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A few years ago, to celebrate our 20th anniversary, we spent a few days exploring Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. We walked around the city, visited some churches, toured historical sites, experienced the local cuisine, shopped, and spent time on … Read More

Although I have been to Big Bend National Park many times, particular views within the park never get old. The Window, Sotol Vista, Santa Elena Canyon, Casa Grande, and the South Rim are just a few examples. Another breathtaking view … Read More

I recently found a YouTube video about renowned American photographer Robert Adams’s use of silence in photography. His deep connection to the concept of silence and the environment intrigued me. There is a lot of information about Robert Adams online. … Read More

With Halloween just a day away, I thought a post celebrating this fun and sometimes creepy holiday would be a change of pace for my usual nature photos. Besides, the post is also my response to Leanne‘s and Dawn‘s Monochrome … Read More

After being at both the south and north rim of the Grand Canyon, I admit I am very partial to the North Rim. First and foremost is the fact the North Rim is much less crowded. We could even arrange … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #322 – There Is a Crack in Everything “Death is pitch-dark, but colors are light.To be a painter, one must work with rays of light.“Edvard Munch In this week’s Lens-Artists Challenge, Ritva used Leonard Cohen’s saying, “Everything has … Read More

Near the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, just outside Page, Arizona, the Antelope Canyon is a destination one cannot miss. There are two separate sections of the Antelope Canyon: Upper and Lower. In Navajo, the Upper Antelope Canyon is “the … Read More

The Lower Antelope Canyon is much narrower than the Upper Antelope Canyon. It is also a more intense and longer hike. The entrance to the canyon requires the use of ladders, and some sections of the canyon are very tight. … Read More

If you find there is some resemblance between this Alamo Vine flower and the Morning Glory flower, it is because the two flowers share the same family. Also known as Noyau Vine or Correhuela De Las Doce, the Alamo Vine … Read More

Aletta (of NowatHome) was the guest host for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness #19 challenge. Aletta chose Steps and Stairs. I struggled to pick what I would share in this post because I had a lot of photos I wanted to use. … Read More