Texas Bluebells
— Bluebonnets are the official State of Texas flower. However, there is not a shortage of beautiful wildflowers in the state. Since early spring, we can admire the beauty that covers our fields. Indian Paintbrushes, Indian Blankets (Firewheels), Halberd-Leaved Rose-Mallows, … Read More
Halberd-Leaved Rose-Mallow
— You cannot miss these scarlet hibiscus flowers as you enter the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. There is a large bush right by the well in the center of the entrance next to the restrooms and gift shop. The … Read More
In the Garden with a Queen
— Nearly on the spur of the moment, I decided to find out if I could reserve a spot to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Reservations are now required in order to keep it safe for Center patrons. … Read More
Sunset at Beira-Mar
— What does someone do when one lives on the coast? Well, if you live in Fortaleza (northeast coast of Brazil), watching a sunset is a must. Wouldn’t you do the same if you lived there? Fortaleza is known for … Read More
Machu Picchu Sunrise
— This was the scene before our eyes exactly five years ago in Peru. We were rushing through Machu Picchu around 7:30 AM. We had to do that in order to make it in time for our scheduled entrance to … Read More
A Countryside Like No Other
— The current COVID-19 world pandemic caused us not enjoy this scenery again a couple of months ago. What you see above is the breathtaking countryside just outside Assisi, Italy. This is the Umbria region. I made this photo from … Read More
Pipevine Swallowtail
— June 22-28 is National Pollinator Week 2020. The health of pollinators is critical to our environment and ecosystems. You can see an assortment of pollinators here in these pages from bees to bugs and birds. Each one plays an … Read More
Laguna Lagunillas
— On our way from Arequipa to Puno, Peru, we passed by some beautiful terrain with lakes and mountains just outside Puno. Traveling at that time of the day could not have been more perfect. Because of that, we captured … Read More
When It Rains…
— Whenever I go road biking at the Northeast Metro Park, I always like to keep my eyes open for wildflowers and Gilleland Creek. I especially make it a point to bike in that area after heavy rains. True, at … Read More