We were driving down Texas Highway 377 and lucked upon a Saturday celebration in Collinsville, Texas. There was live music, food vendors, merchandise booths and a car show. With roots dating back to the 1850s, Collinsville is a true small Texas town. They have a population of 1650, one high school and lots of Texas pride. … Continue reading
It’s not unusual to see cows and horses in pastures along the country roads of Texas. In fact, we pass these cows several times a week as we travel the country roads near our home. Even so, when I saw the calf, I just had to take a photo. As you can see, this momma … Continue reading
Blowing bubbles always makes for a great afternoon. This was a nice, calm afternoon; so the bubbles just floated in the air. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Floating” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. This week’s theme was movement. I had many ideas for a great photo for movement; but then life happened. I had … Continue reading
This guy seemed to be out of his element sitting in a flower bed at the Dallas Arboretum. When I looked around, I saw that he was actually watching over a female that was shuffling around in the leaves. He seemed a little defensive as he stood to check me out; but calmed down quickly … Continue reading
“Texas Blooms” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. The theme for this week is cultural. I had many ideas about photos I could take that would fit the theme. When you live near the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex the possibilities are endless. Cowboy Football Fans, Ranger Baseball Fans, NASCAR Fans, commuters, cowboys, … Continue reading
Frog Fountain (B & W) This is one of three frog fountains at the Dallas Arbotoreum and Botanical Gardens. These frogs are massive and very interesting to see. I love the texture on the statues and their color against the colorful gardens. I left the bench in the photo for size comparison. Frog Fountain Here’s the original … Continue reading
I found this gorgeous Dogwood bloom at Davey Dogwood Park in Palestine, Texas. Some of the blooms were beginning to fade; but there were still many to see. I loved how the white blooms glittered among the other trees. Dogwood Trees Here are a few trivia facts about Dogwood trees and blooms. Flowering Dogwoods are the … Continue reading
Family Like branches on a tree we all grow in different directions; but our roots remain as one. This old, oak tree is far from perfect; but it amazes me. It stands on the edge of a road buried deep in the Texas countryside. It has survived on only what nature has provided for an … Continue reading
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Texas side of the Red River and on the Big Mineral part of Lake Texoma (a lake shared by Texas and Oklahoma). Of the nearly 12,000 acres that make up the refuge, about 8,700 acres are uplands and the remaining 2,600 acres are wetlands. The refuge has been providing … Continue reading
It is amazing to me that this Oak tree has been growing in this spot for 50 years or more. I love looking at the from different angles. In this case, I’m standing near the trunk looking up into the tree. I find it interesting to see the sun shinning on the top leaves of … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 