Nature Photographer and Music Producer
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French Impressionist music is a genre of classical music that emerged in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by its use of unconventional harmonies,
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The cold harsh winter it is a very challenging time for the animals. Here a some of the winter warriors that I photographed in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge during one
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I always enjoy photographing wildlife on Super Bowl Sunday. It is always very tranquil outside when everyone is inside glued to their screens. There is also a lot less traffic
Continue readingWatching The Eagles on Super Bowl Sunday
Screech owls are a species of small owl native to North America. They are known for their distinctive call, which is a loud, high-pitched trill that can be heard for
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I have named this Great Blue Heron Harry. This Heron lets me get very close. This is not typical of most Great Blue Herons that tend to be skittish. I
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There are Peregrine falcons that have been nesting under the Sellwood bridge in Portland Oregon. The sun came out today and I was able to get a good picture of
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2022 Year in Review
Male hummingbirds do not make good fathers. They are always trying to impress the females with their courtship dives and frequently looking for a new mate. The females get left
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I enjoyed spending 10 days on Oahu. There are beautiful sunsets, rainbows, and colorful birds. Here is a a gallery of some of my favorite photos. Here is a folder
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I spent the last two days in Neskowin. There was some big winter storms and lots of rain. I was able to find a small break in the storm and
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