Nature Photographer and Music Producer
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Recently I have been able to get some up-close photos of a Great Blue Heron in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. It is not easy to get close to these magnificent
This video features my original improvised piano solo called Hope. I also added some landscapes and flowers. I included some of my favorite rainbow pictures because rainbows are a symbol
This video shows the long tongue of a butterfly. It has evolved a long tongue to be able to get the nectar inside a flower. Hummingbirds also have extremely long
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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
Northern Flickers are common birds that you can often hear pounding on loud objects like a downspout of a satellite dish. I have had them wake me up at 4
In the spring you can hear a harmonious chorus of song of chickadees, song sparrows, northern flickers, robins, warblers, finches, and many more. I always enjoy the nostalgic sound of
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
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
There are many squirrels thriving in Portland. They are one of many animals that has successfully adapted to live in urban spaces. You probably see them in your yard or
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
The music in this slide show is my arrangement of Dvořák’s 9th sypmphony. It features Tim Gilson on Upright Bass and Cello.
Here are some quick links to the April photos, videos, and music. April Music April Photos April Music Video
I love photographing Anna’s Hummingbirds so I decided to make another video featuring these beautiful amazing little birds. Here are some Anna’s Hummingbirds dancing to my recording of a familiar
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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,
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
In order to see a rainbow sometimes you have to endure a storm. I have found that this can be true in our lives. Rainbows are a symbol of hope,
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