Total Solar Eclipse
A total solar eclipse occurred yesterday in Austin, TX, and it was visible across a large swath of the United States.
Butterweed Among Colored Rocks
Butterweed among colored rocks photographed along the grapevine hills trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2023.
Dew on a Big Bend Bluebonnet
Dew on a Big Bend Bluebonnet photographed early in the morning near Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend NP in the Spring of 2023.
The Big Dipper over Dorgan House
The Big Dipper (Ursa Major) above Dorgan House was photographed in Big Bend National park during the spring of 2023.
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The Milky Way over Balanced Rock
The Milky Way over Balanced Rock along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park, photographed in the spring of 2023.
Balanced Rock Sunrise Panorama
This Balanced rock Sunrise Panorama was taken in Big Bend National Park during a recent visit to the area.
Milky Way Over Dorgan House
I photographed the Milky Way Over Dorgan House during my visit to Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2023.
La Cuesta Sunset
La Cuesta is located in the Big Bend Ranch State Park about 14 miles west of Lajitas. It is one of the few river access points in the area.
A Desert Marigold
A Desert Marigold photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2023.
Bluebonnets Among Marigolds
A Big Bend Bluebonnet among Marigolds photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2023.
Chihuahuan Desert Sunrise
A Chihuahuan Desert Sunrise as seen from the Dorgan House in Big Bend National Park during the Spring of 2023.
Foggy Chisos Mountains
I photographed this foggy Chisos mountains during my first morning in Big Bend National Park during the spring of 2023.
Sunset over the Rio Grande
This sunset over the Rio Grande was photographed near the big hill in the Big Bend Ranch State Park in the spring of 2023.
The Saddle at Lost Mine Trail
A panorama of The Saddle at Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park, photographed in the Spring of 2023.
Big Bend Bluebonnets
Big Bend Bluebonnets photographed near the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2023.
Snowy Chisos Mountains
I captured this panorama of the Snowy Chisos Mountains upon arrival in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2023.
Long Fulton Beach Dock
A long Fulton Beach dock located along Fulton Beach Road near Rockport, TX. Photographed in the winter of 2022.
Whooping Crane with a Crab
A Whooping Crane with a Crab in its beak photographed in the winter of 2022 along the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
Fulton Beach Dock
This Fulton Beach Dock was damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Photographed during a misty day in the winter of 2022.
Great Blue Heron Landing
A Great Blue Heron landing on its nest in a rookery located in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, photographed in the winter of 2022.
Seawall at Alice Faye’s Restaurant
The seawall at Alice Faye’s Restaurant, along with the docks and restaurant structure were devastated by Hurricane Harvey 2017. Photographed in the winter of 2022.
Old Faithful Nighttime Eruption
An Old Faithful Nighttime Eruption photograph taken in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in the winter of 2022.
Dried Woodland Pinedrops
I photographed this Dried Woodland Pinedrops (Pterospora andromedea Nutt) while on a snowshoe hike along the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellwostone NP in the winter of 2022.
Old Faithful Through A Lensball
A photograph of Old Faithful through a Lensball taken during a trip to Yellowstone National Park in the winter of 2022.
Snowy Bull Bison
A snowy bull bison walking along the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2022.
Lone Star Trail Scene
A snowy landscape along the Lone Star Trail in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2022.
Biscuit Basin
A panorama of Biscuit Basin located just north of the Upper Geyser Basin, home of the Old Faithful Geyser, photographed in the winter of 2022.
Palette Springs
A tree engulfed by Palette Springs in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park, photographed in the winter of 2022.
Miner’s Home
A miner’s home in the old mining town of Gold Point, Nevada. It was a thriving mining community in the early 1900s. Today it’s abandoned.
Old Faithful Coyote
A coyote walking around the Old Faithful geyser at Yellowstone National Park in the winter of 2018. I nicknamed it the “Old Faithful Coyote”.
Big Bend Bluebonnet Flower
A Big Bend Bluebonnet flower that i photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2019.
Heron Nest Builder
A Great Blue Heron bringing material to build a nest at a rookery housed within the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Rockport, TX.
Coyote Hunting
A coyote hunting in the snow along the Grand Loop Road near Obsidian Creek in Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
COVID-era Blackfoot Daisy
This COVID-era Blackfoot Daisy was photographed in Northwest Austin in the spring of 2020 prior to the virus spreading around the world.
Spring at Pedernales Falls
A spring at Pedernales Falls State Park near Austin, Texas. Photographed using long exposure techniques in the winter of 2020.
Yellowstone Bald Eagle
A Yellowstone Bald Eagle perched in a tree along the Firehole river near the Firehole Falls. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Tangled Creek Forest
The Tangled Creek Forest is located off of Grand Loop Road in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Whooping Crane Reflection
A Whooping Crane Reflection in a marsh along the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Rockport, TX. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Pier in the Fog
A fishing pier in the fog along the Fulton Beach Road near Rockport, TX. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Sunset on Copano Bay
A colorful sunset on Copano Bay near Howard Murph Park in Rockport, Texas. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Great Blue Herons
A pair of Great Blue Herons perched near a nest in the Aransas Wildlife Refuge near Rockport, TX. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Heart Spring
Castle Geyser in the distance as seen from Heart Spring in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Great Blue Heron in Flight
A Great Blue Heron in flight at a rookery housed within the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Rockport, TX. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Old Fulton Pier
A revisit to an old pier along Fulton Beach Road in Fulton, TX. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Blue Heron Landing
A Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) landing on its nest in a rookery on an island within the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge located near Rockport, TX. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Fulton Mansion
The Fulton Mansion located along the Fulton Beach Road near Rockport, Texas. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Fishing Boats in Fulton Harbor
Fishing boats in Fulton Harbor located near Rockport, TX. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Prismatic Bacterial Mats
The Grand Prismatic bacterial mats located within the Midway Geyser Basin of Yellowstone NP. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Lower Geyser Basin
A dead tree panorama photographed along the Paint Pot Nature Trail in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in the winter of 2020.
Pronghorn
A pronghorn photographed near the Yellowstone River, along the Old Yellowstone Trail just north of Gardiner, Montana in the winter of 2020.
Posing Coyote
A posing Coyote along the Grand Loop Road near Obsidian Creek in Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Moody Castle Geyser
A moody Castle Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Tangled Creek
Tangled Creek is located near the Firehole Canyon Road within the Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Bison
An American Bison photographed walking down the road in Yellowstone National Park during the winter of 2020.
Rainbow over Castle Geyser
A rainbow over Castle Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Backlit Castle Geyser
A backlit Castle Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Old Faithful Reflection
An Old Faithful reflection in a pool of water along the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Old Faithful at Night
Old Faithful at Night photographed in the winter of 2020 in the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park.
Lensball
A photograph of a landscape in Yellowstone National Park along the Northeast Entrance Road, photographed in the winter of 2020.
Young Moose
A young moose photographed in the winter of 2020, on my way back from Cook City, along the NE Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park.
Coyote
A Coyote photographed near the Old Faithful Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in the Winter of 20202.
Lone Split Tree
A lone split tree along the Grand Loop Road in the Hayden Valley area of Yellowstone National Park. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Sapphire Pool
Sapphire Pool is located in the Biscuit Basin of Yellowstone National Park. This photograph was taken in the winter of 2020.
Dusky Grouse
A Dusky Grouse photographed near the Madison Campground in Yellowstone National Park in the Winter of 2020.
American Bison
An American Bison photographed in Yellowstone National Park, just north of the Grand Prismatic Springs along Highway 191.
Nakina
Nakina is an Alaskan Grizzly Bear similar in size as her Yellowstone counterparts. She resides at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, MT.
Obsidian
Obsidian is a gray wolf housed in the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, MT. Photographed in the winter of 2020.
Yellowstone American Bison
A Yellowstone American Bison photographed in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park in the winter of 2018.
Lamar Valley Bald Eagle
A Lamar Valley Bald Eagle photographed in Yellowstone NP in the winter of 2018. It was perched about 150 yards across the Madison River.
Yellowstone Big Horn Sheep
A Big Horn Sheep photographed in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone NP in the winter of 2018. Big Horn Sheep are regulars in the area.
Santa Elena Canyon
Santa Elena Canyon is one of my favorite locations within the Big Bend National Park. The Canyon is one of BBNP’s geological marvels.
The Road to The Chisos
The Road to the Chisos Basin is one of the most scenic roads in the Big Bend National Park. Changes in elevation are accompanied by changes in vegetation.
La Cuesta Sunset
La Cuesta is one of the few points along the Rio Grande with enough rocks to take interesting long-exposure photos.
St. Dympna’s Altar
St. Dympna’s altar and window detail located in St. Dympna’s church in County Mayo, Ireland. St. Dympna was a martyr in the Catholic church.
St. Dympna’s Church
St. Dympna’s Church, was part of my recent trip to Ireland. Although I was there to play golf, I took time to sight see and photograph.
Diligence
Diligence is one of the four statues adoring the Buffalo City Hall building. They represent characteristics of good citizenship.
Hot Springs Trail Overlook
The Hot Springs Trail Overlook is located near the Rio Grande Village in Big Bend National Park. A great hike with awesome vistas.
Rio Grande at Sunset
The Rio Grande at Sunset photographed from La Cuesta in the Big Bend Ranch State Park in the spring of 2019.
Chihuahuan Desert Sunset
A Chihuahuan Desert Sunset taken along the main road on the western end of Big Bend National Park during my recent trip to the area.
Desert Marigold
A Desert Marigold photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. The flower was photographed during the spring of 2019.
Trans-Pecos Senna
A Trans-Pecos Senna photographed along the Hot Springs Trail in Big Bend National Park during the Spring of 2019.
Balanced Rock Panorama
A panorama of Balanced Rock along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. Photographed in the spring of 2019.
Another Big Bend Bluebonnet
Another Big Bend Bluebonnet photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2019.
Sunrise on Balanced Rock
A sunrise on Balanced Rock in Big Bend NP. The sunrise during that moring was great and the light illuminating the rocks was awesome!
Chihuahuan Flax
A Chihuahuan Flax (Linum vernale) photographed along Terlingua Creek, North of Terlingua, using the focus stacking method.
Big Bend Bluebonnet
The Big Bend Bluebonnet is similar than the bluebonnets we have in the Austin area. The Big Bend variety has fewer leaves and grow much taller.
Desert Marigold with Bee
A Desert Marigold with a bee photographed along Terlingua Creek in West Texas using the focus stack method.
Brown-Eyed Susan
A Brown-Eyed Susan photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in the spring of 2018 using the focus stacking method.
Dorgan House at Dusk
The Dorgan house at Dusk with Santa Elena Canyon in the background and the Milky Way overhead. Both located within the Big Bend National Park.
Crowtown Movie Set
The Milky Way over the Crowtown Movie Set in Big Bend Ranch State Park. Photographed in the Spring of 2018 using a light painting technique.
Rock Rose Warning
A Rock Rose photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin during the summer of 2018. Many rattlesnakes in the area. Beware!
Milky Way over Balanced Rock
The Milky Way over Balanced Rock along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. Photographed in the spring of 2018.
Trailing Windmills
A pair of Trailing Windmills photographed in the fall of 2018 in the Earnst Tinaja area of Big Bend National Park.
Autumn Sage
Autumn Sage is a very popular landscape plant. It grows throughout the Southwest. Its flowers are edible!
Gray Golden Aster
A Gray Golden Aster (Heterotheca canescens) photographed during my trip to Big Bend National Park in the fall of 2018.
Rio Grande
A panoramic view of Mexico from the other side of the Rio Grande in Big Bend Ranch State Park. Photographed in the fall of 2018.
Sunrise on Ernst Tinaja
I really enjoy the trip up Old Ore Road, leading to Ernst Tinaja in Big Bend National Park. The road is rough but the hike to the Tinaja is easy.
Clouds over Balanced Rock
Balanced Rock is located at the end of the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. I captured this photo during a cloudy fall day.
Night Sky Over Dorgan House
A view of the night sky over the Dorgan House in the fall of 2018. The ruins are found along the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend NP.
La Cuesta Sunset
La Cuesta sunset along the Rio Grande in Big Bend Ranch State Park, photographed using my Lee Fitlers to extend the exposure time.
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
We passed the Iglesia de Santo Domingo one evening on our way to dinner. The lighting on the structure was perfect so I pulled out my cell phone and captured this shot.
Window and Flowers
This window and flowers arrangement are part of the Hotel Azul located in Oaxaca, Mexico. The hotel is clean and the staff is friendly.
Hotel Quinta Real
The Hotel Quinta Real in Oaxaca Mexico was once a convent, then a government office befre being remodeled as a hotel in 1972.
Tortilla Lady
The “Tortilla Lady” was photographed during a trip to the town of San Antonino Castillo Velasco, located just south of the city of Oaxaca.
White Gaura
A White Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in the summer of 2018 using the focus stacking technique.
Mature Texas Gayfeather
A mature Texas Gayfeather photogrpahed using the focus stacking technique at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX last week.
Young Texas Gayfeather
A young Texas Gayfeather photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. There were many flowers growing in a batch. This was the newest.
Chocolate Flower
The Chocolate Flower is not my favorite wildflower but it is my favorite flower name. The Chocolate Flower does smell like chocolate!
Apache Plume Seedhead
An Apache Plume Seedhead photographed at the Lady Bird Jonson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX in the summer of 2018.
Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River near Otter Creek in Yellowstone National Park. This is a panoramic image captured ruing the winter of 2018.
Eastern Purple Coneflower
I photographed this Eastern Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea) at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin last April.
Mealy Blue Sage
The Mealy Blue Sage is an excellent plant for a flower bed, and is often planted in groupings to create an attractive mass of color. It is also a good plant for a rock garden.
American Basket Flower
The American Basket Flower (Centaurea americana), is native to south-central United States and northeastern Mexico. I understand that this is a very easy plant to grow and that it requires little maintenance.
Katydid Nymph on a Pink Evening Primrose
I captured this photograph of a Katydid Nymph on a Pink Evening Primrose during my trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in April.
Last of the Bluebonnets
It’s the last of the Bluebonnets. Most of the Texas Bluebonnets growing in central Texas have gone to seed. I captured this specimen at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center earlier this spring.
Sunrise at Dorgan House
Sunrise at Dorgan House was very special during my recent trip to Big Bend National Park. The colors provided by the sun and the clouds were spectacular. One of the best I have seen in this area.
Hill Country Penstemon
A Hill Country Penstemon photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX using the Focus Stacking technique.
Sunset at La Cuesta
I photographed this sunset at La Cuesta in Big Bend Ranch State Park during a recent visit to the area. La Cuesta and Big Hill are along Highway 170 located about half way between Presidio and Terlingua.
Coneflower Pollinator
A bee serving as an Eastern Purple Coneflower pollinator at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX.
Balanced Rock Panorama
It is time for my spring trip to Big Bend National Park in west Texas. One of the first events was the hike up Grapevine Hills Trail to photograph a Balanced Rock Panorama.
Texas Bluebonnet Time
It is Texas Bluebonnet Time in Central Texas and especially out at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. I was impressed by the quantity and quality of the bluebonnets at the Center this year.
Dew on an Eastern Purple Coneflower
I finally made it out to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to photograph some of the wonderful Texas Wildflowers. I was making my way around the grounds when I came across this Eastern Purple Coneflower with dewdrops on its petals.
Howling Coyote
I photographed this howling coyote near sunset lake in the Biscuit and Black Sand Basins of Yellowstone National Park.I heard him howling but I could not spot him. He finally came out in a clearing and I was able to capture a few photos of him in action.
