Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Old senior male Beagle rabbit hunting dog with collar outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. Photo sales support pet photography and adoption website fees.
"Rudolph" was an older Beagle dog that was turned in stray to the animal control shelter. Poor guy was so thin and lethargic. But after a few days of TLC and good food, he was happy and bouncing around. I did his pet adoption photo session on December 6, 2022 and he was rescued on December 14, 2022... a home in time for the holidays!
Old senior male Beagle rabbit hunting dog with collar outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. Photo sales support pet photography and adoption website fees.
Old senior male Beagle rabbit hunting dog with collar outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. Photo sales support pet photography and adoption website fees.
Old senior male Beagle rabbit hunting dog with collar outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. Photo sales support pet photography and adoption website fees.
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 Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.  Male Black and Tan German Shepherd K9 canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. "Gunner" was a handsome German Shepherd Dog that was picked up stray by an animal control officer on December 6, 2022. He was reunited with his family the next day when they saw his photographs on the animal shelter's adoption website!  Male Black and Tan German Shepherd K9 canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter.  Male Black and Tan German Shepherd K9 canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter.  Male Black and Tan German Shepherd K9 canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter.  Male Black and Tan German Shepherd K9 canine dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. 
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Neutered male Merle Heeler and Australian cattledog mix breed dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. Photo sales support pet adoption website fees.
"Rocky" was a cute and quite Australian Cattledog Heeler mix surrendered to the animal shelter by his owner. I did his adoption photography session on December 6, 2022 and he was adopted the same day!
Neutered male Merle Heeler and Australian cattledog mix breed dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. Photo sales support pet adoption website fees.
Neutered male Merle Heeler and Australian cattledog mix breed dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. Photo sales support pet adoption website fees.
Neutered male Merle Heeler and Australian cattledog mix breed dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal control shelter. Photo sales support pet adoption website fees.
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Red male hound mix dog outside on leash. Pet rescue adoption photography for humane society animal shelter.
"Red" was a very happy hound that was surrendered to the animal control shelter by his owner on November 21, 2022. I had the pleasure of doing his adoption photography session on November 30, 2022. It took a while, but he was finally rescued on December 5, 2022!
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Male tan and white American Bulldog Pitbull Terrier dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter. Photo sales support to pet adoption website.
"Blue" was a handsome young American Bulldog and Pitbull Terrier mix that was surrendered to the animal control shelter by his owner. I did his adoption photography session on November 30, 2022 and he was rescued from the animal shelter on December 5, 2022!
Male tan and white American Bulldog Pitbull Terrier dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter. Photo sales support to pet adoption website.
Male tan and white American Bulldog Pitbull Terrier dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter. Photo sales support to pet adoption website.
Male tan and white American Bulldog Pitbull Terrier dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter. Photo sales support to pet adoption website.
A note from his adopter:
Update on Ghost - He is doing very well. He weighs 62lbs now, was 56lbs per vet records when he got neutered. We are working on his jumping, his mouthing and pulling on the leash. He is a 6 month old stuck in a 1 yr old body, very rambunctious, but nothing we cannot handle. We are also working with him on socialization with people. Currently, he does not like anyone other than myself and my fiancé in the home. We have to take him outside to meet new people before they come in, but that takes about 10-15mins for him to warm up to someone new. Once he meets outside, we will walk into our home and he is still a little uneasy when they enter the home, but no aggression. Again, we are working on this with him. Since he received his vaccines yesterday, I brought him to work with me and he is doing very well so far. Hasn't met a stranger at the Animal Shelter (no worries, I have my own office and he has roam of that). He is a great cuddle bug at night, but when it is time to kennel him for bedtime, he starts crying and will pout, but once in the kennel he falls asleep fast. All in all, we have a lot of training to do with him and only having him in our care for almost 2 weeks, he has learned some new commands. We know this is a work in progress and we are following the 3's, 3 days-3weeks-3months. We know we needed Ghost in our lives and Ghost needed us in his life. Thank you again for letting us adopt him. I have attached some photos of Ghost. 
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Adult female blue gray American Pitbull Terrier Bully dog outside on leash for humane society animal shelter pet adoption rescue photography. Photo sales support pet adoption website fees.
