Rufus The Rufous Hummingbird

a rufous hummingbird in Oregon near Mount Hood.

There have been two birds that have eluded my lens. The large pileated woodpeckers are always teasing me from the trees with their jungle call. The second one, unbelievably, was the little native rufous hummingbird.

Alaska photography workshop – August 2021

Alaska is a special place for my wife Darlene and I. We return as often as possible. We recently had the opportunity to return to spend five days with a small group of photographers to show them the beauty of the state.