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Could You Eat The Same Foods Every Day?

Jul 7 • Todd Takes Pictures

I Did Not Leave My Camera In The Car At The Wedding

I’m a liar … and I kind of suspected I would be.

Jul 6 • Todd Takes Pictures

Can I Please Have a Pet Jumping Spider?

Turns out you need to do some research before getting a new pet; even just a little tiny jumping spider. Notebook LM to the rescue.

Jul 5 • Todd Takes Pictures

What If We (Photographers) Just Watch The Fireworks?

... with our naked eyes.

Jul 2 • Todd Takes Pictures

Wow, I've Already Seen A Red Face Warbler

Jun 28 • Todd Takes Pictures

Justin's Crying

My memories of early fatherhood. The virtues of patience (and knowing how to low-crawl) when trying to get babies to sleep.

Jun 25 • Todd Takes Pictures

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I'm not sure I'd call myself a writer or a photographer ... yet here we are. 🙃

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I made a quick stop at my favorite little pond on Fort Huachuca to take some bird pictures. Check out what I saw.

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Wow, I've Already Seen A Red Face Warbler

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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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