This daisy is just gorgeous in color. In fact, it’s been dyed blue; so it’s rather amazing. I decided to try some filters to focus on dimension and texture of the petals. In fact, I think this flower is just as amazing in monochrome. I like this one so much; I may try a few … Continue reading
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Little White Bridge
I spotted this little white bridge at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee. It crossed a small trickle of water and lead the way to a hiking trail into the woods. It caught my eye because it seemed to be a bridge leading to the woods. Plus, I loved the worn, weathered look of … Continue reading
Bridge into the Woods – Monochrome Madness Challenge
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
Fun In The Sun – Monochrome Madness Challenge
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
Old Pickup (B & W) – Monochrome Madness Challenge
I was fascinated by this old pickup the first time I noticed it sitting in the vacant lot just off US Highway 287 in Childress, TX. I wish I knew it’s story and why it sits there. You can see the color version in my post “Old Pickup“. For this week’s Monochrome Madness challenge, I … Continue reading
Silver Feather – Monochrome Madness Challenge
Silver Feather Silver Feather was built in 1948 for the famous California Zephyr. It has had many names and homes throughout the years until 2010 when it was bought by the Arkansas & Missouri line. It was renamed Silver Feather and became a part of the excursion train in Arkansas. Travel Theme “Silver Feather” is my entry … Continue reading
Bubbles — Monochrome Madness Challenge
Blowing bubbles gets competitive around our house. We like to see who can get the most bubbles in the air at once, who can blow the biggest bubble and who can catch the most bubbles. If you haven’t had any bubble blowing time in a while — you should get a bottle of bubbles and … Continue reading
One Photo Focus – June
It’s time for June’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 … Continue reading
May – One Photo Focus
It’s time for May’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
Let’s Go For A Walk – B & W Version
This is Chip, my grand puppy. Chip is 7 months old and full of energy. He makes a great subject for photos because he’s always bouncing around. I managed to catch his eyes in this photo as he was waiting to go for a walk. I think you can see his look of anticipation — … Continue reading