Nature Photographer and Music Producer
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 with these images....
Portland Oregon support a wide range of urban wildlife. I spend a lot of time exploring Oaks Bottom wildlife refuge. Occasionally I will run into mammals that include; Otters, Sea Lions, Coyotes, Raccoon, Rabbits, and minks to name a few. Here is a gallery of some of my encounters with Critters in Portland....
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 get some photos. The pictures include a white crowned sparrow, Anna’s Hummingbird, Cooper’s hawk, Varied Thrush, and a Stellar’s Jay....
Today I ran across a River Otter enjoying sushi for lunch. Here is some close-up video footage. River otters are one of the most beloved animals in the world, and for good reason. They are incredibly playful, intelligent, and social creatures that have been around for millions of years. They are also incredibly important to the health of our ecosystems, as they help to keep the balance of aquatic life in check. River otters are members of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, and
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Here is some recent video footage from Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. I added some solo piano music. The soundtrack is my recording of a beautiful piano composition called To A Wild Rose by Edward MacDowell....
I consider myself a photo journalist. My photo journals include images from the Oregon Coast, Wildlife Refuges, and parks. I am soon heading to Hawaii and I will be bringing my Fuji cameras. I am excited to photo journal this trip. Here are some recent pictures from Oaks Bottom and the Willamette River. Members can download this photo library....
Here is a sample of some of clips of solo piano that can be used as license free commercial music for your podcasts, blogs, tick tock , youtube, or instagram videos. These recordings were made with high quality microphones and preamps and a Yamaha CF6 7 foot grand piano. You can subscribe to have access to download and use these samples.
Bald Eagles in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge: A Symbol of Conservation and Ecological Restoration Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, located in Portland, Oregon, is a crucial habitat for a diverse range of wildlife. Among its inhabitants, the majestic bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) have become a symbol of conservation success and ecological restoration efforts. This essay aims to explore the significance of bald eagles in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge, highlighting their ecological role, conservation efforts, and the broader implications for biodiversity conservation. Ecological Role of Bald Eagles:
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Here are the images that I chose for my 2023 Calendar called Rainbow Ducks. I am making the individual calendar images available to my members....
I am excited to have published a 2023 Calendar featuring my photos of wood ducks and mandarin ducks. Mandarin Ducks are considered one of the world’s most colorful birds. The Wood Ducks were photographed in Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden and Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge located in Portland Oregon. These ducks can truly be called Rainbow Ducks as they display all the vibrant colors of the rainbow. The title Rainbow Ducks came to me while I was photographing a Mandarin Duck in Happy Valley Park. I
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