“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 …
Days Gone By (B&W) This is a street just off of the downtown square in Honey Grove, Texas. While parts of the town have been restored, this area seems abandoned. I can’t help but think of all the wonderful times that were had in these buildings during their past lives. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Days Gone … Continue reading
We recently built a home in a lake community in the country. Our lot was full of gorgeous trees; but one of the cedar trees was dead and rotting out. You could actually see all the way through one of the knot holes. I asked the builder to save an 8 foot section of the … Continue reading
photographer noun /fəˈtɑː.ɡrə.fɚ/ — a person who takes photographs, either as a job or hobby: I’ve always been the one behind the camera taking photos of everyday life. Several years ago, I decided to start the move from photography hobbyist to a professional level. I began taking photography classes and learning as much as possible … Continue reading
This is the Nocona Boot Factory in Nocona, Texas. The Justin family started making cowboy boots in Texas in 1879. They eventually moved to Nocona in 1887 because the train came through the town. Miss Enid Justin started Nocona Boots in 1925 after her father passed on and her brothers moved their boot company to … Continue reading
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
Visit With A Texas Longhorn I’m a city girl; so I’ve always thought that Longhorn cattle look like they are ready to stomp you into the ground. This guy lived up to my imagination when I stopped to take a photo. I was definitely glad that there was a sturdy fence between us. In reality, … Continue reading
Docked On this stormy day, it looked as if all the sail boats were docked. If fact, I didn’t see anyone around except the guy mowing the grass on a riding lawn mower. I would guess that the lack of people was due to the rainy, stormy day and the fact that it was a Thursday … Continue reading
Docked B & W Due to the stormy weather, most of the sailboats were docked at Lake Ray Roberts, Texas. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Docked” 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 … Continue reading
Almost weekly, I participate in a photography challenge called Monochrome Madness. Once a month a theme is added to the challenge. This month the theme was “road”. I was excited about the theme because I seem to photograph lots of roads and because I recently saw a road I thought would be perfect. The Road … Continue reading
Setting Sun The setting sun reflecting through left over storm clouds gave everything it touched a special glow. This is Texas Farm to Market Road 902 about 10 miles from Gainesville, Texas. You can see a monochrome version of this photo in my post Setting Sun B & W. Which version do you like best? … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 