Stops along the way: Port Aransas and Mustang Island, Texas

The route we decided to take from S. Padre Island to Rockport, on our recent road trip, took us down Mustang Island to Port Aransas. This provided the opportunity to stop and check out Port Aransas Nature Preserve. Although our GPS took us to City Hall 🤣 they kindly directed us to one of the…

Travel Destination: South Padre Island, Texas

Our first beach stop on our recent Texas road trip was in South Padre Island, Texas. We both loved this location with a quiet town (during non-peak tourist season), beautiful beaches, and several fun activities we enjoyed. Our hotel was at the north end of the island with a beautiful view of the gulf. I…

Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Surreal

I wanted to join Tracy’s LAPC but wasn’t ready to take Photoshop tutorials for what I originally had in my mind. As I looked through some older photos, I found these underwater pics from an old, broken and quite bad underwater camera. I think it survived two or three snorkeling sessions and gave up. Although…

A boat with a view

Two beautiful days provided amazing views and lots of fresh air out on the sea. Although I discovered taking photos in a boat, on the open water, is most difficult, I still enjoyed every moment. The waters around the north end of Revillagigedo Island, where Ketchikan is located, did not disappoint. It was not yet…

Travel Adventure: Ketchikan, Alaska

I recently returned from a week of nature, fresh air. and adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska. The purpose of my trip was to share in my niece’s graduation. I was blessed to watch her graduate on a beautiful sunny afternoon. I experienced rain and sun and had the opportunity to explore several areas of the island,…