Sunset Beyond the Trees I caught this sunset as I was driving down a country road not far from Sherman, Texas. I could barely see it through the trees on the side of the road; then, I came to this small clearing. I love how the sunset is glowing through the center tree. After the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sunsets
Diamond in the Sky
The setting sun turned everything at the horizon line a glorious shade of red and reflected color up into the clouds. I think the sun looks like a diamond sitting in the sky. I took this photo while driving on a country road just off of Texas State Highway 82. Continue reading
Nature’s Spotlight
Electra, Texas – Highway 287 This water tower is in Electra, Texas — one of the many you can see while traveling on US Highway 287 in Texas. Electra is still in North Texas; but the trees aren’t as numerous as further north allowing you to see for long distances. This particular night the sun … Continue reading
Chasing Sunsets – Texas Style
Sunsets are one of my favorite things to photograph. Trying to capture that “Magic Moment” right before the sun sets has become a special passion of mine. Texas is my home state; so naturally, I have many Texas sunset photos in my stash. Here are a few of my favorite Texas sunsets. Texas Panhandle … Continue reading
Golden Rays
Golden Hour In photography, the golden hour (sometimes known as the magic hour, especially in cinematography) is a period shortly after sunrise or before sunset during which daylight is redder and softer than when the Sun is higher in the sky. I’ve mentioned before that sunsets are one of my favorite things to photograph. Sometimes, … Continue reading
Texas Skyline
Windmills Windmills are a common sight along the country roads in Texas. As a city girl, I don’t think about them or notice them very often. However, windmills are important to many farmers and ranchers. I do know that, a windmill with all its blades is most likely still in use. Texas Skyline I pass … Continue reading
That Magic Moment – Sunset
Sunsets are one of my favorite things to photograph. I’ve learned patience is very important and to wait for that “magic moment”. It’s so easy to think you’ve got a good shot and put your camera away. Then when you look up — there’s what would have been that fantastic shot. These are some of my … Continue reading