When looking for subjects for monochrome photos, I usually look for lots of lines and texture. However, I decided to try something different this week. I think this sunset has enough content for a monochrome photo. I love how the monochrome version emphasizes the sun rays. It’s almost like you can see the bright golden … Continue reading
The end of a beautiful spring day at Lake Kiowa, TX. Day’s End Monochrome Madness Challenge “Day’s End” 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 Madness Challenge entries by clicking … Continue reading
Our grands love coming out to our new house at the lake. They are experiencing all sorts of new things. Several weekends ago, we planted strawberries in a vertical planter. Each boy planted strawberries in 2 rows that are “their” plants. They learned how to remove the plant from the pot, dig the right size … Continue reading
This is a monochrome version of my photo, Sunshine Petals. To get this effect, I used the Black & White Magazine and Posterize filters from the FX Photo Studio CK. Petunias Monochrome Madness Challenge “Petunias” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness Challenge or view more monochrome … Continue reading
This is a photo of my oldest grandson and my hubby planting strawberries. Hubby was teaching the grands how to take the plants out of the little containers without tearing up the roots. It was such a sweet moment that I took several photos. I loved this close up of their hands with the dirt … Continue reading
I pass this windmill several times a week as I travel the country roads between my home and the city. It stands close to the road; so it catches my eye most trips. Last week, I posted Texas Skyline – a photo of this windmill glowing in the sun. This photo was taken on a gray, … Continue reading
I was driving through a small Texas town when I saw this restored Mercury convertible in a parking lot behind main street. This car was pointed away from the street and had a white sign hanging from the rear view mirror. (I had to drive through the parking lot to read the sign.) I don’t know the … Continue reading
Last weekend, we had the opportunity to take our grandsons to a local kids fishing tournament. It had rained all week long and we had our fingers crossed that the tournament wouldn’t be postponed. Let’s Go Fishing Saturday morning was just as gloomy and gray as the previous days; but it wasn’t raining. –So … Continue reading
I thought I’d share one last winter photo before I put cold, snowy days behind me and move into the bright sunshine of spring. I took this photo last winter at Fair Park in Childress, Texas. This is an awesome park regardless of the season. Childress, Texas Childress is a small Texas town found on Highway 287 … Continue reading
I took this photo on a country road near Memphis, Texas at sunset on a partly cloudy day. As we drove over the top of the hill, I saw the electrical structure standing stark against the sky — just beyond the fence. (There aren’t any wires on the structure because it was part of a new electrical line … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 