Left behind, abandoned cars always catch my eye. I like to imagine the stories of how that car ended in that particular location. Why do you think there are so many old cars hanging around in fields and yards in the US? I think it’s because we just don’t want to let go of the … Continue reading
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Cypress Trees at Caddo Lake (BW)
Sorry if you made it to this post earlier today and found nothing. Somehow, I set the schedule for the wrong day and of course the post wasn’t ready. 🙂 I hope you’ll understand that life happens and continue visiting my little blog. The cypress trees at Caddo Lake fascinate me. Not only do … Continue reading
Old Car (BW)
Have you ever noticed how many old cars are left to rust away in some field or yard? I’m not sure why it happens; but I think most of us just don’t want to send them off to the junkyard. Yet, most people don’t have the time or money to repair the engines and do … Continue reading
My Calf (BW)
It’s not unusual to see cows and horses in pastures along the country roads of Texas. In fact, we pass these cows several times a week as we travel the country roads near our home. Even so, when I saw the calf, I just had to take a photo. As you can see, this momma … Continue reading
Floating
Blowing bubbles always makes for a great afternoon. This was a nice, calm afternoon; so the bubbles just floated in the air. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Floating” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. This week’s theme was movement. I had many ideas for a great photo for movement; but then life happened. I had … Continue reading
Watching
This guy seemed to be out of his element sitting in a flower bed at the Dallas Arboretum. When I looked around, I saw that he was actually watching over a female that was shuffling around in the leaves. He seemed a little defensive as he stood to check me out; but calmed down quickly … Continue reading
Once Upon A Time
I found this old house on a road deep in Texas country. It was surrounded by a fence with trespassing signs marking its territory. I couldn’t help wondering why the house was left to crumble if it was important enough to warrant no trespassing signs. Once upon a time this house was a home and for … Continue reading
Blooms and Bees
Springtime In Texas, tulips signal the beginning of springtime. I alway enjoy venturing to a tulip garden to help me get into the springtime mood. I found this tulip at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens which is the perfect spot to enjoy tulips and spring flowers. I saw this little bee buzzing around the tulips … Continue reading
Texas Blooms
“Texas Blooms” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. The theme for this week is cultural. I had many ideas about photos I could take that would fit the theme. When you live near the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex the possibilities are endless. Cowboy Football Fans, Ranger Baseball Fans, NASCAR Fans, commuters, cowboys, … Continue reading
Frog Fountain – Dallas Arboretum
Frog Fountain (B & W) This is one of three frog fountains at the Dallas Arbotoreum and Botanical Gardens. These frogs are massive and very interesting to see. I love the texture on the statues and their color against the colorful gardens. I left the bench in the photo for size comparison. Frog Fountain Here’s the original … Continue reading