I recently have been using a photo processing technique called focus stacking. It is difficult to get the entire subject in focus when doing macro photography. The solution is to

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Bushtits are one of the cutest birds on the planet. They are tiny birds that seem to never sit still. They are constantly on the move so it makes them

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In the Spring, beautiful Cherry Trees are blossoming all around town. There are many cherry trees blooming on my street and in my neighborhood. I took the opportunity to capture

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There are many squirrels thriving in Portland. They are one animal that has adapted to urban spaces. You probably see them in your yard. They are also notorious for raiding

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Here are some quick links to the April photos, videos, and music. April Music April Photos April Music Video...

The Willamette River sustains a large amount of wildlife. The abundant fish in the River attract many birds that feed off of them. Some of these include; Eagles, Ospreys, Mergansers,

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Today I was able to get some close photographs of an American Coot. I was taking pictures of the sunset when this solo Coot swam up to me. I was

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I grew up in the country in McMinnville Oregon. I remember encountering Gartner snakes around my yard growing up. I would often catch them and bring them home to observe

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The Spotted Towhee is a common bird in the Northwest. It spends most of its time on the ground under bushes searching for bugs. In the Spring, the males will

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Today was a beautiful day to be outside and experience nature. I spent several hours in Oaks Bottom Wildlife enjoying the sites and and sounds. Oaks Bottom is home to

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This afternoon I stopped by Willamette Park to get some pictures of a rainbow. There were many beautiful rainbows that I photographed today. As I was packing up to go

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I have been known to chase rainbows and sunsets. There are many songs written about rainbows. One of my favorites is the “Rainbow Connection”. The lyrics ask the question, “Why

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