This is a monochrome version of my photo, Sunshine Petals. To get this effect, I used the Black & White Magazine and Posterize filters from the FX Photo Studio CK. Petunias Monochrome Madness Challenge “Petunias” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness Challenge or view more monochrome … Continue reading
After a morning rain shower, these day lilies are a beautiful reminder that spring is here. Morning Lily Continue reading
It’s time for April’s One Photo Focus Photo Challenge. One Photo Focus is a photography challenge hosted by Stacy Fischer at Visual Venturing. The participants in this challenge edit the same image and share it on the One Photo Focus Forum. You can get more information and join the One Photo Focus monthly challenge at Stacy … Continue reading
Windmills Windmills are a common sight along the country roads in Texas. As a city girl, I don’t think about them or notice them very often. However, windmills are important to many farmers and ranchers. I do know that, a windmill with all its blades is most likely still in use. Texas Skyline I pass … Continue reading
Last weekend, we had the opportunity to take our grandsons to a local kids fishing tournament. It had rained all week long and we had our fingers crossed that the tournament wouldn’t be postponed. Let’s Go Fishing Saturday morning was just as gloomy and gray as the previous days; but it wasn’t raining. –So … 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
I took this photo one evening last fall. We were checking on the progress of our house and I noticed the sky color over the trees across the street. I grabbed my camera and rushed over to the East Beach. I’m so glad that I did. East Beach Lake Kiowa, Texas I’m happy to say … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Monochrome photography is fairly new to me. I’ve found an appreciation for the effect that black and white can have on a photo. It often changes the emphasis of what we are really seeing. I hope you’ll enjoy these photos, also. I’d love for you to stop by my gallery at Linda James Photography and … Continue reading
I came across this old 1950s Chevy pickup while driving down a country road. The kind of Texas country road where you see miles of dirt roads, fields of prairie grass, and a few cows. The truck was sitting in one of those fields surround by tall grasses and lots of trees. I probably wouldn’t have … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 