Greater Short-Horned Lizard
— What mystery do the eyes of a Grater short-horned lizard hide? These lizards possess distinctively shaped eyes with elongated pupils that are horizontally oriented. This gives them a rather unusual and captivating appearance. The specific reason for the elongated … Read More
Brazil Flowers
As the year 2023 is about to close, I looked at the photos I captured this year and tried very hard to pick a few that I had somehow overlooked to post whenever I published a new article. We had … Read More
Duck Tales
— Once upon a time, in a picturesque wetland nestled between towering trees, there lived a diverse community of ducks. Among them were the graceful Ruddy Ducks, known for their vibrant chestnut bodies and bright blue bills. Next to them … Read More
Leavenworth’s Eryngo
The first time I saw a Leavenworth’s Eryngo flower (also known as sea holly) I was walking along the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas, just about 30 minutes north of Austin. The bright purple colors caught my eye instantly. … Read More
Hobbiton Dreams
— Whenever I think of magical landscapes or dreamy locations, I do not have to go far to find one. At approximately 45 minutes from downtown Austin, Texas, and just within a mile of each other, visitors can immerse themselves … Read More
Tulips and Magnolias
When Denzil Nature came up with the challenge for Tulips and Magnolias, I did not know how much I was going to learn about those two flowers. At first, I thought they might be related. After some quick online research, … Read More
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
— To define unique here would be redundant or unnecessary. There are definitions in dictionaries, but for the most part, a lot of people have their personal definitions of uniqueness. For some people, unique means something one of a kind … Read More
White Dapperling
— I am not knowledgeable about fungi. However, I cannot deny the attraction I have to photograph them in any setting I can find them. The fungi you see in this post were captured when I attended a macro workshop … Read More
Bon Appétit!
— Have you ever taken the time to watch a Great Egret hunting? Well, let me warn you that you may end up not seeing any catch. Once I sat for about 30 minutes and never saw an egret catching … Read More
The Other Side of Nowhere
— Empty spaces can hold various symbolic meanings depending on the context. They often represent a sense of void, potential, or possibility. In art and design, for example, empty spaces are sometimes used strategically to create balance, emphasize certain elements, … Read More