Castle Geyser
Castle Geyser is located about one thousand yards northeast of Old Faithful. A paved walkway leads directly to this famous geyser. I photographed it early one morning during my trip to Yellowstone.
Eastern Phoebe
Springtime is by far my favorite time of year, especially here in Texas. The temperatures are pleasant, the flowers start blooming and the songbirds are a plenty. Eastern Phoebes are perennial around our property and I’m always excited to see them milling about.
Dorgan House Sunset
Another Dorgan House Sunset photo from my trip to Big Bend National Park last December. I can only imagine what the Dorgan family’s day was like, especially with their 360-degree views of the wonderful area.
View of Castellon
I photographed this view of Castellon Mountain at sunset from the Dorgan house which is located at the end of the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend National Park.
Valentia Lighthouse
Valentia Island is a great place to visit. The Valentia Lighthouse is maintained by the Commissioners of Irish Lights. The lighthouse light guides vessels from the sea and leads them through the northern entrance of Valentia Harbor past Harbor Rock.
Prairie Fleabane
Spring is moving along much faster than I expected. Wildflowers are springing up everywhere! I decided that I better get outside and make sure I still remember how to photograph Texas Wildflowers. This pair of Prairie Fleabane flowers were ideal to photograph.
Curious Coyote
I was setting up to photograph Old Faithful one of the mornings during my trip to Yellowstone National Park when I turned around and spotted this curious coyote making his way through the grounds.
Channels and Terraces
I always enjoy photographing the channels and terraces emanating from the Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
Bacterial Mats
Bacterial mats along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. I’m always fascinated by many color hues in these mats.
Photography Painting
I have always wanted to paint on canvas but I realized long ago that I don’t that talent. Thankfully, technology allows us to do “Photography Painting” where we can take a photograph, and using software can create a painting.
Monochromatic Landscape
As I walked around the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone of National Park, I could not help but notice how monochromatic the landscape was.
Old Faithful Eruption
I photographed this Old Faithful eruption during my visit to Yellowstone National Park in February. I was walking around photographing some of of the details in the Upper Geyser Basin waiting for Old Faithful to erupt.
Anemone Geyser
I was searching for locations to photograph the famous Old Faithful Geyser when I ran across the Anemone Geyser. I thought it would make a good foreground so I waited patiently for the next eruption of Old Faithful.
Bison Feeding in the Mist
I was walking around the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park when I saw a group of Bison feeding in the mist of one of the nearly thermal features.
Bald Eagle
I photographed this Bald Eagle who was sitting in a pine tree in Yellowstone National Park during my trip to the Park as part of a “Winter in Yellowstone” photography workshop.
Yellowstone Casualties
A trio of Yellowstone Casualties along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in Yellowstone National Park. This area has quite a few lodgepole pine trees that could no longer tolerate the toxic waters that flow nearby.
Winter at Firehole Falls
Firehole Falls is located right next to Firehole drive which follows the Firehole River. The narrow and short waterfall sits amidst 800-foot thick lava flows that form the canyon walls.
Opal Pool Panorama
A panorama of the Opal Pool in the Midway Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. This pool is located near the Grand Prismatic Spring.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone in Winter
I captured this photograph of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone during my recent trip to the park. We stopped at Artist Point to photograph the famous Yellowstone Falls during our visit to the area.
Tangled Creek
A section of Tangled Creek near the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in Yellowstone National Park. I was attracted by the “Bobby Sox Trees” and the golden colors of the grass.
Lone Tree in the Snow
Our photography workshop group searched for a “Lone Tree” the entire time we were in Yellowstone National Park. We finally found one on the last day. This tree is located near Soda Butte along highway 212 in the north side of the park.
Shadows in the Snow
One of our first stops during the “Winter in Yellowstone” photography workshop I attended was along the Tangled Creek portion of the Lower Geyser basin where we photographed trees casting shadows in the snow.
Simplicity
I decided to focus on simplicity as part of my goals during my recent trip to Yellowstone National Park. I found some small saplings along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail that allowed me this opportunity.
Bison on the Range
We ran across this wonderful scene of bison on the range along highway 191 on our way to photograph the Grand Prismatic Spring. What caught our eye was the ever-changing light behind the group of American Bison.
Firehole Falls Panorama
This Firehole Falls Panorama was taken during a “Winter in Yellowstone” workshop to the park in the winter of 2018. This is a series of four photographs brought together in Lightroom using the Panorama merge feature.
Fountain Paint Pot Trail
A panorama of the winter landscape around the Fountain Paint Pot Trail in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
Cow Elk
A Cow Elk photographed in the Phantom Lake Area along the Grand Loop Road in Yellowstone National Park. There were quite a few Cow Elk crossing the road that day in search of food.
Opalescent Pool
A panorama of American Bison grazing near the Opalescent Pool in the Black Sand Basin in Yellowstone National Park is a testament of nature’s beauty despite the difficult conditions.
Devil’s Thumb and Palette Spring
A winter panorama of Devil’s Thumb and Palette Spring located within the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone Coyote
A Yellowstone Coyote photographed in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. The Coyote appeared to have an injured left front leg as he was limping heavily.
Prints in the Snow
Prints in the snow found near the Old Faithful Geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. I’m curious what walked through there and where it was going.
Firehole Falls
Firehole falls is located along Firehole Canyon Road in Yellowstone NP. They are located about half mile upstream from the confluence of the Firehole and Gibbon Rivers.
Sleeping Grey Wolf
I had the opportunity yesterday to visit the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana, where I photographed this sleeping Grey Wolf.
The Grand Prismatic Spring
The Grand Prismatic Spring in the Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park. I photographed the spring in the fall of 2016.
Handsome Elk
A Handsome Elk photographed in the Yellowstone National Park along the Madison River, during the fall of 2016.
Prada Store
No trip to West Texas is complete without visiting the Prada Store. The store sits right next to Highway 90 and it is a very popular tourist attraction.
Another Juniper Canyon Sunrise
Another Juniper Canyon Sunrise. The location can be found about 0.8 miles up the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park.
Moon over Chisos
This Moon over Chisos photograph is one of my favorite photographs from my fall trip to the Big Bend National Park area.
West Texas Sunset
A west Texas sunrise photographed in the area North of Terlingua, Texas in a region called the Terlingua Badlands. This is a new area for me and one I intend to return to frequently.
Merry Christmas 2017
Merry Christmas 2017! This is another spectacular sunset in the Joshua Tree National Park. Christmas lights on a young Joshua Tree.
Dorgan House Sunrise
The Dorgan House along the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend National Park taken at sunrise. I posted a few photos of the Dorgan house at sunset but the Dorgan House at Sunrise is special.
A View of Santa Elena
A sunset view of Santa Elena Canyon from the Dorgan house along the Dorgan-Sublett Trail in Big Bend National Park.
Prickly Pear Sunset
A prickly pear sunrise during my trip to Big Bend NP in the fall of 2017. The skies were filled with clouds which made for a great sunset.
A Window to Castellon
A window to Castellon Mountain as seen from the Dorgan House property in the Dorgan-Sublett in Big Bend National Park.
Wild Horse
A wild horse in a West Texas snowstorm in the fall of 2017. I photographed it while driving on highway 118 near Marathon, Texas
Hen Egg Mountain
Hen Egg Mountain in southwestern Berwster County at sunset. This ia a new location for me. I scouted it in April of this year.
View of Castellon Mountain
This view of Castellon Mountain is from the Dorgan house in Big Bend National Park. This vantage point is a great place to see the park.
West Texas Snowfall
A winter storm warning was issued for west Texas. I had to drive through the heart of the West Texas Snowfall yesterday morning.
Visitors Gallery
The Visitors Gallery at the LBJ Wildflower Center, photographed during an outing to capture photographs of the Liminations exhibit.
Family Garden
The Family Garden at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX was opened in 2014 and serves to unite children and families.
Luminations
Every year, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, puts on a show called Luminations. It is a great family event.
Austin Sunset
The Austin skyline as seen during the summer of 2015. The skyline has dramatically changed since then as there are a lot of new buildings.
Stuart Rocks Florida
Sunrise at Stuart Rocks, Florida in the spring of 2015. The sunrise colors were magnificent. A sunrise to remember.
Nakalele Blowhole
The Nakalele Blowhole in Maui, Hawaii, is a major attraction for anyone visiting the island. A short hike leads to this amazing landmark.
Sunset Sky
Another great sunset sky in Big Bend NP. Photographing into the sun is very tricky and one must find a balance to capture the image details.
Colorful Desert
The Big Bend NP desert floor in the spring of 2015 was one of the most colorful desert floors I have ever seen. I hope to see it once again.
Flowering Ocotillo
The flowering Ocotillo is one of the brightest flowers on the desert floor. I enjoy photographing them, however, you need calm winds.
Red Columbines
Eastern Red Columbines are one of my favorite flowers. I enjoy looking at columbines in general. My favorite is the Longspur Columbine.
Castellan Sunrise
A Cerro Castellan sunrise in Big Bend NP. High clouds blocked the sun that morning giving us this wonderful pink color on the clouds.
Red-shouldered Hawk
A Red-shouldered Hawk photographed in a wooded area near my home in the winter of 2015. Red-shouldered Hawks frequent this area.
Boots on Fence Posts
I spotted these boots on fence posts along Willow City Loop in the Texas Hill Country while looking for Texas wildflowers to photograph.
Greater Roadrunner
A Great Roadrunner photographed just outside of my cabin in Sutdy Butte, TX, Near Big Bend National Park. These birds are very popular!
Bus and Car at the Car Forest
A Bus and Car ATS the Car Forest of the Last Church near Goldfield, Nevada. I photographed this scene during a night photography workshop.
Car at the Car Forest
There are many cars at The International Car Forest of the Last Church in Goldfield, Nevada. I was attracted to this Car at the Car Forest.
Dave Smith’s Place
My ancestry runs through Northwest Arkansas and I have fond memories of visiting my grandparents in what was known as “Dave Smith’s Place”.
Gold Point Saloon
The stage of the Gold Point Saloon in Gold Point, Nevada. I photographed this stage during a night photography workshop in Gold Point.
Burning Bush
A miner’s cabin near Gold Point, Nevada, a popular ghost town destination. I lit the house with fairy lights and the bush with a tea light.
Water Well Truck
I photographed this Water Well Truck in the Gold Point, Nevada ghost town during a photography workshop that I attended in the area.
Gold Point Cabin
Another Gold Point Cabin from my trip to attend a night photography workshop in Gold Point, Nevada. This was a challenging long exposure.
Bus at the Car Forest
A bus at the International Car Forest of the Last Church located near Goldfield, Nevada and photographed during a night photography workshop.
Ladder No 3
Ladder No 3 in the old Goldfield, Nevada fire station. I photographed this ladder truck while attending a night photography workshop.
Milk Truck at the Car Forest
A mail truck and limo at the International Car Forest of the Last Church located near Goldfield, Nevada. I went there as part of a workshop.
Beetle at the Car Forest
I photographed this VW Beetle at the Car Forest located near Goldfield, Nevada during a night photography workshop .
Miner’s Homestead
A miner’s homestead in the town of Gold Point, Nevada. It was a thriving mining community in the early 1900’s. Today it sits mostly empty.
Gold Point Gold Street
Buildings located in the old ghost town Gold Point. Gold Point Gold Street is lined with these structures. Great night photo opportunities.
Big Dipper over Gold Point
The Big Dipper over Gold Point, Nevada. A popular ghost town that once was a thriving mining community in central Nevada.
Old Jeep at Keys Ranch
I photographed this old jeep at Keys Ranch while attending a night photography workshop in Joshua Tree National Park.
Eating 3468
I photographed this brown bush butterfly eating 3468 while visiting the Reiman Gardens located on the campus of the Iowa State University.
Cross at Slea Head
The Cross at Slea Head is located about half way along the Slea Head Drive on the western-most part of Ireland in the Dingle Peninsula.
Abandoned Irish Home
An abandoned Irish home near Waterville, Ireland along the Ring of Kerry. The home is located across the river from Waterville Golf Links.
Juniper Canyon Sunrise
A panorma of the right side of Juniper Canyon at the end of the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park in the summer of 2017.
Old Movie Set
Another old movie set located near the Big Bend Ranch State Park. it is located just outside the western side of the park boundary.
Lost Mine Sunrise
Sunrise along the Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park. I captured this photo after a 2.4 mile hike up the popular trail.
Hot Springs General Store
The Hot Springs General Store in the Hot Springs Historic district of the Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas.
Agaves and the Chisos Mountains
A pair of American Agaves (aka Sentry Plants or Century Plants) against the Chisos Mountains in the Big Bend National Park.
Perry Schoolhouse
The Perry Schoolhouse is located in the Terlingua Ghost Town located near the Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas.
Sunset on the Rio Grande
Sunset on the Rio Grande in Big Bend Ranch SP. I like the foreground and how the Rio Grande serves as a leading line to the setting sun.
Balanced Rock Sunrise
The Balanced Rock formation along the Grapevine Hills trail in Big Bend National Park. I captured this panorama in the summer of 2017.
Rio Grande Sunset
A Rio Grande sunset photographed from the Nature Trail near the Rio Grande Village within the Big Bend National Park.
Lechuguilla Sunset
A pair of Lechuguilla plants, with stalks near the end of their cycle, posing at sunset in the Big Bend National Park.
Grapevine Hills Sunrise
Sunrise along Grapevine Hills in Big Bend National Park showing Balanced Rock on the left side of the image.
Ballaghisheen Sheep
I photographed these Ballaghisheen Sheep while in County Kerry, Ireland earlier this year. Much of the area is dedicated to raising sheep.
Washed Ashore
The Great White Shark that is part of the Washed Ashore (TM) exhibit in the Reiman Gardens on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames, Iowa.
Giant Wood Nymph
A Giant Wood Nymph (Idea leuconoe) photographed at the Reiman Gardens on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames, Iowa.
Emerald Swallowtail
An Emerald Swallowtail Butterfly photographed in the butterfly exhibit of the Reiman Gardens on the Iowa State University campus.
Colorful Rocks
Colorful rocks photographed in Dunquin Harbour, County Kerry, Ireland. It was a very wet, windy and rainy day making it hard to photograph.
Valentia Island Farmhouse
A Valentia Island farmhouse photographed while visiting the island. The island is located in County Kerry, Ireland.
Gallarus Oratory
The Gallarus Oratory is located on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. it is one of the recommended stops in the peninsula.
Northern Gannets
Northern Gannets on Little Skellig off the coast of Kerry Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. This is one of the largest colonies in Ireland.
Little Skellig
Little Skellig as seen from the “Wailing Woman Rock” on Skellig Michael off the coast of the Kerry Peninsula in southwestern Ireland.
Glenmore Lake
A view of Glenmore Lake from the one-lane road that separates County Kerry and County Cork in the Beara Peninsula in Ireland.
Ballaghisheen
An abandoned farmhouse located along the Ballaghisheen Pass in County Kerry Ireland. I hopped the fence to photograph this old structure.
Hungry Puffin
A hungry Puffin photographed on Skellig Michael off the Kerry Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland in the summer of 2017.
Light Painting
I used the light painting techniques that I learned while attending a workshop in the Joshua Tree NP to paint the inside of this structure.
Church of Ireland
St. Nicholas Church of Ireland is located in County Limerick near Adare Castle. It’s home to a private school but still operates as a church.
Rocks at Dunquin Harbour
Dunquin Harbour is a popular photography location in Ireland. Located at the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, it was a port for the Blaskets.
Bray Head Tower
The Bray Head Tower sits on the western end of Valentia Island. It was used for centuries as a lookout against invaders.
Skelligs Lighthouse
The Skelligs Lighthouse is located on the southwestern peninsula of Skelligs Michael and continues to provide safety to mariners at sea.
