These photos are from Day 2 of my visit to the LBJ National Grasslands. I suspect I’ll be there many more times before the year is over. I tried photographing these critters on Saturday but the photos were disappointing. When … Continue reading LBJ National Grasslands
After downloading over 400 photos from my Saturday adventure, I concluded I am a photography hack. I didn’t like my photos. The circumstances were ideal: perfect lighting, a steady tripod, my good lens and even my nerdy photography vest. But the … Continue reading I thought I was a photography hack.
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
I noticed my recent posts are blending together – they all look green, brown and have a mushroom theme. So here are some photos from a Spring trip to the Dallas Arboretum. The senses seem to come alive with these … Continue reading A splash of color
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
I’ve been featuring a lot of nature photos lately so this time I opted to focus on my other favorite themes: dessert and miniatures. The photo was taken last year at a tea party with some friends. I usually carry … Continue reading Man reading newspaper at a tea party
Taking photos at clever angles can be deceiving and can offer interesting perspective. I was standing at the bottom of a boulder when I took this photo at Eisenhower State Park. The boulder wasn’t that huge but from the photo … Continue reading A Fresh Perspective of Eisenhower State Park
I recently visited my all-time favorite park: the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. It never disappoints – there is the element of controlled danger – from ticks… to snakes… and the opportunity to get stuck on a trail. This time, … Continue reading Lots-o-‘shrooms
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