There are some very colorful dragonflies in Oaks Bottom this time of year. Here are some very close shots using my powerful macro lens. !– wp:paragraph –> These photos where

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Recently I have been able to get some up-close photos of a Great Blue Heron in Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. It is not easy to get close to these magnificent

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This video shows the long tongue of a butterfly. It has evolved a long tongue to be able to get the nectar inside a flower. Hummingbirds also have extremely long

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I recently have been using a photo processing technique called focus stacking. It is difficult to get the entire subject in focus when doing macro photography. The solution is to

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Northern Flickers are common birds that you can often hear pounding on loud objects like a downspout of a satellite dish. I have had them wake me up at 4

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In the spring you can hear a harmonious chorus of song of chickadees, song sparrows, northern flickers, robins, warblers, finches, and many more. I always enjoy the nostalgic sound of

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Bushtits are one of the cutest birds on the planet. They are tiny birds that seem to never sit still. They are constantly on the move so it makes them

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In the Spring, beautiful Cherry Trees are blossoming all around town. There are many cherry trees blooming on my street and in my neighborhood. I took the opportunity to capture

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There are many squirrels thriving in Portland. They are one animal that has adapted to urban spaces. You probably see them in your yard. They are also notorious for raiding

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