Silver Feather Silver Feather was built in 1948 for the famous California Zephyr. It has had many names and homes throughout the years until 2010 when it was bought by the Arkansas & Missouri line. It was renamed Silver Feather and became a part of the excursion train in Arkansas. Travel Theme “Silver Feather” is my entry … Continue reading
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Fallen – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Fallen Fall Fall is my favorite time of the year. I love all the colors and textures that nature provides during the season. The monochrome version of this photo shows the interesting textures and lines on the fallen leaves and acorns. You can see the color version of this photo in my post Signs of Fall. … Continue reading
Old Barn – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Old Barn US Highway 287, Texas This old barn sits in a field on US Highway 287 just before Memphis, Texas. It catches my eye every time I travel past. Sadly, the remains of a house are just to the side of the barn. This building has been empty so long that it’s starting … Continue reading
October – One Photo Focus Challenge
One Photo Focus is a monthly photography challenge hosted by Stacy Fischer at Visual Venturing. The participants in this challenge edit the same image and share it on the One Photo Focus Forum. You can get more information and join the One Photo Focus monthly challenge at Stacy Fisher’s Visual Venturing. Thanks to Y. Prior … Continue reading
Taffy In the Wind – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Meet Taffy, my sweet miniature schnauzer. She’s 13 1/2 years old and her age is catching up with her too often these days. Hanging her head out the car window has always been one of her favorite things. Taffy and Maggie, our other schnauzer, ride in the back seat of our vehicle when we travel. They are … Continue reading
I Love Texas Photos – Day 1
I Love Texas Photos “ILoveTexasPhoto.com is dedicated to pro photography in TX. Our IG is passed to different photographers every 3 days for unique looks at life in TX.” The I Love Texas Photo Instagram gallery is an eclectic grouping of photos that tell the story of life in Texas. I Love Texas Photo Baton … Continue reading
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
Nocona Boot Factory – Monochrome Madness Challenge
This is the Nocona Boot Factory in Nocona, Texas. The Justin family started making cowboy boots in Texas in 1879. They eventually moved to Nocona in 1887 because the train came through the town. Miss Enid Justin started Nocona Boots in 1925 after her father passed on and her brothers moved their boot company to … 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 B & W – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Docked B & W Due to the stormy weather, most of the sailboats were docked at Lake Ray Roberts, Texas. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Docked” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness Challenge or view more monochrome photos by visiting Leanne Cole Photography. You can view my other Monochrome … Continue reading