We are under a “false spring” in Texas right now. This week, the weather has been very warm for this time of the year: upper 70s and low 80s (between 23-28ºC). Next week, winter should return. This shot was captured … 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

Whenever the weather gets too hot in Texas, there is not much one can do but stay indoors or near air conditioning. In some years, we get milder and wetter conditions. When that happens, there is a lot of green … Read More

Blue Dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis) dragonflies are wonderful odonates that keep me busy whenever I see one. Although the species name longipennis (meaning “long wings”), their wings are not substantially longer than those of related species. The photos I feature in … Read More

Besides providing water to thousands of people in Central Texas and being a significant tributary of the Colorado River, the Pedernales River offers plenty of recreational opportunities and fosters a sensitive and diverse ecosystem. Several rare plant species and dozens … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #334 – Cats and Dogs Are we divided or united when it comes to cats and dogs? No matter your preference, it is undeniable that whiskers and wags can fill our lives with joy. This week, Tina asks us … Read More

In 2020, Mission San José celebrated 300 years. As one of four missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, this UNESCO World Heritage site preserves and celebrates the Spanish heritage in Texas and the USA. The missions were … Read More

For this #ThrowbackThursday, I decided to return to 2001. It was my first visit to the fantastic landscape of the USA’s second-largest canyon: Palo Duro Canyon State Park in the Texas Panhandle. I specifically chose an off-season month to stay … Read More

The four mission churches of the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park are Mission Concepción, Mission San José, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. Though one can drive (and even bike) from one to the next in one day, you might be … Read More

When visiting Big Bend National Park, one can be assured of seeing unforgettable landscapes and plenty of wildlife. Black bears, for example, have made a remarkable comeback to the area. On one of our trips to the park in September … Read More