I found this gorgeous Dogwood bloom at Davey Dogwood Park in Palestine, Texas. Some of the blooms were beginning to fade; but there were still many to see. I loved how the white blooms glittered among the other trees. Dogwood Trees Here are a few trivia facts about Dogwood trees and blooms. Flowering Dogwoods are the … Continue reading
Old Presbyterian Church Sanger, TX Built in 1902 This old church sits with quiet dignity on a corner in Sanger, Texas. It was founded in 1896 and built in 1902. It served as the Presbyterian Church for the Sanger community until 1970 when a bigger building was built. From 1972 to 1995, the building housed … Continue reading
It is amazing to me that this Oak tree has been growing in this spot for 50 years or more. I love looking at the from different angles. In this case, I’m standing near the trunk looking up into the tree. I find it interesting to see the sun shinning on the top leaves of … Continue reading
This Great Blue Heron is watching and waiting for his dinner. He was visiting the fresh waters of the Red River at the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge near Sherman, Texas. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Dinner Time” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the challenge and see more entries over at Leanne … Continue reading
Morning Rain Flowers remind me that these gray, cloudy and cold days of winter will give way to the wonders of spring. These lilies were gorgeous one rainy morning last spring. I love the textures and lines that the monochorme filter brings out in the flowers. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Morning Rain” is my entry for this … Continue reading
Old Flour Mill This old flour mill still fills the sky in Gainesville, Texas. The building is in remarkable shape considering flour hasn’t been made there in over 50 years. I’d love to know more of the history of this great building. Unfortunately, my research hasn’t turned up much, yet. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Old Flour … Continue reading
Sorry, this is a few days late. Somehow I goofed and my post didn’t publish when I set it to publish. I hope you enjoy anyway. My apologies to anyone who tried to get here through a broken link. L This Great Egret was enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon on Caddo Lake in Texas. I … Continue reading
This time of year, I really miss all spring flowers; so I thought I’d share this beautiful lily from last spring. I love how the monotone filter brings out the textures, lines and angles of the flowers and leaves. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Blooms” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join … Continue reading
This bridge actually provides access to the fishing pier at Caddo Lake State Park on the Texas/Louisiana border. I love that fact that you get two different perspectives –depending on which direction you are walking. I spent most of an hour taking photos of Caddo Lake. When I turned to leave, I realized that there … Continue reading
Several months ago I spent a warm fall afternoon watching the ducks and geese at Fair Park in Childress, Texas. It was a gorgeous; but windy Texas day. The ducks and geese were bobbing up and down in the water. They were constantly spreading their wings and fluffing their feathers in the wind like they … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 