Capitol Peak: A Short Hike with Big Views
Driving around Palo Duro Canyon SP and also from various trails in the park, Capitol Peak (elevation 3,158 feet, 963 meters) cannot be missed. The above photo was captured at the beginning of the Lighthouse trail. The trail, a little … Read More
From Bland to Bold: Photo Makeovers
Lens-Artists Challenge #294: Before and After Creating art in post-processing is not very different from developing film in a dark room in the old days. In both cases, the photographer manipulates the image to reproduce the experience when the photo … Read More
The Skyway Bandit: Master of the Mid-Air Heist
Last year, I began volunteering at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Besides helping the Center with its Fauna Project, I hang out with a dozen or more photographers every week. I thought I would return to my first time … Read More
He Is Risen
This is Decision Point Peak. I used to go to Reveille Peak Ranch to ride my mountain bike. Besides dozens of fun trails–some hard, some easy–when you ride to Decision Point, you can be assured of breathtaking views of the … Read More
Whispering Waves: Calm and Wild
Lens-Artists Challenge #293: Water in Motion There’s a deep connection between moving water and the human spirit. I find the power of listening to water soothing and entrancing. Some of the best hikes I have done include trails along creeks. … Read More
The Beauty of Contrast: Bluebonnet and Texas Yellow Star
Springtime in Texas is the season to be outside. The variety of wildflowers on display changes each week, with vibrant colors everywhere. This morning, while on a photo shoot with a friend, we visited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. … Read More
Cruising along Texas’ Highest Paved Road
Regarding scenic routes, Texas has its share of beautiful drives. My top three favorite drives in the state are: I have featured some photos of the first two drives on my list. It is time to introduce you to the … Read More
Texas Treasures: The Seductive Firewheel Wildflower
“Flowers…are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities in the world.”Ralph Waldo Emerson One of the beautiful things about springtime in Texas is the parade of colors we find along back roads and highways. When … Read More
Voices of Faith & Freedom
Lens-Artists Challenge #292: People Here, There & Everywhere I am not good at photographing people. So, when I read that Tina’s challenge this week was to “share images of the people we’ve captured along the way,” I was not quite … Read More
A Scenic Drive in Arches NP
…if we allow ourselves contemplative time in nature-whether it’s gardening, going for a walk with the dog, or being in the heart of the southern Utah wilderness-then we can hear the voice of our conscience. If we listen to that … Read More