Nature Photographer and Music Producer
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I took this picture in Willamette Park in Portland Oregon. Here is a link for information about Killdeers....
They say that April showers bring May flowers. Here are some pictures of my daily walk today. There were some April showers today and beautiful cloud formations....
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 becoming a member. As a member you will be supporting me to continue to get bring you images like this. Members will have access to download royalty free high resolution images from my website....
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the sun is out for the first days of spring. I compiled some video footage from the first days of spring in Portland Oregon....
I photographed this bird in Oaks’ Bottom in Portland Oregon. This is a long slender bird and is related to flycatchers. It is between the size of a sparrow and a robin. It was in the field at oaks bottom catching bugs. I was able to get fairly close and get some nice pictures and videos. Here is a great web site to help identify birds. https://www.allaboutbirds.org...
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 at times. The also have an interesting courtship ritual. Duck Fight Duck Love and Courtship...
Today I decided to focus on photographing the female mallard. It seems that the male mallards get all the attention of photographers with their beautiful colorful green and blue head and white collar. I think the female mallard is very beautiful with its intricate patterns and ability to blend in with her surroundings. This camouflage is useful when she is tending to her nest. It helps protect her from predators. I was able to get perfect late afternoon lighting and the ducks where very into
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Today was a cold and rainy day but I still braved the elements to get a few pictures. I try to go out everyday and make it a routine. I spent most of my time in Sellwood Riverfront Park. Here are my photos from today....
Here is a page to find some of my nature movies in a gallery. Tundra Swans...
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 possess this ability. They also have the ability to use tools. They have incredible memory and can even solve puzzles. They have the intelligence equivalent to that of a chimpanzee. To read more about this you can visit https://www.statnews.com To see more post like this please consider becoming a member by clicking the link below....