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Landscapes at Sunrise
As I was recently going through my archives to put together a portfolio of my best/favorite images, it occurred to me that even though I have lived in…
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What Makes Someone A "Photographer"?
Dec 7, 2025
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Why Would I Even Want To Be Popular On Social Media?
Nov 6, 2025
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Why Don't I See More Snakes?
Dec 11, 2025
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Find The Hidden Treasures All Around You
Nov 19, 2025
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Pictures at the Poker Table
My two favorite hobbies at the same time, and when it comes to "street type" candid people pictures, you'll have a hard time finding better expressions…
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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.
Dec 31, 2025
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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…
Dec 27, 2025
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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
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(Futile) Dreams of a White Christmas
Why 75° is the new snow, and how a "Bicycle Pump" is ruining our winter.
Dec 17, 2025
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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
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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…
Dec 7, 2025
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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
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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
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The Truth About the 50% Chance of Rain: A Meteorologist’s Perspective
Think your weatherman is lying? Discover the real science behind the "50% chance of rain" and why your phone's forecast might be more confident than…
Nov 24, 2025
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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
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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
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Chasing light, weather, and wildlife in Arizona's Sky Islands. I pretty much always have a camera in my hand.
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