Sunset Beyond the Trees I caught this sunset as I was driving down a country road not far from Sherman, Texas. I could barely see it through the trees on the side of the road; then, I came to this small clearing. I love how the sunset is glowing through the center tree. After the … Continue reading
We recently moved from one part of Texas to another. There’s only about 6 hours in distance form one area to the other; but there’s a world of differences. Cow Country We lived in the flat plains of the Panhandle before. You could literally see for miles and miles. It wasn’t unusual to see herds of … 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
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. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Forgotten … Continue reading
Sunset is one of my favorite times of the day. Sunset – those few peaceful moments just as the sun is setting that remind you that miracles happen everyday. Somehow it seems that a beautiful sunset makes me feel more positive and I can let the stress of the day slide away. That Magic Moment As a … Continue reading
These wind generators were just being installed when I took this photo. The giant size of the generators fascinates me.– Notice the size of the cattle and the pickup next to the wind generators. According to National Wind Watch, the most widely used wind generator consists of 116-ft blades atop a 212-ft tower for a total … Continue reading
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
These clouds were amazing. There were rain clouds all around and just this one white cloud. It looked like the white cloud was pushing up out of the darker blue clouds and refusing to join the storm. — Taken in the Texas Panhandle while driving down Highway 287. Check out the Sound of … Continue reading
Broken We came across this old, broken windmill while driving on a country road in the Texas Panhandle You could barely see it through the mesquite trees and the tall weeds. I couldn’t help but wonder just how long it had been there. Today’s FMS Photo A Day prompt is grow . I think … Continue reading
Something Blue – Photo A Day (#fmsphotoaday) Photo 1 – A Blue Norther rolling across the plains. Photo 2 – The sun tries to break through the clouds as the Blue Norther takes over. Yes, the sky was this dark blue — almost black. We were driving down highway 287; so we had the perfect … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 