Sunsets are one of my favorite things to photograph. Trying to capture that “Magic Moment” right before the sun sets has become a special passion of mine. Texas is my home state; so naturally, I have many Texas sunset photos in my stash. Here are a few of my favorite Texas sunsets. Texas Panhandle … Continue reading
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Texoma Bridge – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Texoma Bridge “Texoma Bridge” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. This bridge can be found on Highway 377. It connects Texas and Oklahoma as it crosses over this part of Lake Texoma. Under the bridge is a great place to drop anchor and fish. The shade from the bridge is especially nice during the Texas/Oklahoma … Continue reading
August – One Photo Focus Challenge
It’s time for August’s One Photo Focus Photo Challenge. One Photo Focus is a photography challenge hosted by Stacy Fischer at Visual Venturing. The participants in this challenge edit the same image and share it on the One Photo Focus Forum. You can get more information and join the One Photo Focus monthly challenge at … Continue reading
On The Way Home 2 – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Monochrome Madness Challenge “On The Way Home 2” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. This month’s theme was movement. I see movement in this photo through the waves, the paddle boarding person with her dog and the clouds. You can join the Monochrome Madness Challenge or view more monochrome photos by visiting … Continue reading
The Sound of Waves
The Sound Of Waves For just a few seconds Right before the sun disappeared, The waves seemed to take on a life of their own. There was a mysterious light Reflecting off the waves As they whispered to the shore “We are here. We are here.” Then, in another second everything returned to normal. And the … Continue reading
Stairs To Where? — Monochrome Madness Challenge
Stairs To Where? I saw these stairs and I just had to go back to take a photo. I loved the combination of all the textures on the concrete, handrails and grass. And I loved to imagine what might be at the top of the stairs. What do you think is at the top of … Continue reading
Boat Docks and Stairs
Fishing Under the Bridge Buck Creek at Lake Ray Roberts, Texas It’s so hot in Texas, you can only fish if you can find some shade. We’ve only had a few days with 100 degree temps; but our “feels like” temperature has been at 105+ for several weeks. Needless to say, I was surprised to … Continue reading
Road Trip Sunsets
I challenged myself to take a sunset photo every day on our road trip to Arkansas. The challenge turned out to be more difficult than I thought. Taking a road trip with our grands is always lots of fun; but leaves little time for photography. I’m happy to say I met my challenge and managed to … Continue reading
Kansas City Southern – Monochrome Madness Challenge
I took this photo on a recent trip through Arkansas. I thought it was interesting to see the “Kansas City Southern” engine sitting in the railroad yard of the Arkansas-Missouri Railroad Line. Kansas City Southern Monochrome Madness Challenge “Kansas City Southern” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome … Continue reading
Watching – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Watching Monochrome Madness Challenge “Watching” 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 or by visiting my Monochrome Gallery. Continue reading