I have been visiting and photographing the JFW area for 15 years. Before part of the wetland became a park, my fellow swamp rats and I just hopped a fence and waded on in. In those days, the photography was mainly snaps of birds and the many wetland plants. I must admit there was a certain joy in the (slightly) clandestine and childlike feelings of exploring "the wilderness".

But with the construction of the boardwalk, vistas and opportunities opened up. Today, neither weather or water levels are hindrances to exercise and exploration, nor, of course, to photography.

All proceeds from print and card sales from the JFW portfolio will go to the Jackson Frazier Wetland.

A boxed set of twelve 5" x 7" greeting cards (your selection of images) is available for $25.

To purchase a print or cards, send the purchase price, check or money order, payable to Benton County / Jackson Frazier Wetland, to

Denise W. Ross Photography
7058 SW Abalone St.
South Beach, Oregon 97366, USA .