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Why Am I On Substack?
It's a question we've probably all asked ourselves from time to time. I (think I) know my answer. What's yours?
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Can You Find the Animal Shape in this Twisty Storm?
We had thunderstorms one evening last week. Of course I brought my camera and took some pictures. Out of 56 images, there were exactly two that I liked.
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A Chaotic Sky At Sunset
We verified a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Wednesday evening (55 mph).
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I Inadvertently Ran An Unofficial Dog Rescue For Years
I only remember this puppy’s name because it was on the Flickr album title where I found the picture.
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The Windowsill
I don’t think I can commit to a daily B&W photo project again.
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I’m 3 Months Into the Same Novel (But I Can Scroll "News" for Hours)
I’m not sure exactly when I started reading this latest novel, but it’s definitely taken me way longer to finish it than I’d ever intended.
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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.
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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…
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3,500 miles, Six States, Twelve Days
Iowa Wedding Road Trip
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Taking Directions From Strangers
I ended up doing a lot of work setting up and breaking down the reception venue for Kelly’s son Seth’s wedding.
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Perspective and Optimism Still Matter
So I know that my theme for this New Greater You tag is trying to be a self-deprecating story of:
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I don't really consider myself a photographer or a writer ... yet here we are. 😎
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Photography

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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…
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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.
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…
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
Developing Perspective: How Pictures Changed My View
This ostensibly a 2025 Year in Review post. But it's also about how reflecting on our photos can impact our mood and attitude.
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How To Capture and Edit Bird Pictures
Improve your bird photography with these practical field tips and simple Lightroom editing tricks. From gear advice to removing noise, here is what…
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What Makes Someone A "Photographer"?
A personal reflection on the difference between taking pictures and being a photographer. Exploring the role of camera gear versus artistic intention…
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The Accidental Wedding Photographer
I mean everybody knew I had a "nice" camera, but they already had someone to take pictures.
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