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These young prairie dogs were photographed in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in southwestern Oklahoma near Lawton. Prairie dogs live in colonies called towns and burrow underground. They become somewhat accustomed to visitors in the park so will pose quite nicely for photographers.

My personal connection with art started as a child living on a farm along historic Route 66 and the Canadian River. My mother had art talent as well, but like me, she never had any training. It wasn't until after her death that we discovered some drawings of hers from middle school. So I owe her for my interest in many forms of art. Living on the farm adjacent to the Canadian gave her the chance to teach us all about nature and the wonders to be found in the woodlands and streams. I grew to appreciate and care for all living things and that ultimately led me to photography. My first camera was an old Kodak box camera using 620 film. Our first family trip farther than Oklahoma City was to Montana when I was about 14 years old. I shot...