Sunflower Bee

Took a walk in my neighborhood park today. The sky was beautiful! Plus it was so windy (approximately 30 mph) that I could barely keep my feet on the ground.

Thanks everyone for your views, faves and comments!

Update: Photo of the Day, Capture Dallas (Dallas News online photo group).

re-edit of an older photo

The Rowlett Creek in Richardson, TX was flowing swiftly, was creating lovely swirls. Evening sunlight, reflections of trees helped create a beautiful water abstract. The creek is running higher than normal. I think there may be a limestone slab or a collection of tree limbs underneath the oval reflection, center of photo. The water kept swirling around at this spot and creating beautiful designs and reflections, aided by the background trees and late evening sunlight.

THANK YOU ALL FOR VIEWS, FAVES AND COMMENTS!

Breckinridge Park, Richardson, TX.

I like the bare branches of winter trees.

Prairie Creek Park - Richardson, TX

Mama & Baby

re-edit of an old photo

This waterfall in the Richardson, TX area is usually just a trickle, but with all the rain we have received in the DFW area it has turned into a beast.

Have tongue will travel.

Falkland Islands Seagull

Why did we have so many leaves on the ground? :)

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an original play by Ruben Carrazana

While standing on a bridge, I noticed the cool reflections of the overhead trees in Beck Branch. This small stream of water is always shallow and gently flows into the much larger Rowlett Creek. Collin County, Richardson, TX.

Plano, Texas Dog Park Playground.

We're here again at The Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX

Architectural details interior of building. Post processing in Lightroom 4 and Perfect Effects 8 (for HDR Glow effect).

Richardson is a suburb of Dallas, Texas.

Bird Breeze. Couldn't resist getting a picture of this bird just sitting there enjoying the cool refreshing breeze of the moment. Hope you enjoy.

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Birds Playing Water Skip

an original play by Ruben Carrazana

Cork 02/08/14

an original play by Ruben Carrazana

Shooting in Dallas in January can be a challenge. There is really no foliage, not much color and the water level in all our lakes and streams are at a all time low. I did get out this past weekend to see what I could find - it was in the 70s (not our typical January weather). The shot above is from a park in Richardson, TX. This long green belt park has a few nice waterfalls and mature trees. I liked this shot because it offers some nice colors and light, plus a respectable reflection on the stream. I'd like to come back here in the spring once the leaves are back and the water is at a higher level.

Thanks for looking!

Bailey's Boarding Buddy

I posted a shot from this same park a few days ago. It was pretty late in the day when I got around to shooting this waterfall, so the light was not idea - plus I shot with a ND filter. It's a little dark on Flickr, but when I brighten it up it gets washed out. Oh well, I like the shot.

The winter weather in Dallas has been very mild so far...and I'm not complaining. Our spring weather will start in about a month - so fingers crossed the real cold temps will stay up North this year.

Thanks for looking!

father & son ping pong shootout

Clever, eh?

Logbook inside.

an original play by Ruben Carrazana

Cork 02/08/14

I am blessed because I get to experience these moments live and in person. I am also blessed to be able to catch a few precious moments like this that I am able to share with others. Hope you enjoy.