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Tundra Swans with Original Music by Jonathan Swanson
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Here is a video of Tundra Swans in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. The video features original piano music by Jonathan Swanson To see more videos and photos by Jonathan Swanson,
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A Killdeer
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I took this picture in Willamette Park in Portland Oregon. Here is a link for information about Killdeers....
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April Showers
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They say that April showers bring May flowers. Here are some pictures of my daily walk today. There were some April showers today and beautiful cloud formations....
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March 2022 Music Video
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This video features photos and video clips from the Willamette River, Oaks Bottom, and Sellwood Riverfront Park. I recorded a meditative solo piano version of the song The River is
A Red Tailed Hawk in Oaks Bottom
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Today I encountered a Red Tailed Hawk in perfect lighting conditions. I was able to get about 15 feet from it and get some very close up shots. Please consider
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The First Days of Spring
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The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the sun is out for the first days of spring. I compiled some video footage from the first days of spring
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Video Portfolio
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Here is a sample of some video footage of wildlife filmed in Oregon. River Otter Mink Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Juvenile Bald Eagle Anna’s Hummingbird Tundra Swans Northern Shovelers Wood
A Say’s Phoebe
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I photographed this bird in Oaks’ Bottom in Portland Oregon. This is a long slender bird and is related to flycatchers. It is between the size of a sparrow and
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DUCK DRAMA
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Here are two short videos that featuring mallards acting crazy. For a more dramatic effect, I added sound effects and music. Ducks sometimes get territorial and get a little crazy
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The Colors of Spring
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Mallards in the Willamette River
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Today I decided to focus on photographing the female mallard. It seems that the male mallards get all the attention of photographers with their beautiful colorful green and blue head
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A Rainy Sunday
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Today was a cold and rainy day but I still braved the elements to get a few pictures. I try to go out everyday and make it a routine. I
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Nature Video Gallery
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Here is a page to find some of my nature movies in a gallery. Tundra Swans...
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Signs of Spring
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Today was a beautiful day and I was glad to have some time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. It is very important to get outside and get sunlight.
A Pondering Crow
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A pondering crow that I photographed today. Being able to contemplate your own thoughts used to be thought of as only a human trait. It is now known that crows
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My Photo Journal
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Two days ago I was in the emergency room for sever dehydration from food poisoning. I am so grateful to now have the energy to go out today to get
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Scenes from my Daily Walk
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Today was a beautiful day in Portland and decided to go to Willamette Park. I was able to get about 20 feet from a Red Tailed hawk. It was on
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My Daily Photo Journal
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Today I spent some time in Sellwood Riverfront Park. I encountered a Peregrine Falcon and was able to get some nice shots. I also stopped by Willamette Park and took
MUSIC NEWS
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I recently recorded with a group called the Out There Quartet. The project is an original jazz suite inspired by Hillsboro Public Art. The Music was composed by Dan Bosshardt