Old Flour Mill This old flour mill still fills the sky in Gainesville, Texas. The building is in remarkable shape considering flour hasn’t been made there in over 50 years. I’d love to know more of the history of this great building. Unfortunately, my research hasn’t turned up much, yet. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Old Flour … Continue reading
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Great Egret Reflection – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Sorry, this is a few days late. Somehow I goofed and my post didn’t publish when I set it to publish. I hope you enjoy anyway. My apologies to anyone who tried to get here through a broken link. L This Great Egret was enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon on Caddo Lake in Texas. I … Continue reading
Painted Sky
This beautiful Texas sunset reflecting on Lake Kiowa looks like the perfect painted sky. Lake Kiowa is a small, private lake located about an hour from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The exquisite sunset lasted just a few minutes before the clouds moved across the sky. I always feel so lucky when I get to experience … Continue reading
Blooms – Monochrome Madness Challenge
This time of year, I really miss all spring flowers; so I thought I’d share this beautiful lily from last spring. I love how the monotone filter brings out the textures, lines and angles of the flowers and leaves. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Blooms” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join … Continue reading
Bridge into the Woods – Monochrome Madness Challenge
This bridge actually provides access to the fishing pier at Caddo Lake State Park on the Texas/Louisiana border. I love that fact that you get two different perspectives –depending on which direction you are walking. I spent most of an hour taking photos of Caddo Lake. When I turned to leave, I realized that there … Continue reading
Fun In The Sun – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Several months ago I spent a warm fall afternoon watching the ducks and geese at Fair Park in Childress, Texas. It was a gorgeous; but windy Texas day. The ducks and geese were bobbing up and down in the water. They were constantly spreading their wings and fluffing their feathers in the wind like they … Continue reading
2016 – Finding Joy Everyday
A few years ago, I stopped making New Year’s Resolutions. Instead, I began choosing one word to focus on throughout the year. Last year, I also added a goal to help me focus on my one word. My one word last year was “Joy” and my goal was “Finding Joy Everyday”. Finding Joy Everyday was … Continue reading
Gaylord Texan Lights – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Gaylord Texan Lights The Christmas lights at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas are amazing. As you enter the hotel, you see all the lights hanging from the extremely tall ceiling; then, you look up and you see that gigantic star in the center. It’s certainly worth dealing with the traffic and parking to see … Continue reading
Christmas at the Gaylord Texan
I hope you’ll indulge me as I share these photos from the Gaylord Texan Hotel even though we’re already past the holiday season. Christmas at the Gaylord Texan Hotel The Christmas decorations and lights at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas are amazing. You find yourself getting in the holiday spirit as you drive through … Continue reading
Christmas Time
Christmas Time Pops of Red Reflections Bokeh “Christmas Time” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness Challenge or view more monochrome photos by visiting Leanne Cole Photography. You can view my other Monochrome Madness Challenge entries by clicking on Monochrome Madness. What’s your favorite … Continue reading