Jumping ship?

Going to give WordPress a shot. Looks like they offer a lot more versatility... Hop on by if you've got the time....

Layers

Looking at this birdbath, I was simply astounded by the variety of layers visible! Everything from the reflection of the clouds to the leaves (and ice) on top to the decaying leaves on the bottom was visible. I pretty much went cross eyed looking into the water. Threw on the 11x16 lens and got in nice and close.


Rest of the set found here.

Makin' snow

Change

The trees have just about dropped all their leaves, and the ones that are left often have some brilliant color.

Classic Christmas

Snow Day

We were a little bit surprised here in DFW when we woke up this morning to discover snow on the ground.

Christmas time

Thanksgiving is over, and the Christmas rush has begun with a bang.

Was out playing with some ideas and set up this shot of some Christmas lights at work. Reminds me of the Millennium Falcon for some reason.

Fall is here

Rest of the pics found here.

Heading home

Saw this fellow on the way out of the Park. I was pretty sick most of the trip with a cold, but as usual, Big Bend managed to create some fantastic memories and I'm already counting the days till the next trip.

Day 5

Who'd think this is in the middle of one of the most inhospitable deserts in North America?

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Day 4


Here kitty kitty!

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Day 3

You have no idea how tempted I was to jump into this pool of water! If it had been in the 90s instead of in the 80s outside I would have been all over it.

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Day 2

Sunset. Quiet.


See previous post for links to the rest of the pics.

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Day 1

Arrived late afternoon and setup camp. There's a bit of noise in this picture from the high ISO, but I still think it's a neat pic considering that the only light was the (nearly) full moon.


You can find the rest of the pictures here and here. I'll be adding more pics from the trip over the next week or so as I get them all together.

Sunset

I couldn't miss this fabulous sunset the other day, so I just rested my camera lens on my left arm while I steered with my left hand and took the pic while I was heading home.

It's a good thing I had my camera with me (see rule #1) because by the time I made it home, the color was completely gone.

The Basin

I always thought that this capture of the Basin at the Big Bend National Park looked a little bit mystical, with the clouds and mist hanging around the rim.


I've added some more photos to this gallery as well.

Sunrise at La Mota

View from the campsite at Papalotito Colorado at the Big Bend Ranch State Park.


Absolutely can't wait to get back out there.

Cemetery tours

That time of year again.... We run cemetery tours at an old cemetery every October; they're actually pretty neat. You get to tour the cemetery and meet some of the residents interred there. Nothing spooky, just learning about local history.

Played around with the camera a bit and got some pretty "ghostly" shots.



This one didn't turn out too badly either.

Clouds

I've mentioned before that clouds fascinate me. Tonight was no different. The clouds in the background were catching the fading sunlight while the group in front was already shrouded in darkness.

Made for a nice contrast.

Fog

Went on a little trip to Stephenville this week and the fog on the way back was pretty thick. Stopped to take a few snaps on the way home.