Celebrating and remembering the day that changed the world: June 6, 1944.Thank you to those who have served. “They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate.“Franklin D. Roosevelt

Davis Mountains State Park in West Texas is one of my favorite state parks. Something about the area moves me. The views are breathtaking, and the open spaces are wider than anywhere else in Texas. The skyline’s vast openness is … Read More

This morning, as I went out to water some areas of our front yard, I could not resist capturing this image of a Morning Glory with water droplets on its gentle petals. After all, it is floral Friday! Morning glory … Read More

May 23 celebrates (or “shellebrates“) World Turtle Day. According to the World Turtle Day website, the “day was created as a yearly observance to help people celebrate and protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world.” The … Read More

A moderate hike, the Lost Mine Trail offers beautiful views of Big Bend National Park. It is just as beautiful as the South Rim hike. In this photo, you have a view of the Window just about halfway through this … Read More

Many photos show the Santa Elena Canyon and its massive walls as one approaches the canyon. It is, after all, an iconic site in Big Bend NP. On the other hand, the view from inside the canyon and looking out … Read More

Big Bend NP‘s Elephant Tusk is a distinctive peak resembling a giant elephant tusk rising from the surrounding landscape. This shape is due to its volcanic origins. The peak is estimated to be around 30 million years old. It has … Read More

For this month’s ICMPC (ICM Photo Challenge) post, I did not have to go far to create an image. The photo you see above was captured right here in our backyard. I have said it before, but one of the … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #299 – Hopeful This week, Patti challenges us to reflect on what makes us hopeful. Read about it and be inspired here. Through her inspirational words and beautiful photos, she offers various ways we can use to express … Read More

This week, I. J. Khanewala’s Bird of the Week invitation reminded me of Cedar Waxwing birds found in Texas. Although Small Pratincoles (Glareola lactea) and Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) are not related, I saw some resemblance, particularly in the feather … Read More