Sunset Beyond the Trees I caught this sunset as I was driving down a country road not far from Sherman, Texas. I could barely see it through the trees on the side of the road; then, I came to this small clearing. I love how the sunset is glowing through the center tree. After the … Continue reading
This Great Blue Heron is watching and waiting for his dinner. He was visiting the fresh waters of the Red River at the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge near Sherman, Texas. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Dinner Time” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the challenge and see more entries over at Leanne … Continue reading
I found this guy hanging out in the fresh water of the Red River at the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge near Sherman, Texas. I think that he is a Great Blue Heron. He was rather fun to watch as he stood looking for his dinner. Here he is from a different angle. I enhanced the photo; so … Continue reading
The setting sun turned everything at the horizon line a glorious shade of red and reflected color up into the clouds. I think the sun looks like a diamond sitting in the sky. I took this photo while driving on a country road just off of Texas State Highway 82. Continue reading
Morning Rain Flowers remind me that these gray, cloudy and cold days of winter will give way to the wonders of spring. These lilies were gorgeous one rainy morning last spring. I love the textures and lines that the monochorme filter brings out in the flowers. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Morning Rain” is my entry for this … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
Rainy Day Reflections 