Frio River Cypress
Lens-Artists Challenge # 336 – Only One Picture Ann-Christine clearly defined our weekly challenge: …The challenge is to use only ONE picture. One that you find important, meaningful to you, maybe sending a message – and then explain why you picked … Read More
Woolly Locoweed
Happy Valentine’s Day! On a past visit to Palo Duro Canyon SP, our first hike was at the number one trail in the park: the Lighthouse Trail. Known for its view of Capitol Peak and the Lighthouse, this trail also … Read More
Signs of Our Times
This is a very different post. It is not about nature or any other topic I usually photograph. It is also unusual because of the large number of photos I’ll share. I’ll let the images speak for themselves. On February … Read More
Pretty in Pink: Giant Spiderwort
Giant Spiderwort (Tradescantia gigantea) is a perennial flower in Louisiana and Texas. This three-petal flower blooms in white, pink, blue, purple, or violet. The colors indicate the acidity of the soil in which they grow. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower … Read More
Boa Viagem Sunrise
We had a large family reunion for my youngest niece’s wedding in January 2020. It was right before COVID-19 became a world pandemic. Besides seeing my entire family, another moment that stands out in my memory is breakfast on our … Read More
Vernon Bailey Mountain
It is undeniable that Big Bend NP has a lot of iconic views and hikes. The park is 1,252 square miles or 801,163 acres. That makes it the fifteenth largest park in the National Park System and the eighth in … Read More
Capturing the Mood
Lens-Artists Challenge #335: Exploring Color vs Black & White I do not know how many photographers face the dilemma of choosing color versus black and white. If one takes a poll, there will probably be reasons that support both choices. … Read More
Gila Cliff Dwellings
In the Gila National Forest, southwest New Mexico, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument was established on November 16, 1907, by President Theodore Roosevelt through executive proclamation. The park encompasses 533 acres (2.16 sq. km.) of protected land near the Gila … Read More
