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Jan 22

by TK in Images 0 comments tags: American Bison, Bison, Bison Bull, Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone American Bison

A Yellowstone American Bison photographed in the Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park in the winter of 2018.

Jan 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bald Eagle, Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Jan 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 1 comments tags: Big Horn Sheep, Lamar Valley, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Dec 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Long Exposure, Santa Elena Canyon

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.

Dec 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chisos Mountains, Road

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.

Jun 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, Black and White, La Cuesta, Starburst, Sunset

La Cuesta Sunset

La Cuesta is one of the few points along the Rio Grande with enough rocks to take interesting long-exposure photos.

May 29

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Altar, Church, County Mayo, Ireland

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.

May 25

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Church, County Mayo, Ireland, Low Key Photography

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.

May 18

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Buffalo, Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo NY, Sculpture, Structures

Diligence

Diligence is one of the four statues adoring the Buffalo City Hall building. They represent characteristics of good citizenship.

May 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Hot Springs Trail, Overlook, Starburst, Sunrise

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.

Apr 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, La Cuesta, Long Exposure, River, Sunset, Water

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.

Apr 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo Field, Panorama, Sunburst, Sunset

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.

Apr 17

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Grapevine Hills Trail, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Hot Springs Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Trans-Pecos Senna

A Trans-Pecos Senna photographed along the Hot Springs Trail in Big Bend National Park during the Spring of 2019.

Apr 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail, Panorama, Sunrise

Balanced Rock Panorama

A panorama of Balanced Rock along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. Photographed in the spring of 2019.

Apr 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend Bluebonnet, Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Grapevine Hills Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Another Big Bend Bluebonnet

Another Big Bend Bluebonnet photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2019.

Apr 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail, Sunrise

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!

Apr 06

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Chihuahuan Flax, Focus Stacking, Terlingua, Terlingua Creek, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

Chihuahuan Flax

A Chihuahuan Flax (Linum vernale) photographed along Terlingua Creek, North of Terlingua, using the focus stacking method.

Apr 04

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chino Mountains, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

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.

Apr 04

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Insect, Terlingua, Terlingua Creek, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

Desert Marigold with Bee

A Desert Marigold with a bee photographed along Terlingua Creek in West Texas using the focus stack method.

Mar 24

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Brown-Eyed Susan, Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Mar 23

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Light Painting, Stars

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.

Mar 22

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, Light Painting, Milky Way, Night Photography

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.

Mar 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Rock Rose, Texas Wildflowers

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!

Mar 18

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail, Light Painting, Long Exposure, Milky Way

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.

Mar 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

Trailing Windmills

A pair of Trailing Windmills photographed in the fall of 2018 in the Earnst Tinaja area of Big Bend National Park.

Mar 16

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage is a very popular landscape plant. It grows throughout the Southwest. Its flowers are edible!

Mar 15

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Gray Golden Aster, Texas Wildflowers

Gray Golden Aster

A Gray Golden Aster (Heterotheca canescens) photographed during my trip to Big Bend National Park in the fall of 2018.

Dec 25

by TK in Images, Wildlife 8 comments tags: Horse, Merry Christmas, Snow, West Texas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Y'all!

Dec 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, Long Exposure, Rio Grande, Sunset

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.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ernst Tinaja, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Nov 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Black & White, Grapevine Hills Trail, Low Key

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.

Nov 23

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Light Painting, Night Sky

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.

Nov 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, La Cuesta, Lee Fliters, Long Exposure, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Oct 14

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Catholic Church, Church, Iglesia de Santo Domingo, Mexico, Oaxaca

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.

Sep 30

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Flowers, Hotel Azul, Mexico, Oaxaca, Window

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.

Sep 29

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Architecture, Convent, Hotel Quinta Real, Mexico, Oaxaca

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.

Sep 28

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles, Travel 4 comments tags: Mexico, Natural Lighting, Oaxaca, San Antonino Castillo Velasco, Tortillas

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.

Aug 05

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers, White Gaura

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.

Aug 03

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Aug 02

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 5 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Jul 29

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Chocolate Flower, Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Chocolate Flower

The Chocolate Flower is not my favorite wildflower but it is my favorite flower name. The Chocolate Flower does smell like chocolate!

Jul 26

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Apache Plume, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Seedhead, Texas Wildflowers

Apache Plume Seedhead

An Apache Plume Seedhead photographed at the Lady Bird Jonson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX in the summer of 2018.

Jun 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Otter Creek, River, Snow, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River

Yellowstone River

The Yellowstone River near Otter Creek in Yellowstone National Park. This is a panoramic image captured ruing the winter of 2018.

Jun 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Eastern Purple Coneflower

I photographed this Eastern Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea) at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin last April.

Jun 03

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 1 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Mealy Blue Sage, Salvia Farinacea, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Jun 02

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: American Basket Flower, Centaurea americana, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

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.

May 28

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Katydid Nymph, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Pink Evening Primrose, Texas Wildflowers

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.

May 07

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Bluebonnet, Texas Wildflowers

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.

May 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Apr 22

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 3 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Hill Country penstemon, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Hill Country Penstemon

A Hill Country Penstemon photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX using the Focus Stacking technique.

Apr 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 6 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, La Cuesta, River, Starburst, Sunburst, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Apr 19

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Bee, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Coneflower Pollinator

A bee serving as an Eastern Purple Coneflower pollinator at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX.

Apr 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Panorama, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Apr 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stack, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Bluebonnet, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Eastern Purple Coneflower, Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Sunset Lake, Uppger Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Apr 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Castle Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Apr 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Eastern Phoebe, Texas Birds

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.

Apr 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Mar 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunset

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.

Mar 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: County Kerry, Cromwell Point, Ireland, Lighthouse, Ring of Kerry

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.

Mar 29

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Aster Family, Focus Stacking, Praire Fleabane, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Mar 28

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Channels and Terraces, Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Panorama, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Bacterial Mats, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Lower Geyser Basin, 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.

Mar 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: American Bison, Old Faithful, Topaz Impress, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Tree, High Key Photography, Snow, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Anemone Geyser, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 09

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: American Bison, Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 07

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bald Eagle, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Trees, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Snow, Snowy Landscape, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Firehole Falls, Firehole River, Silky Water, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Mar 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Midway Geyser Basin, Opal Pool, Panorama, Snow, Snowy Landscape, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Snow, Winter Scene, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Trees, Tangled Creek, Twisting River, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Lone Tree, Snow, Soda Butte, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Dead Trees, Lower Geyser Basin, Shadows, Snow, Tangle Creek, Yellowstone National 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.

Feb 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Evergreen, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Lone Tree, Lower Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: American Bison, Grand Prismatic Spring, Highway 191, Snow, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Firehole Basin, Firehole Canyon Road, Firehole Falls, Long Exposure, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Lower Geyser Basin, Panorama, Snow, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Cow Elk, Grand Loop Road, Phamtom Lake, 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.

Feb 11

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Black Sand Basin, Opalescent Pool, Panorama, Sunset Lake, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 10

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Devil's Thumb, Mammoth Hot Springs, National Parks, Palette Spring, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Coyote, Upper, Wildlife, 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.

Feb 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Snow, Snowy Landscape, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Firehole Canyon Road, Firehole Falls, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Feb 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Grizzly & Wildlife Discovery Center, Montana, West Yellowstone

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.

Jan 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Jan 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 10 comments tags: Bull Elk, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park

Handsome Elk

A Handsome Elk photographed in the Yellowstone National Park along the Madison River, during the fall of 2016.

Jan 10

by TK in Images, Structures, Travel 0 comments tags: Prada Store, Valentine, West Texas

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.

Jan 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

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.

Jan 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Full Moon, Moonburst, Moonrise, Night Sky

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.

Dec 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Brewster County, Desert, Hen Egg Mountain, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Dec 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Christmas 2017, Joshua Tree National Park, Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas 2017

Merry Christmas 2017! This is another spectacular sunset in the Joshua Tree National Park. Christmas lights on a young Joshua Tree.

