So, this post began as a focus on human hands. Quickly, I decided to focus on nature, my preferred subject in photography. I recalled the many squirrels I have seen through the years and how they cleverly did things with … Read More

The photo above is a Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor) butterfly, also called Blue Swallowtail. It is found in North and Central America. I had to try countless times to get pictures of this butterfly, but they move so quickly that … Read More

While revisiting some photos I captured in our old home’s backyard, I came across this Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) enjoying the nectar of a Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii). The shallow depth of field I got was obtained by … Read More

As one of my favorite biking trails, the Brushy Creek Regional Trail offers many fun opportunities on and off a bike. The trail is a mixture of pavement and gravel, and there are also several other trails for more experienced … Read More

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

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

We are under a “false spring” in Texas right now. This week, the weather has been very warm for this time of the year: upper 70s and low 80s (between 23-28ºC). Next week, winter should return. This shot was captured … Read More

Whenever the weather gets too hot in Texas, there is not much one can do but stay indoors or near air conditioning. In some years, we get milder and wetter conditions. When that happens, there is a lot of green … Read More

As often as I have visited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, I frequently run into this tiny and fast lizard in the area. The Wildflower Center is mostly known for its wildflowers and pollinators. However, running into other wildlife … Read More

I am not a birder, as photographers refer to those who photograph birds and know a lot about them. However, I enjoy photographing birds whenever the chance arrives. That is how I came to photograph the Red-Tailed Hawk I feature … Read More