When springtime brings rain, The Texas Panhandle changes colors. See the leaves on the lonely tree Sprout and turn green, As the grass on the plains grows tall And blows in the wind. After a severe drought that lasted several years; Texas is finally receiving rain. It’s so wonderful to see all the green trees and blooming … Continue reading
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Photo Mystery
Can you guess where I was when I took these photos? If you look closely, there’s a hint in one of them. I’ve been taking photos of this particular subject for many years. (I’m known for taking photos of the unusual. I just don’t always share them.) I rather like the abstract, yet realistic quality … Continue reading
Scrapbooking Winter
Normally, I wouldn’t scrapbook snow pictures; but I’m trying to save memories of our everyday life. AND snow was certainly part of our everyday life during the winter of 2014/2015. Our part of Texas doesn’t always get lots of snow at once; however, last winter there were several storms that brought 5 or 6 inches. … Continue reading
Lake Reflection
Caddo Lake State Park The cypress trees and the many aquatic plants at Caddo lake are an amazing sight to see. Caddo Lake is the largest natural lake in Texas. It’s located on the Texas and Louisiana border in North East Texas and North West Louisiana. (Three hours west of Dallas and 30 minutes east ofShreveport.) The lake roughly … Continue reading
Old Fences
Monochrome Madness Old fences fascinate me because they have so many stories to tell. Stories of the people and animals that have come across its path. Did they climb over, go around or cut through the wire? Why did they need to get the other side? Driving through my part of Texas, you see all … Continue reading
Three Interpretations of Triumph
Photo 101 – Triumph & Contrast (assignment 20) Our last assignment for Photo 101 required some heavy brainstorming on my part. I had several ideas; but nothing seemed to really fit the theme. Then, on Saturday we went to an Easter celebration and I had the opportunity to take a few photos. I love this … Continue reading
Double the Fun
Photo 101 – Double & Rotation (assignment 19) These are a few photos from a show at Sea World. There were a lot of double jumps and double diving during the show. Lot’s of fun to watch and to photograph. I just couldn’t seem to choose just one to share; so you get several. Which … Continue reading
Landscape Treasure
Photo 101 – Landscape & Cropping (assignment 15) Treasure & Close Up (assignment 16) Photo 1 – Prairie Dog Fork of the Red River in Texas. There’s been a big drought in our part of Texas for many years. The rivers are usually dried up or just mud; so this photo of water running through … Continue reading
Orange Buzz
Photo 101 – Scale & Observation (assignment 14) Two different closeups of a bumblebee on a flower. I zoomed in closer after I took the first photo (bottom). I didn’t see him the first time because I was so busy taking in all the gorgeous flowers. I was glad to have my zoom lens since I’m … Continue reading
Tunnel of Light
Photo 101 – Assignment 9 – Warmth and Quality of Light This is the entrance to Sea World in San Antonio. We were walking back after a long, wonderful yet exhausting day. As we came around a corner there was this massive blast of light coming from the tunnel. It was like a burst of … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 