Isn’t it lovely? Here we are in Austin, Texas, just a few days before the official start of winter. This morning I went outside in our front yard to make a photo for a photography group’s weekly challenge. I thought … Read More

One of the joys of the changing weather is that I am able to spend more time outside. In the summertime, even in the mornings sometimes the heat and humidity are uncomfortable. Since the end of August, we have noticed … Read More

— Among several beautiful sites in Colorado, one thing that never seems to disappoint is the view of a Colorado lake. One can spend hours by a lake simply appreciating the reflections created in those calm waters. This first photo … Read More

— I can now check another item off my bucket list when it comes to wildlife. In April this year, I went for a hike at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, just 40 minutes from home in Austin, Texas. … Read More

— Earlier this year, I went for a day hike at Pedernales Falls SP. The park tends to get a lot of visitors on weekends because of its proximity to Austin, Texas. However, during the week, one can enjoy the … Read More

— In the summer of 2021, I visited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. On that particular visit, I happened to stop in an area where the Center keeps moths as they do their gestation period. I made several photos … Read More

— I don’t know how long I have waited to photograph a hummingbird in our own backyard, here in Austin. Although I had previously seen them quickly drinking the nectar from some of our flowers, I had never been able … Read More

— June 21-27, 2021, was pollinator week. Taking advantage of one day of cooler weather, I revisited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. It was a very productive visit for a number of reasons. While walking the grounds of the … Read More

— The Amazon rainforest (or Amazonia) covers most of the Amazon River basin in South America and is distributed across nine nations. Brazil contains the largest portion of that rainforest with nearly 60% of its entirety. Not only is the … Read More

— July 19, 2014, is a day we will not forget. We’ve had some very exciting and memorable vacations through the years. This particular time at Glacier National Park was our second visit to the park. For this trip, we … Read More