— When the most recent Lens-Artists Challenge #251 photo assignment was announced, I did not have to think very much to decide what I would showcase. The theme was buildings and other structures. That was an easy choice with the … Read More

— Whether hiking the Pa’rus Trail or driving on the Zion/Mt. Carmel Highway, one of the most striking views within Zion National Park is the Watchman. A particular bridge — the Canyon Junction Bridge near the highway turnoff — is … Read More

— Among several beautiful sites in Colorado, one thing that never seems to disappoint is the view of a Colorado lake. One can spend hours by a lake simply appreciating the reflections created in those calm waters. This first photo … Read More

— After spending a week in the high mountains in Colorado (running away from excruciating high summer temperatures), we headed back home. During the return trip, we did a very brief stop to check out the views at the Royal … 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

— 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

— It seems like it was just yesterday when bike nights at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) started. That was in the spring of 2017. COVID made us skip a year, but the event returned in 2021. The sponsorship … Read More

— For this week’s assignment in my photography challenge group, participants were asked to submit a photo using the high-key photography technique. In plain terms, high-key photography is one that exhibits little or no shadows and is mostly bright. The … Read More

— It is undeniable that Big Bend NP has a lot of iconic views and hikes. The park is 1,252 square miles or 801,163 acres. That makes it the fifteenth largest park in the National Park System and the eighth … Read More

— With the weather finally cooling down in Central Texas, everyone is now waiting to see if this year will be one for gorgeous fall foliage colors, such as in the photo above. This photo was made in November 2019 … Read More

— On our first visit to the North Rim at the Grand Canyon NP, we were able to book an eight-hour mule ride down into the canyon. We used the same trail that hikers use between the north and south … Read More

— Since 2020, I have been spending some time thinking about my photography hobby. For example, I have been experimenting with new things, such as macro photography. Also, for the first time, I have started listening to photography podcasts and … Read More