Both a treat and a challenge! Smart and delightful our Grand Daughter kept Papa busy for the last two weeks. This is the last afternoon before school starts. Boy, did we have fun! Art and Ukelele Lesson, Singing and playing the blues. Traveling around town, eating out. Sound Familiar? Bet I’m not the only proud grand dad. 
There is one filter you must have if you take pictures throughout the day. A circular polarizing filter will highlight the contrast between clouds and sky. I will also reduce glare on water and let you see your subjects better. Your viewers will thank you for a much better image. You can work with image software to simulate almost any other filter, but not the polarizing filter. It’s a must have for all photographers!
Was “The Garden Bristo” a treat or what?! My pastor Chuck Swindoll says there are no accidents with God. I believe it. I wasn’t really hungry but I was drawn to the Garden Bristo, Friday evening June 25, 2010.
I was found myself at a beautiful and relaxed bristo and treated with great fellowship with a wonderful cast. The managers, waitresses and musical performer provided me with a concert of fine food, service and great Christian music.
And to add to my pleasure they gave me opportunity to photograph to my hearts content for this wonderful Friday eve and Saturday morning. My waitress was Beiva Zinke who not only was not only a great waitress but an accomplished artist. See her mural at the restaurant and in my pics that are attached. Ask her were to see her painted rocks.
The Owner, Robert Herrera, took a lot of time to show me around and show me how they prepare all natural and most tasty meals.
Jeremiah’s call provided great guitar and vocals. All in all, a very welcome treat to a weary traveler!
More Macro Photography Fun and Practice. Close up photography works to get your mind to think out of the box. Often we think about traveling to take pictures. But with close up photography an exciting image just might be at arms length. It takes a whole different mind set. Here is a pic of some balls we have set on a coffee table but in a new light. We are using natural light, a focusing rail and Zerene Stacking Software. This image is comprised of about 30 shots at different focal lengths to preserve total focus from front to back. 
What is Macro Photography? If I say Close Up Photography, does that make more sense? I think so.
We have many great subjects for close up photography. Likely subjects are Flowers, Insects and a whole host of inanimate objects.
Just Google Close Up or Macro Photography and you will see many pics that might inspire you to try you hand at macro photography.
The following is a pic of a flower that used a macro lens, an extension tube, a focusing rail and stacking software.
This is actually a composite of at least 10 images each with specific focal point for maximum clarity of that part of the flower. Together you have clear focus on greatest part of the image.
Just think that in only three weeks the Dallas Arboretum will open for Dallas Blooms. Check our their website at http://dallasarboretum.org. Get your camera ready for great shots. 
Crops of Bluebonnets will soon spring up around Texas. Check back for the latest information on the beautiful Texas Bluebonnet and other favorite Texas Wildflowers.
Can you believe snow in Dallas. Amazing. But what a good photo op this has been. I didn’t get out much today but these are a few shots from around our home this morning. Winter brings some of the best shots. The stark contrast of dark trees against the sky is incredible. Snow just make things great for a Texan. I’ve also added some of the pics I took on my way through C0lorado last October.
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There has been rain around Texas this winter and I hope that spells Bluebonnets in the Spring. We are always looking for great venues to take pictures of Bluebonnets. If you have a great field of Bluebonnets with super scenery to add pizzaz to them, please let us know. We will give you copies of the best images we take of your property for your enjoyment.
Stay tuned to find out what we know about finding picturesque Bluebonnets. Another great source is the TexDOT. They always have a great eye for where the best Bluebonnets are.
This morning we did what we should do every day. We went for a fast walk. It had just rained and the forecast was for more precipitation. Just as the ominous clouds surrounded us the indirect light from the sun lit up one of the clouds in a glorious display of color and contrast.
But with no camera in hand this magnificent image is only a memory. Memories are good but often fade away. A picture brings back the images in our minds.
When will I learn? Take a camera with you! Capture the moment for ever!