Dec 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Dec 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunset

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.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo Field, Starburst, Sunburst, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Dec 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Dorgan House, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Dec 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Snow, Snowfall, West Texas, Wild Horses, Wildlife

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

Dec 10

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Brewster County, Desert, Hen Egg Mountain, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Dec 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Structures 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dorgan Home, Dorgan-Sublett Trail, Sunset

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.

Dec 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend Area, Snowfall, West Texas

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.

Dec 06

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Light Painting, Night Photography, Night Sky

Visitors Gallery

The Visitors Gallery at the LBJ Wildflower Center, photographed during an outing to capture photographs of the Liminations exhibit.

Dec 02

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Light Painting, Night Photography, Night Sky

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.

Dec 01

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Light Painting, Night Photography, Night Sky

Luminations

Every year, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas, puts on a show called Luminations. It is a great family event.

Nov 26

by TK in Images, Skylines 8 comments tags: Austin, Cityscape, Skyline, Sunset, Sunset Colors, Texas

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.

Nov 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Florida, Ocean, Stuart Rocks, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Stuart Rocks Florida

Sunrise at Stuart Rocks, Florida in the spring of 2015. The sunrise colors were magnificent. A sunrise to remember.

Nov 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Hawaii, Maui, Nakalele Blowhole, Ocean, Water

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.

Nov 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Revine, Sunset

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.

Nov 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Flowering Desert, Nugent Mountain, Sunrise

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.

Nov 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Nugent Mountain, Ocotillo, Sunrise

Flowering Ocotillo

The flowering Ocotillo is one of the brightest flowers on the desert floor. I enjoy photographing them, however, you need calm winds.

Nov 10

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Austin, Eastern Red Columbine, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas, Texas Wildflowers

Red Columbines

Eastern Red Columbines are one of my favorite flowers. I enjoy looking at columbines in general. My favorite is the Longspur Columbine.

Nov 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellan Mountain, Cerro Castellan, Ocotillo, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Nov 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Red-Shouldered Hawk, Texas Birds

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.

Nov 05

by TK in General Photography, Images 0 comments tags: Boots, Fence Posts, Ranch, Texas Hill Country, Willow City Loop

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.

Nov 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Greater Roadrunner, Texas Birds

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!

Oct 29

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Bus, Car, Goldfield, Grafitti, Light Painting, Nevada, Night Photography, Photography Workshop, The International Car Forest of the Last Church

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.

Oct 28

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Car, Goldfield, Grafitti, Nevada, Night Photography, Photography Workshop, The International Car Forest of the Last Church

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.

Oct 22

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 6 comments tags: Ancestry, Arkansas, Cincinnati, Family Home, Light Painting, Night Photography, Stars, Summers

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".

Oct 20

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Ghost Town, Gold Point, Nevada, Saloon

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.

Oct 15

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Ghost Town, Gold Point, Light Painting, Nevada, Night Photography, Old Building

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.

Oct 14

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Gold Point, Nevada, Night Photography, Old Building, Old Truck, Starry Sky

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.

Oct 13

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Gold Point, Nevada, Night Photography, Old Building

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.

Oct 11

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 4 comments tags: Bus, Goldfield, Grafitti, Nevada, Night Photography, The International Car Forest of the Last Church

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.

Oct 08

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Fire Ladder, Goldfield, Nevada, Night Photography

Ladder No 3

Ladder No 3 in the old Goldfield, Nevada fire station. I photographed this ladder truck while attending a night photography workshop.

Oct 07

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Goldfield, Grafitti, Milk Truck, Nevada, Night Photography, The International Car Forest of the Last Church

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.

Oct 06

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 3 comments tags: Goldfield, Nevada, Old Car, The International Car Forest of the Last Church, VW Beetle

Beetle at the Car Forest

I photographed this VW Beetle at the Car Forest located near Goldfield, Nevada during a night photography workshop .

Oct 05

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 0 comments tags: Gold Point, Nevada, Night Photography, Old Building, 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.

Oct 04

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 0 comments tags: Gold Point, Light Painting, Nevada, Night Photography, Old Buildings

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.

Oct 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Goldpoint, Light Painting, Nevada, Night Photography

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.

Sep 26

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Light Painting, Night Photography

Old Jeep at Keys Ranch

I photographed this old jeep at Keys Ranch while attending a night photography workshop in Joshua Tree National Park.

Sep 23

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Ames, Butterflies, Iowa, Iowa State University, Reiman Gardens

Eating 3468

I photographed this brown bush butterfly eating 3468 while visiting the Reiman Gardens located on the campus of the Iowa State University.

Sep 22

by TK in Images, Travel 0 comments tags: County Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland, Slea Head Drive

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.

Sep 20

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Abandoned Home, Ireland, Kerry Peninsula, Ring of Kerry

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.

Sep 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Lost Mine Trail

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.

Sep 13

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 4 comments tags: Abandoned Movie Set, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Light Painting, Movie Set, Night Photography

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.

Sep 10

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Sep 09

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, Structures 6 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, General Store, Hot Springs, Light Painting, Night Photography

Hot Springs General Store

The Hot Springs General Store in the Hot Springs Historic district of the Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas.

Sep 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Agave Stalks, Big Bend National Park, Blooming Agave, Chisos Mountains, Sunset

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.

Sep 06

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Ghost Town, Night Photography, Perry Schoolhouse, Terlingua, Texas

Perry Schoolhouse

The Perry Schoolhouse is located in the Terlingua Ghost Town located near the Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas.

Sep 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, Starburst, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Sep 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Sep 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande Village, Rio Grande Village Nature Trail

Rio Grande Sunset

A Rio Grande sunset photographed from the Nature Trail near the Rio Grande Village within the Big Bend National Park.

Aug 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Lechuguilla Plant, Starburst, Sunset, Sunset Colors

Lechuguilla Sunset

A pair of Lechuguilla plants, with stalks near the end of their cycle, posing at sunset in the Big Bend National Park.

Aug 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills, Panorama, Sunrise

Grapevine Hills Sunrise

Sunrise along Grapevine Hills in Big Bend National Park showing Balanced Rock on the left side of the image.

Aug 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Ballaghisheen Pass, County Kerry, Ireland, Low Key, Sheep

Ballaghisheen Sheep

I photographed these Ballaghisheen Sheep while in County Kerry, Ireland earlier this year. Much of the area is dedicated to raising sheep.

Aug 25

by TK in Images, Travel 0 comments tags: Ames, Iowa, Iowa State University, Shark, Washed Ashore Exhibit

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.

Aug 24

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 2 comments tags: Ames, Butterflies, Iowa, Reiman Gardens

Giant Wood Nymph

A Giant Wood Nymph (Idea leuconoe) photographed at the Reiman Gardens on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames, Iowa.

Aug 19

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Ames, Butterflies, Iowa, Reiman Gardens

Emerald Swallowtail

An Emerald Swallowtail Butterfly photographed in the butterfly exhibit of the Reiman Gardens on the Iowa State University campus.

Aug 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: County Kerry, Dunquin Harbour, Ireland, Long Exposure, Ocean, Rocks, Sea

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.

Aug 14

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Black and White, County Kerry, Farmhouse, Ireland, Low Key, Valentia Island

Valentia Island Farmhouse

A Valentia Island farmhouse photographed while visiting the island. The island is located in County Kerry, Ireland.

Aug 09

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: County Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Ireland, Oratory

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.

Aug 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birds, County Kerry, Ireland, Little Skellig, Northern Gannets, Skellig Islands

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.

Aug 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: County Kerry, Ireland, Skellig Islands

Little Skellig

Little Skellig as seen from the "Wailing Woman Rock" on Skellig Michael off the coast of the Kerry Peninsula in southwestern Ireland.

Aug 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: County Kerry, Glenmore Lake, 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.

Aug 02

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Abandoned House, Ballaghisheen Pass, County Kerry, Farmhouse, Ireland

Ballaghisheen

An abandoned farmhouse located along the Ballaghisheen Pass in County Kerry Ireland. I hopped the fence to photograph this old structure.

