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Rockport Photography Club Fieldtrip – March 2013
In early March I visited Rockport Texas for the weekend with my photography club. Although the main focus of the trip was to photograph the whooping cranes, we saw many other birds and some beautiful scenery. [ngg_images source="galleries" container_ids="33"...
Downtown Houston
Houston is a vibrant city with a unique skyline. Here are a few photos of the city.
Porsche Club at Texas World Speedway – February 2013
We spent this past weekend with a great group of people at the Texas World Speedway for a Porsche Club of America sponsored drivers education weekend. What a great time. Paul reached a top speed of 125 mph (202 km/hr for our Canadian friends) and finished the 2.9 mile...
Lower Rio Grande Valley Trip – Texas January 2013
Two weeks ago I got back from a wonderful trip, led by Greg Lavity, down to the South Rio Grande Valley in Texas. We spent five days exploring the area from the Gulf of Mexico to Falcon Lake. Our trip started in Houston where we met and headed south. On our first day...
Brazos Bend – December 2012
Brazos Bend is a 4,897-acre (1,982 ha) state park along the Brazos River in Needville, Texas. The park is a haven for a diverse mix of native wildlife and plants covering an equally diverse range of ecosystems. At Christmas this year...
Butterflies – Cockrell Butterfly Center Houston Texas
The first photo "field trip" I took after moving to Houston was to the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Museum of Natural History. Thanks for taking me Lisa, it was great to get to know you and see a bit of Houston.
Yukon – August 2012
This past August my husband and I spent two and a half weeks camping in the Yukon. This is the most beautiful country around. Pictures do not do it justice.
Image Explorations Victoria – July 2012
Last summer I spent five days at Image Explorations, a school recognized by the Professional Photographers of America for professional photography development. It was a refreshing approach to personal growth and professional development. It was held at Shawnigan Lake...
Spring Flowers – April 2012
A few spring flowers from in and around my garden in Vancouver.
Downtown Vancouver – January 2012
In early 2012 I took a wonderful course in Architectural Photography taught by Rick Hulbert. It was a fascinating study in urban photography. We spent four days shooting around Vancouver, including an inside and up-close look at the Marine Building, another morning at...
New York City – April 2011
In April of 2011 I travelled with my daughter to New York city for the first time. Unfortunately the weather was not very cooperative. As a result, I had to think of ways to try and capture the atmosphere of the city without getting soaked!
Colony Farm – Coquitlam BC
After purchasing my new Nikon D7000 and 70-200 mm f/2.8, I took a trip down to Colony Farm. Colony Farm is a regional park located in Coquitlam BC. Here I managed to befriend a great blue heron.