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
I pass this windmill several times a week as I travel the country roads between my home and the city. It stands close to the road; so it catches my eye most trips. Last week, I posted Texas Skyline – a photo of this windmill glowing in the sun. This photo was taken on a gray, … Continue reading
This old house has been abandoned in this field on Highway 287 in Texas for many years. It must have been sturdily built to withstand the ravishes of time and the harsh weather of the Texas Panhandle. If you look closely, you can still see broken glass panes in the windows. Forgotten Original Version I … Continue reading
Sunset is one of my favorite times to take photos. It takes a great amount of patience and luck to wait for that “magic moment” and a beautiful photo opportunity. I hope you enjoy these photos. Click on the thumbnail to see the larger version. If you are interested in purchasing a print, please contact me at … Continue reading
We drive by this part of Lake Ray Roberts on the way to our house. It looks different almost every time. On cloudy, gray days the water looks cold and uninviting. Other days the blue sky reflecting in the water looks calm and peaceful. On this particular day the clouds looked like they were a watercolor painting reflecting … Continue reading
Sunset is one of my favorite times of the day. Sunset – those few peaceful moments just as the sun is setting that remind you that miracles happen everyday. Somehow it seems that a beautiful sunset makes me feel more positive and I can let the stress of the day slide away. That Magic Moment As a … Continue reading
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” John Lubbock, The Use Of Life Todays WCW quote is a reminder for all of … Continue reading
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
These clouds were amazing. There were rain clouds all around and just this one white cloud. It looked like the white cloud was pushing up out of the darker blue clouds and refusing to join the storm. — Taken in the Texas Panhandle while driving down Highway 287. Check out the Sound of … Continue reading
Strange — Today’s theme for the FMS Photo A Day Challenge. This theme really made me think since what I think is strange may not seem strange to someone else. Seeing a rooster and chickens strutting around a fenced in … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 