— Texas is truly a mixed bag when it comes to weather. One day we are in shorts and t-shirts, and the next day we experience a freeze. That was the case for the first couple of days in January … Read More

— Sometimes it is good to look at nature without colors. Often colors will get our attention and take away details. In the leaves above, I wanted to see the details our eyes can perceive when we desaturate the scene. … Read More

— After my arrival at the Copperfield Nature Trail pond, once I saw colors around it (see the first post in this series for a brief introduction), I decided I had to get closer and photograph more of the details. … Read More

— In mid-November 2021, I decided to take a quick walk in our neighborhood park, Copperfield Nature Trail (Austin, Texas). If you have been following my photos here for a while, you know this park is one of my favorites. … Read More

— So, let me be clear from the very start. I do not like Texas politics, and all of my friends share that with me. Sometimes, when friends outside of Texas ask me why I live here, I do not … Read More

— Whenever the weather gets too hot in Austin, Texas, there is not much one can do but stay indoors or near air conditioning. We have been lucky in 2021 with somewhat milder and wetter conditions. All around we are … Read More

— Located just about 1.5 hours from Austin, Texas, the Longhorn Cavern State Park is a cave that offers tours and hiking opportunities to anyone interested in the geology of Texas. The cave facilities are another example of the Civilian … Read More

— A perennial shrub common in Texas, the Texas Sage is known by many names, including Purple Sage, Silverleaf, Texas Ranger, and the most unusual name of Barometer Bush. That last name comes from the fact the bush often flowers … Read More

— Another visit to Big Bend Ranch State Park is overdue. The park is adjacent to Big Bend National Park and offers views that stay with you forever. It is truly appropriately called “the other side of nowhere.” On this … Read More

— On third morning at Martin Dies Jr. SP, my friends and I did some kayaking at Steinhagen Lake. For about three and a half hours, we circled one of the islands in the lake and enjoyed a quiet morning … Read More