Somehow a couple friends persuaded me to take kayak lessons. I blocked it out of my mind until the day of the lesson… and even managed to block it out right up until we walked to the shore. For … Continue reading Kayaks and miniatures make big adventures
Many years ago I worked for a priest named Father John Anthony Hardon, S.J. He was a Jesuit priest, a writer and a theologian. Among his friends was Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Although he passed away in December 2000, my … Continue reading Happy Birthday & Anniversary!
An associate is traveling to Monterey Bay, California next week. That inspired me to dig up some old photos from my trip to Monterey Bay. Plus, I figured everyone needed a break from my macro photography bonanza. This was before … Continue reading My favorite place
Here’s a little creature I found on a cactus at Copper Breaks State Park. I was especially excited because it gave me an opportunity to use my new macro lens. The beetle looks fake. Side profile. Camera: Canon EOS 5D … Continue reading Cactus Longhorn Beetle
There wasn’t a plan. We just drove until we came upon Lake Ray Roberts. We finished admiring the lake and I managed to take a photo of a woman carrying a basket of fish. My friend Tore was explaining that … Continue reading Catch of the day!
We arrived at Cedar Hill State Park in the evening. We were on a quest to reach the highest elevation in the Dallas area. My friends Joe and Tore let me lead the way on the trail—I figured they were … Continue reading Fun characters!
Preface: I recently visited my favorite store, Discount Model Trains, in Addison, Texas. I must have spent a half hour trying to determine which miniature figures to purchase. When I spotted the miniature photographers I knew I had to buy … Continue reading Tom the Dragonfly Photographer
This busy little bee was spotted on a prickly pear cactus at Copper Breaks State Park. This was one of the first times I got to put my new 100mm lens to the test – and I could have spent … Continue reading Busy Little Bee
Now that I have a macro lens I’m unable to focus on anything but photography. In fact, I had a dozen photography ideas to conquer tonight but on the drive home I got distracted by McDonald’s. I must have French … Continue reading A Little Sweet & Salty!
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