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Okefenokee Photography Project by William Wise

A photographic exploration of Georgia's Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge to highlight this habitat for continued future preservation.

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Author: William Wise

Hi, I’m conservation photographer and nature writer William Wise. Nature journaling and wildlife photography has been a favorite pastime since the ‘90s. I graduated from University of Georgia Warnell Forestry School's wildlife program in 1996. I'm currently an animal shelter manager/photographer and reside in Athens, Georgia, USA with my wife and two teenage daughters. My website www.williamwisephoto.com is a wildlife and birding photo website documenting the beauty, design and wonder of creation. I have a deep love of the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia. I became a devoted Christian in 1993 under a campus ministry while studying wildlife biology. My love of the outdoors quickly turned into a love for the Creator and His works. Creation Speaks is my teaching ministry that glorifies our Creator and teaches the truth of creation. I am also a guest author at Lee's Birdwatching Adventures and The Creation Club. The theme of my blogging comes from The Message version of Psalms 104 -- "What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, You made earth overflow with your wonderful creations."

Okefenokee Tussock Growth

The canoe trails of the Okefenokee Swamp are full of character and adventure. As one paddles through the black water, … More

botany, Cypress Swamp, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Okefenokee Photography, Tussock Growth

Thank an Okefenokee NWR Ranger!

Okefenokee Swamp paddlers owe much to the federal Okefenokee NWR and Stephen C Foster state park employees that keep the … More

Billys Lake, blackwater, Cypress Swamp, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Stephen C Foster, Wildlife Photography, William Wise Photography

Okefenokee Alligator Battles

During our 2019, paddling trip through the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, we came across a unique alligator. This big gator … More

Alligator, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Okefenokee Swamp, Stephen C Foster, Wildlife Photography, William Wise Photography

Springtime in the Okefenokee Swamp

“Wow, that water’s cold!” I exclaimed as I put my hand over the side of our canoe and dipped my … More

Alligator, Cypress Swamp, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee Swamp, Stephen C Foster, Wildlife Photography

Okefenokee: Nature Lover’s Paradise

“This magnificent Swamp, one of the very largest, if not the largest, in the entire United States, is truly a … More

AS McQueen, Cypress, Hamp Mizell, Minnie Lake, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Spanish Moss

Athletic_Gurl’s Okefenokee Video Adventure 2020

My daughter’s video from our 2020 Okefenokee National Wildife Refuge paddling trip. She was excited to bring along a friend … More

Alligator, Okefenokee, Stephen C Foster, William Wise Photography

A Cautious Eye in the Okefenokee

A great start to our 2020 Okefenokee paddling trek! As we pushed off from the Stephen C Foster State Park … More

Alligator, Billys Lake, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee Swamp, Stephen C Foster, Wildlife Photography, William Wise Photography, williamwisephoto

Okefenokee on iNaturalist

Another great way to explore the majestic Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Georgia is through the app iNaturalist. The … More

Alligator, citizen science, iNaturalist, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Okefenokee Photography, Wildlife Photography, William Wise Photography

Okefenokee Gutter Gator

“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” Wait, that’s already been used. “In a culvert under the road there … More

Alligator, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Stephen C Foster, Wildlife Photography, williamwisephoto

Which Way Okefenokee?

This morning my daughter and I embark on our annual Okefenokee Swamp paddling trip! And this time, she is bringing … More

Billys Lake, Georgia, National Wildlife Refuge, Nature Photography, Okefenokee, Stephen C Foster, Swamp

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