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Continue reading →: Floral Tribute
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. While many people associate this holiday with barbecues, parades, an extended weekend, and the unofficial start of summer, its significance goes deeper. It’s a day when folks in the U.S. pause to remember the sacrifices made by those…
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Continue reading →: Vacation Photography Tips
Summer is just around the corner, and for many of us, it’s time to think about our summer travel plans, but we also need to think about how we want to preserve those memories. Capturing the essence of our vacation through photography can be rewarding as well as fun. Photos…
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Continue reading →: Mother’s Day Reflections
On this Mother’s Day, let us celebrate the women who shape(d) our lives. Whether celebrating our own mother, a maternal figure, or the collective spirit of motherhood, this occasion invites us to express gratitude and celebrate a special bond. Even when they depart, mothers linger. Their laughter echoes in our…
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Continue reading →: Untamed Beauty
Flowers have a unique way of touching our lives, and it’s no surprise I adore them. They are more than a visual treat and can actually have a profound impact on uplifting our spirits. Wildflowers are nature’s own artwork. Splashes of color that brighten up landscapes often bring joy to…
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Continue reading →: Unconventional
I find myself staring at the dark amber liquid that was just poured into a shot glass. I quizzically wonder, “Am I suppose to sip this or down it”? I decide to smell it first then take a small sip. As the liquid slides down my throat, I feel a…
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Continue reading →: On a Mission!
In an attempt to circumvent rush hour traffic, I jumped in the truck around 5:30 a.m. on a Monday morning. My camera gear and picnic lunch sat securely in the passenger seat next to me. Today’s destination would have me driving nearly 100 miles to the far other side of…
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Continue reading →: Why Purple?
Purple is a beautiful color that can often be associated with creativity, spirituality, and royalty. It’s a secondary color that many appreciate for its eccentric nature. “Every petal has a story to tell.” The color purple combines the powerful energy of red and the calming elements of blue. This mix…
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Continue reading →: Not Lost, Just Turned AroundAfter selling the RV and moving into a house two and a half years ago, I found myself more housebound than adventure bound. I’ve always been a restless type of person with a need to explore, a need to travel, a need to see what’s around the corner, a need…
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Continue reading →: Lens-Artists Challenge – Water in Motion
Water is a precious commodity in the desert southwest. There’s an old saying around here that is rumored to have been said by Mark Twain. “Whiskey’s for drinking and water is for fighting over.” During one of my recent adventures, I took the hour plus drive out to Horseshoe Lake.…
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Continue reading →: Happy Sunday!Easter may be synonymous with candy-filled Easter baskets, pastel colored decorations, epic egg hunts, and chocolate bunnies, but for Christians, it is so much more. It is a sacred time to celebrate and honor the resurrection of Jesus Christ. New life! Spring’s new life … After a drab winter, the…
