Nature Photographer and Music Producer
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Rufus hummingbirds are small, colorful birds that are found in western North America, from Alaska to Mexico. They are known for their bright orange-red feathers on their throats, which are
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There are a lot of beautiful cloud formations that happen during the Month of April. In Portland Oregon, These clouds often bring a large volume of rain. April showers bring
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Raw video footage that will be edited and featured in the upcoming Nature Revive Documentary Series....
Today was a beautiful day. I was able to photograph an American Kestrel that was hunting field mice. I also found an American Screech Owl and took some nice photos
Continue readingOaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge March 22 2023
Honeybees are an essential part of our ecosystem, and their importance cannot be overstated. These tiny creatures play a crucial role in pollinating plants, which is essential for the growth
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Brown Creeper Peregrine Falcon Peregrine Falcon Peregrine Falcon Honey Bee Wood Duck Wood Duck Wood Duck Wood Duck Western Screech Owl Western Screech Owl...
Spring is here and it is evident in the sights and sounds in Oaks Bottom. Here is a video compilation with my performance of J.S. Bach’s Arioso....
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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