Nature Photographer and Music Producer
Today I had a cool visitor in my garden. This interesting bug is a bush cricket or Katydid. They have excellent camouflage. Katydid is an insect that belongs to the
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This is my favorite bee to photograph. I took these photos inOaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge....
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I have been enjoying photographing a variety of bees and dragonflies. Most of these photos were taken at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Please consider becoming a member to support my
Continue readingBugs can be Beautiful
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This is the time of year when dragonflies are out in full force. I was able to get close to some cool dragonflies today with my 80mm macro lens with
Continue readingDragonflies of Oaks Bottom
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Today was a perfect day to be out on the River. I decided to paddle up the in my Kayak to search for Bald Eagles. Here are a few pictures
Continue readingEagles on The Willamette River
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At the start of June, I took on a job doing some renovation and remodeling a beach house in Neskowin Oregon. After doing a few hours of work I started
Continue readingThe Good, the Bad, the Ugly Memories of my work in Neskowin
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Today I decided to check out Oaks Bottom Wildlife refuge in the early evening hours. Here are some of my favorite photos from today. You can download this photo gallery
Continue readingA Magical Day In Oaks Bottom
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Here is some video footage of wildlife in Portland Oregon. The soundtrack to this video is a relaxing and meditative piano improvisation by Jonathan Swanson. For the highest quality video,
Continue readingMay Music Video
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There has been a lot of rainy weather here in Portland. It is definitely keeping things green. Here are some pictures that I was able to get between the rain
Continue readingSpring in Portland
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Photographer and Pianist Jonathan Swanson … Continue readingMy latest Photos and Music
Today’s weather forecast called for rain and thunderstorms. There were several breaks between the storms and I was able to get some photos. All the photos should have links to
Continue readingAnother Spring Day in Portland Oregon
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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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I took this picture in Willamette Park in Portland Oregon. Here is a link for information about Killdeers....
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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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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
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 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
Continue readingThe First Days of Spring
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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