Category Archives: Photography

Howling at the Moon: The Misadventures of Max, the Porch Prowler

Every evening, like clockwork, a mysterious howling would echo through the quiet of our rural sanctuary. It was a sound that stirred both curiosity and concern in my wife and me, prompting us to investigate the source of the nocturnal cacophony. Underneath our porch, we discovered the culprit: a small, mischievous kitten, whom we affectionatelyContinue reading “Howling at the Moon: The Misadventures of Max, the Porch Prowler”

From Golden Skies to Hailstone Surprises: A West Texas Sunset Saga

In the vast expanse of West Texas, where the horizon stretches out like a promise and the sky is a canvas of ever-changing colors, there is a sight that never fails to astonish: the West Texas sunset. Picture this: the sun, a blazing orb of fire, sinking below the horizon in a blaze of glory,Continue reading “From Golden Skies to Hailstone Surprises: A West Texas Sunset Saga”

Backyard Birding: Our Little Oasis Update

I live in the burbs. With that said, there are some inherent challenges to birding on a home postage stamp of land. Fortunately over the years, I have found little ways around the hurdles of suburb-living and birding. I like to think that I have reached a happy compromise.  At the moment, we are providingContinue reading “Backyard Birding: Our Little Oasis Update”

Backyard Birding: How About Those Hummingbirds

I love to watch hummingbirds, I find them captivating. A few weekends ago we were at a rustic cabin. Where the owner had recently placed a giant hummingbird feeder with fresh homemade nectar! Upon arrival at the cabin there were about a dozen of those little hummingbirds buzzing all around the feeder and crepe myrtle close by.

Backyard Birding: An Elusive Painted Bunting

During our weekend excursion out to the Das Jager Haus, I had the privilege to spend my days under the shade of a small pecan grove capturing images of many beautiful and bountiful central Texas native birds. The sheer quantity of hummingbirds, titmice, chickadees and cardinals was absolutely insane, but there was one bird that took my breath away; the painted bunting.

Das Jager Haus in Fredericksburg, TX

We arrived mid-afternoon on Friday after about a 2.5 hr. Drive out of the Austin burbs. The ride out was typical fare for this part of Texas and especially beautiful once out beyond Dripping Springs. I’d imagine someday buying a few acres from a rancher out here and doing a homestead/cabin type setup for long weekends and maybe to retire to someday.