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White Sands National Monument, NM

Through the Lens of Life: Capturing the Beauty in Every Moment

/ 15 years ago

We wake up to clear skies, the temperature is still a bit fresh in the morning, but by the time we get to the Sand…

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The beauty of solitude is when our minds start to let go of the everyday tasks and surrender themselves to the present moment. That is when we start to see everything in a new perspective.

We invite you to read our blog and enjoy our pictures documenting our journey through life.

  1. Navigate the Uncertain Road Ahead

    / 3 hours agoNews

    After dealing with severe pain for about 25 years due to chronic cluster headaches, Jackie and I are facing some new challenges following some very serious health news. It all started in early summer with…

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    Sony DSLR-A900, f/9, 1/320 sec, ISO 200
  2. Southwest: The Danger is Real

    / 3 months agoNews

    Every day when I head out on my hikes across the Arizona desert, there is always a chance of encountering one of the Southwest's most misunderstood residents, the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Contrary to popular belief,…

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    Sony ILCE-1M2, f/8, 1/500 sec, ISO 1,250
  3. A Few Moments with a Muskrat

    / 3 months agoNews

    A couple of years ago, while photographing wildlife along the Lower Salt River, I caught a quick glimpse of an animal swimming across the water. It looked a little like a beaver, but smaller. Before…

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    Sony ILCE-1M2, f/4.5, 1/2000 sec, ISO 800
  4. When the Horses Steal the Show

    / 3 months agoNews

    I’m usually at the Salt River early in the morning looking for native wildlife rather than horses. In fact, I often avoid them because they attract so much attention. Many visitors seem to have eyes…

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    Sony ILCE-1M2, f/4.5, 1/800 sec, ISO 500
  5. Cooper’s Hawks Return

    / 4 months agoNews

    A few years ago, when we still lived in South Scottsdale, there was a park nearby that we used to visit often. It sits in a flood protection zone for the monsoon season and is…

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    Sony ILCE-1M2, f/2.8, 1/1250 sec, ISO 1,000

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