I am not a birder, as photographers refer to those who photograph birds and know a lot about them. However, I enjoy photographing birds whenever the chance arrives. That is how I came to photograph the Red-Tailed Hawk I feature … Read More

When you have a beach nearly all to yourself, nothing is better than sitting back and enjoying nature and its surroundings. That is precisely what we like to do in Port Aransas, Texas. We used to go there every summer … Read More

The American Lady (Vanessa virginiensis) is a fascinating butterfly closely related to the Painted Lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui). Distinguishing them can be difficult. A significant difference between the two butterflies is the underside of their hindwings. As you can see … Read More

In September 2021, we spent a few days in the Ruidoso, New Mexico, area. Besides hiking around the area, we also did some sightseeing in other places. On the day we went to White Sands NP, we noticed a beautiful … Read More

Happy New 2025! I hope the year that just ended fulfilled some of your cherished dreams and aspirations. May the new year be successful in all your endeavors! As I prepared this post with my favorite photos of 2024, I … Read More

The Amazon Saimiri is a beautiful monkey species (Saimiri sciureus). Saimiri comes from Tupi and means small monkey. They are common in the forests and jungles of Central and South America. Even though their tail seems long, it is not … Read More

Brushy Creek Regional Trail has become one of my favorite bike trails in the Austin area. It’s easy to ride—if I don’t go to the demanding mountain biking areas—and offers exciting off-trail options when I want to explore more. The … Read More

During our visit to Yellowstone National Park, we had several unforgettable moments: the first bison jam, the black bear trying to cross the road, Old Faithful, the Grand Prismatic Spring, the Lower and Upper Falls, and so on. However, when … Read More

Who said there is no drama in Texas fall foliage? When I saw that Inks Lake State Park was at peak time for fall colors, I drove there the next day. The park is only a little over an hour … Read More

This morning, I read an article about the Monarch butterfly’s plight in the Washington Post. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has a significant proposal to declare Monarchs a threatened species. Scientists are saying the species is on the decline. The … Read More