"Palua" was surrendered to the animal shelter by her owner on November 17, 2022. She was rescued by Paws in the Cookie Jar Rescue on November 29, 2022!
Adult female blue gray American Pitbull Terrier Bully dog outside on leash for humane society animal shelter pet adoption rescue photography.
Adult female blue gray American Pitbull Terrier Bully dog outside on leash for humane society animal shelter pet adoption rescue photography.
Adult female blue gray American Pitbull Terrier Bully dog outside on leash for humane society animal shelter pet adoption rescue photography.
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Senior male Border Collie dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter
"Scooter" was a senior Border Collie mix breed dog surrendered to the animal shelter by his owner. I had the privilege of doing his adoption photos on November 30, 2022.
Senior male Border Collie dog outside on leash. Dog rescue pet adoption photography for humane society animal shelter
Animal Shelter Furtography is my collection of pet photography from the humane society animal shelter to find new homes dogs and cats needing rescue or adoption. The photographs are posted on several national pet adoption websites.
Adult male tan and white American Pitbull Terrier dog outside on leash for humane society animal shelter pet adoption rescue photography.
"Gibson" was a handsome Pitbull Terrier boy that I photographed at the animal shelter on November 23, 2022. He was adopted into a new home the following week!
Shelter ID#: 10525 
Adult male tan and white American Pitbull Terrier dog outside on leash for humane society animal shelter pet adoption rescue photography.
Adult male tan and white American Pitbull Terrier dog outside on leash for humane society animal shelter pet adoption rescue photography.
Adult male tan and white American Pitbull Terrier dog outside on leash for humane society animal shelter pet adoption rescue photography.
 Okefenokee Photography by William Wise. A nature photo journal exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the Land of Trembling Earth, one of the largest blackwater swamps in North America. The alligators, birds, snakes and wildlife of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  On the last day of my Fall 2022 solo Okefenokee paddle, I launched from Kingfisher Landing on the east side of the swamp to explore green canoe trail southward through Durden Prairie. I turned around at the 5 mile marker. This portion of the Okefenokee is lined with tall Pitcher Plants and yellow wildflowers. Red Canoe Trail, Mile 0-2
Green Trail, mile 2-3After paddling a mile from the Kingfisher Landing launch, the canoe trail splits. The red trail continues northward through Carter Prairie and continues many miles to Maul Hammock, Big Water, through Minnie's Lake and down to Billy's Lake. I chose to go southward along the green trail, not having paddled this route before. The green trail eventually takes you to Floyd's Island.  I was delighted to see a few patches of Water Shield as I paddled the narrow channel. But my excitement soon faded as it became so thick that the trolling motor was useless and paddling was a challenge! Green Trail, mile 3-4I was quickly becoming a bit jaded fighting with the sphagnum and water shield, all without seeing much in the way of birds and wildlife. But as I considered turning back, the Okefenokee threw out another surprise as I saw two, possibly three, River Otters swimming the narrow channel. Two disappeared into the vegetation, but one was quite curious and stay ahead of me for a quarter mile, constantly diving and resurfacing to check me out.   Green Trail, Mile 4-5 Along the green canoe trail in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Green Trail, Return PaddleAfter reaching the five-mile marker, I reluctantly turned back and made the last leg of my Fall paddle through the Okefenokee Swamp. Leaving is always the worst part of every Oke trip.     Dock and entry roadI was slow to leave the Okefenokee, for I knew it would be at least four or five months before I returned. As I loaded my canoe I could hear numerous Sandhill Crane calling. As I pulled away from the parking lot, I found them in a field. I was also distracted by a large group of perching birds in the pines. There were many Pine Warblers and at least one Black and White Warbler mixed in. I also shot my first American Kestrel within the refuge boundaries.  Okefenokee Photography by William Wise. A nature photo journal exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the Land of Trembling Earth, one of the largest blackwater swamps in North America. The alligators, birds, snakes and wildlife of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message  Canoe kayak boat trail sign to Grand Prairie, Chesser Prairie, Monkey Lake, Buzzard Roost and Gannet Lake.. Okefenokee Adventures in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. During my solo Okefenokee Swamp paddle in October, I wanted to hit some trails that I had never paddled before. I decided to hit the green trail south of the Suwannee Canal down to Monkey Lake, and, if time, to Buzzards Roost Lake. Orange Trail Miles 0-2The first two miles out from the Okefenokee Adventures launch follows the Suwannee Canal (orange trail) for two miles before heading south. Pink Trail, Mile Markers 0 to 1Approximately 2 miles out the Suwannee Canal the Green Canoe Trail down to Monkey Lake branches off to the left. The first view is of beautiful Chesser Prairie.  