Ever changing, always the same, Cadillac Ranch.
Photographed: 2007-10-09 Amarillo, TX
Pody
Tag: landscape photography
Bluebonnet Trails
Over the Easter weekend we decided to take a little trip to Ennis, Texas about 60 miles south of Plano to see the Bluebonnet Trails the City advertises.
After installing an App we drove to the Field of Dreams, north east of Ennis. The Bluebonnets were starting to bloom, but wasn’t quite dreamy yet. On the way we did see this cool old barn.
We drove to the other side of town to find Bardwell Lake and another Bluebonnet area, but still not many Bluebonnets to be found. Driving back towards town, we looked for another field named Meadow View Nature Area.
Bingo! Still not quite in full bloom, we did find some of the State Flower of Texas and all its glory. The orange flowers are called Indian Paintbrush.
It was a little overcast and very windy, but overall a success.
On to the next adventure, A Tree house!
Pody
Ten Word Tuesday – 9
On the bike, into the Sun!
Photographed: Aledo, TX 2007-03-31
Pody
Ten Word Tuesday – 7
All my Ducks are NOT in a row!
Photographed: 2006-07-18 McKinney, Tx
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Ten Word Tuesday – 6
Follow the light
Photographed: 2006.08.26 – Bolivar Point Lighthouse Galveston, TX
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Ten Word Tuesday – 3
Photographed: Muleshoe, Texas 2006.06.17
10 Word Tuesday – 2
Photographed: 2004.07.04 White Sands National Monument, N.M.
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10 Word Tuesday
I have decided to add a few more posts, once a week with images I have captured over the years. Not counting this original post, I am limiting myself to 10 words or less to describe the picture not including the location and date the shot was taken. We’ll see how this goes!
Photographed: Plano Balloon Festival 2004-09-18
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Local Safari
For Christmas this year, we decided to take a small trip instead of exchanging gifts. Over the Christmas Holiday, we went on a Local Safari about 100 miles southwest, at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Glen Rose, TX.
It was well worth the 3 hour, 9 mile drive through the 1800 acre park. We saw lots of deer like horned animals, an Ostrich, a Sandhill Crane, and Emu. The Rhino’s, Cheetahs, and Giraffes were contained in protected fencing. The center said there were Zebras out there as well, but we didn’t see any.
They have several different tours of the center. The behind the scenes tour was on my list, but Mother nature decided it was a good day for 35 degrees and misting rain. With a 93 year old in the car we decided the self guided drive through would be best.
I did find it a little more difficult taking photos from inside the car than I originally thought, especially with my long zoom. Here are some of the better shots.
It was a fun trip. Many of these animals will come eat right out of your hand.
I am considering a photography workshop tour later in the year the center puts on. Some lens manufacturers send Professional photographers and lenses to try.
Until the next adventure!!
Pody
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Mosaic Art from a paint can
At the first of the year, I purchased a new lens from a guy on Craig’s List. I wanted to shoot the Dallas skyline with this new lens and Juanita was with some of her friends so I decided to go to Dallas.
Driving around the Margaret Hunt-Hill bridge, I found a wall of “Art” and thought I was in some place I shouldn’t be. I didn’t hang around too long.
It turns out these buildings are owned by the City of Dallas and designated as a Graffiti Wall called the “Fabrication Yard”. There are some very good artists that come here to express their feelings with spray paint.
This is an ever changing art display. As you can see from the first few photos above, the content has changed. I spoke to a gentleman that was there letting his speakers air out and he said “come back next week and you’ll see something different”.
This time we went inside to see more.
This is another building where one of my friends practices with his rock band.
The above is from February. Below are the same buildings in November.
I have shot a few trains as well, but will add them to a different blog at some point.
Our next adventure is Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. We decided to take a trip this year for Christmas instead of exchanging gifts. Even though it’s only an overnight stay, I can’t wait!
Pody
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