I watched this Great White Heron flying around the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge on a wet, rainy afternoon. He wasn’t the only Heron in the area; but he was the only one who seemed to be flying around. It almost seemed as if he was on lookout duty. Even with his amazing wing span, he was … Continue reading
I found this old house on a road deep in Texas country. It was surrounded by a fence with trespassing signs marking its territory. I couldn’t help wondering why the house was left to crumble if it was important enough to warrant no trespassing signs. Once upon a time this house was a home and for … 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
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
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
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
Old Flour Mill This old flour mill still fills the sky in Gainesville, Texas. The building is in remarkable shape considering flour hasn’t been made there in over 50 years. I’d love to know more of the history of this great building. Unfortunately, my research hasn’t turned up much, yet. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Old Flour … 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 bridge actually provides access to the fishing pier at Caddo Lake State Park on the Texas/Louisiana border. I love that fact that you get two different perspectives –depending on which direction you are walking. I spent most of an hour taking photos of Caddo Lake. When I turned to leave, I realized that there … Continue reading
Several months ago I spent a warm fall afternoon watching the ducks and geese at Fair Park in Childress, Texas. It was a gorgeous; but windy Texas day. The ducks and geese were bobbing up and down in the water. They were constantly spreading their wings and fluffing their feathers in the wind like they … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 