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

Brasília is known for its breathtaking architectural wonders. I never thought of looking at Brasília at night and in monochrome. I was surprised at how these government buildings got a new life. In some cases, it appears the buildings are … Read More

I used to zoom to the max back in the day when I got my first camera with a good zoom lens. Of course, I lost a lot of contextual stories. Sometimes zooming in works well, and sometimes not. For … Read More

A few years ago, the Blanton Museum of Art (on the University of Texas at Austin campus) held an exhibition about modern art in Latin America. One section was dedicated to iconic Brazilian chair designers. Although the featured chair above … Read More

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

Lens-Artists Challenge #335: Exploring Color vs Black & White I do not know how many photographers face the dilemma of choosing color versus black and white. If one takes a poll, there will probably be reasons that support both choices. … Read More