Various destinations
Every state park has something fascinating to discover. You just have to go with an open mind and pay attention to details. This blog focuses on a recent trip to Purtis Creek State Park. While I’m familiar with burl … Continue reading Outdoor Discoveries
Thought I’d dig into the archives for some travel photos. This photo was taken in Budapest in 2009. This was the first big trip for Big Bertha. (my camera.) Date: 2009 Camera: Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Continue reading Budapest
My ongoing Fungus as Art series continues with photos from Cooper Lake State Park. I took my time setting up the shot with my tripod and I opted for f/32. In the future I’ll go less extreme with f/16. The … Continue reading Worth the shot!
Moss and lichen are among my favorite elements to observe. I tried to branch out and take a different perspective. Camera: Canon PowerShot G16. Date: July 2016 Notes: Take your time to get the right shot. Keep practicing. Continue reading Lichen as Textured Art
Not much to say about the photo. It’s a duck I photographed last weekend. I like getting at my subject’s level – so I snuck as close to the duck as possible. Then I lay down on the grass to … Continue reading Duck and the Grammar Dilemma
My ongoing Abandoned Shoe series continues! Hiking through the mosquito infested trail at Bob Woodruff Park is always an adventure. Sure, I remembered to bring the mosquito spray – but I chose not to spray myself. It’s not summer yet … Continue reading Abandoned shoe at Bob Woodruff Park
Here are some highlights from a recent trip to Cedar Ridge Preserve. My friend Tore hadn’t ever been there and the last time I had been there was at least 3 or 4 years ago. I was happy to discover … Continue reading Go outside and explore
I first visited the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society in 2008. I drove 100 miles (one way) to get there and I went to celebrate my birthday weekend. This park was the first place I have encountered a red … Continue reading Revisiting a Botanical Garden
I recently visited the Johnson Branch Unit of Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Here are some highlights. The wildflowers were plentiful. Times like this I wish I had a tripod with me but I’m sure by the time I set … Continue reading Ray Roberts Lake State Park – Johnson Branch Unit
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