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Cameras As Conversation Starters
Jan 25
Birds, Butterflies, Art, and a Creek Through the Desert
Feb 10 • Todd Takes Pictures
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Feb 15

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Look At All Those Stars!
Oracle State Park Dark Skies Star Party - capturing images of the night sky with a Pixel phone in astrophotography mode.
Feb 15
Birds, Butterflies, Art, and a Creek Through the Desert
Sonoita Creek, Tubac Art Festival, and Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Feb 10 • Todd Takes Pictures
Towering Cumulus in the Morning
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Feb 8 • Todd Takes Pictures
Right Where I'm Supposed To Be
Reflecting on a journey from Hawaii to the Air Force and now Arizona. I’m finding my "sweet spot" on Substack by prioritizing real connections over…
Feb 6
A Teenager's Dream Car
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Feb 5 • Todd Takes Pictures
Backyard Birds
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Posts about photography, birding, hiking, weather, culture, personal growth, and family or military stories from my past. One or two emails a week to those who subscribe.
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Birding

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The Elusive Owls
I captured this image yesterday evening. Would you believe that out of 1,000s of bird pictures, this is only the second owl I've ever photographed in…
Jan 10 • Todd Takes Pictures
Sparrows Are Not Boring Birds
Explore the hidden beauty of backyard birding! From SE Arizona’s unique sparrows to towhees and juncos, see why photographing common birds is a local…
Dec 24, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures
Where to see 1000s of Sandhill Cranes in Arizona
Discover Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area in Cochise County, AZ. The premier birding location to see tens of thousands of wintering Sandhill Cranes…
Nov 15, 2025
Photographing the Rare Sinaloa Wren in Huachuca Canyon, Arizona
A casual morning in Huachuca Canyon leads to a rare sighting of the Sinaloa Wren. Discover why Sierra Vista is a top destination for birding and…
Nov 8, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures
More Than a Hike: My Quest for the Elegant Trogon in Ramsey Canyon
Southeast Arizona is the only place in U.S. you can see this unique bird.
Oct 12, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures

Hiking

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Why Don't I See More Snakes?
Most hikers dread seeing snakes, but I’m disappointed if I don't. Here is a photographic tour of my recent reptile encounters in Southeast Arizona.
Dec 11, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures
Flagstaff and Sedona Roadtrip(s)
Planning a road trip north? From Devil’s Bridge to the West Fork of Oak Creek, here are some of our favorite hikes, scenic drives, and photo spots in…
Dec 5, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures
How Do You Define "Hiking"?
"Can a slow-paced photographer keep up with a summit-chasing partner?
Nov 30, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures and Kelly
Wild Horses Couldn't Keep Us Away
We almost turned back! See how a rainy detour led to an incredible encounter with wild horses at the Salt River north of Phoenix.
Nov 26, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures and Kelly
Birds, Butterflies, Art, and a Creek Through the Desert
Sonoita Creek, Tubac Art Festival, and Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Feb 10 • Todd Takes Pictures
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