On a recent morning walk through Berry Springs Park & Preserve, I kept stopping in my tracks. Scattered across several open areas of the park, clusters of White Winecup (Callirhoe involucrata var. lineariloba) were putting on a quiet, understated show … Read More

A few days ago, I headed out to Berry Springs Park & Preserve with a couple of friends to photograph birds and wildflowers. The wildflower blooms were a little sparse this trip, but the birds more than made up for … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #381: Minimalism inBlack-and-White Photography Ritva is the host for this week’s challenge. She wrote, “The stark contrasts and the interplay of light and shadows in black and white can evoke a range of emotions, allowing the essence of … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #379: Favorite Images of 2025 Here is a selected, small sample of photos that show the diversity of wildlife at Berry Springs Park & Preserve. They were all captured in 2025, but I never posted them previously. They … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #376: Wings Beth is the Lens-Artists host for this week’s challenge. In her opening paragraph, she wrote, “I am challenging you to feature anything with wings.” She offers excellent examples that will certainly help you if you’re unsure … Read More

The use of backlight in photography offers many advantages to make your photos pop. For example, the featured image above, captured at Mills Pond, highlights the strength of form and texture. Backlighting separates the subject from the background and creates … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #359: Tools of Photo Composition: Lines, Colors, and Patterns How do you make your photos more appealing to viewers? Whether you are a professional or hobbyist photographer, knowing some of the basic tools of photo composition can help … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #354: Reflections This week’s Lens-Artists challenge comes from Anne (of Slow Shutter Speed). In “Reflections,” she provides several examples to help us find reflections in our photography. I strongly suggest you check her post for the beautiful images … Read More

The Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) is a bird in the thrush family. That brilliant royal blue and red-brown or rusty chest form a beautiful color palette present in the male. The female still exhibits some blue, but it is paler … Read More

The Texas Gayfeather (Liatris punctata var. mucronata) is one of those flowers that brings striking beauty to the vibrant colors of Texas wildflowers. They are also known as Texas Blazing Star or Narrow-leaf Gayfeather. It is a perennial wildflower native … Read More