Jul 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: County Kerry, Ireland, Puffin, Skellig Michael

Hungry Puffin

A hungry Puffin photographed on Skellig Michael off the Kerry Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland in the summer of 2017.

Jul 29

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, Light Painting, Rock Formation

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.

Jul 28

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Adare, Church, County Limerick, Ireland, Stained Glass

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.

Jul 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Blasket Islands, County Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Dunquin Harbour, Ireland

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.

Jul 22

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Bray Head Tower, County Kerry, Ireland, Valentia Island

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.

Jul 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Structures 2 comments tags: County Kerry, Ireland, Skelligs Lighthouse, Skelligs Michael

Skelligs Lighthouse

The Skelligs Lighthouse is located on the southwestern peninsula of Skelligs Michael and continues to provide safety to mariners at sea.

Jul 20

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Birds, Irelands, Skellig Michael

Puffin

One of the great memories of visiting Skellig Michael during my recent trip to Ireland was the incredibly large Puffin colony.

Jul 19

by TK in Images, Structures, Travel 4 comments tags: County Kerry, Historical Site, Ireland, Monastery, St. Fionan’s Monastery

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.

Jul 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Travel 2 comments tags: Ireland, Skellig Islands, Skellig Michael

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.

Jul 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Ballycotton Lighthouse, County Cork, Ireland, Lighthouse, Long Exposure, Ocean

Ballycotton Lighthouse

The Ballycotton Lighthouse, built in 1851 and it is located in County Cork, Ireland. It was operated by keepers until 1992.

Jul 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Ballycotton Cliffs, Black and White, County Cork, Ireland

Ballycotton Cliffs

Ballycotton Cliffs are located in County Cork, Ireland. I had the opportunity to visit this are in the summer of 2017.

Jul 12

by TK in Images, Travel, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Ballaghisheen Pass, Ireland, Low Key, Sheep

Irish Sheep

Irish sheep photographed along the Ballaghisheen Pass in Ireland during the summer of 2017.

Jul 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Ireland, Ring of Kerry, Standing Stone, Valentia Island

Standing Stone

One of my favorite locations in Southwest Ireland is Valentia Island where I encountered this standing stone near the lighthouse.

Jul 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Travel 2 comments tags: Ireland, Killarney, Silky Water, Torc Waterfall, Waterfall

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.

Jul 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dunquin Harbour, Ireland, Landsapes

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.

Jul 05

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles, Structures 2 comments tags: Beara Peninsula, Cemetery, Church, Ireland

Killcatherine Church

I photographed Killcatherine Church and Cemetery during a trip to the Beara Peninsula in the summer of 2017.

Jul 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: County Kerry, Ireland, Old House, Old Irish Home, Reenroe Beach, Waterville

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.

Jun 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Travel 2 comments tags: Dunquin Harbour, Ireland, Long Exposure, Ocean

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.

Jun 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Llano Texas, Silky Water, Silky Waterfall, Waterfall

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.

Jun 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Trees, Sunset, Sunset Colors

Joshua Trees at Sunset

I photographed these Joshua Trees at Sunset during my last evening in the Joshua Tree National Park last May.

Jun 10

by TK in Images, Structures 5 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Keys Home, Keys Ranch

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.

Jun 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Keys Ranch, Light Painting, Night Photography

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.

Jun 06

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, Light Painting, Night Photography

Light Painting

I did some light painting while attending a night photography workshop in the Joshua Tree National park during the spring of 2017.

May 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: New York, New York State Parks, Silky Waterfall, Taughannock Falls State Park, Waterfall

Taughannock Waterfall

The 215-foot waterfall in the Taughannock Waterfall system is the longest free-falling waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains.

May 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Long Exposure, New York State Parks, Silky Waterfall, Taughannock Falls State Park, Waterfall

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

May 26

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Buffalo NY, Grail Elevator, Silo

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.

May 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, Light Painting, Night Photography

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.

May 24

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles, Structures 2 comments tags: Fort, Fort Niagara, Fort Niagara State Park, HDR, Soldier

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.

May 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Trees, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

May 22

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Arch Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, Long Exposure, Night Sky, Star Trails

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.

May 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Hemingway Buttress, Joshua Tree National Park, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

May 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Trees, Moonset, Night Skyline

Kissing Joshua Trees

I photographed these "Kissing Joshua Trees" during a night photograph workshop in the Joshua Tree National Park in California.

May 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Silhouette, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

May 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 1 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Light Painting, Night Photography, Skull Rock Nature Trail

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.

May 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Starburst, Sunset

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.

May 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, Starburst, Sunset

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.

May 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Desert Landscape, Joshua Tree National Park, Night Photography

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.

May 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Cap Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

May 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Cholla Garden, Joshua Tree National Park, Night Photography

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.

May 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Lost Horse Road, Night Photography, Photography Workshop

Lost Horse Road

This night sky photograph was taken along Lost Horse Road while attending a Night Photography Workshop in the Joshua Tree NP.

May 11

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Hall of Horrors Area, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Starburst, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

May 10

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Fosil Art, Hall of Horrors, Joshua Tree National Park

Fossil Art

I encountered this fossil art while photographing the sunset in the Hall of Horrors area of Joshua Tree National Park.

May 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Rock Formation, Skull Rock, Sunrise

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.

May 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Structures 2 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Keys Ranch, Starburst, Sunset

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.

May 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Cap Rock, Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Trees, Sunrise

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.

Apr 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Joshua Tree National Park, Mohave Desert, Starburst, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Apr 28

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Lighting, Portrait Photography, Portraits, Studio Photography

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.

Apr 27

by TK in Aerial Photography, Images 0 comments tags: Aerial Photography, Drone Photography, Family Garden, LBJ Wildflower Center

Aerial Photography

I was invited by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX to shoot some video sequences and some Aerial Photography.

Apr 23

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Agua Fria Mountain, Big Bend, Cactus, Cactus Flower, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 22

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Agua Fria Mountain, Big Bend, Cactus, Cactus Flower, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 21

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Agua Fria Mountain, Chihuahuan Desert, Desert Climate

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.

Apr 19

by TK in Fine Art, Images 2 comments tags: Fine Art, Lens Test, Light Box

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.

Apr 18

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Giant Spiderworts

Giant Spiderworts are hard to photograph using the focus stack method. There are too many parts that move in the slightest breeze.

Apr 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cattail Falls, Pond, Reflection

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.

Apr 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Big Bend Area, Big Hill, Highway 170, Panorama, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Apr 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Eastern Red Columbines

I photographed these Eastern Red Columbines during a trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center using the focus stacking technique.

Apr 13

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Long Exposure, Milky Way Galaxy, Mule Ears, Mule Ears Viewpoint, Night Photography, Star Tracker

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.

Apr 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cattail Falls, Focus Stacking, Longspur Columbine, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 11

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, Hoodoo, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Apr 09

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Agua Fria, Brewster County, Feather Dalea, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

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".

Mar 31

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Eastern Red Columbine

photographed this Eastern Red Columbine at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin a couple of weeks ago.

Mar 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Mushroom, Nature

Mushroom

I photographed this mushroom during sunrise at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center earlier this month.

Mar 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Llano Texas, Silky Water, Waterfall

Llano Spillway

I stopped at the Llano dam to photograph the Llano spillway during one of my Texas wildflower scouting trips to the area.

Mar 16

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Bluebonnet, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Mar 10

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Band Photo, Sam Pace Band

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.

Feb 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Rockport Texas, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Feb 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Aransas Nature Preserve

Northern Shoveler

I photographed this Northern Shoveler during my trip to the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in the Port Aransas Nature Preserve.

Feb 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Fishing Pier, Fulton Beach, Fulton Beach Road, Pier, Rockport Texas

Fishing Pier House

I photographed this Fishing Pier House located on Fulton Beach Road during my last morning in Rockport, Texas earlier this month.

Feb 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Fishing Pier, Howard Murph Memorial Park, Old Pier, Rockport Texas

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.

