Who knew road construction could be exciting? This is Part 2 of a multi-part series I hope you enjoy and maybe it will inspire you to look at the world around you with a new perspective. If you missed … Continue reading Road Construction Series: LBJ Freeway Part 2. Joe Ratcliff Pedestrian Walkway
Who knew road construction could be exciting? This is a multi-part series I hope you enjoy and maybe it will inspire you to look at the world around you with a new perspective. First a note of thanks to the following individuals who had a hand in making this series possible: 1. Tore Bellis: My photography buddy on this expedition – he also drove and made sure I didn’t stray or trespass… 2. Sam Solomon: My friend who encouraged me to document the history of the LBJ Freeway. 3. Fernando De Los Santos: My friend who also encouraged … Continue reading Road Construction Series: LBJ Freeway Part 1.
This sounds horrible but it’s true—I needed to kill time today. I had an hour and a ½ before an appointment. It wasn’t worth going home from work then driving all the way back to this side of town. I … Continue reading Killing Time
A few weeks ago, my friend Sam Solomon and I had a discussion on the photos from the Random Object Wednesday: Yeehaw post. If you missed it, you should click here to see the photos. We both agreed that the … Continue reading Faux Ads & More: Cowboy Boots
This week’s Random Object Wednesday is brought to us by Karina Ramirez. Click here to read her bio. ———————– I became familiar with this Hello Kitty pillow on Karina’s Facebook page. She’s rather fond of it – and who doesn’t … Continue reading Random Object Wednesday: Hello Kitty!
This is part of the ongoing series I call, “You want me to photograph that?” If you missed the first one, click here. ——————————— Sam: “You’ll either like this item or you’ll hate it.” I was intrigued with the object he … Continue reading You want me to photograph that? – A Bullet!
I was talking to a friend recently and he commented he doesn’t have a lot of photos with bees. I didn’t realize I had this set of photos—they were tucked away in folder from 2010. Generally I take more photos … Continue reading The Industrious Bee
This photo was taken at the Ft. Worth Botanic Gardens. Now before you conclude they don’t maintain the place let me explain. They have many areas with well groomed gardens, trial gardens and water features. There is also an area that is more ‘natural’ and covered with trees, a worn out trail and yes, underbrush and an occasional dandelion. To get this shot, I had to get down on my knees to get a better view. Even though it’s a weed I think it turned out quite nice. Camera: Big Bertha (Canon EOS 5D Mark II) Date: March 2012 Continue reading When was the last time you admired a weed? Never?
It was a gluttonous day of photographing butterflies at the Dallas Arboretum last weekend. There were so many butterflies they almost became blasé! Almost. Here’s a look at highlights from the Monarch Butterfly Photo Shoot Tips: – When photographing butterflies, … Continue reading Monarch Butterfly Photo Shoot
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