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

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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

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There is a thriving population of mallard ducks in Portland. There are many duck ponds that are protected and allow a safe habitat for these beautiful ducks. Male Mallards have

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Song Sparrows are beautiful but sometimes ignored by photographers because they lack the vibrant colors of other birds. They make up for their lack of flashy colors with their beautiful

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Why Become an affiliate for Jonswanservices.com? Firstly, you can earn some passive income. Secondly, you will become an ambassador to help promote the beauty of nature. I believe appreciation of

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Jonathan Swanson is a music producer and pianist from Portland Oregon. Jonathan performs with his jazz trio around the Northwest. His music has been frequently featured on Portland’s local jazz

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Jonathan Swanson enjoys photographing wildlife in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Oaks Bottom is a perfect habitat for Great Blue Herons. Jonathan says “I think they are getting used to seeing

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The weather has been beautiful in Portland. It is expected to be that way for the next few days. Today I spend a few hours in Oaks Bottom and Willamette

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The Mandarin duck is considered one of the top ten most colorful birds. I happened to come across one the other day in Happy Valley Oregon. Here are some of

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