Feb 24

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Colorado Springs, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Spring, Texas Bluebonnet

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

Feb 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Fishing Pier, Howard Murph Memorial Park, Old Pier, Rockport Texas

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.

Feb 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Fishing Pier, Fulton Beach, Fulton Beach Road, Rockport Texas

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.

Feb 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center, Port Aransas Nature Preserve

Pied-billed Grebe

I photographed this Pied-billed Grebe along the raise boardwalk at the Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center located in Port Aransas, Texas.

Feb 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Photographer, Rockport Texas, Sunset, Sunset Colors

Sunset Photographer

I photographed this sunset photographer during my visit to Howard Murph Memorial Park during my recent trip to Rockport, Texas.

Feb 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Old Pier, Rockport Texas, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Feb 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Fulton Beach, Fulton Beach Road, Pier, Rockport Texas, Sunrise

Old Pier

I photographed this Old Pier at sunrise along Fulton Beach Road during my recent trip to Rockport ,Texas using my ND filter.

Feb 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Black and White, Fog, Foggy Morning, Fulton Beach Pier, Fulton Beach Road

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.

Feb 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Boat, Colorful Sunset, Full Moon, Maritime, Rockport, Sunset, Texas

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.

Feb 15

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Cardinal, Rockport

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.

Feb 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Tri-Colored Heron

Heron

I photographed this Heron at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Big Tree trail during my recent trip to Rockport, Texas.

Feb 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Structures 2 comments tags: Austin, Bridge, Lake Austin, Pennybacker Bridge, Reflection, 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.

Feb 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Copano Bay, Howard Murph Memorial Park, Rockport, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Feb 11

by TK in Images, Travel 0 comments tags: Fishing Hut, Fulton Beach Road, Pier, Rockport Texas

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.

Feb 10

by TK in Images, Travel 0 comments tags: Ferry Ride, Fulton Beach Pier, Howard Murph Memorial Park, Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Rockport Texas, Sunrise, Sunset, Trike

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.

Feb 09

by TK in Images, Travel 3 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Fulton Beach Pier

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.

Feb 08

by TK in Images, Travel 0 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Rockport Texas, Sunset

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.

Feb 07

by TK in Images, Travel 2 comments tags: Birding, Harley Davidson, Rockport, Travel, Trike

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.

Feb 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Egret, Great Egret, Rockport Texas

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.

Feb 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Rockport TX, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Feb 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Cheetah Conservation Project, South Africa

Nice Cheetah

I had the opportunity to pet this cheetah while visiting the Cheetah Rehabilitation Center in the northwestern region of South Africa.

Feb 03

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Daisy, Macro, Spider

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.

Feb 02

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Lynx Spider, Spider

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.

Feb 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Lake, Mountains, String Lake

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.

Jan 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Lake, Mountains, String Lake

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.

Jan 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Elk, Madison River, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Jan 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park, Woodpecker

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.

Jan 28

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Austin, Texas State Capitol

Texas State Capitol

I captured this night photograph of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX during a photowalk with some friends in 2012.

Jan 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Lake, Teton Mountain Range

Teton Reflection

I photographed this Teton Reflection during a visit to Jackson Lake last fall. The Teton Mountain Range is an amazing mountain range.

Jan 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Lake

I captured this photograph of Yellowstone Lake form the West Thumb Information Center (West Thumb Geyser Basin) in Yellowstone NP.

Jan 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Mammoth Hot Springs, Orange Spring Mound, Yellowstone National Park

Orange Spring Mound

I captured this photograph of the Orange Spring Mound while visiting Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park last fall.

Jan 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River

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.

Jan 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone River

Yellowstone River

I captured this panorama of the Yellowstone River during a lunch stop along during my recent photography workshop in Yellowstone NP.

Jan 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Chinese Spring, Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Jan 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Excelsior Geyser Crater, 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.

Jan 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Crackling Lake, Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Crackling Lake

Crackling Lake is a geothermal feature in the Norris Geyser Basin which is part of the Yellowstone National Park.

Jan 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Trees, Marsh, Norris Geyser Basin, 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.

Jan 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chisos Mountains, Moonset

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.

Jan 17

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Austin, Monument, Terry's Texas Rangers, Texas, Texas State Capitol

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.

Jan 16

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Barn, Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row

Mormon Row Barn

This photograph of the Mormon Row Barn was taken during my trip to the Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.

Jan 15

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Austin 360, Austin American Statesman, Barley Swine, Goat Cheese and Beet, What Makes Local Local

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.

Jan 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Baboon, South Africa, Table Mountain National Park

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.

Jan 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: South Africa, Table Mountain National Park, Tidal Pool

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.

Jan 12

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Penguin, Penguin Colony, Simon's Town, South Africa

Penguin Braying

This is another African Penguin photograph taken near Simon's Town, South Africa during my trip to that great country last May.

Jan 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Penguin, Penguin Colony, Simon's Town, South Africa

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.

Jan 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, Little Bee-Eater, South Africa

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.

Jan 09

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Cape Point, Lighthouse, South Africa

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.

Jan 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, Little Bee-Eater, South Africa

Little Bee-Eater

I photographed this Little Bee-Eater at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game-Reserve during my trip last May to South Africa.

Jan 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: South Africa, Sunrise, Zulu Nyala

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.

Jan 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Bird Photography, Birding, Great Egret, Texas Birds

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.

Jan 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Photographer, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Jan 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bathing Bird, Bird Blind, Birding, Painted Bunting, Pedernales Falls State Park

Bathing Bunting

I photographed this bathing bunting last year at the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind. He was really making quite a splash.

Jan 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Rockport TX, Sunset

Rockport Sunset

I captured this Rockport Sunset during my trip to the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge last February to photograph the wonderful birds there.

Jan 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 6 comments tags: Grotto, Hamilton Pool, Waterfall

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.

Jan 01

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Happy New Year

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.

Dec 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 28

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 27

by TK in Images, Stories & News 0 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 25

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bison, Bull Bison, Grand Teton National Park, Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas - Yellowstone is the only place in the United States where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times.

Dec 24

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 22

by TK in Images 0 comments tags: 2016 Year In Review

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.

Dec 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Full Moon, Moonset, Super Moon, Terlingua

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.

Dec 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Glen Springs, Moonset, Sunrise

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.

Dec 19

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Dec 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Colorado River, Fall Colors, Lake Austin, Lighthouse, Reflection

Lighthouse

I photographed this Lighthouse at sunrise from the overlook near the Pennybacker Bridge over Lake Austin during the last full moon of f2016.

Dec 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Colorado River, Moonset, Pennybacker Bridge, Super Moon

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.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Dec 15

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 6 comments tags: Full Moon, Night Sky, Supermoon

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.

Dec 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Prismatic Spring, Microbial Mat, Yellowstone National Park

Microbial Mat

I photographed these microbial mats which form along the edges of the Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park.

Dec 13

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Gayfeather

Crooked Gayfeather

I photographed this crooked Gayfeather at the LBJ Wildflower Center last September. The Texas Gayfeather is one of my favorite wildflowers.

Dec 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Grass, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Starburst, Sunrise

Grassy Sunrise

I photographed this Grassy Sunrise starburst during my last trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center last September.

Dec 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Gay Feather, Texas Wildflowers

Gayfeathers

I photographed this very large clump of Texas Gayfeathers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center earlier this year.

Dec 10

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Chicago, Grant Monument, Lincoln Park, Ulysses S. Grant

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.

Dec 09

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Blue Creek Trail, Passion Butterfly

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.

Dec 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Badlands, Big Bend National Park, Sunset

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.

Dec 07

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Blue Creek Trail, Butterfly, Passion Butterfly

Passion Butterfly

I photographed this Passion Butterfly when hiking along the Blue Creek Trail in the Big Bend National Park last month.

Dec 06

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Panorama, South Rim

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.

Dec 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon, South Rim

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.

Dec 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Grapevine Hills Trail

Balance 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.

Dec 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Full Moon, Moonrise, Super Moon

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.

