— A perennial shrub common in Texas, the Texas Sage is known by many names, including Purple Sage, Silverleaf, Texas Ranger, and the most unusual name of Barometer Bush. That last name comes from the fact the bush often flowers … Read More

Some things scream out loud Texas! The University of Texas tower and Bluebonnets epitomize what’s good and beautiful about this state — and we all know we need beauty in this political environment in which we live. I count my … Read More

In addition to the famous and crowded Willow City Loop, County Road 307 is another great place to see Texas wildflowers without the crowds. The road is southeast of Llano, off Highway 71. From Austin, you take Highway 281 to … Read More

Willow City Loop is one of the several places in Central Texas where people flock year after year to see the beautiful display of wildflowers. The wildflowers are overwhelmingly beautiful when we have just the right amount of rain in … Read More

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is the U.S.’s second-largest canyon, approximately 120 miles (190 km) long. In some areas, its width varies from 6 mi (9.7 km) to 20 miles (32 km). It is also relevant to note that you … 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

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

Lens-Artists Challenge #319 – Setting a Mood Nature has her way of creating the right mood, whether for landscape photos or loving relationships. In my hometown of Fortaleza (Brazil), it is a daily favorite activity to go somewhere along the … Read More

Something about reflections bring up a calming feeling to my eyes. To augment that sensation, if you remove the distracting colors, then the image invites the viewer to spend time and explore all of its nuances. I want to share … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #318 – Finding Beauty in Unexpected Places I am drawn to nature as the main subject in my photography. Vast landscapes, intimate scenes, wildlife, wildflowers, and even nature abstracts appeal to my eye. So, it was with great … Read More