Contrasting Lines
— Completed in 2004, the Austin City Hall building was designed by architect Antoine Predock. The building has several distinctive features, including a copper-clad roof, a glass-enclosed lobby, and sustainable materials used in its construction. One other feature, perhaps the … Read More
On Display
— While we were away in Colorado, there were heavy rains in Austin. That was just about the right time of the year to help with the upcoming fall Oxblood lilies. When we got back, the area near the steps … Read More
On the Edge
— As my husband and I recently celebrated our 30th anniversary, I did a little inventory of previous things we did to celebrate each five-year milestone. For example, for our 20th anniversary, we spent a long weekend in Puerto Rico. … Read More
A Turning Point
— When I look back at all the years I have been playing with photography, there are several meaningful photos that come to mind. However, if I were asked to pick the most impactful that touched me on a personal … Read More
Over the Moon
— Right at the start I have to say that night and astrophotography are not areas that I devote much time to in my photography. Nevertheless, whenever there is a new full moon, I am often intrigued by it. So, … Read More
Orb Weavers
— Just in time for Halloween, I bring you a few spiders I photographed around my yard, Huntsville State Park, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. I confess I am never very comfortable when I am making these macros. … Read More
Lens-Artists Challenge #267 – Recharge
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.Albert Einstein Before retiring, whenever pressure and stress were building at work, I used to tell my boss that I needed to recharge my batteries. He knew that a few … Read More
An Afternoon in the Amazon Rainforest
Some trips seem to linger on in your mind all your life. Although we have been to many different places, including a number of national parks, national historic sites, national monuments, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and several cities, the Amazon … Read More
Passage of Time
Clocks and calendars are two of many ways of keeping track of time. Similarly, photography can also capture time, even if just a moment in time. It may not be a continuous depiction of time, but nevertheless, a photo can … Read More
