This Category contains a potpourri of photos without any particular theme. Some old, some current, but mostly mixture of the common and unique. I think you will enjoy!
Spring renewal. My Meyer lemon tree is a snowstorm of blossoms this time of year. The rich aroma of the flowers engulfs my entire backyard and portends a full crop of juicy Meyers in the fall. I will struggle to utilize all of this bounty, by I’ll try my best.
Musing Spring Lemon Perfume……… Read More »
I had a request today for some tasty cookies. Rising to the occasion, a batch of chewy oatmeal raisin cookies appeared after a brief journey from the mixer to the oven. Everyone was pleased and I had Cabernet instead!
Monk Parakeets in Texas also called Quaker Parrot, were first recorded in New York in 1967 after escaping shipping crates at JFK airport. These parrots originate in Argentina and are well adapted to temperate climates. In South America, Monk Parakeets live in dry savannas and woodland up to about 6,000 feet elevation. This picture came from
Illegal Aliens – Monk Parakeets in Texas Read More »
A chance to use the multiple exposure capability of a Nikon D7000 and captured a Tennis Multiple exposure. The day was overcast but, an interesting feature provided pleasing results. The camera firmware automatically records and blends multiple single frames. The result in this Tennis Multiple Exposure is surprisingly good. The algorithm correctly blends and adjusts
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This morning was the scheduled demolition of the old Prudential Insurance building in the Medical Center in Houston, TX. The demolition in Houston was scheduled for 7:52:00 AM. After some Google Map research and a recon drive over on Friday, I made my way to what I thought would be a perfect viewing position. Unfortunately the
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Mid-winter weather arrived and southeast Texas was blessed with wonderful weather during the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Looking back I found another fine January day in 2006. All outdoor activities were on the table, including boating and a relaxed beer. Mid winter weather in Texas can be highly variable. It can range from cold,
Mid winter weather – Street Photo Read More »