Just before COVID-19 shutdown a lot of travel, we visited Rockport and Corpus Christi on our move into Texas. Today's photo is another photo I wanted to try in black and white. Day 6 project While the clouds really didn't add a lot of drama, I love how the wavs are crashing while the bird … Continue reading 30 Days of Creativity: Day 6
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30 Days of Creativity: Day 5
Today, I took one of my older photos from 2019 and made it black and white. The original photo stands by itself, but I really think it pops and looks more dramatic in black and white. Day 5 project If you look closely, that's a bug flying around the fence post in the background. I … Continue reading 30 Days of Creativity: Day 5
30 Days of Creativity: Day 4
Sometimes, the camera I have with me is my iPhone. This is often the case on our walks around the RV park. Day 4 project The other night, we were walking as it got dark. As we came back towards our RV, I noticed the position of the moon and took the photo. I used … Continue reading 30 Days of Creativity: Day 4
30 Days of Creativity: Day 3
Today, I went for a drive to check out a real estate listing. Along the way, there are two easily accessible historical marker locations on Hwy 60 in Carson county, also known as the Texas Plains Trail. Hwy 60 East markers The first historical marker location actually has three markers. This location is between Amarillo … Continue reading 30 Days of Creativity: Day 3
30 Days of Creativity: Day 2
This is one of my favorite photos from our trip to Eastern Oregon in July, 2019. We had the opportunity to visit a farm to do some video and photos for a local farmer friend. Day 2 Project
30 Days of Creativity: Day 1
I'm part of a photography group that is doing a 30 day creativity challenge. It doesn't have to be a photo, it can be any creatively inspired thing. My Day 1 projectOnce or twice, I've been asked to make a print with one of my photos and the person's favorite quote. That inspired today's project. … Continue reading 30 Days of Creativity: Day 1
Review: Luci Explore from MPOWERD (2020)
Through my participation at The Dyrt forum and app, I was offered the chance to review the Luci Explore. This is a combination solar powered light and Bluetooth speaker. ReviewI used this light in several situations to test it out. Since I tend to travel in the southwestern states, there's plenty of solar power to … Continue reading Review: Luci Explore from MPOWERD (2020)
Texas: Caprock Canyons State Park (2020)
Caprock Canyons State Park is less than a 2 hour drive from Amarillo, so we headed there to check out the views and the bison. This post is focused on the views and the landscape. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department requires advance reservations, even for pass holders like us, so we made a reservation … Continue reading Texas: Caprock Canyons State Park (2020)
Texas: Stormy skies in Amarillo (2020)
We've been in Amarillo for just over 6 weeks, and have had some fun capturing the stormy skies. We regularly take a walk around 8 p.m. or so, before sunset, because of the cooler temperatures. I used my iPhone XS Max and a Moment anamorphic lens for these photos and video. Across the street from … Continue reading Texas: Stormy skies in Amarillo (2020)