Christmas in Brazil is not much different from what we experience in the northern hemisphere. Well, if you set aside the fact it is summer in Brazil during Christmas, then not much else is different. The malls are packed with … Read More

While running some errands this afternoon, I made a speedy stop at a local Austin gem: Mayfield Park & Nature Preserve. Nestled in Central Austin, the park is an oasis with short trails, ponds, flowers, and several peacocks roaming freely. … Read More

It’s #travelTuesday on social media. So, I’m dreaming of a white… sandy beach. This is home. A sunset at Beira-Mar Avenue in Fortaleza can be magical. It has become a tradition for locals and tourists alike to stroll along the seashore … Read More

In 2011, we went to Washington to visit all three national parks in that state. We stayed with a friend in Seattle on the weekends and spent weekdays in the national parks. It was a good plan because it allowed … Read More

Every time I go to this restaurant near our house, I stop to admire this old carriage by the restaurant’s entrance. I like its setting and how dilapidated the carriage looks. My only problem is that I do not want … Read More

In addition to capturing moments with my camera, I love post-processing routines. It’s during post-processing, or “developing the film,” as we used to say before digital photography that my creative mind can fly. In addition to Lightroom (where I apply … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #327 – 5 Elements The Chinese Five Elements theory is a fundamental concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Sofia brings up these five elements in this week’s Lens-Artists challenge, asking us to look at “the elements that create … Read More

There are photos one captures and never thinks they will see the light of day. That is the case with the images I feature this week for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness #22: Music. The challenge is hosted by Margaret’s creative mind … Read More

A few years ago, to celebrate our 20th anniversary, we spent a few days exploring Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. We walked around the city, visited some churches, toured historical sites, experienced the local cuisine, shopped, and spent time on … Read More

I recently found a YouTube video about renowned American photographer Robert Adams’s use of silence in photography. His deep connection to the concept of silence and the environment intrigued me. There is a lot of information about Robert Adams online. … Read More