Dec 02

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Moonrise, Supermoon

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.

Dec 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castellon Mountain, Moonrise

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.

Nov 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Chicago, Starburst, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors, Surf

Sunrise Surf

This photograph of the sunrise surf is the last one of the photographs from my trip to Chicago over the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Nov 29

by TK in Images, Skylines, Structures 2 comments tags: Chicago, How To, Millenium Park, The Bean

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.

Nov 28

by TK in Images, Skylines 0 comments tags: Chicago, Millenium Park, The Bean

The Bean

I captured this image of "The Beam" shortly after the photograph of the McCormick Tribune Skating Rink, both located in Millennium square.

Nov 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Chicago, Lake Michigan, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Nov 26

by TK in Images, Skylines 0 comments tags: Chicago, Skyline, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Nov 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Jenny Lake

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.

Nov 24

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles, Post Processing 0 comments tags: Happy Thanksgiving, Ice Skating, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, Multiple Exposures

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! I photographed the ice rink at Millennium Park in Chicago using a photography technique to remove people from a photo.

Nov 23

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Full Moon

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.

Nov 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Beach, Chicago, Dogs, Starburst, Sunrise

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.

Nov 21

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Blue Creek Trail, Hunting Wasp

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.

Nov 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Prismatic Spring, Runoff, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Nov 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Hot Spring, Reflection, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Nov 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Castle Geyser, Firehole Basin, Yellowstone National Park

Castle Geyser

Castle Geyser is located in the same geyser complex as Old Faithful and is a short walk down the Continental Divide Trail.

Nov 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Artist Point, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Lichen Stump, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Nov 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Elk Cow, Madison Elk, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Elk Cow

I photographed this Elk Cow along the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park during my visit to the park earlier this fall.

Nov 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Schwabachers Landing, Sunrise

Schwabacher Reflection

I captured this photograph of the Schwabacher reflection after completing the sunrise image that I posted earlier this week.

Nov 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Grasses, Schwabachers Landing, Sunrise

Grassy Reflection

I photographed this grassy reflection after capturing the Schwabacher's Landing sunrise photograph that I posted yesterday.

Nov 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Schwabachers Landing, Sunrise, Teton Mountain Range

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.

Nov 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Mountains, Teton Mountain Range

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.

Nov 11

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Solitary Geyser, Yellowstone 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.

Nov 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Canada Geese, Wildlife, Yellowstone National Park

Canada Goose

I photographed this nice Canada Goose while attempting to photograph a Bull Elk in the Madison River area.

Nov 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chimney's Trail

Chimneys Trail

Chimneys Trail in Big Bend National Park is a fairly easy hike that leads to a nice geological formation called the Chimneys.

Nov 08

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Election Day, United States Capitol Building, Washington DC

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.

Nov 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Dry Riverbed, Rio Grande, Santa Elena Canyon

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.

Nov 06

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Starburst, Sunrise, Yellowstone 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.

Nov 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dead Tree, Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Yellowstone National Park

Desolate Landscape

I photographed this Desolate Landscape while walking along the Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail in Yellowstone National Park earlier this year.

Nov 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Gibbon Falls, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Nov 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Boardwalk, Firehole Basin, Hot Lake, Walkway, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Nov 02

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: All Souls' Day, Dia de los Muertos, Halloween

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.

Nov 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Lake, Reflection

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.

Oct 31

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bison, Bull Bison, Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row

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.

Oct 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunrise

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.

Oct 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Lewis Falls, Lewis River, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 27

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 4 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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.

Oct 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Elk, Madison Elk, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Lewis Falls, Lewis River, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Prismatic Spring, Panorama, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 24

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Gayfeather

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.

Oct 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 22

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Aspen Trees, Fall Colors, Grand Teton National Park

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.

Oct 21

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Artist Point, Lichen, Yellowstone National Park

Wolf Lichen

I captured this photograph of Wolf Lichen (Letharia vulpina) at Artist Point in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone lower falls area.

Oct 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Gibbon Falls, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

Gibbon Falls

Gibbon Falls is a popular stop for tourists visiting Yellowstone National Park. I stopped there during my recent trip to the park.

Oct 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Dark Skies, Grand Teton National Park, Mountains

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.

Oct 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 6 comments tags: Lewis River, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Fountain Paint Pot Nature Trail, Grass Clump, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Fall Colors, Lewis Falls, Lewis River, Waterfall, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 15

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row, T.A. Moulton Barn

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.

Oct 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Common Raven, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Chromatic Pool, Yellowstone National Park

Chromatic Pool

Yellowstone NP is full of amazing geological features and specifically hundreds of geothermal features. Chromatic Pool is one of them.

Oct 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Fiery Sunrise

I captured this fiery sunrise during my recent trip to the Grand Teton National Park while photographing the barns on Mormon Row.

Oct 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Jimsonweed, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Jimsonweed Flower Detail

I was actually trying to photograph this Jimsonweed flower detail when I captured the photograph of the Jimsonweed Pollinator last month.

Oct 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bull Elk, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Sunset, Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Beaver, Fall Colors, Grand Teton National Park

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.

Oct 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Canary Spring, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 06

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Maximilian Sunflower

Maximilian Sunflower

The Maximilian Sunflower is a Texas Native prairie perennial. It is a very desirable range plant as it is consumed by livestock.

Oct 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 5 comments tags: Firehole Basin, White Dome Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

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

Oct 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Boardwalk, Upper Geyser Basin, Walkway, Yellowstone National Park

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.

Oct 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Firehole Basin, Great Fountain Geyser, Yellowstone National Park

Great Fountain Geyser

The Great Fountain Geyser is located in the Firehole Lake area of the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park.

Oct 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Structures 0 comments tags: Barns, Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row, TA Moulton Barn

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.

Oct 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Lake Lodge Vista, Panorama

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.

Sep 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Madison River, Reflection, Sunrise, Yellowstone National Park

Madison River Reflection

We stopped to photograph the Madison River reflection during our last full day in the Yellowstone National Park.

Sep 29

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Insects & Arachnids 4 comments tags: Honey Bee, Jimsonweed, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Jimsonweed Pollinator

I stopped by a Jimsonweed at the LBJ Wildflower Center to photograph new pristine flowers when I spotted this Jimsonweed Pollinator.

Sep 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Lake, Mt. Moran, Signal Mountain

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.

Sep 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Wildlife, Wolf, Yellowstone National 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.

Sep 26

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Church, Grand Teton National Park, Stained Glass

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.

Sep 25

by TK in Images, Structures 3 comments tags: Church, Grand Teton National Park, Stained Glass

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.

Sep 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 8 comments tags: Grand Teton National Park, Mountains, Teton Mountain Range

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.

Sep 23

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Yellow Waterlily

A Yellow Waterlily photographed earlier this month at the LBJ Wildflower Center. This aquatic plant grows in shallow water and wetlands.

Sep 22

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Prairie False-Foxglove

The Prairie False-Foxglove is another great plant that attracts butterflies. I photographed this flower at the LBJ Wildflower Center.

Sep 21

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Gregg’s Mistflower

Gregg's Mistflower is a common addition to gardens as it attracts butterflies. Their blooms coincide with the Monarch fall migration.

Sep 20

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Churches, Colorado Springs, US Academy Chapel

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.

Sep 19

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Sand Palafox

I captured this photograph of the Sand Palafox (Palafoxia hookeriana) flower during my last trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Sep 18

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Jimsonweed, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Sep 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Twin Seashore Mallows

I photographed these Twin Seashore Mallows at the LBJ Wildflower Center earlier this month. Seashore Mallows are beautiful flowers.

Sep 16

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Sep 15

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Sep 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Post Processing 3 comments tags: Fine Art Photography, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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.

Sep 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Double-breasted Cormorant, Lady Bird Lake

Urban Cormorants

Wildlife only has once choice as urban areas grow and engulf more of their natural habitat; to assimilate like these Urban Cormorants.

