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Walter
Walter sits in one of her favorite places to keep an eye on the birds. As a kitten, she was named after Walter Mitty while living the rough life on the streets of Tempe. My wife coaxed Walter indoors where she now rules the house. iPhone 16 Pro — read more
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The Stars
This photo was taken at about 11:30 pm on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. Still working on my long exposure photos. Sony a7iii, iso10000, 29mm, f6.3, 15.0s — read more
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Micro Beauty
The incredible thing about nature is that it has the power to create awe at any level. From the most breathtaking landscape to the smallest flower. Sony a7iii, iso100, 48mm, f4.5, 1/200s — read more
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Electric
Lighting in a Mesa, Arizona restaurant. iPhone 16 Pro — read more
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Sonoran Scene
This sunrise photo of a large Saguaro was taken near the Salt River Recreation Area. Four Peaks can be seen in the distance. While the Salt River is heavily travelled, it is close to Phoenix and provides an opportunity to “get away” from the city and glimpse the Sonoran Desert. I visit frequently in the — read more
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Not Today
We all have those days. He actually wanted me to take a picture of his hand, so I obliged. Sony a7iii, iso2000, 28mm, f2.8, 1/160s — read more
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Rim Stream
Water is such a luxury in Arizona that finding a running stream can feel like discovering a gold mine. This small creek is one of several that can be found on Arizona’s Mogollon Rim. A brief foot soak and a little time listening to the babbling water soothes the mind. Sony a7iii, iso 100, f5, — read more
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One Road, One Tree
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge is located in central Kansas. The collection of salt marshes are a stopping point for many migratory birds. This photo was taken on a solitary access road with a small thunderstorm on the horizon. iPhone 12 Pro — read more
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Twenty-Six Years in Junior High – What I’ve Learned
After twenty-six years in public education, I will be retiring at then end of June. Last week marked the end of my time with students and teachers at the junior high school where I have served as principal for the past fourteen years. My entire educational career has been spent with seventh and eighth grade — read more
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High Desert Night
Trees near Roosevelt, Arizona, form a haunting silhouette against a twilight sky. This photo was taken on an early spring camping trip to Pinto Creek. This beautiful riparian area on the eastern edge of the Superstition Mountains is home to a wide variety of plant and animal life supported by a nearly perennial creek. This — read more
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Lone Star
Lone Star (Loney) resting after a riding lesson. This photo was taken in Cave Creek, Arizona on May 24, 2025. Sony a7iii, ISO 600, 70 mm, F4, 1/160s — read more
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