barn.
Photographing the Lead Bull Elk in Boxley Valley
Experience and photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see the elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Early morning shots capturing the elk rut.
Downy Woodpecker’s Birdhouse Inspection
A wildlife photography blog post about photographing a Downy Woodpecker investigating a birdhouse in my front yard here in Arkansas.
Garden Spider’s Grasshopper Feast Captured
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about photographing and observing a garden spider catching and eating a grasshopper in its web.
The Musical Northern Mockingbird In Arkansas
A wildlife photographer’s blog about the musical Northern Mockingbird, including details on its singing habits and images taken in the photographer’s backyard.
Photographing Majestic Black Vultures in Oklahoma
A wildlife photographer’s blog post about observing and photographing Black Vultures at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Foggy Mornings with the Deer In Oklahoma
Tips and examples for photographing deer in foggy conditions from a wildlife photographer who often shoots at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.