Nature Photographer and Music Producer
This is a public blog maintained by Jonathan Swanson. It will feature his music and photography.
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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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
Continue readingA Red Tailed Hawk in Oaks Bottom
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
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
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 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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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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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
Continue readingScenes from my Daily Walk