Looking at things is very different from seeing them
While nearly 40 million people are hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend, we’re opting for a quieter approach - staying close to home and enjoying the local wildlife.One of the highlights this time of…
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For the past several weeks, I’ve been visiting a quiet stretch of the Salt River in Mesa, Arizona - just 10 minutes from our home. It’s become something of a ritual: early mornings, camera in hand,…
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The past few mornings, I’ve been out at the Salt River trying to photograph Lesser Nighthawks. It’s been equal parts fascinating and frustrating .They start showing up as the sun warms the air - just…
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We waited for over two hours by the Salt River, hoping something would happen. Just when we started thinking about heading out, it did.Around 8 a.m., the river was quiet, the light still soft, and…
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More than 20 years ago, we took our first steps toward a new life in the U.S. – from finding an immigration lawyer to receiving our Green Cards to settling into a new home. Today,…
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Almost a year ago, Jackie and I witnessed the playful courtship of river otters - a quiet, graceful dance. Today was anything but quiet! From the moment I spotted them, the scene was pure chaos…
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