Photography

Winter Comes to Texas

Winter Comes to Texas

As I navigated the two-lane road I was careful to go slow ...“Driving Miss Daisy” slow. The first car that I passed in a ditch appeared to have been there for awhile because at least an inch of snow had started to pile on it. The second car I passed had spun out leaving visible tire marks across the road and embankment as it slid and landed backside into a utility pole. With help on the scene, I said a quick prayer for the driver and moved on.

A Moment Inside a Snow Globe

A Moment Inside a Snow Globe

Watching wildlife graze, snowflakes fall, and exploring Yellowstone National Park in pure white snow remains the highlight of this crazy year. There were moments when it felt like I was inside a big, beautiful, and magical snow globe.

Chasing the Light

Chasing the Light

As I gingerly sidestepped my way into the field I was careful to not crush any blooms as I looked for the perfect composition. The white skies that had stuck around all day hinted at a possible chance that the sun might break through. At one point, I looked over at my friend, and told her that we just might luck out and get a pop of sunshine.

Basque Country in Focus

Basque Country in Focus

It was wet and slippery but he wanted me to see the top of the waterfall. It still makes me smile because he started telling me a story using his hands and what I could gather is that the water came off the mountain 600 meters above us, and it runs down the falls, into his gardens and then feeds into a river somewhere “over there” --- the lesson for me on this day is that a dead end road should be explored every once in a while

Tall, tall trees and the Redwood National & State Parks

Tall, tall trees and the Redwood National & State Parks

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Redwood forests of northern California. A road trip with a pal and endless miles of California coastline and hiking trails to explore is the perfect long weekend getaway

Gulley Road

Gulley Road

In the middle of a dirt road, I watched tree branches sway in the wind and listened to the chorus of birds sing to each other. Other times in the very same spot, the air is hot and there is not a hint of a breeze. But on every visit, different birds sit atop the same old dead tree that has become my favorite spot for bird watching.

Feather Fun in Bosque del Apache

Feather Fun in Bosque del Apache

Loud honking and endless squawking…distinctive voices and for the seasoned bird watcher easily recognizable. Standing nearly five-feet tall, Sandhill cranes are light-colored grey but the deep red feathers on their head make them stand out in a crowd. The Sandhill cranes are seasonal visitors to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

Wandering Around Arkansas With A Bunch of Photographers

Wandering Around Arkansas With A Bunch of Photographers

Photographers by nature don’t mind waiting for something interesting to happen whether it is to see if the sunset will produce amazing colors or to study the patterns in rushing water to create interesting abstracts. Slowing down and observing the details most people walk past allow them to create and freeze a scene that changes from one second to the next.