Black and White or Monochrome
— According to PhotographyLife website, black and white photography is defined as “the art of using different tones of gray, ranging from white to dark, to create compelling images.” It is not as easy as one might think. A lot … Read More
Baltimore Oriole
— Imagine my surprise when I looked out my kitchen window and noticed a different bird was drinking from the hummingbird feeder. The surprise got even better when I realized I was looking at a couple of Baltimore Orioles. I … Read More
The Rhythm of Life
In most art forms, primary colors (or “pure colors”) are known to be red, yellow, and blue. They are called primary because they cannot be mixed from other colors. It is from primary colors that we make other colors. For … Read More
COTA Faces
— Everyone who knows me is aware I go to nearly all races at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), here in Austin, Texas. Although I do not know much about cars at all, there is something exhilarating and exciting … Read More
Texas Red Yucca
— A few years ago, we decided to do a major change in our yard. Instead of grass, we began replacing that with native plants. One of the plants we added to our front yard was the Texas Red Yucca. … Read More
A Room with a View
— To look at our ancestors’ lives often provides us with a rewarding experience that teaches us valuable facts about our present lives. Places such as the Alcove House at Bandelier NM are fascinating pieces of history. The Alcove House … Read More
Succulent Fruit
— Is there something familiar when you look at the fruit above? If it does not ring a bell, don’t be fooled by the red fruit you see (there’s also a smaller, green fruit behind the red one on the … Read More
Approaching Storm
–It is often said that a storm is a photographer’s friend. In our most recent trip to Colorado, we were able to witness that a few times. Luckily, every time we saw nature’s work in progress, we were spared of … Read More
A Role to Play
— Flies are often seen as pests, but they actually play an important role in the ecosystem. Among those roles, the one they most often associated with is that of a decomposer. They help to break down dead animals and … Read More