Davis Mountains Sunset
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— No matter when you visit Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains area, sunsets will always be a memorable experience.This is one of my favorite areas of Texas. Here you have the Davis Mountains State Park and the Davis Mountains … Read More

Sunset Over Ft. Davis
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— This visit to Davis Mountains SP in 2011 was very productive. It was a year when we had majestic sunsets every single day we were at the park. Just sitting and waiting on top of Skyline Drive was enough … Read More

Fort Davis National Historic Site
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— A historical frontier site in west Texas, the Fort Davis National Historic Site was a key outpost guarding west Texas against the Comanches and Apaches until 1881. The fort is one of the “best remaining examples of a frontier … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #297: Music to My Eyes
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You have likely heard or used the saying, “It’s music to my ears.” The situations vary and can encompass cases when someone compliments or gives you good news. Going beyond that saying, do you believe you can “see” music in … Read More

Cruising along Texas’ Highest Paved Road
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Regarding scenic routes, Texas has its share of beautiful drives. My top three favorite drives in the state are: I have featured some photos of the first two drives on my list. It is time to introduce you to the … Read More

A Wondrous West Texas Sunset
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— This was the sunset from the top of Skyline Drive at Davis Mountains SP on March 1, 2019. I don’t know how many of those I have already shared here, but no matter the count, they are always different … Read More

Dust Storms: An intriguing weather phenomenon
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Lens-Artists Challenge #286: Weather I was unsure I could weather this week’s challenge that Anne posted. With English as a second language, I had to re-read her post carefully. I did not know whether we were discussing the same thing. … Read More

At the End of the Day
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“That a day spent with dreaming and sunsets and refreshing breezes cannot be bettered.” Nicholas Sparks A couple of parks in Texas are perfect destinations to enjoy a spectacular sunset. The first, Davis Mountains State Park, is about a seven-hour … Read More

A Turning Point
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— When I look back at all the years I have been playing with photography, there are several meaningful photos that come to mind. However, if I were asked to pick the most impactful that touched me on a personal … Read More

Aoudads (Barbary Sheep)
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— Earlier this year, I went for a day hike at Pedernales Falls SP. The park tends to get a lot of visitors on weekends because of its proximity to Austin, Texas. However, during the week, one can enjoy the … Read More

Sunset Heaven
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— In March 2022 we revisited Davis Mountains SP. As one of our favorite destinations in Texas, the park offers unparalleled views on Skyline Drive and various trails throughout the park. Since the distance from Austin to the park is … Read More

Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft
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— A visit to Davis Mountains SP and surrounding areas will inevitably raise travelers’ curiosity, especially if you spot the view in the photo above. That is one of the ten antennae doing radio astronomy research. In the scientific world, … Read More

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