Puffin
One of the great memories of visiting Skellig Michael during my recent trip to Ireland was the incredibly large Puffin colony.
St. Fionan’s Monastery
St. Fionan’s Monastery is located on Skellig Michael just off the Kerry Peninsula in Co Kerry, Ireland. I visited it in the summer of 2017.
Skellig Michael
Skellig Michael is one of the most amazing places in Ireland. Located off of the Ring of Kerry, the island is full of history and intrigue.
Ballycotton Lighthouse
The Ballycotton Lighthouse, built in 1851 and it is located in County Cork, Ireland. It was operated by keepers until 1992.
Ballycotton Cliffs
Ballycotton Cliffs are located in County Cork, Ireland. I had the opportunity to visit this are in the summer of 2017.
Irish Sheep
Irish sheep photographed along the Ballaghisheen Pass in Ireland during the summer of 2017.
Standing Stone
One of my favorite locations in Southwest Ireland is Valentia Island where I encountered this standing stone near the lighthouse.
Torc Waterfall
The Torc Waterfall is located about 5 Km from the city of Killarney and sits along the Ring of Kerry, a popular tourist route in Ireland.
Dunquin Harbour Panorama
Dunquin Harbour is one of my favorite spots during my recent trip to Ireland. The harbor has a number of great photography locations.
Killcatherine Church
I photographed Killcatherine Church and Cemetery during a trip to the Beara Peninsula in the summer of 2017.
Old Irish Home
I photographed this Old Irish Home after viewing it from the Waterville Golf Links during a trip to the Southwestern part of Ireland.
Dunquin Harbour
Dunquin Harbour is a very famous landmark and is frequently visited by tourists. I stopped there one day and found these great boulders.
Llano Spillway Rocks
The Llano Spillway is one of the main attractions in the Llano, TX. The region around the city is a rich geological area.
Joshua Trees at Sunset
I photographed these Joshua Trees at Sunset during my last evening in the Joshua Tree National Park last May.
Keys Family Home
The Keys Family Home is part of Keys Ranch and is located within the Joshua Tree National Park. It was build in the early 1900’s.
Keys Ranch Well
The Keys Ranch Well at Joshua Tree National Park supplied water to the Keys family who owned the ranch and mined the area in the early 1900’s.
Light Painting
I did some light painting while attending a night photography workshop in the Joshua Tree National park during the spring of 2017.
Taughannock Waterfall
The 215-foot waterfall in the Taughannock Waterfall system is the longest free-falling waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.
Taughannock Falls State Park
I traveled from Buffalo, NY to the Central New York near the finger lakes to photograph the waterfalls at the Taughannock Falls State Park
Cargill Pool Elevator
The Cargill Pool Elevator located in the Buffalo Harbor in Buffalo, NY and photographed at dusk. I used my ND filters to extend the exposure.
Hidden Valley
A night photograph from the Hidden Valley area of the Joshua Tree National Park. I used the existing moonlight to light the rocks.
Fort Niagara
I had the opportunity to visit Fort Niagara during a visit to the area. The fort has great architecture and it is a great place to visit.
Hidden Valley Trail
A sunset with Joshua Trees along the Hidden Valley Trail in the Joshua Tree National Park photographed in the spring of 2017.
Arch Rock Star Trails
I photographed the Arch Rock Star Trails while visiting the Joshua Tree National Park for a photography workshop in the spring of 2017.
Hemingway Sunset
I photographed this Hemingway Sunset in the Hemingway Buttress area of the Joshua Tree NP during the start of a night photography workshop.
Kissing Joshua Trees
I photographed these “Kissing Joshua Trees” during a night photograph workshop in the Joshua Tree National Park in California.
Lone Joshua Tree
I photographed this lone Joshua Tree while visiting the Hall of Horrors area in the Joshua Tree National Park in the spring of 2017.
Skull Rock Nature Trail
I photographed this rock formation along the Skull Rock Nature Trail in the Joshua Tree National Park during a night photography workshop.
Joshua Tree Sunset
A Joshua Tree sunset photographed in the Hidden Valley area of the Joshua Tree NP. I used my special technique to obtain another starburst.
Hidden Valley Sunset
Another great sunset in the Hidden Valley area of the Joshua Tree NP. I achieved my goal of placing the starburst in the middle of the gap.
Arch Rock Trail
I photographed this night sky along the Arch Rock Trail in the Joshua Tree National Park while taking part in a photography workshop.
Cap Rock Sunset
I photographed this Cap Rock Sunset during my recent trip to the Joshua Tree National Park to attend a night photography workshop.
Cholla Garden
I visited the Cholla Garden at the Joshua Tree NP during the second evening of the Night Photography workshop I attended last week.
Lost Horse Road
This night sky photograph was taken along Lost Horse Road while attending a Night Photography Workshop in the Joshua Tree NP.
Colorful Desert Floor
There was a very colorful desert floor when I visited the Joshua Tree NP last spring. I captured this sunset at the Hall of Horrors area.
Fossil Art
I encountered this fossil art while photographing the sunset in the Hall of Horrors area of Joshua Tree National Park.
Skull Rock
I was impressed by the number of interesting rock formations in Joshua Tree NP. My favorite was Skull Rock located just off the main road.
Sunset on Keys Ranch
Keys Ranch in the Joshua Tree NP is a great place for photographers. It was there that I captured this photo of a Sunset on Keys Ranch.
Joshua Trees at Cap Rock
I photographed these Joshua Trees at Cap Rock in the Joshua Tree National Park following a night photography course in the area.
High View Sunset
A type of Sotol Cactus flowering along the High View Trail in the Mohave Desert portion of the Joshua Tree National Park.
Portrait Photography
Most of you know that I’m more comfortable photographing landscapes than people so it took quite an effort to go into portrait photography.
Aerial Photography
I was invited by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX to shoot some video sequences and some Aerial Photography.
Rainbow Cactus
I posted the top view if the Rainbow Cactus yesterday. This view shows you the colorful bands of spines that are the reason for its name.
Rainbow Cactus
I photographed this Rainbow Cactus along Humphries Peak Road using the focus stack technique during a recent trip to the Big Bend area.
Cedar Sage
I was out doing some work near a creek on my property when I noticed quite a few Cedar Sage plants so I got my camera and photographed them.
Lone Tree
I was photographing flowers in the Agua Fria area located near Big Bend NP when I ran across this lone tree and decided to photograph it.
White Vase
I photographed this White Vase with a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art lens that was loaned to me by a friend. I was impressed with its sharpness.
Giant Spiderworts
Giant Spiderworts are hard to photograph using the focus stack method. There are too many parts that move in the slightest breeze.
Nature’s Kaleidoscope
I have always been a big fan of kaleidoscopes so when I encountered Nature’s Kaleidoscope in the Cattail Falls area I had to photograph it.
Big Hill Sunrise Panorama
I photographed this Big Hill Sunrise Panorama from a viewpoint that our group labels “Big Hill”. It is located 26 miles west of Terlingua.
Eastern Red Columbines
I photographed these Eastern Red Columbines during a trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center using the focus stacking technique.
Milky Way over Mule Ears
I decided to photograph the Milky Way over Mule Ears during my trip to the Big Bend NP. I used a star tracker to capture the scene.
Longspur Columbine
I photographed this Longspur Columbine at the Cattail Falls in Big Bend National Park during a trip to the area in the spring of 2017.
Hoodoo at Sunrise
I photographed this hoodoo at the Big Bend Ranch State Park in Southwest Texas during sunrise while visiting the area this spring.
Feather Dalea
I captured this photograph of a Feather Dalea (Dalea formosa) while on a drive in the desert to an area called “Agua Fria Springs”.
New Galleries
One big change you will notice on my website update are the new galleries. They are now faster and contain much more information than before.
Eastern Red Columbine
photographed this Eastern Red Columbine at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin a couple of weeks ago.
Mushroom
I photographed this mushroom during sunrise at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center earlier this month.
Llano Spillway
I stopped at the Llano dam to photograph the Llano spillway during one of my Texas wildflower scouting trips to the area.
Texas Bluebonnets
Texas Bluebonnets against winter grass. I liked this because it is a symbol that spring has sprung and what has passed will be new again.
Band Photo
My friend Sam Pace invited me to photograph a band photo during a recording session for their new album. I captured this one during a break.
Setting Sun
I arrived at the Howard Murph Park near Rockport during low tide and decided to incorporate the seashells into my photo of the setting sun.
Northern Shoveler
I photographed this Northern Shoveler during my trip to the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve.
Fishing Pier House
I photographed this Fishing Pier House located on Fulton Beach Road during my last morning in Rockport, Texas earlier this month.
Seashells on the Seashore
When I captured this photograph near Rockport, Texas the tongue twister “She sells sea shells on the seashore” came to mind.
Spring has Sprung
Spring has Sprung in Texas! The much warmer than normal temperatures has confused Mother Nature to the point that she has given up on winter
Lonely Pier
I photographed this Lonely Pier shortly after photographing the same pier a few minutes earlier and a few dozen yards north of this point.
Sunrise Pier
I photographed this sunrise pier a few minutes before photographing the old pier I posted last week. I chose the other one for the sunrise.
Pied-billed Grebe
I photographed this Pied-billed Grebe along the raise boardwalk at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center located in Port Aransas, Texas.
Sunset Photographer
I photographed this sunset photographer during my visit to Howard Murph Memorial Park during my recent trip to Rockport, Texas.
Sunset on Old Pier
I photographed this sunset on an old pier during my last evening in Rockport, Texas. I went to Howard Murph Memorial Park to find a new scene.
Old Pier
I photographed this Old Pier at sunrise along Fulton Beach Road during my recent trip to Rockport ,Texas using my ND filter.
Foggy Fulton Pier
I decided to photograph the Fulton Pier along Fulton Beach in Rockport, Texas despite a Dense Fog Advisory during my recent trip to the area.
Captain Chen II
This photograph of the “Captain Chen II” was taken near Fulton Harbor in the Rockport, TX area during my trip there last week.
Aransas Cardinal
I photographed this Cardinal while hiking along the Heron Flats trail at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge during my trip to Rockport, TX.
Heron
I photographed this Heron at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Big Tree trail during my recent trip to Rockport, Texas.
Pennybacker Bridge Reflection
I noticed that a friend of mine posted a time lapse of the Pennybacker Bridge at sunrise.I decided to photograph this great bridge as well.
Copano Bay Sunset
I captured this Copano Bay Sunset from the Howard Murph Memorial Park during my recent trip to Rockport, Texas. I photographed here before.
Back Home
I arrived back home yesterday afternoon from my trip to Rockport without incident. I traveled a total of 640 miles on the scooter.
Ferries and Gators
Yesterday was another busy day in the Rockport area. I rode two ferries to cross the channel and I saw several gators.
Fog and Gators
Yesterday was my first full day in Rockport and it was all about “Fog and Gators”. My sunrise shot was “fogged out” and I saw a huge gator.
Howard Murph Memorial Park Setup
My trip to Rockport was without incident. After completing my planned activities I headed to Howard Murph Memorial Park for a sunset photo.
Travel Scooter
I’m really excited about my photography trip to Rockport, Texas on my “Travel Scooter”. I plan to photograph Texas Birds and Landscapes.
Flying Egret
I photographed this Great Egret at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge near Rockport, Texas. I plan on being in the region later this week.
Rockport Beach Sunset
I was going through my photographs from last year’s trip to the Texas Gulf Coast when I ran across this Rockport beach sunset photograph.
Nice Cheetah
I had the opportunity to pet this cheetah while visiting the Cheetah Rehabilitation Center in the northwestern region of South Africa.
Spider and Daisy
I photographed this spider and daisy in my studio Lightbox using LED lights and my “super macro” lens and the focus stacking technique.
Lynx Spider
I photographed this Lynx Spider during a trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center last September. I used the focus stacking technique.
Grand Teton View
I photographed this view of the Grand Teton mountains along the shore of String Lake a few minutes before the photograph I posted yesterday.
String Lake
The String Lake trail follows the String Lake shoreline. I found this interesting rock and decided that it would make a good foreground.
Elk in the Madison
I photographed this Bull Elk just as he was coming out of the Madison River during my visit to the Yellowstone National Park last fall.
Another Ladder-backed Woodpecker
I photographed this Ladder-backed Woodpecker at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind last summer. These are one of my favorite birds.
Texas State Capitol
I captured this night photograph of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX during a photowalk with some friends in 2012.
Teton Reflection
I photographed this Teton Reflection during a visit to Jackson Lake last fall. The Teton Mountain Range is an amazing mountain range.
Yellowstone Lake
I captured this photograph of Yellowstone Lake form the West Thumb Information Center (West Thumb Geyser Basin) in Yellowstone NP.
Orange Spring Mound
I captured this photograph of the Orange Spring Mound while visiting Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park last fall.
Artist’s Point View
If I were a painter I would certainly put Artist’s Point in Yellowstone National Park high on my list of places to visit and paint from.
Yellowstone River
I captured this panorama of the Yellowstone River during a lunch stop along during my recent photography workshop in Yellowstone NP.
Chinese Spring
This photograph of Chinese Spring was taken after the photograph I took of Old Faithful during my last visit to Yellowstone National Park.
Excelsior Geyser Crater
I photographed the Excelsior Geyser Crater which is located near the Grand Prismatic Spring during my last trip to Yellowstone NP.
Crackling Lake
Crackling Lake is a geothermal feature in the Norris Geyser Basin which is part of the Yellowstone National Park.
Norris Geyser Basin
I captured this photograph from the boardwalk at the Norris Geyser Basin during my trip to Yellowstone National Park last fall.
Chisos Moonset
I photographed this moonset over the Chisos mountain last December during my fall trip to Big Bend NP. The sunrise light was perfect.
Terry’s Texas Rangers
Terry’s Texas Rangers is not my favorite team nor anything to do with me. It does, however, play a very important part in Texas’ history.
Mormon Row Barn
This photograph of the Mormon Row Barn was taken during my trip to the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
Austin 360
This photograph of the Goat Cheese and Beet appetizer from Barley Swine in Austin, TX was posted in the Austin 360 food section last Friday.
Baboon
I photographed this Baboon at the Table Mountain National Park in South Africa last year. He was eating insects plucked from the grassy area.
Tidal Pool
I photographed this Tidal Pool at the Table Mountain National Park in South Africa. The park has many features and wildlife to photograph.
Penguin Braying
This is another African Penguin photograph taken near Simon’s Town, South Africa during my trip to that great country last May.
Penguin Nest Builder
I photographed this Penguin Nest Builder during my trip to Simon’s Town South Africa. The colony is located in the center of the town.
Little Bee-Eater Couple
I spotted this pair of Little Bee-Eaters while on a trip to South Africa last year. The male on the left brought food to the female.
Cape Point Lighthouse
I photographed the Cape Point Lighthouse during my trip to South Africa last year. We drove down from Cape Town to spend the day there.
Little Bee-Eater
I photographed this Little Bee-Eater at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game-Reserve during my trip last May to South Africa.
African Sunrise
I photographed this African sunrise during my trip to South Africa last year. I kept looking for a lone tree and this one stood out.
Great Egret Shadow
Another photograph of a Great Egret from my trip to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge last year. This one is of a Great Egret Shadow.
Waiting Photographer
I captured this photograph of a waiting photographer during my trip to Rockport, TX last year. He patiently stood there until the sun set.
Bathing Bunting
I photographed this bathing bunting last year at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind. He was really making quite a splash.
Rockport Sunset
I captured this Rockport Sunset during my trip to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge last February to photograph the wonderful birds there.
