We recently had an ice storm in my part of North Texas. There were many trees that lost large branches or even toppled over because of the weight of the ice. Even so, the ice was beautiful to see. (I want to add a note here — I appreciate all the electric and utility workers that … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Texas
Martin Passenger Plane
It’s not often you see an abandoned airplane sitting in a field. I had to go back & take a photo. After a little research, I learned it’s a 404 Martin passenger plane built in 1952. It was flown by several airlines ending its career with Pro-Air. The Martin resides in a field near … Continue reading
Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse 2018
The lunar eclipse on January 31, 2018 was the first to coincide with a Blue Moon – a second full moon in one month – in North America in over 150 years. Why does the moon turn red? The Moon does not have any light of its own—it shines because its surface reflects sunlight. During … Continue reading
Small Town Christmas (BW)
This Christmas tree sits in front of the Gainesville, Texas courthouse. It shines with a many Christmas lights all during December. The vintage street lights help light up the downtown square. It seems like a scene perfect for a Christmas card. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Small Town Christmas” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome … Continue reading
Rainy Day Flight
I watched this Great White Heron flying around the Hagerman Wildlife Refuge on a wet, rainy afternoon. He wasn’t the only Heron in the area; but he was the only one who seemed to be flying around. It almost seemed as if he was on lookout duty. Even with his amazing wing span, he was … Continue reading
Hummingbird Party
“Hummingbird Party” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness challenge and see more entries over at Leanne Cole Photography. You can view my other Monochrome Madness Challenge entries by clicking on Monochrome Madness. Continue reading
Sunset At the Beach
Monochrome Madness Challenge “Sunset At the Beach” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. This week’s theme was trees. You can join the Monochrome Madness challenge and see more entries over at Leanne Cole Photography. You can view my other Monochrome Madness Challenge entries by clicking on Monochrome Madness. Continue reading
The Good Thing Harvey Washed Away
Originally posted on My Best Laid Plans:
There’s not much in the world I can truly say I hate. But I hate Harvey. We have been sitting here for more hours than I can begin to count being brutally lashed by his seemingly never ending fury. I would be lying if I said it wasn’t scary…terrifying…at…
Storm Clouds
Monochrome Madness Challenge “Storm Clouds” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You can join the Monochrome Madness challenge and see more entries over at Leanne Cole Photography. You can view my other Monochrome Madness Challenge entries by clicking on Monochrome Madness. Continue reading
Rainy Evening
We drove over to Hagerman Wildlife Refuge a few days ago to see what creatures were around. It was a cloudy day and even rained on us a few times. The clouds and lake looked interesting with the misty rain. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Rainy Evening” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. You … Continue reading