These two beautiful Oklahoma nature images are the work of Broderick Stearns. Since earning a degree in Applied Science from Oklahoma State University/Okmulgee, he has done some freelancing and currently  is photographer for the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation in Ardmore, OK.  Broderick uses Nikon gear as his tools of the trade. As a husband and father, he enjoys being with his family, landscaping his yard, and bird watching.  Click on the above link to see more of his images or contact him at bnstearns@noble.org