Hamilton Pool Waterfall
A friend of mine had some free time so we made a day trip to the Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve to photograph the Hamilton Pool waterfall.
Happy New Year – 2017
Happy New Year! May 2017 bring you all great memories, joy, health and happiness. I look forward to sharing my work in the year ahead.
Best of 2016 – Storm Over Austin
Another 2016 highlight was this photograph of a storm over Austin last summer. I captured this panorama image from the Zilker Clubhouse.
Best of 2016 – Niagara Falls
Another memorable trip of 2016 was my trip to Buffalo, NY. I traveled across the border into Canada to visit Niagara Falls.
Best of 2016 – Baby Baboon
One of the 2016 highlights was the trip I made with some friends to South Africa. I captured this photograph of a Baby Baboon near Cape Town.
Best of 2016 – Balanced Rock Night Sky
I hiked up Grapevine Hills Trail to photographed the Milky Way Galaxy over Balanced Rock during my trip to Big Bend National Park last April.
Best of 2016 – Dell Match Play
Another great 2016 moment for me was the 2016 Dell Match Play Tournament. I was asked to photograph the course by the PGA Social Media team.
Best of 2016 – Fighting Egrets
Another great memory from 2016. I photographed these fighting egrets during a trip to Rockport, TX and the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas – Yellowstone is the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times.
Best of 2016 – Austin Live Music
I photographed Sam playing his Gibson guitar one night while I was downtown photographing the Austin Live Music scene.
Best of 2016 – Hamilton Pool
This photograph of Hamilton Pool was the first photograph in 2016 that was memorable to me. It was a nice, sunny day without a big crowd.
2016 Year in Review
As we near the end of 2016, I though it would be good idea to take a look-back at the last year and do a 2016 year in review.
Moonset Over Terlingua
I captured this photograph of the moonset over Terlingua during my last trip to Big Bend NP. We hiked up a small hill to this vantage point.
Glen Springs Sunrise and Moonset
I photographed Nugent Mountain and the Chisos Mountain Range from the Glen Springs area of Big Bend NP during a unique moonset and sunrise.
Elk in the Rain
I photographed this elk in the rain, a member of the Madison Elk Herd, during my trip to Yellowstone National Park last September.
Lighthouse
I photographed this Lighthouse at sunrise from the overlook near the Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin during the last full moon of f2016.
Fall Sunrise Moonset
I photographed this fall sunrise moonset the this week when a friend and I went to the Pennybacker Bridge Overlook to photograph the scene.
Foggy Sunrise
One of my most memorable events during my recent trip to Yellowstone National Park was the foggy sunrise we spotted along the Madison River.
Last Super Moon of 2016
I wanted to take advantage of the last super moon of 2016 so I went to the top of the Pennybacker Bridge Overlook to photograph the full moon.
Microbial Mat
I photographed these microbial mats which form along the edges of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Crooked Gayfeather
I photographed this crooked Gayfeather at the LBJ Wildflower Center last September. The Texas Gayfeather is one of my favorite wildflowers.
Grassy Sunrise
I photographed this Grassy Sunrise starburst during my last trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center last September.
Gayfeathers
I photographed this very large clump of Texas Gayfeathers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center earlier this year.
Grant’s Monument
I passed by Grant’s Monument while photographing the Chicago skyline from Lincoln Park and I decided to photograph the base of the monument.
Passion Butterfly Feeding
This photograph of a Passion Butterfly feeding on a flower was taken along the Blue Creek Canyon Trail in Big Bend National Park.
Badlands of Big Bend
Another sunset photograph of the Badlands of Big Bend NP. This location is now a regular stop during my photography trips to the park.
Passion Butterfly
I photographed this Passion Butterfly when hiking along the Blue Creek Trail in the Big Bend National Park last month.
South Rim Panorama
I decided to post this South Rim Panorama so you could get a feel for what a sunrise at the top of the South Rim at Big Bend NP looks like.
South Rim View
One of the most beautiful views in the entire Big Bend NP has to be the South Rim View. This vantage point showcases the Santa Elena Canyon.
Balanced Rock Sunrise
A favorite hike in Big Bend NP is up the Grapevine Hills Trail to Balanced Rock. It was there where I captured another Balanced Rock Sunrise.
South Rim Sunrise
The most memorable activity from my last trip to Big Bend NP was the 12-mile hike to the South Rim where I captured this South Rim Sunrise.
Supermoonrise
One of the best things about seeing a Supermoonrise (a word I made up, by the way) is that it is so spectacular as it clears the horizon.
Moonrise over Castellan
I photographed the moonrise over Castellan Mountain at Big Bend National Park during a very rare event. The moon was larger than normal.
Sunrise Surf
This photograph of the sunrise surf is the last one of the photographs from my trip to Chicago over the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Bean End
Yesterday I posted a photograph of “The Bean” found in Millennium Park in Chicago. This photograph of the Bean End was taken shortly after.
The Bean
I captured this image of “The Beam” shortly after the photograph of the McCormick Tribune Skating Rink, both located in Millennium square.
Sunrise over Lake Michigan
I captured this photograph of a Sunrise over Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline during my recent trip to the Chicago area.
Chicago Skyline
I captured this photograph of the Chicago skyline from the bridge over the south pond at the Lincoln Park Zoo during my recent holiday trip.
Jenny Lake
I captured this photo of Jenny Lake during a visit the Grand Teton NP last September. The Overlook is a great place to view the scenery.
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! I photographed the ice rink at Millennium Park in Chicago using a photography technique to remove people from a photo.
Moon in Motion
I just returned from my trip to Big Bend. I photographed this moon sequence during my first evening there using my camera’s intervalometer.
Dog Walker
I was photographing the Chicago Skyline early yesterday morning when I stopped to photograph a dog walker on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Hunting Wasps
Our photography group hiked the Blue Creek Trail one day. That is where I found these two Hunting Wasps engaged in a ritual.
Grand Prismatic Runoff
The Grand Prismatic Spring was one of my favorite geological sites in Yellowstone NP. I photographed this runoff at the entrance to the area.
Nameless Spring
Most of the geothermal features in Yellowstone NP have names. I ran across this hot spring that was nameless. I called it Nameless Spring.
Castle Geyser
Castle Geyser is located in the same geyser complex as Old Faithful and is a short walk down the Continental Divide Trail.
Lichen Stump
I spotted this Wolf Lichen growing on a stump just down the path from where I captured some Wolf Lichen growing on some dead branches.
Elk Cow
I photographed this Elk Cow along the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park during my visit to the park earlier this fall.
Schwabacher Reflection
I captured this photograph of the Schwabacher reflection after completing the sunrise image that I posted earlier this week.
Grassy Reflection
I photographed this grassy reflection after capturing the Schwabacher’s Landing sunrise photograph that I posted yesterday.
Schwabachers Landing
Schwabachers Landing in the Grand Teton NP was one of my favorite stops during my recent trip there. This is one of my favorite photos.
Cloudy Teton Range
I captured this photograph of the Teton Mountain Range during my first full day of the photography workshop in the Grand Teton National Park.
Solitary Geyser
Solitary Geyser is located along the Upper Geyser Basin. I photographed this geyser panorama during my recent trip to Yellowstone NP.
Canada Goose
I photographed this nice Canada Goose while attempting to photograph a Bull Elk in the Madison River area.
Chimneys Trail
Chimneys Trail in Big Bend National Park is a fairly easy hike that leads to a nice geological formation called the Chimneys.
Election Day
Today is Election Day in the United States so I thought I would post a photograph of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC.
Dry Riverbed
I captured this photograph of the Dry Riverbed along the Santa Elena Canyon last spring during my last visit to Big Bend National Park.
Madison River Sunrise
The sunrise photographs I captured along the Madison River are some of my favorite photographs from my recent trip to Yellowstone NP.
Desolate Landscape
I photographed this Desolate Landscape while walking along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in Yellowstone National Park earlier this year.
Gibbon Falls in Color
I posted a photo of Gibbon Falls in black and white last month. This one is a wider view and processed in color.
Hot Lake Walkway
The Hot Lake Walkway leads to Hot Lake in Yellowstone National Park. Hot lake is probably the most “normal” looking water feature in the Park.
All Souls’ Day
Happy “All Souls’ Day”! I always find this time of year interesting. I spotted this neon sign in a window of a downtown Austin establishment.
Reflection on Jackson Lake
I captured this photograph of a near perfect reflection on Jackson Lake during my recent visit to the Grand Teton National Park.
American Bison
I photographed this American Bison during my trip to the Grand Teton NP. The bull walked right in front of a fairly large group of people.
Santa Elena Canyon Sunrise
I captured this photograph of the Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend last April. I have been to the canyon multiple times and I have yet to get a good photograph with nice clouds.
Lewis River Reflection
This is my fourth and final photograph of the Lewis River area taken during my trip to Yellowstone NP. I took this one near the parking area.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
I captured this image of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from Artist Point, a popular spot to view the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone.
Just Testing
Sorry folks. Just testing. Taking a look under the hood to see if I can figure out this image problem. Thanks for your patience.
Madison Elk
Elk was the most frequently seen animal during my visit to Yellowstone NP. I stopped along the Madison river to photograph this Madison Elk.
Lewis Falls Downstream
A photograph of Lewis Falls taken during my recent trip to Yellowstone NP. I am impressed by the number of fallen trees in this area.
Grand Prismatic Spring
The Grand Prismatic Spring was not only my favorite geothermal feature at Yellowstone Nation Park but it was also the most impressive.
Texas Gayfeather Closeup
I photographed this Texas Gayfeather at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center earlier this month. It is one of my favorite flowers.
Old Faithful
No trip to Yellowstone would be complete without a visit to Old Faithful. I had the chanced to see it during my recent trip to the area.
Fall in the Tetons
Fall in the Tetons is amazing. Aspens turn bright yellow-orange, grasses change from green to golden and the Cottonwood leaves to yellow.
Wolf Lichen
I captured this photograph of Wolf Lichen (Letharia vulpina) at Artist Point in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone lower falls area.
Gibbon Falls
Gibbon Falls is a popular stop for tourists visiting Yellowstone National Park. I stopped there during my recent trip to the park.
Cloudy Tetons
I captured this photograph of the Cloudy Tetons from the Jackson Lake Overlook during my first day of the Photography Workshop in the area.
Lewis River
The Lewis River is an 18-mile-long tributary of the Snake River. The entire river is located within the boundaries of Yellowstone NP.
Grass Clump
One of the interesting things about my trip to Yellowstone NP is to see how a plant like this grass clump survives in a hostile environment.
Lewis Falls
Lewis Falls is one of the many waterfalls in the Yellowstone NP. We stopped here during our second day of our photography workshop.
Moonlit Barn
This photograph of the Moonlit Barn along Mormon Row in the Grand Teton NP was the first photograph I took during my recent trip to the area.
Common Raven
I photographed this Common Raven at a picnic area at one of the lunch breaks during my recent trip to the Grand Teton/Yellowstone area.
Chromatic Pool
Yellowstone NP is full of amazing geological features and specifically hundreds of geothermal features. Chromatic Pool is one of them.
Fiery Sunrise
I captured this fiery sunrise during my recent trip to the Grand Teton National Park while photographing the barns on Mormon Row.
Jimsonweed Flower Detail
I was actually trying to photograph this Jimsonweed flower detail when I captured the photograph of the Jimsonweed Pollinator last month.
Young Bull Elk
I spotted this young bull elk after having dinner one evening at the Dining Room at the Mammoth Hot Springs area of Yellowstone NP.
Yellowstone Sunset
Following a nice dinner at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, we headed out to Yellowstone Lake to try and capture a great Yellowstone sunset.
Beaver
My favorite spot at the Grand Teton NP is Schwabacher’s Landing. Not only was it great for sunrise photos but it was filled with Beavers.
Canary Springs
The Mammoth Hot Springs area in the Yellowstone National Park is amazing! My favorite spot in the area is the Canary Springs terraces.
Maximilian Sunflower
The Maximilian Sunflower is a Texas Native prairie perennial. It is a very desirable range plant as it is consumed by livestock.
White Dome Geyser
The White Dome Geyser is located in the Lower Geyser Basin in Yellowstone NP, about 200 yards down the road from the Great Fountain Geyser
Yellowstone Boardwalk
I saw a book titled “Yellowstone: A Land of Wild and Wonder” with a Yellowstone boardwalk on the cover. I found two similar boardwalk scenes.
Great Fountain Geyser
The Great Fountain Geyser is located in the Firehole Lake area of the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.
T. A. Moulton Barn
Most photographers that visit the Grand Teton NP flock to Mormon Row to photograph the T. A. Moulton Barn. The barn was high on my list.
Teton Mountain Range Vista
I captured this panorama of the Teton Mountain Range Vista from the Jackson Lake Lodge in the Grand Teton National Park.
Madison River Reflection
We stopped to photograph the Madison River reflection during our last full day in the Yellowstone National Park.
Jimsonweed Pollinator
I stopped by a Jimsonweed at the LBJ Wildflower Center to photograph new pristine flowers when I spotted this Jimsonweed Pollinator.
Jackson Lake
I captured this image of Jackson Lake and the Grand Teton Mountain Range from Signal Mountain during my recent trip to the Park.
Grey Wolf
Meet Grey Wolf #712M. I photographed him at the Yellowstone National Park on the way to see some of the sites in the park.
Window Detail
The window detail of the Chapel of the Sacred Heart is amazing. I really like stained glass artwork and churches are a great place to see it.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart
The Chapel of the Sacred Heart is located on Jackson Lake. Built in 1937, it features a rustic wood interior and a stained glass window.
Teton Mountain Range
I captured this photograph of the Teton Mountain Range during my first day of a photography workshop. I used my iPhone 6 to take a panorama.
Yellow Waterlily
A Yellow Waterlily photographed earlier this month at the LBJ Wildflower Center. This aquatic plant grows in shallow water and wetlands.
Prairie False-Foxglove
The Prairie False-Foxglove is another great plant that attracts butterflies. I photographed this flower at the LBJ Wildflower Center.
Gregg’s Mistflower
Gregg’s Mistflower is a common addition to gardens as it attracts butterflies. Their blooms coincide with the Monarch fall migration.
Academy Chapel
The US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs houses one of the most fascinating chapels in the country. I visited the Academy Chapel in 2012.
Sand Palafox
I captured this photograph of the Sand Palafox (Palafoxia hookeriana) flower during my last trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Imperfect Jimsonweed
I posted a Jimsonweed photo last week. I returned to the same location a few days later to photograph this imperfect Jimsonweed flower.
Twin Seashore Mallows
I photographed these Twin Seashore Mallows at the LBJ Wildflower Center earlier this month. Seashore Mallows are beautiful flowers.
A Mature Swamp Rose Mallow
I photographed this mature Swamp Rose Mallow flower at the LBJ Wildflower Center last week. It is one of the better specimens at the Center.
Seashore Mallow
This is a Seashore Mallow flower and it is not commonly found in the wild in Central Texas but is plentiful on the gulf coast.
Buttonbush Fine Art
I’m not a big fan of “fine art” photos but it does have its place in photography. I thought this Buttonbush was a great candidate.
Urban Cormorants
Wildlife only has once choice as urban areas grow and engulf more of their natural habitat; to assimilate like these Urban Cormorants.
Mexican Primrose Willow
One of the things I like about the Mexican Primrose Willow is that it’s very symmetrical. It has four yellow petals flanked by green sepals.
Texas Gayfeather
My trip to the LBJ Wildflower Center was a very productive wildflower photography trip. I photographed this Texas Gayfeather on that trip.
Prey
I returned to the spot where I photographed a Yellow Garden Spider a few weeks ago and found her there encasing her prey in her web.
