— Simplicity in nature can be defined as the elegant beauty we see around us, even in the smallest of things. It is that kind of beauty that is unpretentious, uncluttered, and sometimes free of unnecessary complexity. As an example, … Read More

— If you are like me, you cannot resist passing by a garden or a natural area with a number of ferns. Maybe it is because they are delicate, but I find them magical. For some people, ferns are often … Read More

— Before anything is said, there needs to be a clarification. All cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. Therefore, the Aloe Vera plant, for example, is not a cactus. Also, simply because a plant may have thorns … Read More

— When I first visited Seminole Canyon SP and Historic Site (Texas), I did not know about the historic side of the park. I had driven by the park a couple of times on my way to Big Bend NP, … Read More

— A couple of weeks ago, while on a photo walk with a couple of friends, we spent a couple of hours at Berry Springs Park and Preserve, in Georgetown, Texas, just a few miles north of Austin. I must … Read More

— In today’s hectic world, it can be difficult to find peace or a place to relax and escape the noise and stress. We are constantly bombarded with noise, stress, and anxiety. But it’s important to have a haven of … Read More

— Spring seems to be in full force in Austin, Texas. Not only are the city and surrounding areas getting covered with wildflowers, but pollinators have also started to show en masse around these new wildflowers. In my recent bike … Read More

— This week I was lucky to witness for the first time the balance of nature. In the first half of the week, I spent a couple of days at Inks Lake SP, just about an hour from Austin, Texas. … Read More

— Yesterday I went on a photo walk with a friend of mine. We picked the Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve here in Austin, Texas. We figured if we couldn’t find any macro subjects to photograph, we would still have … Read More

— This week I was able to finally visit Red Bud Isle park, close to downtown Austin, Texas. I had heard about and seen a couple of photos from the area showing fall foliage. I did the short hike around … Read More

— I found out about the Pep Ventosa technique in my photo challenge class a couple of weeks ago. As long as I have been using social media, I never saw anyone I follow using this technique in their photos. … Read More

— 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