Looking almost like an abstract interpretation of color, texture and angles, these trees were photographed at the treeline in the upper reaches of The Colorado Rockies. Seemingly sprouting out of sheer rock, the tree's foliage indicate the predominate wind direction endured over years of harsh exposure to the high-elevation weather.
A pro, serious photographer or rank amateur would be hard-pressed to pass up a photo-op to capture this little bathing beauty scurrying from a sometimes frightening surf to the security of her grandfather's chaise lounge. This is just one of the indelible memories captured on a recent outing to South Padre Island, Texas.
With a weather sphere and assorted communications antennae perched at its highest peak, this view of The Rock of Gibraltar captures the extreme elevations and sheer cliffs that make this one of the most recognizable landmarks anywhere. Towering over pristine waters, with colors ranging from turquoise to a vibrant Prussian blue, "The Rock" is an imposing image from any angle.
Safely ensconced in their owner's lap, this sisterly twosome enjoyed a mild afternoon, while introducing themselves to strolling pedestrians on a typically beautiful Colorado afternoon. If you got bored with the spectacular Rockie Mountain vistas, this welcoming committee would hound you for your wandering attention.
All you need to find complete relaxation on South Padre Island at the tip of Texas is a temp of 95-plus degrees, a semi-comfortable fold-up chair and an understanding wife who watches over you. Optional equipment is a colorful umbrella to help you find your spot on the beach should you wander too far into the surf, and an equally colorful cooler that probably contains some ice-cold adult beverages to welcome you back to where you started.
Even on a dismal, fog-shrouded morning, one of the world's most recognizable monuments exudes its imposing presence on a sleeping Paris.
On a stroll around a Colorado mountain lake, a young sightseer strapped to her father's backpack proved too tempting not to capture on a chilly Rocky Mountain morning.
A row of vacant loungers patiently sit awaiting the summer crowds at Inn on the River, a unique bed and breakfast in Glen Rose, Texas. Guests enjoy the tranquil river setting before adjourning to the intimate dining room to enjoy a sumptuous meal at this critically-acclaimed, historical landmark.
Not only will you find urban mass in a typical centralized business district with its towering skyscrapers, corporate headquarters and financial institutions, but occasionally you might discover an opportunity to refresh yourself with another type of Urban Mass. It's almost assured that one will be offered daily, 7-days-a-week at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe nestled in the heart of downtown Dallas.
On any photo expedition in The Colorado Rockies, a welcoming committee consisting of hundreds of Gold Mantled Ground Squirrels awaits your arrival. Eager to pose for handouts, Park Rangers discourage feeding or getting too close to these native inhabitants due to the diseases currently running rampant and carried by these furry critters. But these warnings don't restrict you from capturing these photogenic little fellows with your camera.
Sitting on a pristine Colorado lake within minutes of Estes Park, paddleboats await the adventuresome on a Sunday morning. Bright colors formed an interesting geometric pattern that was too tempting not to capture.
A rapid transit passenger liner makes its way home from the central business district just as the sun gives up its final light of a busy weekday.
Anytime you're looking for color, you'll not find any richer, naturally vibrant tones and textures than at your local farmers market, even when it's located in the center of a metropolitan area.