Butterfly Peek
A Queen Butterfly sits atop a Gregg’s Mistflower at the LBJ Wildflower Center. Butterflies seek a variety of flowers to bask in the sun.
Apache Plume
Apache Plume gets its name from the pinkish feathery seed heads which appear after the flowers bloom in the summer.
Jimsonweed
This is Jimsonweed, a member of the Nightshade family. It is highly toxic to humans and animals. Flowers open from evening to early morning.
Swamp Rose-Mallow
I found this Swamp Rose-Mallow specimen with a nice grasshopper during a recent trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Eryngo Flower
I photographed this Eryngo flower last week at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. I thought it important to show the plant detail.
Eryngo
I made a trip to the LBJ Wildflower Center last week to photograph an Eryngo plant that I found growing near the Center’s courtyard.
Migrating Monarch
I photographed this Monarch Butterfly while visiting the Fairchild Botanical Gardens in the Coral Gables, Florida area last year.
Fairchild Botanical Garden
I made a trip to Coral Gables, Florida last year to attend a friend’s wedding. We took some time to go to the Fairchild Botanical Garden.
Western Wild Petunia
I photographed this Western Wild Petunia using a new piece of equipment that I acquired called a bellows. It allows for higher magnification.
Desert Flora Sunset
I photographed this desert flora sunset during my trip to Big Bend NP last year. The clouds were sparse but the desert flowers were amazing.
Yellow Garden Spider
Yellow Garden Spiders are more scary looking than they are dangerous. I photographed this one at the LJB Wildflower Center.
Sunrise on Big Bend
This image taken last December of another sunrise on Big Bend is from the Lost Mine Trail, another one of my favorite hikes in the park.
Balanced Rock Night Sky
One of my favorite Big Bend hikes is the hike to Balanced Rock. I hiked up early to capture this Balanced Rock night sky image.
Storm Over Austin
I always keep an eye on the forecast. I went out earlier this week to take advantage of nearby storms to photograph the Storm over Austin.
Skyline Reflection
I captured this photograph of the Austin skyline reflection on Lady Bird Lake (aka Town Lake) in June of last year.
Luna’s Milky Way
I captured this photo of Luna’s Milky Way last April during a trip to the Big Bend National Park with some of my photography friends.
Wahlberg’s Eagle
I photographed this Wahlberg’s Eagle at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve during my trip to South Africa earlier this year.
White-fronted Bee Eater
I photographed this White-fronted Bee Eater at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve during my trip to South Africa this year.
Heartleaf Hibiscus
I photographed this Heartleaf Hibiscus at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center while practicing my manual focus rail technique.
Alvino House Milky Way
This photograph is of the Milky Way Galaxy over the Alvino House which is located near the Castolon Ranger Station.
Wild Poinsettia
I mentioned that the summer heat has turned into tropical rain. I decided to photograph a Wild Poinsettia in a secluded area of the center.
Lonely Zebra
This is the last of my high-key images from my trip to South Africa. It is of a lonely zebra that I took at Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve.
Coastal Sunset
This coastal sunset photo is another one from my trip to Rockport. It was taken a couple of minutes before the photo of the The Photographer.
Sparring Hippos
I photographed these sparring hippos during a trip to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park. They were in an inlet leading to Lake Santa Lucia.
Lime
Hot days have turned in to non-stop rainy days. I went out to the patio to photograph a lime that just sprouted. The rain drops were a bonus.
Little Baby Giraffe
I captured this photograph of this little baby giraffe during my trip to the Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve in South Africa this year.
Rock Rose
I captured this image of a Rock Rose using the focus stacking technique. I used a manual focus rail instead of using the focus ring.
Santa Elena Sunrise
One of my favorite spots, and one of the most geologically dramatic areas in Big Bend National Park is the Santa Elena Canyon area.
Fork Tailed Bush Katydid
I captured this photograph of a Fork Tailed Bush Katydid (Scudderia furcate) sitting on a Blackfoot Daisy yesterday morning in my front yard.
Buffalo Bur and Spider
I spotted a budding Buffalo Bur plant growing while mowing last week. I went out earlier this week and photographed the plant outdoors.
Blackfoot Daisy
I photographed this Blackfoot Daisy at the LBJ Wildflower Center. As a member of the Aster family, it resembles many other Texas Wildflowers.
Juvenile Whooping Crane
I photographed this juvenile Whooping Crane a few moments before I photographed the adult Whooping Crane I wrote about last week.
Another Painted Bunting
Another Painted Bunting photograph from one of my trips to Pedernales Falls SP. The Painted Bunting is by far one of my favorite birds.
Mud Dauber Stinger
Have you ever wondered what the stinger of a bee, hornet, wasp or mud dauber looks like? Here is a 4.3x magnification of a Mud Dauber stinger.
Silver Dwarf Morning-glory
This is an image of a Silver Dwarf Morning-glory bud. I was looking for subjects on my property and spotted this tiny plant.
Turk’s Cap
This is another image taken in my studio with my white box. This time I photographed a Turk’s Cap that was growing in between some hedges in the front yard.
Ladybug
The first challenge to come in was for a Ladybug. I had no idea where to find one but I got lucky and spotted one right off the bat.
Expired Rain Lily
I was mowing the lawn this week when I spotted a Rain Lily. I meant to photograph it while it was still in its full glory but I forgot and it was too late.
Whooping Crane
I captured this photo of an adult Whooping Crane last February while visiting the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas coast.
Colorado River Sunset
I have posted a few Colorado River sunset images in the past including one with the Pennybacker Bridge. This is another image from the same series.
Praying Hands Sculpture
This is the second photograph of the Praying Hands sculpture at ORU. I posted the first photograph of the sculpture yesterday.
Natural Falls
I passed the sign for Natural Falls State Park as I was driving to visit family in Arkansas. I decided to visit the park in order to photograph the falls.
Praying Hands
I woke up early during a recent trip to Tulsa, OK and decided to gather my gear and head over to photograph the Praying Hands at Oral Roberts University.
Multi-column Macro Panorama
I decided to take a Purple Headed Gomphrenas into my studio light box to photograph a high resolution multi-column macro panorama focus stack image.
Dolphins at Sunrise
I captured these dolphins at sunrise while photographing birds in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge earlier this year.
Austin Skyline – New Vantage Point
I have been looking for new vantage points for photographing the Austin skyline. I decided to try this one after one of my friends inquired about it.
Purple Headed Gomphrenas
I planted Purple Headed Gomphrenas in years past. They came up again on their own this year so I decided to photograph them before they wilt in the heat.
Swimming at Lou Neff Point
Meet Luis! Luis decided to go swimming at Lou Neff Point at the same time I decided to photograph the Austin skyline at sunset.
Full Moon Over Austin
This image of the full moon over Austin was taken just a couple of minutes prior to the image I posted yesterday titled “Howl at the Moon”.
Howl at the Moon
Every full moon is deemed “Howl at the Moon” night by the Austin community. I captured this image during the full moon evening earlier this month.
Sahm Hill Summit
I captured this sunrise of downtown austin from Sahm Hill Summit. I have been wanting to photograph downtown from this vantage point for some time.
Another Prickly Pear Flower
This is another Prickly Pear flower taken during my trip to Big Bend earlier this year. I captured this photograph while hiking the Contrabando Trail.
Prickly Pear Flower
I captured this Prickly Pear flower at the Big Bend NP last spring. I like prickly pear plants because they are easy to spot and they have a lot of flowers.
Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus
This Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus image was taken during a hike on the Contrabando Trail at the Big Bend State Park during my visit to the area last spring.
Yellow Bells
We stopped alongside one of the park roads during last spring’s trip to Big Bend National Park where I captured this photograph of some Yellow Bells.
Pondering Woodpecker
I was photographing Painted Buntings when I spotted this Pondering Woodpecker eating suet out of one of the feeders at the Pedernales Falls SP bird blind.
Niagara Falls Light Show
I was looking forward to the Niagara Falls Light Show when I decided to visit Niagara Falls one evening but I was very disappointed with the show.
Barn Swallows
I had the opportunity to visit a farm near Buffalo, NY where people go to pick strawberries. It was there that I found these little Barn Swallows.
Trinity Episcopal
Trinity Episcopal Church was built in the 19th century and it is a great example of Gothic Revival and Victorian Gothic styles.
Babeville
Once in a while I stumble onto something interesting. In this case it was “Babeville”. This photograph is the ceiling in the old church sanctuary.
Anniversary
Today marks the one year anniversary of my photography site makeover and my first blog post. These are some of my favorite photographs from the last year.
Colorful Museum Sunset
The colorful museum sunset below was taken a few minutes after the photograph that I posted earlier this week titled Buffalo History Museum Sunset.
Niagara Falls
I normally do not visit Niagara Falls during my visit to the area. I decided to make an impromptu trip there one evening to photograph the falls.
Eternal Flame
The “eternal flame” is found in a grotto housed within a waterfall in a park south of Buffalo. The fire is fueled by natural gas that seeps into the grotto.
Buffalo Lighthouse at Sunset
One of the items on my photography list during my trip to Buffalo, New York was to photograph the Buffalo Lighthouse (aka Buffalo Main Light) at Sunset.
Buffalo City Hall at Sunset
I captured this photograph of the Buffalo City Hall at sunset while visiting the area. Buffalo is known for its architecture. The hall was high on my list.
Buffalo History Museum Sunset
I captured this Buffalo History Museum sunset during a trip to the area. The clouds were not great but the reflection and the starburst turned out well.
Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day America! It was two hundred and forty years ago that our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence.
Strawberry Moon Skyline
This is my final image of the Austin Strawberry Moon Skyline series taken a couple of weeks ago during the summer solstice.
Pedernales Falls Sunset
This is my last Pedernales Falls sunset image from my recent visit to the Park. I found a large limestone rock and decide to captured a few images.
False Dayflower
The False Dayflower is one of my favorite flowers. I like it mostly because the petals and stamens together give the flower the appearance of having a face.
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
I photographed this juvenile Ladder-backed Woodpecker during my last outing to the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind.
Austin Skyline Sunset
I captured this photograph of the Austin Skyline sunset a few minutes before the long-awaited Strawberry Moon rose above the horizon.
Caracal
I captured this image of a Caracal during my visit to the Cheetah Rehabilitation facility in the northeastern part of South Africa.
Sunset Reflection
At first I was not too excited about this photograph but then I decided that there was more to it than the sunset reflection on the water.
Pedernales Falls Sunset Panorama
I have not posted a panorama in a while so I thought I would post a Pedernales Falls Sunset Panorama that I captured during my trip to park last week.
Last Rays
I enjoy capturing the colorful last rays of a sunset. This was the case when I captured this photo during my trip to Pedernales Falls SP.
Moonrise
I went to Pedernales Falls State Park to photograph the sunset. Instead, I ended up photographing the great moonrise occurring behind me.
Northern Cardinal
I ran across this image while was processing photos from my last visit to the bird blind. So, here is another Northern Cardinal for your viewing pleasure.
Strawberry Moon
For the first time in 50 years we were witness to a strawberry moon during the summer solstice. So, I set out earlier this week to capture this rare event.
Pedernales Falls Sunset
Pedernales Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks. Seeing that the weather was great, I went there a couple of days ago to photograph the sunset.
Moons
The moon was full the other evening and I have been thinking about capturing a series of moons using my intervalometer. This photo is the outcome.
Blue Gum Tree Sunset
This photograph of the Blue Gum Tree sunset is the third in the series taken during last month’s trip to South Africa. The first two are from a distance.
Guitar Player
This photograph of Sam Pace, a guitar player, was taken as part of a request to assist him in the graphic design work for t-shirts and posters.
Male Nyala
I was going through the remaining wildlife photos from my recent trip to South Africa when I came across this male Nyala.
Zulu Railway Sunrise
I created this Zulu Railway Sunrise photo from a single image. I used photoshop to achieve the design objective that I had in mind. Is this wrong?
Quiet Western Scrub Jay
I found this quiet Western Scrub Jay the last time I went to the bird blind to photograph birds, proving that all Scrub Jays are not disruptive.
Western Scrub Jay
I notice that when I go to the bird blind at Pedernales Falls SP there are a few bird species that dominate the scene, including the Western Scrub Jay.
Painted Bunting
The Painted Bunting is found in Texas from May through the end of Summer. I was able to photograph this Painted Bunting during my last visit to the park.
Pedernales Falls
Pedernales Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in Central Texas. I went to the park recently to photograph the falls.
Daylily Flower
Daylilies are perennial plants, whose Daylily name insinuates that the Daylily flower typically does not last more than 24 hours. They do tend to wilt fast.
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Photographing a Black-chinned Hummingbird in flight is difficult. I photographed this one while waiting for Buntings at the Pedernales Falls SP bird blind.
Queen Vs. Monarch Butterfly
Yesterday I posted a photo of a Monarch Butterfly. I found out, it’s not a Monarch but a Queen Butterfly. It’s hard to tell a Queen Vs. Monarch Butterfly.
Monarch Butterfly
I spotted a Monarch Butterfly, along with many of its mates, at the Pedernales Falls SP and I decided to photographing it. This is my best photograph.
Austin Skyline
Austin lakes are full due to the torrential rains. Water released from the dams is rushing downstream. I decided to photograph the rapidly flowing river.
Common Warthog
The Common Warthog is wild member of the pig family and is probably one of the ugliest animals in the animal kingdom. It’s not much better looking in person.
Calla Lily
It has been raining quite a bit and the ground is soggy so I decided to cut a Calla Lily and take it into my studio to do a detailed focus stack.
iSimangaliso Beach
The iSimangaliso Wetland Park was high on my list of places to visit during my trip to South Africa. I used my ND Filters to photograph its wonderful beaches.
Strutting Penguin
One of the highlights to my trip to Cape Town in South Africa was a visit to Simon’s Town and specifically to Boulders Beach to see the the African Penguin.
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
This is an image of a female Ladder-backed Woodpecker that I photographed last month while photographing birds at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind.
Rocky Surf
After visiting the Cape of Good Hope I decided to stop at a rocky outcrop to photograph the surf and the rocks prior to heading back to Cape Town.
Texas Thistle
I captured this image of a Texas Thistle during my outing to the Pedernales Falls SP. A majestic plant with bright purple flowers is a magnet for insects.
Painted Bunting
I have been waiting a long time to photograph a Painted Bunting. I finally had the opportunity to do so. I photographed this bird tag the Pedernales Falls SP.
White Rhinoceros
The White Rhinoceros, along with the Black Rhinoceros, is part of the “Big Five” group of African game animals.
Clifton Sunset
I drove up Chapman’s Peak Drive on my way back to Cape Town from the Cape of Good Hope and stopped in the town of Clifton. This is where I captured this sunset.
Ostrich
I was expecting to see a lot of wildlife during my trip to South Africa but I was not expecting to see an Ostrich on the road to the Cape of Good Hope, but I did.
Nyala
This photograph of a female Nyala was taken in the wild during one of our excursions at the Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve.
Baby Giraffe
We spotted this baby giraffe during our second Safari outing. It was so close to the vehicle that I was able to capture a very sharp image.
Elephants
This photograph was taken during one of the safaris I took part of at the Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve. They only had two adult female elephants and one offspring.
Cape Town Panorama
Cape Town is the third largest city in South Africa behind Durban and Johannesburg. I photographed a panorama of the Cape Town area during my trip to the area.
High Altitude Sunrise
This is the last day of my trip to South Africa. I appreciate all of you that followed my travels and lived vicariously through my daily blog posts. Thank you for your comments and praises.
Zulu Sunrise
One of the great things about my trip to South Africa were the beautiful sunrises. It was great to wake up to nice color pallet of red, yellow and orange.
Baby Baboon
One of the more prolific animals in South Africa has to be the Baboon (Papio). I saw Baboons in almost every location that I visited.
Parasite Remover
I was impressed by the number of parasites on the wildlife during my trip to South Africa. The Red-billed Oxpecker helped rid these parasites from their host.
Zebra
One of the common animals we saw during the photo safaris was the Zebra. Specifically these were Plains Zebras which differ slightly from Mountain Zebras.
Nyalas and Aloe
Two things that were very common at the Safari Lodge that I stayed at were Nyalas and Aloe plants. Nyalas came into the lodge compound frequently during my stay.
Angry Monkey
Our guide tried to find the elusive Black Rhinoceros during our last safari. Unfortunately he proved to be elusive but we fond a Vervet Monkey in a tree.
Plantation
After capturing the photo from yesterday’s post, I moved closer to capture a closeup of the Blue Gum Tree tree rows, the remaining sunset and the stormy clouds.
Stormy Plantation
Upon arrival to our final destination in South Africa, we could not help but notice the miles of Blue Gum Tree plantations. Literally thousands of acres.
Vervet Monkey
I encountered dozens of Vervet Monkeys at the iSimangaliso Wetland Park in northeastern South Africa, many of them were aggressively trying to get food from us.
Cheetah
We had a chance to visit a Cheetah rehabilitation center who’s goal is to care for orphaned Cheetahs, Serval Cats, African Wildcats and Caracal.
Giraffe
We completed our second photo safari yesterday and photographed wildlife in the morning light. It seemed like most of what we saw were giraffes.
Hippopotamus
After two days of travel, it was great to arrive at our final destination. We decided to go on our first photo safari immediately upon arrival to our lodge.
South Africa
This is day one in my long anticipated trip to South Africa. I’m excited to be here and explore this land rich in natural resources, wildlife and culture.
Centuries and Millennia
This photograph of the Chisos Mountain Range and the two Century Plants was taken at sunset on the western side of the Big Bend National Park.
Chisos Sunrise
We normally stop along Glen Springs Road to photograph the sunrise onto Nugent Mountain and the Chisos Mountain Range on our way out of Big Bend National Park.
Desert Plants
Desert plants like this Tree Cholla are not only beautiful but they have adapted to the environment and have been surviving and thriving for millennia.
Planning Tools
Great photographers depend on a solid planning process to capture great photographs. In today’s world, much of that planning comes from smart phone and PC applications.
Giant Spiderwort
I was photographing flowers when I spotted a tiny insect on a Giant Spiderwort. I thought it was a bee or a wasp but upon further research it was a flower fly.
Wildflower Meadow
One of the big advantages of going out to the LBJ Wildflower Center in Austin is to see the wildflower meadows in the springtime.
Cerro Castellan
Cerro Castellan (Castellan Mountain) is located near the Castolon Visitors Center (note the different spelling) on the scenic Ross Maxwell Drive in the Big Bend National Park.
Roadside Flowers
My maternal grandparents loved the LBJ family and, like Lady Bird Johnson, my grandmother loved wildflowers. She wrote a poem titled “Roadside Flowers”.
Santa Elena
One of our favorite photography locations in the Big Bend National Park is Santa Elena Canyon. We usually photograph the canyon at sunrise and we decided to try a sunset shot as well.
Texas Paintbrush
This photograph of a Texas Paintbrush is another one in the series that I captured while attending the Plant Identification course at the LBJ Wildflower Center.
Longhorn
I signed up for a Plant ID course at the LBJ Wildflower Center. I ran across this Double-banded Bycid hanging out on this Wild Carrot head during an outing.
Bright Green
Spring brings forth nature’s best shows. Around our house, that includes little bright green lizards called Carolina Anoles or Red-throated Anole.
Chihuahuan Desert
The Big Bend National Park is located in the Chihuahuan Desert. This desert is the second largest in North America, covering about 140,000 square miles.
Prickly Pear Starburst
It is a tradition during our annual trips to the Big Bend National Park to stop along the Glen Springs Road for a sunrise photo. This year was no exception.
Jacal Milky Way
One of my favorite activities of our annual spring trip to the Big Bend National Park is night sky photography. It is part of our grueling, 5-day schedule.
Disheveled
I spotted this Ladder-backed Woodpecker earlier this week while relaxing after a long day of photographing the Big Bend National Park.
Chimneys
One of the things that I enjoy about my visits to the Big Bend National Park is exploring new locations. One of the new trails we explored was the Chimneys trail.
Tree Cholla
I returned from my trip to Big Bend NP with hundreds of photos to process. In the meantime, I’ll share a Tree Cholla flower that we found along Highway 118.
Big Bend #1
One of my favorite hikes in the Big Bend NP is the hike up the Grapevine Hills Trail. T’s an easy 2.2-mile hike that leads to the Balanced Rock formation
Big Bend #2
My favorite hike in all of the park is the Lost Mine Trail hike. There are may Texas Wildflowers and geological formations along the route.
Big Bend #3
The Rio Grande serves as a border between the US and Mexico. You can access it throughout the park, however, this photograph was taken outside the park.
Big Bend #4
We usually stop at the “Ocotillo Fields” near the park entrance to photograph the sunset on our first day at the Park. The official road is Texas Highway 118 and it’s named “Panther Junction Road”.
Big Bend #5
The Glenn Springs area is filled with great history and it has a lot of possibilities for a great photograph. Unfortunately, the weather conditions have rarely cooperated.
Best of Big Bend
I’m off to my annual spring trip to Big Bend and I thought I would share my top five landscape photos from my 2015 trips. This one merited an Honorable Mention.
Red and Black All Over
I’m not a big fan of Blackbirds but I found this one interesting. I was out photographing birds at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind when I spotted a Red-winged Blackbird.
Wild Onion Blooms
You know it’s spring in Texas when you smell the Wild Onions. This is especially true if you are near a field that is being mowed, the aroma is amazing.
Mr. Hummingbird
I posted a photo of a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird last week. This photograph is of her male counterpart. The male has the ruby coloring around his throat.
Red Poppies
Red Poppies are not native to Texas. I normally only photograph Texas Wildflowers but the scene was so nice that I decided it would make a good photograph.
Natural Paintbrush
Spring in Texas is the best time of year. Temperatures are pleasant and the wildflowers are in full bloom. Among the colorful flowers is the Texas Paintbrush.
Wide Macro
I purchased a Laowa 15mm Wide Angle Macro Lens last year to photograph wildflowers. I struggled to get decent results when I had an idea of how to improve.
Holga
I took this photo in 1997 when a friend of mine, who was very instrumental in my photography journey, was visiting along with his daughter Anne.
Phoebe Neighbors
A pair of Phoebes decided a few years ago to make themselves at home in the overhang of our porch and every year we look forward to their return.
Photography Apps
The growth and sophistication of digital photography has been amazing and it has been made even better by the large number of applications like SetMyCamPro.
Bitter and Blue
This image of a Bitterweed in the foreground and the Texas Bluebonnet in the background was taken at Pedernales Falls State Park near the Bird Blind.
Ruby-throated
I made a trip yesterday to Pedernales Falls State Park to photograph birds. When I arrived at the bird blind I noticed that they had the hummingbird feeders up.
Sunrises
This is another photo in the Stuart Rocks Beach sunrise sequence. This post also contains some tips on how to photograph sunrises and sunsets.
Photo of the Year!
I was informed late yesterday that I have been awarded the “Photo of the Year” award by the National Organization of Talent (NOT) in the category of Rare Events And Landscapes (REAL).
Tweeted Photo
The photo below was part of a Twitter feed that was sent out by the PGA. The purpose of the Tweet was to showcase the tournament venue, the Austin Country Club.
Sunrise State
Florida is known as the “Sunshine State” but I think “Sunrise State” would be equally descriptive. I was looking for rocky beaches to photograph the sunrise and found one near Stuart, FL.
Mrs. Cardinalis Cardinalis
Since yesterday’s post was a male Northern Cardinal, I thought it only appropriate to show you a female Northern Cardinal.
Cardinalis Cardinalis
It’s bird time again! I have not posted a Cardinal for awhile so I thought it was bout time to do so. Northern Cardinals are one of my favorite birds.
Egg
I have had this egg image in my portfolio for some time but never had a chance to use it. I figured since today is Easter that it would be appropriate.
Pedernales Falls
This photograph was taken at Pedernales Falls State Park in an area just below the falls. I like this area because it is full of interesting pot holes.
Cover Photo
I was asked by members of the Dell Marketing team to lead a team of UT students who served as “Social Media Caddies” at the 2016 Dell PGA Match Play tournament.
Silky Waterfall
I made this photograph by using my Neutral Density filters. By doing so, I was able to extend the shutter time to over one minute and capture the “silky water”.
Egret Shadow
So, if a Great Egret sees its shadow, does that indicate that we have six more weeks of winter? Well, in this case, we did not have six more weeks of winter.
Lost Mine Trail Sunrise
This photo of Juniper Canyon was taken last year during my first group photography trip to Big Bend NP. It was taken from the Lost Mine Trail overlook.
Decoding SD
I have had a lot of questions lately about SD cards so I thought it would be beneficial to provide an overview of these storage devices.
Rocky Sunrise
I made a trip to Florida in March of 2015. I took advantage of the trip and ventured out to scout some good sunrise locations. Stuart Beach was high on my list.
Balanced Panorama
This photograph was captured in Big Bend NP at the end of Grapevine Hills Trail, where the Balanced Rock formation resides. I posted a similar photograph titled “Balanced Sunrise” last December.
Popular Sunset
This is the second image of this sunset from my photo shoot back in January. The silhouetted trees reflecting in the water attracted me to this location.
Osprey
I had never photographed an Osprey before and I can tell you that these birds don’t like to be photographed. At least not while the photographer is on a boat.
Borrowing
This is another photograph of a Great Blue Heron from my trip to the ANWR in South Texas. I caught this Heron “Borrowing” a stick from another nest.
Austin Skyiline
This Austin Skyline photograph was taken from the banks of Town Lake near the Auditorium shores area. The bridge you see on the right is Congress Avenue.
Hamilton Pool
This is the second image from my trip to the Hamilton Pool Preserve. This image was taken from the top of the stairway that leads down into the grotto.
Pelican
I photographed this American White Pelican during my trip to south Texas. I often confused Pelicans for Whooping Cranes because of their similar color and size.
March Sunset
I keep returning to Austin’s Pennybacker Bridge overlook with hopes to get a great sunset photo. I tried once again earlier this week but it was not fantastic.
Harmonica Player
I posted an image of Patrick the Bass Player two days ago. The image below of Kevin, the Harmonica player, is the second image from that same photo shoot.
Adult Crane
I posted an image last week of a juvenile Whooping Crane so I thought it would be helpful if I posted one of an adult.
Bass Player
I got a message from a band leader that I previously photographed. He asked if I would come over and photograph the band while they recorded a music video.
On Display
I encountered these Great Egrets during my trip to the Gulf of Mexico in February. It was fascinating to watch these birds interact.
Whole
I you have not been to the Whole Foods flagship store in Austin you have missed a great experience. The store is by far the best grocery store in the country.
Hawk
There have been multiple Cooper’s Hawks around the neighborhood for the past couple of weeks and I have been trying to photograph them each time I hear them.
Composite
This is what is called a composite photograph. It is not a “real” photograph as it is made up of multiple photographs, ten photographs to be exact.
Whooping
The main reason I made a trip to Rockport, Texas with a fellow photographer was to photograph the magnificent and endangered Whooping Crane.
Fishing
This is another sunset image from Rockport, TX. I noticed this couple fishing and I thought their shiloutted bodies against the sunset made for a good photo.
Center Sunrise
This photograph was taken at the LBJ Wildflower Center. I searched for a good sunrise location and found this window that faced in the right direction.
Bluebonnet Time!
Spring is just around the corner which for us Texans means that it’s Texas Bluebonnet time! This year, we are seeing Bluebonnet blooms much earlier than usual.
Graceful Egret
Large birds are very graceful when they fly. This was the case with this graceful Egret. I photographed it in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
Sunset Colors
This photograph was taken during my recent trip to Rockport, at the Howard Murph Park a few minutes before “The Photographer” photo that I posted previously.
Magnificent
Many times Mother Nature leaves me in awe. That was the case when I visited the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and saw this magnificent Great Blue Heron.
B-cycles
The City of Austin undertook an initiative to increase bicycle ridership in the metropolitan area. The Austin B-cycle system in the image is part of that plan.
Congress
This photograph of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX was taken four blocks south of the Capitol grounds (7th and Congress) during a recent photowalk.
Herons
Great Blue Herons are some of my favorite birds. I especially like their color combinations. They are even more elegant during the mating season.
Egret at Sunrise
The early morning boat ride out to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. I photographed this Great Egret at Sunrise during our first morning on the Refuge.
Grackle
Grackles are annoying birds. Austin is full of Grackles and they make a huge mess. Those of us that have lived here for a while stay away from them.
Touch-and-Go
This is another image from my recent trip to Rockport, TX. In this photograph, the pilot is conducting a practice landing and take-off drill.
Great Egrets
Great Egrets are one of my favorite birds to photograph. The present a great challenge but the reward is fantastic when things turn out well
The Photographer
This sunset photograph was taken in a park near the Rockport airport called Howard Murph Memorial Park. The photographer in the image below is John Martell.
Acoustic
This is another photograph for my Austin Live Music project. Although I have photographed mostly guitars, I did not have an acoustic guitar in my portfolio.
Drying
The Double-crested Cormorant is a difficult bird to photograph because of its dark feathers. They are one of the more interesting birds I have photographed.
Ninja Style
I enjoy trying to find new vantage points to photograph the Austin Skyline. I headed over the the Lamar Pedestrian Bridge to photograph the night skyline.
Wood Duck
The Wood Duck is one of the most colorful birds in this area. I had the opportunity to photograph them while practicing my bird photography on Lady Bird Lake.
Finally
I visited the Texas State Capitol a few times with the intent to photograph the dome while lying in the middle of the floor. I finally got that opportunity.
Trombone
I found some different instruments to photograph for my Austin Live Music portfolio. I found this trombone waiting to be played while out on a Photowalk.
Pele
I went on a Photowalk of downtown Austin late one evening. I was able to capture a variety of images including Pele and his master the “Street Musician”.
Friends
I was out practicing my long-range bird photography the other day when I ran across these friends. A Great Blue Heron and a Chicken Turtle.
Photowalking
Photowalking is the act of walking with a camera for the main purpose of taking pictures of things that the photographer may find interesting.
Venice
This is a photograph that I took during a trip to Venice in 2012. I captured it during a walk around the city while crossing one of it’s many bridges.
Hawk
If you live in Austin then you’ve probably seen a Red-tailed Hawk hanging around Loop 1. I was able to photograph this one while running errands.
Rhythm
The lead guitar player is responsible for the melodic tune and for the general sound. The drummer’s role is to make sure everyone stays in rhythm.
Monk
I have been trying to photograph Monk Parakeets for some time. I finally got the opportunity this week while photographing birds on Town Lake.
Sax Player
Next in my “Austin Live Music” series is a sax player that was part of a small band. I love playing the Sax but it’s an instrument I never mastered.
Coot
It was during a recent outing to practice in-flight bird photography that I spotted this American Coot and its reflection in the water.
Window View
The artist in this “Window View” photograph is Sam Pace. He’s one of many very talented Austin musicians that are looking for their big opportunity.
Esther’s
Welcome to a new category – Street Photography. I have been wanting to try this new area for some time. Esther’s Follies was my first stop.
Great
I decided to head downtown to the lake last week to practice my waterfowl photography. It was while I was there that I noticed this wonderful Great Egret.
1886
It was during a recent photowalk to capture Austin’s Live Music scene that I photographed this stained glass window at the 1886 Cafe and Bakery.
Hamilton Pool
I took some time to visit three of our nearby county and state parks the other day. One of my stops was at the Hamilton Pool Preserve.
Long Center
I posted an wider angle image similar to this one in October of last year. This time, I focused on the reflection of the Long Center in the pond.
Zildjian
This is the second post in my Austin Live Music series. The first one featured a guitar player with his Gibson SG. The image below is of a Zildjian cymbal.
Pennybacker Sunset
I was sitting down to watch the news when I noticed the clouds were turning orange. I grabbed my camera and headed to the Pennybacker Bridge overlook.
Red-bellied
I made a trip to McKinney Falls SP with hopes of photographing some birds in the wild. I found and photographed this wonderful Red-bellied Woodpecker
Colorful
Few locations exist for landscape photographers in central Texas. Most of us gravitate to cityscapes. This is where I captured this colorful sunrise.
Live
Austin is the “Live Music Capital of the World”. So, I decided to conduct a photowalk through Austin’s live music district to find bands to photograph.
Peek-a-Boo
One of the first birds to visit my new feeding area was a Black-crested Titmouse. I was able to photograph him as he did a “Peek-a-Boo” around the feeder.
200th
I can’t believe this is my 200th post. It has definitely exceeded my expectations. It seems like it was only the other day that I was writing my 150th post.
Ruby Crown
The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is very hard to identify because only males have the “ruby crown” and their patch usually stays hidden.
ATX
Although ATX stands for many other things, people in the Austin area refer to Austin as ATX (Austin, TX). So, this is an ATX skyline at dusk.
Capped
I setup a new bird feeding area in the front yard. It took some time for the birds to get used to it. One of the visitors was a Black-capped Chickadee.
Sunrise
I mentioned in a recent post that I went scouting for a sunrise location to photograph Austin’s growing skyline. I found a location named Lou Neff Point.
Spotted
I have been trying to get a decent photograph of a Spotted Towhee for some time. I kept seeing the bird but the lighting or positioning were never right.
More Handsome
I mentioned in yesterday’s post titled “Handsome” that Northern Cardinals dominate the bird landscape this time of year. The second species has to be Western Scrub Jays who claim to be “More Handsome”.
Scouting
I took some time during the day yesterday to go scouting for new photography locations when I ran across this site near Zilker Park near downtown Austin.
Handsome
I wasn’t going to post another image of a cardinal for a while until I met this handsome guy. So, here you go. Meet another Northern Cardinal.
Scarecrow
I was looking for interesting subjects to photograph the other day when I ran across a cedar log that looked like the Scarecrow from the Wizard of OZ.
Mossactites
I encountered a moss-covered cliff while hiking Bull Creek park. The constant dripping had formed many moss “stalactites”. I called them “mossactites”.
Upside Down
I’m not a fan of squirrels but I admire their dexterity. This was the case when I visited Pedernales Falls SP and captured this one hanging upside down.
Spinningjay
You’ve heard of the movie “Mockingjay”, well, this is “Spinningjay”… I was out at the Pedernales Falls SP when I spotted this Western Scrub Jay.
Lichen and Ferns
I had the opportunity recently to go on a short hike with a friend at the Inks Lake State Park. We saw some rock outcroppings covered in lichen and ferns.
Dove
This is the next image in my digital B&W series. This image was taken at the Pedernales Falls SP bird blind. It showcases a Dove that flew into a tree.
Black and White
Next in the digital B&W series is an image I have titled “Black and White”. I did so because there are really only two colors, pure black and bright white.
Waterfall
This is the second image in the b&w series that began with yesterday’s “Floating Leaf” post. This waterfall image was taken just a few feet downstream.
Floating
I am attracted to B&W photography. I set out the other day to capture color images that I could convert to B&W. That’s where I captured this floating leaf.
Plump
I posted an image of a Fox Squirrel a few weeks ago and I thought I would post a photo of this plump squirrel that I took at the same location a few days later.
Mrs. Cardinal
Northern Cardinals are one of my favorite birds. This photograph of “Mrs. Cardinal” was taken at the same spot as the photograph I posted two days ago.
Sparkler
I posted a sparkler quadriptych for my “Happy New Year” post and I thought it would be good to provide some history on how I captured this sparkler image.
Reflecting
Reflecting back on this year, I believe that 2015 has been a wonderful year and it especially so for my photography hobby.
Backlit Jay
Some of you have mentioned how much you enjoy the bird photographs I post from time to time so I thought I would post a photo of this backlit Jay.
Dead
I visited Arches National Park in the spring of 2013 and captured the image of this fallen dead tree.
Fiery Furnace
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post, the images below are from the Arches National Park and specifically an area called the Fiery Furnace.
Three Gossips
Three Gossips is a mid-sized sandstone tower (about 350 feet at its tallest wall) sitting atop a roundish pedestal within the Courthouse Towers “cluster”
Clematis
I planted a vine 9 years ago and each year the vine blooms with giant purple flowers. I never researched what I planted. It turns out it is a Clematis,
Fairy Lights
I thought it would be interesting to show what a Christmas light bulb looks like so I grabbed my camera and macro lens and captures this image from a bulb.
Splish Splash
“Splish splash, I was takin’ a bath.” or so the song goes. That’s what I was thinking when I was watching this Wester Scrub-Jay while he was bathing
Boquillas
We had a chance to visit Boquillas Canyon during my trip to Big Bend NP. The Canyon is the easternmost of the 3 main narrows sections along the Rio Grande.
Ducks
A friend and I went out to photograph ducks at the Pedernales Falls State Park duck pond. When we arrived, all the ducks flew away and the pond was empty.
Fiddleleaf
The flower below, Havard’s fiddleleaf (Nama havardii) was one of the flowers that was new to my collection and is a rare plant as well.
Silhouette
I like shooting silhouettes, so, when I was shooting the sunrise at the Lost Mine Trail in BBNP, I decided this was a perfect opportunity for a silhouette.
Thorny
This thorny plant was pointed out to me by a friend during our trip to BBNP. We completed our sunrise shoot and turned our attention to flowering plants.
Juniper
I posted a few images taken at the Lost Mine Trail during my recent trip to BBNP. The image below of Juniper Canyon was taken at sunrise from the same spot.
Black Crested Titmouse
I recently posted an image of a Black Crested Titmouse but I was able to capture a better image at the Pedernales Falls SP bird blind so I thought I would post it.
Common
Common Ravens are observed throughout the Big Bend area. Of the birds classified as perching birds, the Common Raven is the largest, the size of a hawk.
Wet Jay
I went back to the bird blind at the Pedernales Falls State Park and noticed this very nice Western Scrub Jay bathing in the pond at the bird blind.
Balanced Sunrise
I titled this one “Balanced Sunrise” because I was trying to make sure I got the rock formation and a good sunrise all at the same time. This is one of my favorite photos from my trip.
Badlands
During a rip to the Big Bend National Park, I noticed this very interesting area near the park’s western entrance. We labeled it “The Badlands”.
Ocotillo Sunset
This Ocotillo Sunset was taken in an “ocotillo field” that is located near the main entrance to the park on Highway 118 close to mile marker #21.
Sotol
The Sotol plant is very prominent throughout the Big Bend NP. It was during a trip to the park that I photographed the now dead and empty stalk.
Fall Colors
We normally associate fall colors with Maple, Oak, Cottonwood and Aspen trees but, we seldom associate desert plants with fall colors.
Spheroidal
The BBNP is an amazing geological wonderland. There are many interesting rock formations impacted by Spheroidal Weathering along the Grapevine Hills Trail.
Gold Cobblestone
I was hiking the Lost Mine Trail in the Big Bend National Park the other day with some friends and I noticed this wonderful Gold Cobblestone Lichen.
Golden-Fronted
I thought I would showcase another bird. The bird below is a female Golden-Fronted Woodpecker. These birds are very interesting creatures.
Bamboo
Bamboo is an amazing plant. It’s not only the largest member of the grass family but it is also the fastest growing plant in the world.
Crested
I’m really enjoying my new birding hobby. The Black-Crested Titmouse is the fourth bird I’ve showcased on my blog.
150th
This Austin skyline is not only one of my favorite images and is the first image I posted. I thought it was deserving as the celebratory 150th post image.
Lady Cardinal
This image is of a female Northern Cardinal. I called her Lady Cardinal. She’s not as colorful as her male counterpart but she’s still a very attractive bird.
Wedding Venue
I was in Maui in the fall of 2014 to attend a friend’s wedding. I took the image below of the wedding venue following the wedding ceremony.
Cardinals
Cardinals are one of the most recognizable birds in North America. They are also one of the most plentiful birds in Central Texas.
Scrub
The bird in this image is a Western Scrub Jay. I took this image at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind.
The Ladder Family
I’ve always enjoyed woodpeckers and I decided that they should be my first “birding” post on my site. So, let me introduce you to The Ladder Family.
Turkey
I posted an image yesterday of some fall leaves in a stream. The stream below is called Turkey Creek and is a wider view of the same location.
Fox
The most popular squirrel in Texas is the Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger). It is actually the largest species of tree squirrel native to North America.
10x
I recently showcased a diptych with a 1x and 5x images of a pencil. For kicks, I thought it would be fun to show you what 10x looks like.
Jerome
The image below is of the bathroom of the Douglas Mansion in Jerome, Arizona. Jerome is one of my favorite places to visit when traveling in Northern Arizona.
Magnification
Photography magnification can be a confusing topic so I thought I would write a simple definition and provide a visual example of what one can do with the right technology.
Maria Lanakila
I photographed the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church while visiting Maui in the fall of 2014. I was attracted to it because of it’s brightness and symmetry
Broken Window
After capturing the image of the Church at Kahakuloa, I decided to walk around the building to find other photo opportunities when I came across a broken window.
Kahakuloa
Kahakuloa, Hawaii, is a very small town on the northern side of Maui. It is there where I photographed this church in the fall of 2014.
The Doors
I really like photographing structures, black & white film and I enjoy putting together Triptychs. This is one of the Doors in the San Antonio Missions.
Saturated
While on a trail in Maui at the Haleakala NP, I noticed that the Pipiwai Stream paralleling the trail was incredibly saturated in green.
Peace
Not much to say today other than I hope we can somehow find a way to have peace and harmony in our world.
Smooth Surf
I purchased a set of Lee Neutral Density (ND) Filters earlier this year. I used them to extend the exposure time to create a smooth surf.
On The Border
This image was taken with my tripod in the water and set to about 18-inches off the surface. I guess you could say that I was literally standing on the border.
Big Sunset
Another “Big Sunset” from my trip to Big Bend NP earlier this year. The photo was taken from a hilltop near the Rio Grande Village Campground.
Miami Sunrise
I traveled to the Miami area earlier this year to attend an event and do some photography work. One image I wanted to capture was the Miami skyline at dawn.
Monarch
The Monarch Butterfly is the most familiar North American butterfly, and is an iconic pollinator species. They are also famous for their long migrations.
Liquid Gold
This photograph was taken in an area called Glenn Springs. As it turns out, this area has a very long and interesting history associated with “liquid gold”.
Pier
I posted recently about a trip that I made to Florida and the various photography opportunities I had. I spotted this pier below during one of my outings.
Soft
I have discussed the importance of soft backgrounds on some of my posts. In photography, this is referred to sometimes as Bokeh.
What Gives
I was taking photographs of some wildflowers when I noticed this snail. I was photographing it when it turned around and looked at me as to say “What gives!”
Ugly Green
In 1971, a limestone building at the corner of 11th and Red River in Austin, TX, painted “ugly green” and known as “The Eleventh Door,” was condemned by Austin Urban Renewal.
Starburst
I posted an image titled “Fire in the Sky” last month that was taken at the Denver City Park. This starburst image was taken about 20 minutes before. the clouds turned the color of fire
Tunnel
I mentioned in a prior post titled “Homeless” that Austin is homeless-friendly. I ventured out to photograph when I encountered a homeless lady in a tunnel.
Spot Sided
I was out in the front yard trying to find some material for my blog when I ran across this Spot Sided Coreid minding his own business.
Moon
Sometimes the best shot is not in front of you but behind you. This was the case the other day when I was shooting some flowers around the house. I turned around and saw this fantastic moon.
Golden
This is another image of the same Western Honey Bee (also known as European Honey Bee) that was part of my “Western” post the other day. I titled this one “Golden”.
Juan
I posted about my trip to San Antonio in 2008. The San Antonio Missions National Historical Park includes four missions. The fourth is Mission San Juan.
Western
I posted a Bee and Sunflower Tryptic made of images of flowers that are growing around the property and the Western Honey Bees harvesting the pollen.
Liz
I was out mowing the lawn and trimming the bushes where I often notice a large amount of Texas Spiny Lizards. So, I setup my camera to capture them. That’s where I found Liz.
Espada
The image below is of the front door of Mission Espada. The structure is one of four missions that comprise San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
Triptych
I decided to take a walk around the house to see if there was something interesting to shoot when I walked by a bunch of Sunflower Goldeneye flowers.
More Arches
I posted an image titled “Arches” a couple of days ago. I decided to post an image of more arches taken during the same trip.
Wind Chime
My Sigma 150-600 mm Sport lens came in and I was eager to test it. I framed up a wind chime that was about 20 feet in front of me and took this image.
Arches
San Antonio is home to five Franciscan missions that date back to the 18th century. I took this image of the arches at the San Jose Mission in 2008.
Sweat
I posted an image last week of Maximilian, a Maximilian Sunflower that was sporting a very nice creature. This is a different kind of creature. My best guess is that this is a Sweat Bee
iPhoneography
Every year words are added to our vocabulary. Many of them are related to devices that are part of our daily life. iPhoneography is one of those words.
Fire in the Sky
Sunsets in the west seem more intense. Is it the dry air? I captured this amazing sky during a trip to Denver. It’s as though there was fire in the sky.
Mesa
Mesa Arch is a “pothole arch” located within the Canyonlands National Park. It is located only a few hundred yards from the main road and it is one of the most photographed sites in the Moab area.
Another Golden Sunset
This is another golden sunset taken at the Green River Basin, located in the Canyonlands National Park, during my recent trip to Moab, UT.
Same but Different
This post is very similar to the post I did yesterday. It’s the same but different. It’s the same area, same day, same general time of day, both are panoramas but, there are two distinct differences.
Green River Sunset
The Green River Basin is a great place to shoot a sunset. A Green River Sunset was on my list of places to shoot when I visited Moab.
GigaPan
I recently posted a panorama image that I took during a photo outing with some of my photography friends to the Enchanted Rock SP. This one is a GigaPan!
Maximilian
Maximilian was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire. But that’s not the Maximilian I wanted to showcase. It’s the Maximilian Sunflower that is the subject of this post.
Moab Night Sky
I mentioned in an earlier blog post that I made a trip to Moab, Utah. We decided after dinner one evening to go in the patio area of our condominium to try to shoot the Moab night sky.
Return
My trip to Moab was great. I posted a story about a photo that I took with my phone on the way there, so I thought it was only appropriate that I do the same during my return.
Puddles
I found a set of puddles during a trip to Moab, Utah, and decided they would make a great subject despite the fact that it was the middle of the day.
Fred
I recently walked out of the garage early one morning only to find this very nice specimen. He was so still that I was able to grab my camera and take this image. I decided to name him “Fred”.
Enchanted Sunset
I had the opportunity to go the Enchanted Rock State Park to shoot an enchanted sunset. We scouted the area and decided to shoot the rock reflecting off of Moss Lake.
Feathers and Butterflies
Feathers and butterflies are not usually associated in the same way that bikes and flowers are as well. Texas Gayfeathers are know for attracting butterflies.
Moab or Bust
Moab or bust! On my way to spend time with friends. This is my first image from my trip. Taken from inside a Jeep at 75 Mph through the car window with my iPhone 6 Plus.
Bikes and Flowers
I was invited by a friend of mine to do an unusual combination of mountain biking and Texas Wildflower photography. Bikes and flowers don’t normally go together.
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, one of our founding fathers, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, member of Congress, Secretary of State and the third President of the United States (1801–1809). Wow, what a resume!
Venus
This image is of the archway that surrounds the patio of the Long Center. Of particular interest in this photo is Venus, who decided to photo-bomb the shot.
Similar Reflection
I posted an image of the Long Center for the Performing Arts reflecting in the pond in Butler Park. This similar reflection image was taken from the other side of the pond looking towards Palmer Events Center.
Long Reflection
This “Long Reflection” is another image from my downtown Austin photowalk. This is the Long Center for the Performing Arts building as seen from the Palmer Events Center next door.
Stevie
This image was taken on the south bank of “Town Lake” (which is really a river) near the statute of one of our famous musicians, Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Homeless
I was part of a photowalk in downtown Austin in the spring of 2012. Our first stop was the Long Center for the Performing Arts where we met a homeless man.
Deep South – Steve McCurry
I am a big Steve McCurry fan. I think he and Paul Theroux have put together a very nice collection of photos titled Deep South – Steve McCurry.
John
I found this beetle in my yard and brought him in to shoot. I named him “John” because John Lennon’s favorite color was green and he was a “Beatle” himself.
Rock-n-Rose
Well, it’s not really Rock-n-Rose but rather Rock Rose. This flower (Pavonia lasiopetala) is a native Texas Wildflower.
Blood Moon
I think most everyone is aware that September 27th was a very special celestial day as the moon was putting on a very special show. A rare combination of a Total Lunar Eclipse and a “Blood Moon”.
Bug Moon
I was excited to hear that we were going to have both a “Super Moon” and a Total Lunar Eclipse yesterday evening. Then, clouds moved in and ruined the photo opportunity.
Capitol Patio
Some coworkers and I decided to hold a photowalk in downtown Austin back in April of 2012. The image below of the Texas Capitol patio is one of my favorites from this shoot.
Supreme Columns
One of the most important parts of the US Government is the US Supreme Court. I had a chance to tour the building and view the Supreme Columns up close.
Unknown
One of the most moving areas within the Arlington National Cemetery in the Washington DC area is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Door
As I walked around Arlington National Cemetery I ran across a whitewashed building and noticed a white door and black lamp.
The Rock
At Alcatraz, nicknamed “The Rock”, a prisoner had four rights: food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. Everything else was a privilege that had to be earned.
Quartet
There was a flower arrangement that was about to start wilting so I decided to take this quartet of purple mums into my light box and capture them for posterity.
Mossy Rock
Another image from my trip to Maui earlier this year. I was hiking along the Pipiway Stream and I found this area with the steps and this mossy rock.
Pipiwai Stream
I was walking up the trail towards the waterfall when I spotted this magnificent portion of the Pipiwai Stream.
Bamboo Forest
While in Maui last spring, I spent time hiking the trails near the Pools at Ohe’o along the Pipiwai Stream, through the wonderful bamboo forest and ending at the Waimoku Falls.
Fruit Rollups
The Spiny Hedge Hog is found throughout Texas. I found this specimen during my trip to Big Bend earlier this year. The stigma looks like fruit rollups.
Prickly Baby
I was hiking In Big Bend when I ran across this Engelmann’s Prickly Pear Cactus on the way to see Cattail Falls. I was fond of this little prickly baby bud.
Gleam In His Eye
Most great images are all about being in the right place at the right time. This image was taken when the praying mantis came between me and the sun. I really like how the light bounced off his body, especially the gleam in his eye.
Mexican Hat
On of my favorite Texas Wildflowers is the Mexican Hat. Not only do I think that the name is cool but so is the flower.
Soapy Asparagus
I’m sure the title “Soapy Asparagus” conjures up terrible childhood memories. The combination of soap and asparagus is not something any of us care to think about. But, those words are not what they seem.
Canyon’s First Light
The Santa Elena Canyon is another main attraction within the Big Bend NP. The canyon is part of the US/Mexico border and is home to the Rio Grand. This image captures the canyon’s first light.
Will the real Ernst tinaja…
Will the real Ernst tinaja… I posted an image yesterday that I took in the Ernst tinaja canyon. In that post, I showcased an image of another tinaja. Well, this is the real Ernst tinaja.
Tinaja Reflection
I spent a few days in Big Bend NP with some of my photography friends earlier this year. I captured this reflecting sunrise in the Ernst tinaja canyon.
Volcanic Sunset
Photographing sunsets is a difficult task. It gets easier if you can catch the last rays of light. This was the case when I captured this “Volcanic Sunset”.
Maroon Bells
I had the opportunity to visit the Maroon Bells area during the 2015 Labor Day weekend. One of Colorado’s most photographed scenes did not let me down despite the lack of great skies.
Frozen
Many people describe Cuba as a country frozen in time. This is evident by the large number of vintage vehicles on the roads, many in pristine condition.
No Photo for You
There is a place in Old Havana called the Plaza de la Catedral. It is here where you will find many Cuban Cigar Ladies posing for pictures. For me though, it was “No Photo for You”.
Torre de Manaca Iznaga
Manaca Iznaga is an old plantation located outside of Trinidad, Cuba, in the Valle de los Ingenios area. Torre de Manaca Iznaga is located there.
No Longer a Church
Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula in Havana is no longer a church. One of Havana’s most attractive churches was fully restored in 2000. The stained glass windows, heavy cupola and baroque facade are distinctive architectural elements.
Paladar Menu
One thing that can be said about Cuban society is that they have an incredible ability to adapt. Cuba was highly dependent on the Soviet Union. This all came to an abrupt halt with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.
Havana Apartment
While in Havana last year I had the opportunity to visit many museums and tourist sites. On the way back to the hotel one evening I decided to take a little detour through some of the streets in Havana.
Buffalo Cactus
During my recent trip to Buffalo I was able to visit the Buffalo Botanical Gardens in addition to visiting the Basilica. My favorite part of the tour was the cactus exhibit. I named this one Buffalo Cactus.
Desert Sunset
Another sunset from my trip earlier this year to Big Bend National Park. I posted another desert sunset last week. This image was taken a few minutes earlier.
Mirrored Angels
Another image from my trip to Buffalo last June. This one was taken next to where I shot the image in the “Congrats” post I made the other day. The angels made for a good “mirror image”.
Big Bend NP Sunset
I made a trip to Big Bend NP in April of 2015. It was a great time for Texas Wildflower photography and for a great Big Bend NP Sunset.
Congrats!
I visited Buffalo, NY earlier this year and had a chance to capture some images inside the Our Lady of Victory Basilica in Lackawanna. I thought the “Congrats” balloon added a modern touch.
Indian Blanket
Indian Blanket is one of my favorite Texas Wildflowers. It grows in the late spring and early summer and is one of the more colorful wildflowers in this area.
Safari Trophy
Hemingway was a big game hunter and frequently traveled to Africa on safari. As I toured his home in Havana (by viewing through the open windows) I could not help but notice this guy on the wall.
Hemingway’s Other Office
Ernest Hemingway was a famous author. In 1939, he moved to Cuba where he was adopted by the community. This was evident when I visited Cuba in 2014.
Sunlit Stream
I made a trip to Colorado in the summer of 2011 and took a trip to the Rocky Mountain NP. We took the Old Fall River Road that runs along the Fall River and I spotted this sunlit stream with a small waterfall.
Cat Nap
The other day I posted a story about the Sleeping Cowboy and the story about the Campfire Cowboy and my encounter with Lea Jones back in the summer of 1999.
Eiffel at Night
Finding new ways to photograph the Eiffel Tower is very difficult. So, I set out late one evening in the spring of 2012 during a visit to Paris to find a new angle to photograph Eiffel at night.
Very Prickly
While doing some editing I ran across this Engelmann’s Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia engelmannii var. engelmannii) and I thought this very prickly image would make a good post.
Hawk Feather Macro Panorama
I was out in my back yard the other day scouting for bugs to shoot when I ran across a hawk feather. Days earlier I heard a hawk being very vocal. I was not sure if it was injured or if it was being threatened.
Sleeping Cowboy
I recently posted a story about the Campfire Cowboy and the an encounter I had with Lea Jones (Gila Wilderness Outfitter) at the Blue Front Cafe in Glenwood NM back in the summer of 1999.
Big Bend Milky Way Panorama
I recently posted an image I took during my trip to Big Bend National Park earlier this year. This Big Bend Milky Way panorama is from the same trip but at a different location.
I’m No Ansel Adams, but…
… I did take a photograph from the same spot as he did and we do share a love for photographing the American West.
Down and Around
I had the chance to visit Paris in the spring of 2012 and my first priority was a walk down the Champs-Élysées ending in the Arc de Triomphe.
Reflections of Coral Gables
I made a trip to Coral Gables Florida in February of 2105 to attend a wedding. I took advantage of the trip to practice my photography, eat some local cuisine and experience the mix of Latin American culture
Cuba – Museo de la Revolución
The old presidential palace in Havana, Cuba, became the Museo de la Revolución following the Cuban Revolution of 1959, led by Fidel Castro.
WordPress Tutorials
Have you ever wanted to build your own website? Do you find that task intimidating? I did but it turned out to be much simpler than I thought, thanks to some online video Wordpress tutorials.
Rain Lily
I spotted this Rain Lily (Cooperia pedunculata) back in May growing in the wild area of my property. I was about to have knee surgery so I could not kneel down to shoot it.
How To: Panoramas
How To: Panoramas: I love taking panoramas. It’s one of my favorite things to do. It fulfills an artistic and technical need, and, the results are great to look at.
San Xavier del Bac
The San Xavier del Bac Mission is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located near Tucson, Arizona. I visited this area in the spring of 2013 and stopped in at the mission to capture some images.
Nakalele Blowhole
I was invited to attend a wedding in Maui during the fall of 2014. The island is one of my favorite places to visit. Its lush vegetation, wonderful vistas and the plethora of activity options makes this a wonderful vacation spot for many people.
Big Bend Night Sky
One of the highlights of the trip was the early morning Milky Way shots. The first time was near the Castolon area which is on the way to Santa Helena Canyon. It was my first Milky Way shooting experience so I made a lot of mistakes early on.
Begonia
There is a pot of begonias in the entry way to the house. I was needing a subject to practice my macro skills and use the new light box that I had just built. So, I plucked one of the begonias and set it up.
USAF Academy Chapel
I had seen the USAF Academy Chapel from afar many times and decided during one of my trips to Denver that I would stop and photograph this very iconic structure.
Dead Horse Point State Park
Dead Horse Point State Park, created over millions of years of geologic shaping, is located southwest of Moab, Utah, not far from the Colorado River. The same river that formed the Grand Canyon.
Painted Churches of Texas
There is an area between Austin, San Antonio and Houston that was settled by German and Czech immigrants. This area is home to the Painted Churches of Texas.
Water Droplet on a Purple Mum
I was experimenting with my white box and my 5x macro lens earlier this year. I was also trying to improve my focus stacking technique with high-magnification subjects.
Itsy-Bitsy Spider…
The nursery rhyme goes something like “The itsy-bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out.”, however, this one was on my garage door.
Our Lady of Victory Basilica
I recently made a trip to Buffalo, NY in June of 2015. Having arrived a few days before the event, we stopped at the Our Lady of Victory Basilica in the southern part of the city.
Spider, Spider on the Flower!
I began taking Texas Wildflower photographs early in 2015 after a discussion with some of my photography friends. At first I did not think that I would be interested in “taking pictures of flowers”, but, it was fun and intriguing.
Lightroom Tutorials
Last year I decided that I needed to improve my Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop skills so I went looking for the best on-line video tutorials.
The Texas State Capitol
Some coworkers and I decided to hold a photowalk in downtown Austin back in April of 2012. We started at a local burger joint then began our walk from South Congress north towards the Texas State Capitol.
Austin Night Skyline
The economy in Austin continues to flourish and as a result the skyline continues to change. In fact, it’s changed dramatically since I took this image back in April of 2012.
My Encounter With The ‘Afghan Girl’ Photographer
I saw a National Public Radio headline show up in my newsfeed earlier this week titled “The Story Behind Steve McCurry’s Iconic ‘Afghan Girl’ Photo”. It was part of their series “My Big Break”. The story talks about how a very short encounter changed his life.
Majestic View
I made a visit to the Grand Canyon National Park in March of 2013. I have visited the park on numerous occasions and I’m always overwhelmed by it’s grandness. What a beautiful place!
Moon over Texas
I noticed the bright, full moon one summer night in 2006. I recall the moon was as bright as I had seen in quite some time. So, I ran to get my camera, the longest lens I had and my sturdiest tripod.
Egret at the Fairchild Botanical Garden
I made a trip to Miami in March of 2015. Of particular interest was the Fairchild Botanical Garden. Very enjoyable place. Lots of flowers and wildlife. It was there I met my friend the Egret.
Sunset at Kapalua Bay (Maui)
I had the opportunity to travel to Maui in the spring of 2015. What a wonderful island. I spent time hiking the trails near the Pools at Ohe’o and taking sunset pictures near Kapalua Bay.
Washington DC
Our nation’s capital is a magical place. I had the opportunity visit there in the summer of 2005. I was in awe despite the fact I had been to our nation’s capital many times before.
Rock Rose Pollen and Seeds
Another macro photography example. This one is of pollen and seeds from a Rock Rose, a native plant of Texas. I was actually trying to do another focus stack but the flower kept wilting.
Mud Dauber Wing Joint
I found this little creature deceased in my back yard. So, I thought I would give it it’s biggest moment on the world stage..
Texas State Capitol Rotunda
I visited the Capitol in the winter of 2015 as part of one of my photography assignments. I was not anticipating the crowds that day and struggled to get images without people.
Up, up, and away…
The Pima Air & Space Museum was founded in 1966 as a private, non-profit museum located in Tucson, Arizona. I visited the museum in 1999 and took my black and white gear with me.
Alcatraz Island – Admissions Building
I had the opportunity to travel to the Bay Area in 1999 and took the ferry to Alcatraz Island to shoot some black and white film. Alcatraz is a very misterious place and has a very unique haunting feeling.
Brophy Preparatory
Brophy Hall (now called Brophy Prep) is an all boys Catholic school located in the center of Phoenix Arizona. I stopped by there one morning and asked the priest if I could take some pictures of their facilities.
Campfire Cowboys
I made a trip to eastern Arizona / western New Mexico. I stopped in to have lunch at the Blue Front Cafe in Glenwood NM where I met Lea Jones.
Ajo Mission
The town of Ajo (Spanish for garlic) is located about 90 miles southwest of Phoenix. It is a quaint little town. As I drove through town I arrived at the town square where the bright whitewash structure immediately captured my attention.
Mud Dauber Nest Builder
I was out cleaning around my garage and noticed this black and yellow mud dauber building her nest.
Crab Spider on Purple Horsemint
I was in my photography studio taking pictures of a Purple Horsemint for my Texas Wildflower collection when I spotted this tiny crab spider.
Austin Skyline Panorama
I took this image from the pedestrian walkway on the soutside of the river near downtown Austin. The magnificent colors in the clouds backlit the image.
Welcome!
Welcome to my newly redesigned site. I’m really excited about finally having some new capabilities. I have been wanting to do this for quite some time…