We took a detour on the way home a few weeks ago. We turned off of US Highway 287 onto US Route 79 and finally traveled on Texas State Highway 70. Much of the scenery was typical for the this part of Texas — small towns, flat plains, and mesquite bushes; but we did enjoy seeing … Continue reading
Rusty Finds Today, I’m sharing another great rusty find. As I mentioned in my post Someday, I’ve become fascinated with the old, rusty items that we just leave to decay. These items seem to have a determination to live on despite our disregard. Yes, I know I’m talking about things – not people. Still, I’d … Continue reading
I’ve recently found myself photographing old, decaying, rusty items such as this old car. My eye just seems to be drawn to these old things. I love to imagine the history and stories behind the items. First of all, it always amazes me that the items can survive for so long when they’ve long been … Continue reading
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
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
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I enjoy all the changing colors of the leaves and plants. The cooler weather is also a bonus. I love taking photos of the trees as they change colors and drop their leaves. I’ve found that sometimes the fallen leaves are also beautiful. Fallen Colors … Continue reading
I came across the Kansas City Southern trains several times on a recent trip to Arkansas. The bright colors of the engines catch your eye as they go by. Kansas City Southern Railway was founded in 1887 and is currently operating in a region consisting of ten central U.S. states. You can see a black … Continue reading
A Truly Haunted House This house has sat empty for many years just off of a Texas country road. The door has been knocked down either by animals or vandals and the window frames are all that are left of the windows. Many of the boards are warped and rotting; but it still tries to stand … Continue reading
Willis Bridge Lake Texoma, Texas This view of Lake Texoma’s Willis Bridge from the Juniper boat ramp shows just how close to the water the bridge sits. The lake and surrounding areas flooded during the summer of 2015; consequently, the Juniper boat ramps were closed for much of the summer. The bridge remained in use during … Continue reading
Sunburst Ride Lake Texoma, Texas This photo was taken from Juniper Boat Ramp on the Texas side of Lake Texoma looking over to the Oklahoma side of the lake. On this particular evening there were several boats heading to shore as the sunset reflected on the water. Lake Texoma Lake Texoma is situated on the … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 