I took this photo from the 18th floor of the Dallas Omni Hotel just as dusk was beginning. The lights were slowly coming on all around the city and for a moment everything looked as if it was in a dream. I love the perspective of looking down and across the buildings instead of looking up as … Continue reading
Trains and railroad tracks have always fascinated me. It always seems to me that you could get on a train and go anywhere you wanted. These tracks are on the main highway near where our new home is being built. I love the fact that there are so many trees on each side; but it … Continue reading
This is a piece of coral that I plan to use in decorating our house. I love the shape and texture of this piece. As you might guess, I’m decorating with a beachy theme. Now, I just need to find a few other pieces to go with this one. What’s your decorating style or … Continue reading
The doggies like hanging out the window during our car rides. Monochrome Madness Challenge Our dogs love hanging out the window on our car drives. Unfortunately, I usually can’t get a good photo of the dogs during a car ride because the car is bouncing or I’m using my iPhone. Luckily, this time I had … Continue reading
Monochrome Madness Week 11 – I took this week’s photo while traveling through Arkansas. It was a quick photo opp when we pulled over for a second while traveling. I think using the Fotor going gray filter makes the photo look like a shot from an old black and white movie. Monochrome Madness is a … Continue reading
This hibiscus bud caught my eye because of its interesting shape and gorgeous colors. Then the next day, the bud bloomed into this beautiful flower. (This is a SOOC shot — no editing.) Did you know that most hibiscus flowers only last one day? You can learn more about the hibiscus plant at Better Homes & Garden … Continue reading
Monochrome Madness Challenge In my opinion, this pelican is just as beautiful in black and white as he is in color. I found him at Sea World on a little island near the Flamingo pond. He was very shy and seemed to turn away when I brought up my camera to take a photo. You can … Continue reading
These beautiful birds were shy when it came to having their photos taken. It seemed like the largest one actually turned away when he saw the camera. They were on a little island near the pond where I photographed the flamingos at Sea World. There wasn’t a sign close by; but, I believe they are brown pelicans. … Continue reading
These flamingos were so colorful and fun to watch as they roamed around the pond. Sometimes, it seemed as if they were posing for the camera. –I found these colorful birds at Sea World in San Antonio, Tx.; fortunately, they seemed to be thriving in their environment. According to the National Geographic website flamingos turn … Continue reading
Going Gray I used a filter called Going Gray on the original color photo titled Lonely Tree. It’s amazing how the change to monochromatic gray changes the photo’s appearance from a bright spring day to a day filled with ominous clouds. You can see the color version of this photo here. Which version appeals to … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 