He Is Risen
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This is Decision Point Peak. I used to go to Reveille Peak Ranch to ride my mountain bike. Besides dozens of fun trails–some hard, some easy–when you ride to Decision Point, you can be assured of breathtaking views of the … Read More

The Beauty of Contrast: Bluebonnet and Texas Yellow Star
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Springtime in Texas is the season to be outside. The variety of wildflowers on display changes each week, with vibrant colors everywhere. This morning, while on a photo shoot with a friend, we visited the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. … 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

When a Bridge Becomes a City’s Icon
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— The Pennybacker Bridge, known in Austin as the Loop 360 Bridge or just the 360 Bridge, connects the north and south ends of Loop 360 (aka Capital of Texas Highway). It has been photographed many times from the top … Read More

Lens-Artists Challenge #285: Warm Colors
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Have you ever thought about your images’ impact on viewers based on your photos’ color schemes? If you search online for color psychology, you will find several articles and studies on the subject. For this week’s challenge, I invite you … 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

Destination: Palo Duro Canyon SP
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For this week’s travel destination, I will show photos of the first Texas state park I featured in the “My Texas Playground” presentation in Bartlett, Texas, on January 20, 2024. That presentation was part of a pop-up live event of … Read More

Texas Fences
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— The Texas countryside is always very scenic. It doesn’t matter whether you are driving along Hill Country roads or along the Texas Panhandle’s vast landscape, there will always be something to admire. This photo series, for example, appeared before … Read More

Wolf Mountain Trail
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— Whenever I go to Pedernales Falls SP, in the Hill Country, outside of Austin, Texas, I often hike trails along the Pedernales River. After all, the river and its falls are the main attraction drawing people there. A few … Read More

Balcones Canyonlands NWR
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— On cloudy days like today, I am often reminded of the beauty and tranquility at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge‘s Doeskin Ranch. Located just outside Austin, under an hour from my house, this place is easy to get … Read More

Colorado Bend Foliage
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Hiking to Rooster’s Rust on the Tie Slide trail at Colorado Bend State Park.… Read More

At the End of the Day
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— It has been several years that I have been to Enchanted Rock SNA. Every time I come across an old shot, such as the one here taken in 2015, I am reminded how beautiful that park is. Because of … Read More

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