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Cameras As Conversation Starters
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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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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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Backyard Birds
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Birds, Butterflies, Art, and a Creek Through the Desert
Sonoita Creek, Tubac Art Festival, and Sabino Canyon Recreation Area
Feb 10 • Todd Takes Pictures
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
Find The Hidden Treasures All Around You
Think you need an exotic location for adventure? Discover how a move to Lawton, Oklahoma taught me to find hidden treasures and wildlife in my own…
Nov 19, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures
Every Hike Doesn't Need An Elaborate Plan
A nice evening walk around the pond.
Nov 7, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures
My Favorite "Hard" Hike in the Huachuca Mountains
No owls, but still a great time in Scheelite Canyon!
Nov 4, 2025 • Todd Takes Pictures and Kelly
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