I was walking very carefully on a very thick layer of ice at a park near my home. That’s when this bug caught my eye. You might recognize it – I’ve blogged about this bug before—it’s a wheel bug. If … Continue reading Frozen in time: A tribute to the wheel bug
I purchased the butterfly bush hoping it was true to its name. It lasted several years attracting butterflies to the garden. It took me awhile to place the scent of the blooms – it’s a familiar sweet scent – the … Continue reading Butterfly on Butterfly Bush
Driving along Texas State Highway in McKinney, I noticed an unexpected splash of color along the side of the road. I didn’t know where or how to get closer—so I recruited a friend to help make it happen. He parked … Continue reading Sunflowers
Spring at the Dallas Arboretum is the best time of year. I enjoy going multiple times during the season to see the transformation. During this visit the tulips were still in bloom. Some of the tulips were past … Continue reading Tulips
This week’s Random Object Wednesday is brought to us by the first family member to contribute to the blog… my mom, Lucy Holguin. Mom: “I’ve been thinking of what to contribute to Random Object Wednesday. It has to be something … Continue reading Random Object Wednesday: What is it?
While leaving a grocery store last week I noticed a very large number of birds in the parking lot. Not one or two birds… hundreds of grackles. They were putting on a concert. Imagine the sound of 100s of birds … Continue reading Grackle Concert
This week’s Random Object Wednesday is made possible by Dawn and Dave Wester. The frog proved a challenge to photograph. Since it was multi-colored what color background would do it justice? I experimented with black fabric but wasn’t satisfied. Then … Continue reading Random Object Wednesday: Frog
This week’s Random Object Wednesday is provided by Claudia Spano. Read her bio by clicking here. This piece is a tribute to her father, Nate Spano, whom she deeply misses. Her father was a musician — he played the drums … Continue reading Random Object Wednesday: A tribute to a father.
I enjoy taking photos of anything and everything. Some objects seem mundane but taken at the right angle, with the right background and attention to detail, the mundane can become interesting. Here’s an example: This photo was taken at a … Continue reading With a little interest anything can look good in a photo!
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