Whereas time is measured in seconds, water measures time in flow. With this triptych, I bring you three instances of water flow: momentum, impact, and resolution. “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that … 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

Most people tend to think of monochrome photography as black and white. However, there are several other types of monochromatic images. For example, sepia, infrared, and selenium tones can also produce monochromatic photos. I also want to add the monochrome … Read More

The Heritage Park in downtown Round Rock is the city’s celebration of its history. The park is located in the Old Town section of Round Rock. The original “round rock” in Brushy Creek can be found here. This is near … Read More

The featured image is a fully functional automobile. It competed in the Formula Sun at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas, in 2015. The top was covered with solar cells to power the vehicle. The cars in … Read More

On February 1, 2023, the city of Austin was hit again with a powerful ice storm. It was not as severe as the February 2021 Snowmaggedon, but the ice accumulation caused significant damage throughout the city. In our old home, … Read More

During our travels, I often include trips that pass through national forests or lodging stays within them. The Japanese have an expression that encompasses the feeling I have when I am in a national forest. They call it shinrin-yoku, which … Read More

Wandering around Lisbon’s city streets is a joy at any time of day. The city comes alive everywhere you look. Here are five places not very far from one another. I opened with the Rossio Station (Estação do Rossio). The … Read More

Walking around Austin can often result in finding hidden gems in the cityscape. The opportunities are varied and revealing, with many buildings using mirror exteriors. The image above reflects old power plant stacks opposite the Austin Public Library building. Below, … Read More

About a week ago, the field behind our house was lit up with Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) flowers. It was an invitation to explore the beauty and delicate details they have. Here are three macros in monochrome. That is … Read More