I saw this abandoned building while driving through Sherman, Texas. It was amazing to see the walls still standing even though they were sagging and crumbling. The roof was long gone with trees and grass growing where the floor had once been. The glass had disappeared from the windows years ago; but some of the … Continue reading
I just can’t seem to stop taking photos of these gorgeous Hibiscus blooms. I actually thought I had lost this plant because it had a bad case of aphids. I finally resorted to using a bug spray. Two days later, it had seven blooms. I love all the lines and shapes of this little bud, the … Continue reading
Monday Motivators – A Preview Yes I realize that today is Tuesday; but I’m too excited to wait. Beginning June 6th, I’m starting a new blogging event at Rainy Day Reflections called Monday Motivators. Every Monday, I will share something that motivates me to get through the day, week or even through just an hour. … Continue reading
This bowl of succulents is interesting to see because of the all the different types of plants. The monochrome version brings your eye to the wonderful shapes and textures. “Bowl of Succulents” 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 … Continue reading
There’s less than a month of school left for most — my teacher friends can probably give me an exact countdown. Which means it’s also the time for award ceremonies again. As an educator, I always dreaded award time. I knew the awards would make some happy and some sad. And I don’t think that’s what … Continue reading
We recently moved from one part of Texas to another. There’s only about 6 hours in distance form one area to the other; but there’s a world of differences. Cow Country We lived in the flat plains of the Panhandle before. You could literally see for miles and miles. It wasn’t unusual to see herds of … Continue reading
When looking for subjects for monochrome photos, I usually look for lots of lines and texture. However, I decided to try something different this week. I think this sunset has enough content for a monochrome photo. I love how the monochrome version emphasizes the sun rays. It’s almost like you can see the bright golden … Continue reading
Golden Hour In photography, the golden hour (sometimes known as the magic hour, especially in cinematography) is a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky. I’ve mentioned before that sunsets are one of my favorite things to photograph. Sometimes, … Continue reading
It’s time for May’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 Stacy … Continue reading
This busy street full of shops and apartment homes is in Barcelona, Spain. I took the photo from the top level of a tour bus. Check out my post, Barcelona By Bus to view the color version of this photo. Barcelona By Bus (B&W) Monochrome Madness Challenge “Barcelona By Bus” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness … Continue reading
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