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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…
Jun 8
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May 2026
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
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Hiking in Hawaii
The Manana Trail in central Oahu
May 13
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April 2026
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
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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
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Completing My eBird Checklist
I consider myself more “birder adjacent” rather than an actual birder.
Apr 20
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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
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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.
Apr 10
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Vermilion Flycatcher
When I moved to Arizona the first time in 2014, this bird was one of my nemesis.
Apr 3
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March 2026
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
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I'm Not a Storm Chaser
But I will happily photograph storms when they come to me.
Mar 21
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Hopefully Contributing To A Relaxing Feed
I opened Substack earlier and came upon a note that pretty succinctly sums up what I think/hope the purpose of my publication is:
Mar 17
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