Canoe kayak trail sign to Grand Prairie and Monkey Lake. Okefenokee Adventures in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.  False Foxglove wildflower blooming in the swamp. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Paddling pink trail from Suwannee Canal to Monkey Lake.  Large American Alligator and tall Hooded Pitcher Plants on Grand Prairie canoe kayak paddling trail. Okefenokee Adventures in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Lily pads, cypress, blackwater swamp. Pink Trail, Mile Markers 1 to 2 Common Yellowthroat warbler bird in the fall in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.  Common Yellowthroat warbler bird in the fall in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. PINK TRAIL, MILE MARKERS 2 to 3 Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Pink trail to Monkey Lake.  Eastern Phoebe tyrant flycatcher bird in the fall in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Birding photography. PINK TRAIL, MILE MARKERS 3 to 4 Mated pair of Sandhill Cranes in the fall in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Birding photography near Grand Prairie on canoe kayak paddling trail. PINK TRAIL, MILE MARKERS 4 to 5 Canoe Kayak trail sign for Gannet Lake, Monkey Lake and Buzzards Roost. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Paddling pink trail from Suwannee Canal to Monkey Lake.  Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus, on wildflower along the pink canoe kayak trail from the Suwannee Canal to Monkey Lake in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. PINK TRAIL, MILE MARKERS 5 to 6 Monkey Lake canoe kayak trail sign in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.  Monkey Lake canoe kayak trail sign in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.  Buzzards Roost Lake canoe kayak trail sign in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.  Buzzards Roost Lake canoe kayak trail sign in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. RETURN PADDLE |
 Hooded Pitcher Plants, Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia |  Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia |
Great Egret on floating peat mat in the swamp. Grand Prairie in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.
Pair of adult Sandhill Crane on the Grand Prairie in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.
RETURN PADDLE, Suwannee Canal
Orange TRAIL, MILE MARKER 3 TO 0
Merlin along the Suwannee Canal. A life bird for me!
Okefenokee Photography by William Wise. A nature photo journal exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the Land of Trembling Earth, one of the largest blackwater swamps in North America. The alligators, birds, snakes and wildlife of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message
Tagged American Alligator lays along the banks of the Suwannee River Sill; Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.
So, you want to see some Okefenokee alligators and wading birds but don’t have the time for a paddle, the Suwannee River Sill Recreation area is a great place to stop for a few hours. The Sill is a long, manmade channel on the western side of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. It was made as an attempt to control the water levels within the swamp, but now primarily serves as a boat launch for day-trip fishing.
When approaching the Okefenokee Swamp on Georgia-177 from Fargo, The Sill is on the left just as you pass through the gates to enter the National Wildlife Refuge. A long driveway parallels the canal as you enter and there are several pull offs to stop and gawk at the monsters that are typically laying out in the sun. The driveway terminates in a parking lot at the dam (where a port-o-potty is conveniently located!).
From the main parking lot, you can look down the Suwannee River as it exits the Okefenokee and heads westward and eventually pours into to the Gulf of Mexico. You can also walk another mile or so northward along the canal and see some of the wildlife that are a bit more wary of the vehicles along the front half.
I always make a drive-through of The Sill when arriving and leaving the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. I have seen some of my biggest Okefenokee alligators along The Sill. So if for whatever reason you happen to be passing through Fargo, or you are staying the night at the Stephen C Foster State Park, make at least one trip to The Sill.
When approaching the Okefenokee Swamp on Georgia-177 from Fargo, The Sill is on the left just as you pass through the gates to enter the National Wildlife Refuge. A long driveway parallels the canal as you enter and there are several pull offs to stop and gawk at the monsters that are typically laying out in the sun. The driveway terminates in a parking lot at the dam (where a port-o-potty is conveniently located!).
