Welcome to the newest feature on my blog. Linda James Photography. In this area, I’ll be sharing photos that are available for purchase as prints, posters, phone cases, cards, and other merchandise on my website – Linda James Photography. I will also consider special requests for photos for specific merchandise items. Please email me with any special photography … Continue reading
Category Archives: Daily Reflections
Days Gone By (B&W) – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Days Gone By (B&W) This is a street just off of the downtown square in Honey Grove, Texas. While parts of the town have been restored, this area seems abandoned. I can’t help but think of all the wonderful times that were had in these buildings during their past lives. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Days Gone … Continue reading
Making a Log into a Planter – DIY Style
We recently built a home in a lake community in the country. Our lot was full of gorgeous trees; but one of the cedar trees was dead and rotting out. You could actually see all the way through one of the knot holes. I asked the builder to save an 8 foot section of the … Continue reading
Photographer – From Hobbyist to Professional
photographer noun /fəˈtɑː.ɡrə.fɚ/ — a person who takes photographs, either as a job or hobby: I’ve always been the one behind the camera taking photos of everyday life. Several years ago, I decided to start the move from photography hobbyist to a professional level. I began taking photography classes and learning as much as possible … Continue reading
Visit With A Texas Longhorn – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Visit With A Texas Longhorn I’m a city girl; so I’ve always thought that Longhorn cattle look like they are ready to stomp you into the ground. This guy lived up to my imagination when I stopped to take a photo. I was definitely glad that there was a sturdy fence between us. In reality, … Continue reading
Docked
Docked On this stormy day, it looked as if all the sail boats were docked. If fact, I didn’t see anyone around except the guy mowing the grass on a riding lawn mower. I would guess that the lack of people was due to the rainy, stormy day and the fact that it was a Thursday … Continue reading
Road – My Take on a Theme
Almost weekly, I participate in a photography challenge called Monochrome Madness. Once a month a theme is added to the challenge. This month the theme was “road”. I was excited about the theme because I seem to photograph lots of roads and because I recently saw a road I thought would be perfect. The Road … Continue reading
Setting Sun
Setting Sun The setting sun reflecting through left over storm clouds gave everything it touched a special glow. This is Texas Farm to Market Road 902 about 10 miles from Gainesville, Texas. You can see a monochrome version of this photo in my post Setting Sun B & W. Which version do you like best? … Continue reading
Blue Sunset at Willis Bridge
Clouds Are Blue Willis Bridge over Lake Texoma Lake Texoma’s Juniper boat ramp and Willis Bridge are great locations for beautiful sunsets. The clouds were breaking up some; so I hoped to have lots of color in the sky. Instead, I found these gorgeous deep blue clouds with just a few rays of pink and orange. … 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