Lens-Artists Challenge #281: Favorite Images of 2023
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.Martin Luther King, Jr. Unfortunately, none of that was enough for the squirrel … Read More
Christmas in the Tropics
— Sometimes people forget or are unaware that in the southern hemisphere seasons are reversed. Spring in the northern hemisphere is fall south of the Equator. Therefore, Christmas in the wintertime means summertime in the southern hemisphere. That is the … Read More
Striated Heron
— When we were in Brazil this past April, we spent an afternoon at the Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo‘s first metropolitan park. With 158 hectares (approx. 390 acres), you can think of it as Brazil‘s equivalent to — though much … Read More
Destination: Lake Bastrop South Shore Park
— Lake Bastrop South Shore Park is a stunning natural retreat located near Bastrop, Texas. Offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, this scenic park sits on the shores of beautiful Lake Bastrop. Visitors can … Read More
Greater Short-Horned Lizard
— What mystery do the eyes of a Grater short-horned lizard hide? These lizards possess distinctively shaped eyes with elongated pupils that are horizontally oriented. This gives them a rather unusual and captivating appearance. The specific reason for the elongated … Read More
Brazil Flowers
— As the year 2023 is about to close, I looked at the photos I captured this year and tried very hard to pick a few that I had somehow overlooked to post whenever I published a new article. We … Read More
Duck Tales
— Once upon a time, in a picturesque wetland nestled between towering trees, there lived a diverse community of ducks. Among them were the graceful Ruddy Ducks, known for their vibrant chestnut bodies and bright blue bills. Next to them … Read More
Leavenworth’s Eryngo
— The first time I saw a Leavenworth’s Eryngo flower (also known as sea holly) I was walking along the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, Texas, just about 30 minutes north of Austin. The bright purple colors caught my eye … Read More
Hobbiton Dreams
— Whenever I think of magical landscapes or dreamy locations, I do not have to go far to find one. At approximately 45 minutes from downtown Austin, Texas, and just within a mile of each other, visitors can immerse themselves … Read More
Tulips and Magnolias
— When Denzil Nature came up with the challenge for Tulips and Magnolias, I did not know how much I was going to learn about those two flowers. At first, I thought they might be related. After some quick online … Read More
Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
— To define unique here would be redundant or unnecessary. There are definitions in dictionaries, but for the most part, a lot of people have their personal definitions of uniqueness. For some people, unique means something one of a kind … Read More
White Dapperling
— I am not knowledgeable about fungi. However, I cannot deny the attraction I have to photograph them in any setting I can find them. The fungi you see in this post were captured when I attended a macro workshop … Read More