I didn’t have a plan for today’s post other than I wanted to distract myself with my own photos! My love for photography began in the garden – taking photos of flowers, butterflies and various critters. That was years ago … Continue reading I forgot I like to take nature photos….
The photography studio gave me their leftover flowers from their photo shoot. I excitedly took them home and tried to find interesting ways to photograph them. Here’s a close-up with a blurred background. While creating bouquets in my kitchen I … Continue reading Something old, something new and pretty flowers in bloom!
I was recently invited to the Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie, Texas. It is a photographer’s paradise for colorful costumes and unusual sights to see. Take a look… Here’s a blacksmith at work. You can see the end of the hammer … Continue reading A photographer’s paradise!
I needed fresh air this evening. It was the perfect opportunity to explore my backyard. Spring arrived almost a month ago but I haven’t taken the time to admire my plant ‘children’ that are sprouting from the ground. I feel … Continue reading Fresh Air!
I took a small stash of cash out at the ATM and headed to a photography studio that is going out of business. My plan was to stay focused and purchase camera equipment—maybe stands or backdrops. I have no need … Continue reading Baby Shoes and a blanket named Umpy
I was at a party recently and got completely distracted by Ethel, the Boston Terrier. The plan was to photograph people—my friends—but the dog got all my attention. I’m sure you can understand why. She’s very photogenic. My friend David … Continue reading Ethel, the Boston Terrier
In August 2009 I was on a vacation in Vienna. Among the many sights was this outdoor flea market. There was one piece that caught our eye – it was big, it was wooden and it was heavy. Yet to … Continue reading Outdoor Flea Market
This is part of an ongoing series on Hands. Someday I’ll have my own Handbook. —————————————————— I was frantic one evening trying to find an interesting subject to photograph for my homework assignment at the community college. That’s when I … Continue reading Hardworking Hands
I love mushrooms! Stuffed mushrooms. Fried mushrooms. Raw mushrooms. And of course, I love photographing mushrooms. Here’s a very interesting looking mushroom spotted recently at the Ft. Worth Nature Center & Refuge. I’ve never seen anything like it. Rather than … Continue reading Mushrooms!
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