Sep 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Mexican Primrose Willow, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Sep 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 5 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Gayfeather, Texas Wildflowers

Texas Gayfeather

My trip to the LBJ Wildflower Center was a very productive wildflower photography trip. I photographed this Texas Gayfeather on that trip.

Sep 10

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 4 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Spider Web, Yellow Garden Spider

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.

Sep 09

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: Butterfly, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Queen Butterfly

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.

Sep 08

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Apache Plume, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Apache Plume

Apache Plume gets its name from the pinkish feathery seed heads which appear after the flowers bloom in the summer.

Sep 07

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Flower, Jimsonweed, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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.

Sep 06

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Swamp Rose-Mallow, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Sep 05

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Eryngo, Flower, 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.

Sep 04

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Eryngo, Focus Stack, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

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.

Sep 03

by TK in Images 2 comments tags: Fairchild Botanical Garden, Monarch Butterfly

Migrating Monarch

I photographed this Monarch Butterfly while visiting the Fairchild Botanical Gardens in the Coral Gables, Florida area last year.

Sep 02

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Fairchild Botanical Garden, Florida, Flower, Miami, Rain Drops

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.

Sep 01

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Texas Wildflowers, Western Wild Petunia

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.

Aug 31

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Desert Colors, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Aug 30

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 7 comments tags: LBJ Wildflower Center, Spider, Yellow Garden Spider

Yellow Garden Spider

Yellow Garden Spiders are more scary looking than they are dangerous. I photographed this one at the LJB Wildflower Center.

Aug 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

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.

Aug 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 0 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Milky Way Galaxy

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.

Aug 27

by TK in Images, Skylines 2 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Storm Clouds, Sunset

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.

Aug 26

by TK in Images, Skylines 4 comments tags: Austin City Skyline, Downtown, Reflection, Sunset

Skyline Reflection

I captured this photograph of the Austin skyline reflection on Lady Bird Lake (aka Town Lake) in June of last year.

Aug 25

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 5 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Luna's Jacal, Milky Way Galaxy, Night Sky

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.

Aug 24

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa, Wahlberg's Eagle

Wahlberg’s Eagle

I photographed this Wahlberg's Eagle at the Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve during my trip to South Africa earlier this year.

Aug 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa, White-fronted Bee Eater

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.

Aug 22

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Heartless Hibiscus, LBJ Wildflower Center, Rail

Heartleaf Hibiscus

I photographed this Heartleaf Hibiscus at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center while practicing my manual focus rail technique.

Aug 21

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Alvino House, Big Bend National Park, Castolon Ranger Station, Milky Way Galaxy

Alvino House Milky Way

This photograph is of the Milky Way Galaxy over the Alvino House which is located near the Castolon Ranger Station.

Aug 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: Fire on the Mountain, LBJ Wildflower Center, Wild Poinsettia

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.

Aug 19

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 0 comments tags: High Key, South Africa, Zebra, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

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.

Aug 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Ocean, Rockport TX, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Aug 17

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 2 comments tags: High Key, South Africa, Sparring, White Rhinoceros, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

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.

Aug 16

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images 0 comments tags: Lime, Raindrops

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.

Aug 15

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Baby Giraffe, Giraffe, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

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.

Aug 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: Focus Stack, Rock Rose, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Aug 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunrise

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.

Aug 12

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images, Insects & Arachnids 5 comments tags: Blackfoot Daisy, Fork Tailed Bush Katydid

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.

Aug 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: Buffalo Burr, Spider

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.

Aug 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Blackfoot Daisy, LBJ Wildflower Center

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.

Aug 09

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Whooping Crane

Juvenile Whooping Crane

I photographed this juvenile Whooping Crane a few moments before I photographed the adult Whooping Crane I wrote about last week.

Aug 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Painted Bunting, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Aug 07

by TK in Images, Insects & Arachnids 0 comments tags: 4X, Macro, Mud Dauber, Stinger

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.

Aug 06

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Macro, Silver Dwarf Morning-glory

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.

Aug 05

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Turk's Cap, White Box

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.

Aug 04

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Ladybug, Macro Photography, White Box

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.

Aug 03

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Macro, Rain Lily, White Box

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.

Aug 02

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Whooping Crane

Whooping Crane

I captured this photo of an adult Whooping Crane last February while visiting the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas coast.

Aug 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Colorado River, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Jul 31

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Oral Roberts University, Praying Hands, Starburst, Sunrise, Tulsa OK

Praying Hands Sculpture

This is the second photograph of the Praying Hands sculpture at ORU. I posted the first photograph of the sculpture yesterday.

Jul 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Post Processing 0 comments tags: Natural Falls State Park, Oklahoma, Vintage Processing

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.

Jul 29

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Oral Roberts University, Praying Hands, Starburst, Sunrise, Tulsa OK

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.

Jul 28

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 3 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Macropanorama, Purple Headed Gomphrena

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.

Jul 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Dophins, Rockport TX, Sunrise, Sunrise Colors

Dolphins at Sunrise

I captured these dolphins at sunrise while photographing birds in the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge earlier this year.

Jul 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Sunset, Suset Colors

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.

Jul 25

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: Purple Headed Gomphrena

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.

Jul 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Sunset, Swimmer

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.

Jul 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Full Moon, 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".

Jul 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Downtown Austin, Full Moon, Reflection, Town Lake

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.

Jul 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Sahm Hill Summit, Sunrise

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.

Jul 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend Ranch State Park, Engelmann's Prickly Pear, Flower

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.

Jul 19

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cactus, Engelmann's Prickly Pear

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.

Jul 18

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cactus, Flower, Strawberry Hedgehog Cactus

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.

Jul 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Fly, Queen Butterfly, Yellow Bells

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.

Jul 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park, Suet

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.

Jul 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Buffalo NY, Niagara Falls, Waterfall

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.

Jul 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Barn Swallow, Barn Swallow Chicks, Buffalo NY, Nest

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.

Jul 13

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Buffalo NY, Church, Trinity Episcopal Church

Trinity Episcopal

Trinity Episcopal Church was built in the 19th century and it is a great example of Gothic Revival and Victorian Gothic styles.

Jul 12

by TK in Images, Structures, Tutorials 0 comments tags: Babeville, Buffalo NY

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.

Jul 11

by TK in Images 8 comments tags: 1 Year Anniversary

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.

Jul 10

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo NY, Sunset Colors

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.

Jul 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 5 comments tags: Black & White, Buffalo NY, Niagara Falls, Waterfall

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.

Jul 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Buffalo NY, Eternal Flame, Waterfall

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.

Jul 07

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Buffalo Lighthouse, Buffalo NY, Sunset, Sunset Colors

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.

Jul 06

by TK in Images, Structures 4 comments tags: Buffalo City Hall Building, Buffalo NY, 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.

Jul 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Buffalo, Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo NY, Sartburst, 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 out well.

Jul 04

by TK in Images 2 comments tags: Happy Independence Day, July 4th, Sparkler

Happy Independence Day

Happy Independence Day America! It was two hundred and forty years ago that our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence.

Jul 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Moon, Night Sky, Strawberry Moon

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.

Jul 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Sunset

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.

Jul 01

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: False Dayflower, McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Wildflowers, Tinantia anomala

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.

Jun 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

I photographed this juvenile Ladder-backed Woodpecker during my last outing to the Pedernales Falls State Park bird blind.

Jun 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Panorama, 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.

Jun 28

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Caracal, Cats, Cheetah Rehabilitation Center, South Africa

Caracal

I captured this image of a Caracal during my visit to the Cheetah Rehabilitation facility in the northeastern part of South Africa.

Jun 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Reflection, Sunset, Sunset Colors, Water, Waterfall

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.

Jun 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Panorama, Pedernales Falls State Park, Sunset, Waterfall

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.

Jun 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Rushing Water, Sunset, Sunset Colors, Waterfall

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.

Jun 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Moon, Moon Reflection, Pedernales Falls State Park

Moonrise

I went to Pedernales Falls State Park to photograph the sunset. Instead, I ended up photographing the great moonrise occurring behind me.

