This beautiful Texas sunset reflecting on Lake Kiowa looks like the perfect painted sky. Lake Kiowa is a small, private lake located about an hour from the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. The exquisite sunset lasted just a few minutes before the clouds moved across the sky. I always feel so lucky when I get to experience … Continue reading
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
I hope you’ll indulge me as I share these photos from the Gaylord Texan Hotel even though we’re already past the holiday season. Christmas at the Gaylord Texan Hotel The Christmas decorations and lights at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas are amazing. You find yourself getting in the holiday spirit as you drive through … Continue reading
I saw these canoes sitting on the shore at Caddo Lake State Park. It seemed a little unusual because there was absolutely no one around. I’m guessing these are the ones the state park rents out to visitors. Of course, I couldn’t resist taking a quick photo. Caddo Lake is located on the Texas and … Continue reading
This old building sits on a Texas farm to market road near Lake Ray Roberts. From looking at the fallen glass doors, I think it’s possible that it might have been a store at some point. It was hidden among the trees; so I almost didn’t see it. Old buildings fascinate me – I’d … Continue reading
There are new photos available for purchase as prints, posters, phone cases, cards, and other merchandise on my website – Linda James Photography. Please remember that I will also consider special requests for photos for specific merchandise items. (For example – a photo of a Coke Bottle for a phone case or a Hot … Continue reading
This is the railroad bridge crossing over the Red River near Interstate 35 on the Texas – Oklahoma border. There is a slight upward tilt toward the bridge because I actually took the photo from underneath the Interstate 35 bridge. Monochrome Madness Challenge “Crossing The Red River” is my entry for this week’s Monochrome Madness … Continue reading
Auto Ranch In Texas, businesses that sell parts from old vehicles are usually called “junkyards”. We recently stopped by one to check on parts for a car my hubby is restoring. This particular one was called an “Auto Ranch”. I thought the name might be a little pretentious until I saw all the cars. … Continue reading
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
We took a detour on the way home a few weeks ago. We turned off of US Highway 287 onto US Route 79 and finally traveled on Texas State Highway 70. Much of the scenery was typical for the this part of Texas — small towns, flat plains, and mesquite bushes; but we did enjoy seeing … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 