WesDotPhotography

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I do a large range of photography, mostly wildlife, equine, portraits and scenery. However you see an item that is not on Fine Art America please let me know and I'll upload it for you to purchase it. Do note that all images are copyrighted and cannot be used or duplicated without our written permission.

Down the Rabbit Hole for some Stephen King AI images from the movie 'IT'. It is a 2017 American supernatural horror fil...
05/30/2026

Down the Rabbit Hole for some Stephen King AI images from the movie 'IT'.

It is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Chase Palmer, Cary Fukunaga, and Gary Dauberman. It is the first of a two-part adaptation of the 1986 novel of the same name by Stephen King. Set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, the film tells the story of The Losers' Club, a group of seven outcast children who are terrorized by the eponymous being which emerges from the sewer in the form of Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Skarsgård), and face their own personal demons as the monster torments them.

Finishing up Day 1 at Klamath Falls, Oregon with the ever flashy rushing Grebes. Such an incredible sight to see. Can ...
05/29/2026

Finishing up Day 1 at Klamath Falls, Oregon with the ever flashy rushing Grebes. Such an incredible sight to see.
Can you spot the Clark's Grebes that snuck in this post with the Western Grebes? Hint.....The Clark's Grebe have white around their eyes while the Western Grebe has a little black mask over their eyes. 😉

Trying something a little different with the jets flying out from PDX this week. Panning these fast jets with such a sl...
05/29/2026

Trying something a little different with the jets flying out from PDX this week. Panning these fast jets with such a slow shutter speed is HARD. 🥲
Out of 400 images here are a couple that turned out okay.
Photos were shot between 1/30 and 1/80th of a second, f/8.0 ISO 100.

Going back to nearly a month ago when I visited Klamath Falls, Oregon for the grebes. Not only were there an abundance ...
05/28/2026

Going back to nearly a month ago when I visited Klamath Falls, Oregon for the grebes. Not only were there an abundance of Western and Clark's grebes that are very flashy with their courtship rituals there were also these stunning Eared Grebes.

The eared grebe usually measures between 11 and 13 inches in length and weighs 7.6 to 15.9 oz, with males being on average heavier than females.
In breeding plumage the head, neck, breast, and upper parts coloured black to blackish brown, with the exception of the ochre-coloured fan of feathers extending behind the eye over the eye-coverts and sides of the nape. The eye is a vivid bright red, with a narrow and paler yellow ring on the inner parts of the eye and an orange-yellow to pinkish-red orbital ring. The thin, upturned bill is black. The upperwing is blackish to drab brown in colour and has a white patch formed by the secondaries and part of the inner primaries. The flanks are colored tawny rufous to maroon-chestnut and have the occasional blackish fleck.

Here are the followup photos from the two photos just posted showing a before any editing and after all edits on the rus...
05/27/2026

Here are the followup photos from the two photos just posted showing a before any editing and after all edits on the rushing photo were done.
First image is of the Western Grebes doing what is called ratchet pointing which is usually preceding a 'rush'. It does not always happen but it's a good thing to watch for.
Second image is of the 2 grebes split seconds after the ratchet pointing when they both raise up and 'rush' across the water.
Third image is another courtship ritual as their bonds grow stronger. This consists of the two grebes staying close together bobbing their heads up and down, mimicking each others movements, often touching beaks, and watching each other as they preen their feathers.

On 5/13/2026 I went to a closer spot to check on the Western Grebe's courtship process. While there are not nearly as m...
05/27/2026

On 5/13/2026 I went to a closer spot to check on the Western Grebe's courtship process. While there are not nearly as many grebes as there are in Klamath Falls it's also not a 5 hour drive one way. 🥹
This was the only rush I was able to capture from that day.
I have long had a love/hate relationship with Adobe. And even more so with Adobe Lightroom. But here is a reason love wins out every time.
First image is straight out of camera before any edits. SOOC/Straight out of camera.
Second image is after edits that Lightroom keeps making easier and easier. See less

Rainy day in Portland so going through photos and realizing just how many I have to edit. My obsessive/compulsive perso...
05/26/2026

Rainy day in Portland so going through photos and realizing just how many I have to edit. My obsessive/compulsive personality strikes again.
And on top of that I now know I need to get back out to Smith Rock as these photos were taken nearly 4 weeks ago. This little eagle chick Phoenix is probably way bigger by now.

From the 2026 Hillsboro Airshow. Lots to learn but probably the biggest is 'if you think 2500/sec shutter speed is fast...
05/26/2026

From the 2026 Hillsboro Airshow. Lots to learn but probably the biggest is 'if you think 2500/sec shutter speed is fast enough bump it up to much crazier numbers'!!
This is the F-35A which is the newest 5th-gen fighter that is set to eventually replace the A-10 and F-16, as the primary fighter aircraft for the Air Force. The F-35A first flew in 2006, and after several more years of modifications, the Air Force declared it operationally ready in 2016.
In the Air Force, fighter aircraft are a means of securing the skies, and in the Navy, they are a means of protecting the fleet. But in the Marine Corps, fighters (and everything else) exist to help on the ground through reconnaissance, strike missions and close air support.

One more for now of a F15 from the2026 Hillsboro Airshow.Thank you !!The month of May has been a business time for pho...
05/26/2026

One more for now of a F15 from the2026 Hillsboro Airshow.
Thank you !!
The month of May has been a business time for photography. From planes and creatures, feathered and furry. Lots to edit and share.

05/25/2026

Just took off. 👀 Look to the skies for your Oregon celebration flyovers.

🎉 I earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognizing me for creating engaging content that sparks an interest amo...
05/25/2026

🎉 I earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognizing me for creating engaging content that sparks an interest among my fans!

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