Despite my best efforts to get out for my photo hike early in the morning, it was still hot as blue blazes. Coupled with the near 100% humidity, I literally sweated through two sets of clothes in less than four hours. (I actually do take changes of clothes when I go out, since I know … Continue reading It’s hot out here…
Category: State Parks
My own backyard
With gas prices still so expensive, I'm trying to stay closer to home for my photo hunts. Saturday I spent time at some of my favorite local spots, just making a huge loop around town. I took these photos at Henderson Beach State Park, Clement Taylor Park, Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area, and Turkey Creek Nature … Continue reading My own backyard
Up a bayou with a paddle
On Tuesday my husband and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary by renting a pair of kayaks at a nearby state park. We're pondering whether to buy our own, so wanted to try them out first. I enjoyed the day so much, I went back on Saturday to paddle around some more. Looks like we're going … Continue reading Up a bayou with a paddle
Bubble of sunshine
I am apparently a beach magnet. This week I attempted to go to the beach... alone... for a little one on one time with the surf and sun. I went to my favorite beach, early... only 15 minutes after the gates opened. (My favorite place is at a state park, surprise there, and it opens … Continue reading Bubble of sunshine
Alone is not always lonely
When I head out on my weekly photo hikes, I do so with two things in mind: to find something beautiful to photograph, and to find some peace and quiet. My typical day is far from of exciting. I'm a stay-home mom to a virtually grown son. At 17, he can be fairly self-sufficient. He's … Continue reading Alone is not always lonely
My mother’s garden
Happy Mother's Day to all you moms, grandmas, aunts, sisters, daughters, step-moms and surrogate moms. May your day be filled with adoration, pampering and gratitude... relax, enjoy and bask in the love of your families. “In search of my mother's garden, I found my own.” ~ Alice Walker *photos taken at Camp Helen State Park, … Continue reading My mother’s garden
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