From the main parking lot, you can look down the Suwannee River as it exits the Okefenokee and heads westward and eventually pours into to the Gulf of Mexico. You can also walk another mile or so northward along the canal and see some of the wildlife that are a bit more wary of the vehicles along the front half.
I always make a drive-through of The Sill when arriving and leaving the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. I have seen some of my biggest Okefenokee alligators along The Sill. So if for whatever reason you happen to be passing through Fargo, or you are staying the night at the Stephen C Foster State Park, make at least one trip to The Sill.
Okefenokee Photography by William Wise. A nature photo journal exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the Land of Trembling Earth, one of the largest blackwater swamps in North America. The alligators, birds, snakes and wildlife of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message
HDR photomerge of sunset over the Okefenokee Prairie. Sunset boat tour from Okefenokee Adventures in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Lily pads, cypress, blackwater swamp.
Even though I have my own canoe, and even though I've taken the guided tour several times, I still love to go on the Sunset Boat Tour offered at Okefenokee Adventures! It is a joy to load up into the small boat with several other visitors to the swamp. It is usually their first trip out into the Okefenokee and I love to see and hear their reactions.
HDR photomerge of sunset over the Okefenokee Prairie. Sunset boat tour from Okefenokee Adventures in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Lily pads, cypress, blackwater swamp.
HDR photomerge of sunset over the Okefenokee Prairie. Sunset boat tour from Okefenokee Adventures in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Lily pads, cypress, blackwater swamp.
Okefenokee Photography by William Wise. A nature photo journal exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the Land of Trembling Earth, one of the largest blackwater swamps in North America. The alligators, birds, snakes and wildlife of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message
Large American Alligator swimming in blackwater swamp with Spatterdock lily pads and Cypress buttress in background; Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Wildlife herping photography from canoe on Billy`s Lake
Day three of my Fall Okefenokee excursion was the paddle back from the Canal Run shelter where I had just spent the night. It was amazing how much quicker the return trip was by paddling with the current.
Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers on the Upland Discovery Trail, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
10/27/2022
Okefenokee Photography by William Wise. A nature photo journal exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the Land of Trembling Earth, one of the largest blackwater swamps in North America. The alligators, birds, snakes and wildlife of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message
Two Red cockaded Woodpeckers climbing on a pine tree in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. Leuconotopicus borealis is native to the southeastern United States and on endangered species list because of Long-leaf Pine habitat destruction.
There are two short walking trails off Swamp Island Drive in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. To be honest, I've driven past them many, many times and discounted them as not worthwhile. But arriving too late in the afternoon to launch my canoe, I decided to walk both the Canal Diggers Trail and the Upland Discovery Trail... and I'm so glad I did!
I have been hoping to photograph a Red-cockaded Woodpecker in the Okefenokee for quite some time. I staked out some Longleaf Pines on the western side in the past but without luck. As I walked just a few hundred feet onto the short Upland Discovery Trail, I saw a couple woodpeckers flitting about and didn't recognize their call. My adrenaline went through the ceiling as I raised the lens and knew I was looking at not one, not two, not three... but four Red-cockaded Woodpeckers.
I have been hoping to photograph a Red-cockaded Woodpecker in the Okefenokee for quite some time. I staked out some Longleaf Pines on the western side in the past but without luck. As I walked just a few hundred feet onto the short Upland Discovery Trail, I saw a couple woodpeckers flitting about and didn't recognize their call. My adrenaline went through the ceiling as I raised the lens and knew I was looking at not one, not two, not three... but four Red-cockaded Woodpeckers.
Okefenokee Photography by William Wise. A nature photo journal exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, the Land of Trembling Earth, one of the largest blackwater swamps in North America. The alligators, birds, snakes and wildlife of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations." Psalms 104 The Message
The Canal Run overnight canoe shelter in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.
Just after 8 miles of paddling upstream against the East Fork Suwannee River (orange trail), I made it to my overnight destination at the Canal Run shelter. I quickly set up camp and took a few observations for iNaturalist. A Barred Owl hooted in the distance and I brought him right over my head with a little playback. I then ate a cold can of ravioli, and then just sat with my feet dangling as I enjoyed the quiet sunset of the Okefenokee.