Jun 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Birding, Female, Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Jun 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Blood Moon, Night, Strawberry Moon

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.

Jun 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Starburst, Sunset, Waterfall

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.

Jun 20

by TK in Images, Night & Sky 6 comments tags: Full Moon, Intervalometer, Moon, Moons, Night Sky

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.

Jun 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Blue Gum Tree, Plantation, South Africa, Sunset

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.

Jun 18

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 4 comments tags: Gibson Guitar, Guitar Player, Sam Pace

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.

Jun 17

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Male Nyala, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Male Nyala

I was going through the remaining wildlife photos from my recent trip to South Africa when I came across this male Nyala.

Jun 16

by TK in Digital Darkroom, Images 13 comments tags: Composite Image, Photoshop, South Africa, Sunrise

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?

Jun 15

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Suet, Western Scrub Jay

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.

Jun 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Suet, Western Scrub Jay

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.

Jun 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Painted Bunting, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Jun 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Long Exposure, Pedernales Falls State Park, Waterfall

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.

Jun 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 8 comments tags: Daylily, Flowers

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.

Jun 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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.

Jun 09

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Monarch Butterfly, Pedernales Falls State Park, Queen Butterfly

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.

Jun 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: Bird Blind, Monarch Butterfly, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Jun 07

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Long Exposure, River

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.

Jun 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Common Warthog, High-Key Images, Photo Safari, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

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.

Jun 05

by TK in Digital Darkroom, Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Calla Lily, Focus Stacking, Light Box

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.

Jun 04

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Beach, iSimangaliso Park, Long Exposure, ND Filters, South Africa

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.

Jun 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Beach, Penguins, Simon's Town, South Africa

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.

Jun 02

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Jun 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Cape of Good Hope, Ocean, Rocks, South Africa, Surf

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.

May 31

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas Thistle

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.

May 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Bird Blind, Painted Bunting, Pedernales Falls State Park, Texas Birds

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.

May 29

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 0 comments tags: High Key Photography, Rhinoceros, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

White Rhinoceros

The White Rhinoceros, along with the Black Rhinoceros, is part of the "Big Five" group of African game animals.

May 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Beach, Cape Town, Clifton, South Africa, Starburst, Sunset

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.

May 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Cape of Good Hope, Ostrich, South Africa

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.

May 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Nyala, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

Nyala

This photograph of a female Nyala was taken in the wild during one of our excursions at the Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve.

May 25

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Giraffe, South Africa, 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.

May 24

by TK in Images, Post Processing, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Elephants, High-Key Processing, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

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.

May 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Cape Town, Panorama, South Africa, Table Mountain

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.

May 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Airplane, High Altitude, South Africa, Sunrise

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.

May 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: South Africa, Sunrise, Zulu Nyala

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.

May 20

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Baboon, Baby Baboon, South Africa, Table Mountain NP

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.

May 19

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Giraffe, Red-billed Oxpecker, South Africa, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

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.

May 18

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: South Africa, Zebra, Zulu-Nyala Game Reserve

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.

May 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Nyala, South Africa, Zulu Nyala, Zulu-Nyala Game Lodge

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.

May 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Photo Safari, South Africa, Vervet Monkey, Zulu-Nyara Photo Safari

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.

May 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Blue Gum Tree Plantation, Eucalyptus globules, South Africa, Sunset

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.

May 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Blue Gum Tree, Eucalyptus globulus, South Africa, Sunset

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.

May 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa, Vervet Monkey

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.

May 12

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Cheetah, Cheetah Rehabilitation Center, South Africa

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.

May 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Giraffe, Photo Safari, South Africa, Wildlife

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.

May 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Hippopotamus, Photo Safari, South Africa, Zulu Nyala

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.

May 09

by TK in Images 0 comments tags: Coat of Arms, South Africa, Travel

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.

May 08

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Happy Mother's Day, Rose

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother's Day!

May 07

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Agave, Big Bend National Park, Century Plant, Chisos Mountains

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.

May 06

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chisos Mountains, Prickly Pear

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.

May 05

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Desert Plants, Tree Cholla

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.

May 04

by TK in Images, Tutorials 0 comments tags: Milky Way Galaxy, Night Photography, Planning, The Photographer's Ephemeris

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.

May 03

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Flower Fly, Giant Spiderwort, Sphaerophoria Continua

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.

May 02

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Flowers, LBJ Wildflower Center, Rain Lilly, Texas Wildflowers

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.

May 01

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Castelo Mountain, Prickly Pear

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.

Apr 30

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: LBJ Wildflower Center, Poem, Roadside Flowers

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".

Apr 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Reflection, Rio Grande, Santa Elena Canyon, Sunset

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.

Apr 28

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: LBJ Wildflower Center, Texas Paintbrush, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 27

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Double-banded Bycid, LBJ Wildflower Center, Longhorn Beetle, Wild Carrot

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.

Apr 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Carolina Anole, Lizard, Red-throated Anole

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.

Apr 25

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chihuahuan Desert, Chisos Mountains, Prickly Pear Flower

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.

Apr 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Glen Springs Road, Starburst, Sunrise

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.

Apr 23

by TK in Images, Night & Sky, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Luna's Jacal, Milky Way, Night Sky

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.

Apr 22

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Birding, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Wildlife

Disheveled

I spotted this Ladder-backed Woodpecker earlier this week while relaxing after a long day of photographing the Big Bend National Park.

Apr 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chimney's Trail, Starburst, Sunrise

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.

Apr 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cactus, Flower, Tree Cholla

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.

Apr 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 6 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park

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

Apr 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chihuahuan Raven, Lost Mine Trail

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.

Apr 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Rio Grande

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.

Apr 16

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo, Sunset

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".

Apr 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend NP, Glenn Springs, Sunrise

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.

Apr 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Best of Big Bend, Big Bend National Park

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.

Apr 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Pedernales Falls National Park, Red-winged Blackbird

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.

Apr 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Bull Creek, Canadian Onion, Texas Wildflowers, Wild Onion

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.

Apr 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, McKinney Falls State Park, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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.

Apr 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Bokeh, McKinney Falls State Park, Red Poppy

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.

Apr 09

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Paintbrush, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 08

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Greenthread, McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Wildflowers

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.

Apr 07

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Black and White Photography, Holga

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.

Apr 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 1 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Eastern Phoebe

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.

Apr 05

by TK in Images, Photography Gear 2 comments tags: Depth of Field, SetMyCamPro, Tools

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.

Apr 04

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Aster, Bitterweed, Pedernales Falls National Park, Texas Bluebonnet

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.

Apr 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Pedernales Falls State Park, Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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.

Apr 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Florida, Ocean, Stuart Beach Rocks, Sunrise

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.

Apr 01

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 11 comments tags: National Organization of Talent, Rare Events and Landscapes

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).

Mar 31

by TK in Images, Stories & News 0 comments tags: Austin Country Club, Dell PGA Match Play, Golf, Twitter

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.

Mar 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Florida, Stuart Rocks, Sunrise

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.

Mar 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

Mrs. Cardinalis Cardinalis

Since yesterday's post was a male Northern Cardinal, I thought it only appropriate to show you a female Northern Cardinal.

Mar 28

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Mar 27

by TK in General Photography, Images 0 comments tags: Easter, Egg, Film

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.

Mar 26

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 6 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Mar 25

by TK in Images, Stories & News 6 comments tags: Austin Country Club, Dell PGA Match Play, PGA of America

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.

Mar 24

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Bull Creek Waterfall, Long Exposure, neutral density filters

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".

Mar 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Great Egret, Shadow

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.

Mar 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

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.

Mar 21

by TK in Images, Tutorials 2 comments tags: SD Cards, Storage

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.

Mar 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Florida, Stuart Rocks, Sunrise

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.

Mar 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park, Panorama, 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 photograph titled "Balanced Sunrise" last December.

Mar 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Lake Austin, Sunset

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.

Mar 17

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Birds of Prey, Osprey

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.

Mar 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Great Blue Heron, Stealing

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.

Mar 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Night Photography

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.

