“Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.” ― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Fabulous sunsets are one of the perks of living at the lake. Our house isn’t located on the lake; but …
One Spring Day I walked along a pathway Filled with flowers and trees. As sunset drew close, I looked up to see The sun shining through The branches of a maple tree. The glowing color Almost took my Breath away. It was a great reminder That life should never be Just a moment in time. …
“Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” — Algernon Charles Swinburne “The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.” — S. Brown I took a few hours to walk through a Tulip garden and found that I was so much more relaxed after looking at the beautiful flowers. It’s good to know that …
An invisible force Ravishes my body. Upsetting my brain, Twisting my words, Stealing my sleep, Draining my energy, Attacking my muscles, Amplifying my pain, Slowing my pace. An invisible force Changes my life. Fibromyalgia This poem describes my feelings about Fibromyalgia and how it affects my life. Fibromyalgia is a hidden disease and that makes …
We flatter those we scarcely know, We please the fleeting guest, And deal full many a thoughtless blow To those who love us best. These words written so long ago by Ella Wheeler Wilcox speak to me. They remind me to not take those I love for granted. They remind me that it’s important to …
#stayhome #socialdistancing We planned to visit Davey Dogwood Park again this spring; but won’t be able to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I decided to share these photos from several years ago again. We can experience the beauty of the dogwoods through photos until it’s possible to travel again. Road Trip We took a quick …
Family Like branches on a tree we all grow in different directions; but our roots remain as one. This old, oak tree is far from perfect; but it amazes me. It stands on the edge of a road buried deep in the Texas countryside. It has survived on only what nature has provided for an …
After a morning rain shower, these day lilies are a beautiful reminder that spring is here. Morning Lily
Lakes, oceans and beaches have always fascinated me. –Maybe because I lived most of my life in an area of Texas where lakes were few and far between. I always make sure that I have a camera available anytime I am going to be a near a lake. These are a few of my favorite …
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
Sunburst Reflections Lake Kiowa, Texas On this particular evening the water was a smooth as glass as the sun broke through the clouds resulting in a bright reflection of color on the water. I took this photo at the East Beach of Lake Kiowa, Texas. Lake Kiowa is a private lake and gated community about 30 … Continue reading
Welcome to the newest feature on my blog. Linda James Photography. In this area, I’ll be sharing photos that are available for purchase as prints, posters, phone cases, cards, and other merchandise on my website – Linda James Photography. I will also consider special requests for photos for specific merchandise items. Please email me with any special photography … Continue reading
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
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
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 “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
Rainy Day Reflections 