On A May Morning
May is that special month of the year when we begin the transition out of spring into the warmth and joy of summer. In nature, the breeding season is past, and a new generation of creatures…
Northern Arizona Photography
Best Sedona Photography Spots
Cathedral Rock at Red Rock Crossing One of the most iconic photography locations in Sedona is Red Rock Crossing, where Cathedral Rock reflects in Oak Creek. Airport Mesa Airport Mesa offers sweeping panoramic views of Sedona’s…
Photography As An Artform
Photography is widely accepted as one of the most versatile artforms there is. It is able to capture an instant in time of a historical or momentous event and also the ability to capture the patterns…
Around The Neighborhood
Although it has never played a big role in selecting where we chose to live, we have been fortunate enough to have chosen to live in a place with a lot of wildlife in the neighborhood…
A New Year & Starting From Home
What a terrific month. We’re beginning the new year and all travels emanate from home, so that is what we’ll look at first. Check out the aerial shot of Sedona and then a couple of birds…
Once Again Remembering The Seasons
It’s that time of year again as we near the end of the year and begin the season of winter. This is a time when life is shutting down, and creatures that hibernate are in shelter,…
A Cool Place
Northern Arizona is a totally cool place in all respects. It’s a cool place to be with temperatures to match. Photo 1 (featured at the top of this page) was taken at 11,931.4 feet MSL (Mean…
Photography of Birds in Arizona by Ted Grussing
In this image (Above), American Avocets in breeding plumage hunt the shallow waters in Lake Pleasant looking for food, insects and crustaceans. They are on their way to breeding grounds and will be in Arizona in…
Only Man …
Only man has developed the ability to build structures and alter the face of the Earth to accommodate his needs and provide the technology and infrastructure that has permitted the widespread growth of our species. We…
Home Design and Function
Home is where you live and the type of home you have is dependent on your tastes and frequently the depth of wallet, for humans. For other species, home is not so much where they live,…
Travels with Ted: The Joys Of Home
There are times when it is nice to take time from travels and explore the natural beauty and creatures that reside where I do. I get terrific photographs of wildlife and nature wherever I go, but…
Travels with Ted: Fall Colors
We’re well into my favorite time of year, fall. The heat of summer is gone. The cold weather has not yet arrived, and the glory of nature preparing for winter is on display for all of…
Meet Ted’s Pets: Gentle Ones He Has Known
Over the years we meet and get to know many whom we deem amazing. That includes non-human creatures that we have accepted into our lives. They bring comfort and solace at times when we need it…
Travels with Ted: Photographic Art
Few things intrigue me more than the realities and potential realities that are possible when I grab my camera and set off on a journey to photograph nature and life on earth. It is the only…
Travels with Ted: My Airborne Home … How I get The Shots
I began my flying career learning how to fly gliders way back in 1996. Up until then, I had only been a passenger in commercial aircrafts. I earned my private pilot license in 90 days followed…
Travels with Ted: The Cool Place
I like cool temperatures. So let’s look at one of the coolest places I know: the San Francisco Peaks, north of Flagstaff. They are one of the first things you see as you go north on…
Travels with Ted: New Beginnings, Adventures, Friends & Future Days
A new year is officially underway, and we are blessed to be here. For most creatures on our planet, it is just another day in a continuum of days that begins and ends on dates unknown…
Travels with Ted: Winter Memories
Fall is leaving, and the chilly months of winter are back. Memories of more than 30 winters are revived. There are the years when there were feet of snow, and there were years when there was…