Mar 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Hamilton Pool, Waterfall

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.

Mar 13

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: American White Pelican, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding

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.

Mar 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: 360 Bridge, Austin, Colorado River, Lake Austin, Pennybacker Bridge

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.

Mar 11

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Austin Live Music, Harmonica Player, Sam Pace Band

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.

Mar 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Whooping Crane

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.

Mar 09

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Austin Live Music, Bass Player, Sam Pace Band

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.

Mar 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Great Egret

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.

Mar 07

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Austin, Live Music, Whole Foods

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.

Mar 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 3 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Red-tailed Hawk

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.

Mar 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: Birds, Composite Photo, Rockport, Sunset, Texas

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.

Mar 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Whooping Crane

Whooping

The main reason I made a trip to Rockport, Texas with a fellow photographer was to photograph the magnificent and endangered Whooping Crane.

Mar 03

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Fishing, Howard Murph Memorial Park, Rockport TX, Sunset

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.

Mar 02

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: LBJ Wildflower Center, Sunrise

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.

Mar 01

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: LBJ Wildflower Center, Texas Bluebonnet

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.

Feb 29

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Great Egret

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.

Feb 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Rockport TX, Sunset

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.

Feb 27

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Great Blue Heron

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.

Feb 26

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Austin, Bicycles, Downtown Austin

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.

Feb 25

by TK in Images, Structures 2 comments tags: Austin TX, Congress Avenue, Texas State Capitol

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.

Feb 24

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Great Blue Heron, Rockport TX

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.

Feb 23

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Rockport TX, Sunset

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.

Feb 22

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Common Grackle

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.

Feb 21

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 3 comments tags: Howard Murph Memorial Park, Rockport TX, Sunset

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.

Feb 20

by TK in Images, Wildlife 5 comments tags: Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Great Egret

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

Feb 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: John Martell, Rockport TX, Sunset

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.

Feb 18

by TK in Images 0 comments tags: Acoustic Guitar, Austin Live Music

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.

Feb 17

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Double-crested Cormorant, Town Lake

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.

Feb 16

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Night & Sky 2 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Downtown Austin, Night Skyline

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.

Feb 15

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Town Lake, Wood Duck

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.

Feb 14

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Austin, Rotunda, Texas Capitol

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.

Feb 13

by TK in Images 0 comments tags: Austin Live Music, live music austin trombone, Trombone

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.

Feb 12

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Austin, Live Music, pele volcano god, 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".

Feb 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Austin, Birding, Great Blue Heron, Town Lake

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.

Feb 10

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Austin, Live Music

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.

Feb 09

by TK in Images, Photography Locations, Structures 0 comments tags: Gondola, Reflection, Venice

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.

Feb 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Austin, MoPac, Red-tailed Hawk

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.

Feb 07

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Austin Live Music, Drums, Guitar

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.

Feb 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Monk Parakeet, Town Lake

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.

Feb 05

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Austin Live Music, Saxophone

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.

Feb 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 6 comments tags: American Coot, Birding, Town Lake

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.

Feb 03

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Austin, Live Music, Street Photography

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.

Feb 02

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 4 comments tags: Austin, Esther's Follies, Street Photography

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.

Feb 01

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Great Egret, Town Lake

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.

Jan 31

by TK in Images 0 comments tags: Austin, Downtown, Driskill Hotel, Sixth Street

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.

Jan 30

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Hamilton Pool, Landscape, Waterfall

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.

Jan 29

by TK in Images, Structures 0 comments tags: Austin, Long Center, Night Photography

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.

Jan 28

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 0 comments tags: Austin, Live Music

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.

Jan 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Austin, Colorado River, Pennybacker Bridge, Sunset

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.

Jan 26

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: McKinney Falls State Park, Red-bellied Woodpecker

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

Jan 25

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline

Colorful

Few locations exist for landscape photographers in central Texas. Most of us gravitate to cityscapes. This is where I captured this colorful sunrise.

Jan 24

by TK in Images, People & Lifestyles 2 comments tags: Austin, Live Music

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.

Jan 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Black-Crested Titmouse

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.

Jan 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Night Photography, Sunset

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.

Jan 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Ruby Crown

The Ruby-crowned Kinglet is very hard to identify because only males have the "ruby crown" and their patch usually stays hidden.

Jan 20

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 6 comments tags: Austin, Sunset

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.

Jan 19

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Black-Capped Chickadee

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.

Jan 18

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Austin, Austin Skyline, Sunrise

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.

Jan 17

by TK in Images, Wildlife 1 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Spotted Towhee

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.

Jan 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Pedernales Falls SP, Western Scrub Jay

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".

Jan 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Austin Skyline, Zilker Park

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.

Jan 14

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 4 comments tags: Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Jan 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Cedar Log

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.

Jan 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Moss, Water Drop

Mossactites

I encountered a moss-covered cliff while hiking Bull Creek park. The constant dripping had formed many moss "stalactites". I called them "mossactites".

Jan 11

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Fox Squirrel, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Jan 10

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Birding, Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

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.

Jan 09

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Ferns, Inks Lake State Park, Lichen

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.

Jan 08

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Dove, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Jan 07

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Bull Creek, Rock and 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.

Jan 06

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Log, Waterfall

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.

Jan 05

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Floating Leaf

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.

Jan 04

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Fox Squirrel, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Jan 03

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Northern Cardinal, Pedernales Falls SP

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.

Jan 02

by TK in General Photography, Images 2 comments tags: New Year's, Sparklers

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.

Jan 01

by TK in Images 2 comments tags: Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Dec 31

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Northern Cardinal, Oil Painting

Reflecting

Reflecting back on this year, I believe that 2015 has been a wonderful year and it especially so for my photography hobby.

Dec 30

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

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.

Dec 29

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Arches National Park, Dead Tree

Dead

I visited Arches National Park in the spring of 2013 and captured the image of this fallen dead tree.

Dec 28

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Arches National Park, Fiery Furnace

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.

Dec 27

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Photography Locations 0 comments tags: Arches National Park, Moab, Utah

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"

Dec 26

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Clematis, Macro

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,

Dec 25

by TK in Digital Darkroom, Images 4 comments tags: Christmas

Merry Christmas

Dec 24

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Images 0 comments tags: Christmas Eve, Christmas Lights

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.

Dec 23

by TK in Images, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

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

Dec 22

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 1 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Boquillas Canyon

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.

Dec 21

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Birding, Ducks, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Dec 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Havard's fiddleleaf

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.

Dec 19

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Fiery Sky, Lost Mine Trail, Sunrise

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.

Dec 18

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Sierra Del Chino, Whitethorn Acacia

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.

Dec 17

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Juniper Canyon, Sunrise

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.

Dec 16

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Birding, Pedernales Falls State Park

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.

Dec 15

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes, Wildlife 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chihuahuan Raven, Lost Mine Trail

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.

Dec 14

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Bird Blind, Pedernales Falls State Park, Western Scrub Jay

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.

Dec 13

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 4 comments tags: Balanced Rock, Big Bend National Park

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.

Dec 12

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Badlands, Big Bend National Park

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".

Dec 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo, Sunset

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.

Dec 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park

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.

Dec 09

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Ocotillo, Sunset

Fall Colors

We normally associate fall colors with Maple, Oak, Cottonwood and Aspen trees but, we seldom associate desert plants with fall colors.

Dec 08

by TK in Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Grape Vine Hills Trail, Spheroidal Weathering

Spheroidal

The BBNP is an amazing geological wonderland. There are many interesting rock formations impacted by Spheroidal Weathering along the Grapevine Hills Trail.

Dec 07

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Yellow Lichen

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.

Dec 06

by TK in Images, Wildlife 0 comments tags: Golden-fronted Woodpecker, Pedernales Falls State Park

Golden-Fronted

I thought I would showcase another bird. The bird below is a female Golden-Fronted Woodpecker. These birds are very interesting creatures.

Dec 05

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Bamboo, Garden of Eden, Hawaii, Maui

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.

Dec 04

by TK in Images