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A Chaotic Sky At Sunset

We verified a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Wednesday evening (55 mph).

Jun 19 • Todd Takes Pictures

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

Join Todd for a fun family trip to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium! Explore incredible animal photography, from lions and rhinos to exotic birds…

Jun 8 • Todd Takes Pictures

Flies are Awful ... except Dragon or Butter

Why do we love butterflies but hate flies? A deep dive into the beauty (and "porn") of the insect world through a long lens in the Arizona mountains.

Apr 16 • Todd Takes Pictures

No Kings Protest, Sierra Vista AZ

Like millions of other people around the country (and the world) we attended our local No Kings rally on Saturday afternoon. Of course I brought my…

Mar 29 • Todd Takes Pictures

Photography

Do I Really Need a Brand New Expensive Camera?

Explore why high-end gear isn't a requirement for great photography and how used DSLRs, smartphones, and older lenses can still capture…

Apr 29 • Todd Takes Pictures

Do You Know About Adobe Portfolio?

I’ve had the Adobe Lightroom plan that includes 1 TB of cloud storage for 5 or 6 years now. But until very recently I'd never explored Portfolio.

Apr 10

Cameras As Conversation Starters

Discover how carrying a camera acts as a natural conversation starter. Read how photography helps introverts connect with strangers, from Arizona to…

Jan 25

Turning an Unused Phone into an Extra Digital Camera

I turned my spare OnePlus 12 into a dedicated B&W camera. Discover how Hasselblad XPAN mode creates stunning, film-like panoramas without editing

Jan 6

Birding

Wow, I've Already Seen A Red Face Warbler

As I’m working on building my birding life list, obviously I’d like to get out with my camera and experience the thrill of photographing birds I’ve…

Jun 28 • Todd Takes Pictures

It's Time I Build My Birding Life List

Yesterday I read a post on Birding With BillBow about some warblers he was trying to find and photograph to add to his life list.

Jun 11 • Todd Takes Pictures

Gilbert Water Ranch

If I lived in the Phoenix area I would probably visit the Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch at least 2 or 3 times a week.

May 23 • Todd Takes Pictures

Coppery-tailed (aka Elegant) Trogon in Huachuca Canyon

A scouting trip up Huachuca Canyon in the Jeep leads to a rare Coppery-tailed Trogon sighting. Plus, wild turkeys, grosbeaks, and tips for hiking…

Apr 26 • Todd Takes Pictures

Travel and Destinations

3,500 miles, Six States, Twelve Days

Iowa Wedding Road Trip

Jun 7 • Todd Takes Pictures

A Cabin on Mount Lemmon

Explore Mount Lemmon! Join Todd and Kelly for a budget-friendly Spring Break in Summerhaven featuring cabin life, Pixel astrophotography, and 3 scenic…

Mar 15 • Todd Takes Pictures and Kelly

San Diego Dog Beaches

We took our dog to two of San Diego’s best off-leash beach spots!

Feb 20 • Todd Takes Pictures

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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