Independence!

It's The 4th of July, Independence Day... The 4th has always been a time for my family to get together. I just wish it was cooler weather! I've got a couple of family get togethers today. I won't say much but wanted to wish you a Happy Fourth Of July! https://youtu.be/tcs6HLKz_aQ?si=pIjW55JvWdC0EI-t&t=51

Flowers After A Summer Shower

A few days ago I went out to the garden after a quick summer rain shower with my camera in hand on the purpose of taking a few flower pictures with water dripping off. But first an outing to my garden without rain/water on the flowers for a few pictures a couple days later... I … Continue reading Flowers After A Summer Shower

Quick Outing Before It Gets Hot!

Saturday morning I got out early and went out to Lake Monticello before the heat hit with the rising sun! I wasn't out there long before I started to sweat. I did get a few photos but before I share those I want to share a bit of encouragement... https://youtu.be/uHz0w-HG4iU?si=ltezWs1ivCJoUpjs The other day the song … Continue reading Quick Outing Before It Gets Hot!

A Quick Round Of Backyard Birding

I'm off work today for Memorial Day. I looked out the backyard and saw a bird perched on my wheelbarrow in the garden. I quickly grabbed my camera and changed clothes. My family has been stuck inside all day due to rain. Well it was off and on sprinkling rain while I was out there … Continue reading A Quick Round Of Backyard Birding

Walking Around My Yard

A few weeks ago I was walking around my backyard after a rain and a couple scenes caught my eye so I went to my truck to grab my camera... Here in South Arkansas the pine tree is king so of course it's the first thing to catch my eye! This was right at pollen … Continue reading Walking Around My Yard

Pause On My Way To Work

My schedule here lately has been hectic. I've been noticing the beauty of the dried grass from this winter is especially beautiful with the sunrising light but haven't found a spot to stop and take a picture. On my way to work the other day I noticed some on the backside of an empty parking … Continue reading Pause On My Way To Work

A Beautiful Start To The Day

The other day I went by Lake Monticello on my way to work and caught a beautiful foggy start to the day. I was able to snap a few pictures before heading to work: These next two were my favorites of the morning:

I Sought The Lord And He Answered!

I've shared my story here. In the midst of that story is a love from my heavenly father, God, who sent his only son to save me because of his love for me. In April 1996 I asked Jesus into my heart when I was ten years old. At this moment I believe the father, … Continue reading I Sought The Lord And He Answered!

Lake Monticello Star Trails

I mentioned the other day going to Lake Monticello hoping to make it to the end of the levee to take some pictures but I got a ways then saw some scenes I liked and stopped for pictures. I ran out of time to try the walk to the end of the levee (it's a … Continue reading Lake Monticello Star Trails

What Do You See Here?

I mentioned in yesterday's post I was a bit excited to share today's photographs. This is from the same walk out at Lake Monticello as yesterday's post. I did some light painting with these photographs. I'll share the pictures but first my favorite photo of the morning, watching the sunrise: My favorite part of the … Continue reading What Do You See Here?