These ducks were resting under a tree in our yard when we got home yesterday. I ran into the house to get my camera and was happy to take a few photos. The ducks were very cooperative subjects. They seemed to turn toward me and strike a pose for the camera. I think they were enjoying … Continue reading
Category Archives: Photography
It’s a Gray Day!
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
Lonely Tree – Version 2
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
Photo Mystery
Can you guess where I was when I took these photos? If you look closely, there’s a hint in one of them. I’ve been taking photos of this particular subject for many years. (I’m known for taking photos of the unusual. I just don’t always share them.) I rather like the abstract, yet realistic quality … Continue reading
Looking Up
This is a live oak tree on our lot that we hope to save. I want to be able to stand by my kitchen window and look up into its branches for years to come. I understand that the roots of these oaks don’t grow very deep and are rather fragile. We are trying to … Continue reading
Lake Reflection
Caddo Lake State Park The cypress trees and the many aquatic plants at Caddo lake are an amazing sight to see. Caddo Lake is the largest natural lake in Texas. It’s located on the Texas and Louisiana border in North East Texas and North West Louisiana. (Three hours west of Dallas and 30 minutes east ofShreveport.) The lake roughly … Continue reading
Old Fences
Monochrome Madness Old fences fascinate me because they have so many stories to tell. Stories of the people and animals that have come across its path. Did they climb over, go around or cut through the wire? Why did they need to get the other side? Driving through my part of Texas, you see all … Continue reading
Signs of Springtime
Bluebonnets are popping up all over North Texas. This was one of those times when I was glad I had my camera ready — I took the photo as we were waiting in traffic on the toll road. What is your favorite sign of Spring? Continue reading
Welcome to the Metroplex!
Moving from a small city of around 200,000 to a metroplex of over 7,000,000 requires a few adjustments. Learning to navigate the multitude of highways and different routes to get places is one of the biggest challenges we’ve faced. Driving through the Metroplex The overpasses and bridges are amazing. They overlap and seem to go every which … Continue reading
Three Interpretations of Triumph
Photo 101 – Triumph & Contrast (assignment 20) Our last assignment for Photo 101 required some heavy brainstorming on my part. I had several ideas; but nothing seemed to really fit the theme. Then, on Saturday we went to an Easter celebration and I had the opportunity to take a few photos. I love this … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 