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I am a retired software engineer
I make photographs
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Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 19, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#birds #wildlife #chickadee #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) was standing on a dead oak branch in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 19, 2025.
January 8, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 19, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#birds #chickadee #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) was standing on an oak twig in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 19, 2025. The many oak twigs in one place provide a little protection from the red-shouldered hawk that likes to eat small birds.
January 7, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 19, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#birds #cardinal #crosstimbers #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) was standing on a branch with crest partially lowered near wild vines and tree trunks in the crosstimbers ecosystem in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 19, 2025.
January 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 16, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #crosstimbers #Oklahoma #photography
A White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) was walking head first down the trunk of an oak tree in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 16, 2025.
January 5, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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White-tailed #Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Norman, #Oklahoma, United States on December 14, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#whitetailedDeer #youngbuck #suburbanWildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #crosstimbers #photography
A White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) was standing near oak tree trunks and buckbrush (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 14, 2025. The young buck with very small antlers was vocalizing to the deer leaving him behind when he wanted to eat more buckbrush twigs and berries. This is the crosstimbers ecosystem.
January 4, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Sunny, the kitten, in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 13, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#cats #kittens #portrait #Oklahoma #photography
A kitten named Sunny seemed to be posing for a portrait in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 13, 2025. His portrait was framed by the wood of a chair he was sitting under.
January 3, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Outlaw Pete in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 13, 2025

"
I'm Outlaw Pete
Can you hear me?
"

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#cats #OutlawPete #portrait #oklahoma #photography
Outlaw Pete is an elderly tuxedo cat living with us in Norman, Oklahoma, United States. I made this photo on December 13, 2025. Outlaw Pete got his name from a Bruce Springsteen song. Outlaw Pete understands more human English language words than most cats.
January 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#birds #cardinal #wildlife #Celtis #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) was standing on a dead twig near a hackberry (Celtis sp.) tree in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 12, 2025.
January 1, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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Kittens in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 10, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#kittens #cats #Oklahoma #photography
Kittens named Sunny and Cloudy were enjoying toys in their new home in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 10, 2025.
December 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Snow on trees in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 4, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

Also: 1-john-moyer.pixels.com/featured/sno...

#snow #crosstimbers #trees #landscapephotography #naturephotography #Oklahoma #photography
Bare tree branches are covered with a light layer of snow, creating a delicate and serene winter scene. The sky is overcast, enhancing the tranquility of the landscape. There was Snow on trees in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 4, 2025.
December 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Norman, #Oklahoma, US on Dec. 4, 2025

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

Also: 1-john-moyer.pixels.com/featured/dee...

#deer #suburbanWildlife #crosstimbers #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #naturephotography
A White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) was standing on fallen leaves near tree trunks, bushes, and vines in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 4, 2025. This is the crosstimbers ecosystem. The bushes with red berries are buckbrush (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) and are a favorite of deer and other wildlife. The greenbriar vines are eaten by deer and have berries that are eaten by birds in the winter. The hackberry trees have berries that are eaten by birds in the winter.
December 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 3, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#birds #Junco #snowbird #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) was standing on a dead oak branch surveying the ground and evaluating the odds of getting something to eat versus getting eaten in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 3, 2025.
December 28, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 3, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) was standing on an oak twig near a few partially green leaves that had not yet fallen in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 3, 2025.
December 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 2, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#birds #warbler #wildlife #wildlifephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) was standing on a small leafless branch with head turned to look for danger in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 2, 2025.
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Our niece, Sarah Moyer, soprano, has a solo in this.
www.pbs.org/video/messia...
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PBS presents the region’s first historically informed performance of Handel’s Messiah, brought to life by Baroque Music Montana and Roots in the Sky. Filmed in Bozeman’s Hope Lutheran Church.
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Handel's Messiah: Montana Baroque | Messiah: An Oratorio
From Montana’s heart, Handel’s timeless masterpiece returns in historic style.
www.pbs.org
December 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 2, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Dec...

#deer #whitetailedDeer #wildlife #wildlifephotography #crosstimbers #Oklahoma #photography #gimp #jpegli
A White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) was standing in fallen leaves near trees, bushes, and vines that grow in the crosstimbers ecosystem in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on December 2, 2025.
December 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, #Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#birds #eagles #saltplainsNWR #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #eaglenest
Two Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) were on a newly built nest at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025. The tree holding the previous nest had blown down in a storm.
December 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa Co., #Oklahoma, US on Nov. 25, 2025

Some camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#birds #geesea_geese #saltplainsNWR #wildlife #wildlifephotography #landscapephotography #photography #gimp
Canada Geese (Branta canadensis) were swimming in a marsh near very large fallen cottonwood trees at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025.
December 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Western #Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, #Oklahoma, United States on Nov. 25, 2025

Some camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#birds #lark #saltplainsNWR #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography
A Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) was walking through winter vegetation at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025. There are water droplets on some of the grass from earlier fog.
December 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Spider web at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#web #spiderweb #saltplainsNWR #fog #naturephotography #Oklahoma #photography
A spider web at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States had water droplets from early morning fog sparkling in sunshine on November 25, 2025.
December 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) at Salt Plains NWR in Alfalfa Co., #Oklahoma, US on Nov. 25, 2025

Camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...
Also: 1-john-moyer.pixels.com/featured/cra...

#birds #sandhillCrane #wildlife #saltplainsNWR #wildlifephotography #photography #bluesky
Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) were flying over the lake at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025 with a clear blue sky as the background.
December 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Sandhill #Crane (Antigone canadensis) at Salt Plains NWR in Alfalfa Co., #Oklahoma, US on Nov. 25, 2025

Camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...
Also: 1-john-moyer.pixels.com/featured/cra...
#birds #sandhillCrane #saltplainsNWR #wildlife #wildlifephotography #bluesky #photography
A Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) was flying over a marsh at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025.
December 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, #Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025

Some of the camera settings I used to make this photo are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

#birds #ducks #SaltplainsNWR #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) ducks were flying at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025. There was a cloudless blue sky.
December 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, Alfalfa Co., #Oklahoma, US on Nov. 25, 2025

Camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...

Also: 1-john-moyer.pixels.com/featured/cra...

#birds #sandhillCrane #saltplainsNWR #wildlife #wildlifephotography
Two Sandhill Cranes (Antigone canadensis) were flying in morning sunlight at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025.
December 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Red-winged #Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) at Salt Plains NWR in Alfalfa Co., #Oklahoma, US on Nov. 25, 2025

Camera settings I used are at: www.rsok.com/~jrm/2025Nov...
also: ebird.org/checklist/S2...

#birds #saltplainsNWR #wildlife #goldenhour #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #photography
A Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) was standing on a wild vine in reddish early morning light at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, United States on November 25, 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM