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
Images
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… Read More »View of Castellon Mountain
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… Read More »Sunset Sky
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… Read More »Colorful Desert
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.
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.
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… Read More »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… Read More »Burning Bush
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… Read More »Milk Truck at the Car Forest
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… Read More »Juniper Canyon Sunrise
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… Read More »Sunset on the Rio Grande
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,… Read More »Washed Ashore
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.
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.
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.
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… Read More »Skellig Michael
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… Read More »Torc Waterfall
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… Read More »Keys Ranch Well
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… Read More »Fort Niagara
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… Read More »Hidden Valley Sunset
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… Read More »Colorful Desert Floor
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… Read More »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… Read More »Rainbow Cactus
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.
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… Read More »Lone Tree
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… Read More »White Vase
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.
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… Read More »Milky Way over Mule Ears
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.
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… Read More »Band Photo
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.
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… Read More »Sunset on Old Pier
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.
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… Read More »Fog and Gators
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.
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.
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… Read More »Artist’s Point View
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.
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.
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.
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.
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… Read More »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… Read More »Best of 2016 – Baby Baboon
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… Read More »Best of 2016 – Dell Match Play
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… Read More »Best of 2016 – Hamilton Pool
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… Read More »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… Read More »Moonset Over Terlingua
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… Read More »Last Super Moon of 2016
Microbial Mat
I photographed these microbial mats which form along the edges of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park.
Grassy Sunrise
I photographed this Grassy Sunrise starburst during my last trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center last September.
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… Read More »South Rim Panorama
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… Read More »South Rim View
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… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »Supermoonrise
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… Read More »Jenny Lake
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… Read More »American Bison
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… Read More »Santa Elena Canyon Sunrise
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… Read More »Lewis River Reflection
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.
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… Read More »Old Faithful
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… Read More »Grass Clump
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… Read More »Moonlit Barn
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.
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.
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… Read More »T. A. Moulton Barn
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.
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… Read More »Window Detail
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… Read More »Teton Mountain Range
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.
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… Read More »Fairchild Botanical Garden
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… Read More »Sunrise on Big Bend
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… Read More »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.
Alvino House Milky Way
This photograph is of the Milky Way Galaxy over the Alvino House which is located near the Castolon Ranger Station.
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… Read More »Lonely Zebra
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… Read More »Coastal Sunset
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… Read More »Lime
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.
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.
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… Read More »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… Read More »Turk’s Cap
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… Read More »Ladybug
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… Read More »Colorado River Sunset
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… Read More »Natural 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… Read More »Praying Hands
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… Read More »Austin Skyline – New Vantage Point
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… Read More »Purple Headed Gomphrenas
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… Read More »Full Moon Over Austin
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… Read More »Howl at the Moon
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.
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… Read More »Niagara Falls Light 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… Read More »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… Read More »Anniversary
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… Read More »Niagara 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… Read More »Eternal Flame
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)… Read More »Buffalo Lighthouse 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… Read More »Buffalo City Hall at Sunset
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… Read More »Buffalo History Museum Sunset
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… Read More »Pedernales Falls Sunset
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… Read More »Sunset Reflection
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… Read More »Pedernales Falls Sunset Panorama
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… Read More »Last Rays
Moonrise
I went to Pedernales Falls State Park to photograph the sunset. Instead, I ended up photographing the great moonrise occurring behind me.
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… Read More »Strawberry Moon
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… Read More »Pedernales Falls 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… Read More »Moons
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… Read More »Blue Gum Tree Sunset
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… Read More »Guitar Player
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… Read More »Zulu Railway Sunrise
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… Read More »Painted Bunting
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… Read More »Daylily Flower
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… Read More »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… Read More »Monarch Butterfly
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… Read More »Common Warthog
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… Read More »Calla Lily
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… Read More »iSimangaliso Beach
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… Read More »Strutting Penguin
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… Read More »Rocky Surf
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… Read More »Texas Thistle
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… Read More »Clifton 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… Read More »Ostrich
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… Read More »Baby Giraffe
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… Read More »Elephants
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… Read More »Cape Town Panorama
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… Read More »High Altitude Sunrise
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… Read More »Zulu Sunrise
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… Read More »Parasite Remover
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… Read More »Nyalas and Aloe
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… Read More »Angry Monkey
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… Read More »Plantation
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… Read More »Stormy Plantation
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… Read More »Vervet Monkey
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… Read More »Hippopotamus
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,… Read More »South Africa
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… Read More »Centuries and Millennia
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… Read More »Chisos Sunrise
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… Read More »Planning Tools
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… Read More »Cerro Castellan
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… Read More »Santa Elena
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.
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.… Read More »Prickly Pear Starburst
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… Read More »Jacal Milky Way
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… Read More »Chimneys
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… Read More »Big Bend #1
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… Read More »Big Bend #3
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… Read More »Big Bend #4
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… Read More »Big Bend #5
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.… Read More »Best of Big Bend
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… Read More »Red Poppies
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… Read More »Holga
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.
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… Read More »Photo of the Year!
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… Read More »Tweeted Photo
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… Read More »Sunrise State
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… Read More »Cardinalis Cardinalis
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… Read More »Egg
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… Read More »Pedernales Falls
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… Read More »Cover Photo
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… Read More »Silky Waterfall
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… Read More »Lost Mine Trail Sunrise
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… Read More »Decoding SD
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.… Read More »Rocky Sunrise
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… Read More »Balanced Panorama
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… Read More »Popular Sunset
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… Read More »Osprey
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… Read More »Austin Skyiline
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… Read More »Hamilton Pool
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… Read More »March Sunset
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… Read More »Harmonica Player
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… Read More »Bass Player
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… Read More »Whole
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… Read More »Hawk
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… Read More »Composite
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… Read More »Fishing
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… Read More »Center Sunrise
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… Read More »Bluebonnet Time!
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… Read More »Sunset Colors
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… Read More »B-cycles
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… Read More »Congress
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… Read More »The Photographer
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… Read More »Acoustic
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… Read More »Ninja Style
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… Read More »Finally
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… Read More »Trombone
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… Read More »Pele
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… Read More »Venice
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… Read More »Rhythm
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… Read More »Sax Player
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… Read More »Esther’s
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… Read More »Hamilton Pool
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… Read More »Long Center
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… Read More »Zildjian
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… Read More »Pennybacker Sunset
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… Read More »Live
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… Read More »200th
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… Read More »ATX
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… Read More »Sunrise
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… Read More »Scouting
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… Read More »Scarecrow
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… Read More »Upside Down
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… Read More »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… Read More »Dove
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,… Read More »Black and 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… Read More »Waterfall
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… Read More »Floating
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… Read More »Plump
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… Read More »Sparkler
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… Read More »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… Read More »Fairy Lights
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… Read More »Boquillas
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… Read More »Ducks
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… Read More »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… Read More »Thorny
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… Read More »Juniper
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… Read More »Common
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… Read More »Balanced Sunrise
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… Read More »Ocotillo Sunset
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… Read More »Sotol
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… Read More »Gold Cobblestone
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… Read More »Bamboo
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… Read More »150th
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… Read More »Lady Cardinal
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… Read More »Wedding Venue
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… Read More »Turkey
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… Read More »10x
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… Read More »Jerome
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… Read More »Magnification
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… Read More »Maria Lanakila
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… Read More »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… Read More »Kahakuloa
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… Read More »The Doors
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… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »Big Sunset
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… Read More »Miami Sunrise
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… Read More »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… Read More »Pier
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… Read More »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,”… Read More »Ugly Green
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… Read More »Starburst
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… Read More »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… Read More »Spot Sided
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… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »Western
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… Read More »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… Read More »Espada
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… Read More »Triptych
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… Read More »Wind Chime
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… Read More »Arches
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… Read More »iPhoneography
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… Read More »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… Read More »Mesa
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… Read More »Same but Different
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… Read More »Green River Sunset
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… Read More »GigaPan
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… Read More »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… Read More »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… Read More »Puddles
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… Read More »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… Read More »Enchanted Sunset
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… Read More »Moab or Bust
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… Read More »Jefferson
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… Read More »Venus
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… Read More »Similar Reflection
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… Read More »Long Reflection
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,… Read More »Stevie
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… Read More »Homeless
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… Read More »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… Read More »John
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.… Read More »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… Read More »Bug Moon
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… Read More »Capitol Patio
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… Read More »Supreme Columns
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… Read More »The Rock
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… Read More »Quartet
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… Read More »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… Read More »Bamboo Forest
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… Read More »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.
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… Read More »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… Read More »Will 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… Read More »Tinaja Reflection
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… Read More »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… Read More »Maroon Bells
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… Read More »Frozen
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… Read More »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… Read More »No Longer a Church
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… Read More »Paladar Menu
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… Read More »Havana Apartment
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… Read More »Buffalo Cactus
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… Read More »Mirrored Angels
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… Read More »Congrats!
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… Read More »Indian Blanket
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… Read More »Safari Trophy
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… Read More »Hemingway’s Other Office
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… Read More »Sunlit Stream
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… Read More »Cat Nap
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… Read More »Eiffel at Night
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… Read More »Hawk Feather Macro Panorama
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… Read More »Sleeping Cowboy
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… Read More »Big Bend Milky Way Panorama
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… Read More »Down and Around
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… Read More »Reflections of Coral Gables