— 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

“Life’s picture is constantly undergoing change. The spirit beholds a new world every moment.“Rumi In one of life’s wonderful serendipitous moments, I was lucky to have been at the right place and the right time in two separate instances to … Read More

— I first began experimenting with macro photography in late 2019. Testing the waters, I purchased some extension tubes. I fell in love with macro photography right away. I could not imagine the wonders I would discover because of it. … Read More

— This week, the Denzil Nature blog challenged us to share photos of birds feeding and drinking. His blog invited us with this note and some beautiful photos: For Nature Photo Challenge #15 I would like to encourage you to … 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

— 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

— 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

— Dusk and dawn are two of the most beautiful times of the day. The sky can be ablaze with color while at the same time bathing the world in a soft light These are times for reflection and renewal, … Read More

— White prickly poppy, also known as Argemone albiflora, is a beautiful flowering plant native to North America. It can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including fields, meadows, and roadsides. During the month of May, here in … Read More

— With spring fully underway in Austin, Texas, this week I decided it was time to go out and look for what wildflowers are blooming currently in this area. City streets, highways, and parks show a good presence of some … 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