Below are a number of picture albums, all created using the Adobe Lightroom post-processing package with the Juice Box Pro plugin for generating these web albums.
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| Favorites Gallery Updated November 1, 2016  These are some of my favorite images - pictures where I feel that I have succeeded to a greater or lesser extent in capturing what I wanted when I snapped the picture. |
TAMU Research Park Updated November 10, 2016  These are some pictures at dawn taken at the Research Park area on the TAMU campus. |
TAMU Campus
Updated August 6, 2017 Sights on Campus - Aggie Bonfire Memorial at Sunrise, Albritton Tower, Skyline at Dawn from East University Drive. |
| Galveston Island West End, 2016 Updated August 17, 2017  These are pictures, many sunsets, from a long weekend visit to the West End of Galveston Island. The bay waters there are shallow for 150 feet or more off shore, with marsh lowlands along the bay coast. Many waterfowl and fishermen frequent the area. The horizon is clear and the sunsets can be stunning. |
Galveston Island West End, 2017
Updated July 4, 2017  These are more pictures from our second long weekend visit to the West End of Galveston Island. The weather this week was more stormy, with fewer clear skies. It is still a stunning place to visit. |
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| Backyard Hummingbirds | ||
| Hummingbirds, 2017
Updated September 17, 2017  |
Hummingbirds, 2017 video |
Hummingbirds, 2019
Updated November 21, 2019  |
| Hummingbirds, 2021
Updated September 9, 2021  |
Every summer, we have Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds visit our yard on a regular basis. Trees along the creek, roses, and Pride of Barbados plants are all attractive to them along with the feeders we put out. In the fall, as they get ready to migrate across the Gulf to South America, their numbers and activity increase greatly as they store up energy. In these pictures, there are 12-14 hummers around the one feeder constantly. There are probably another dozen or so in the trees and on other feeders and plants. Those with a dark throat with red color are males, the soft grey throats are the females. They put on a wonderful show. Be sure to select full screen for the video, and turn up the sound to hear their chatter (Background hum is the AC!). |
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| Quilt Judging Trips | ||
| Periodically, as Connie travels for Quilt Show judging excursions, I will travel with her and spend a day to two in that area taking pictures while she judges. These are galleries from those trips. | ||
| Sulphur Springs, TX Updated November 1, 2016 
We made a quick two-day visit to Sulphur Springs, Texas, and I got a few photos there. Sulphur Springs has a wonderful veterans' memorial on the town square, including 2 glass restrooms. They also have a large park (Coleman) with water features, 2-1/2 mile jogging trail and a frisbee golf course. |
Tyler, Texas Updated March 21, 2017  A trip to Tyler, Texas was an opportunity to visit both their city zoo as well as their well-known Rose Garden. Unfortunately the visit was early enough that nothing was blooming yet at the Rose Garden. Here a few pictures from that trip. |
Kerrville, Texas Updated November 1, 2016  Pictures along the Guadalupe River in Kerrville, at the Flatrock County Park and at the City Park. |
| Lost Maples State Natural Area Updated November 1, 2016  Pictures along the East Trail in the Lost Maples State Natural Area, West of Kerrville. |
Jefferson, Texas Updated January 29, 2017  Pictures from Jefferson, Texas and a few from the nearby Lake O' The Pines reservoir. |
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| In late September (2016) we spent 3 days in Shreveport, Louisiana just prior to their annual Red River Revel. Connie judged the quilt show, and I wandered the area, taking pictures. Below are albums with a selection of pictures from different parts of the city. | ||
| Shreveport, Louisiana - City Updated November 1, 2016  These are pictures of the downtown Shreveport area and the Boardwalk across the river in Bossier City. |
Shreveport, Louisiana - Veterans' Park Trail Updated November 1, 2016  Pictures from the hiking trail in the Veterans' Memorial park along the Red River. |
Shreveport, Louisiana - Asian Garden Updated November 1, 2016  Pictures of the statuary in the Asian Garden in Shreveport |
| 2018 Trip to Savannah and Charleston | ||
| July was a driving trip up the Natchez Trace to Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina. | ||
| Savannah and Charleston Updated October 13, 2021  |
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| 2023 New Zealand Trip | ||
| Late November was a 14 day cruise around New Zealand. We flew to Melbourne, Australia, spent 5 days there adjusting to the 17 time zones difference, and then boarded our ship. After 14 days cruising New Zealand, we returned to Melbourne to fly back to the state. (Ask about the return flights -30 hours late returning - thank you United ;-( ) These are some pictures from that trip. | ||
| City of Melbourne Updated February 24, 2024  We spent 5 days at the Hilton in Melbourne, recovering from the time change and getting acclimated to 'down under' and seeing a few sights. |
Fiordland National Park Updated February 24, 2024  Fiordland was the first stop on the cruise. It is on the southern tip of New Zealand and is virtually uninhabited - primarily by staff and the National Park facility. It is incredibly primitive and beautiful. |
Christchurch Updated February 24, 2024  Christchurch featured a trolley car tour of downtown, complete with morning tea, and a visit to the Botanical Gardens. |
| Napier Updated February 24, 2024  Napier was a nice little town up the East coast of New Zealand. The whole city had many Art Deco style buildings. |
Tauranga Updated February 24, 2024  Another small town on the way up the East coast. They have their own little 'mountain', but we didn't take the time to hike to top. We did go partway up to et some pictures, however. |
Auckland Updated February 24, 2024  Auckland was the last stop for the cruise, on the North end of New Zealand. A major city and a 12 hour stop was not enough to do it justice! |
| 2023 Panama Canal Trip | ||
| Late April and Early May was 14 day cruise through the Panama Canal, starting in Fort Lauderdale, FL and ending in Los Angeles. These are some pictures from that trip. | ||
| Panama Canal Passage Updated May 16, 2023  It took about 10 hours make the canal transit, passing under the Atlantic Bridge, ascending through the 3 locks at Gatun, traversing about 25 miles on Lake Gatun, passing under the Centennial Bridge, descending through 1 lock at Pedro Miguel, and finally descending the last 2 locks at Miraflores to end up in the Pacific Ocean. Princess Video of Canal, ~ 18 minutes. | ||
| 2017 British Isles Trip | ||
| Late April and Early May was a 5 day stop in London followed by a 12 day cruise around the British Isles. There were ports of call in Guernsey, Ireland, Scotland, and Le Havre in France. These are a few of the pictures from that trip | ||
| Hampton Court, London Updated June 16, 2017  Hampton Court is one of Britain's Royal Palaces. Built and extended by Henry VIII, he and his court spent much of his time there. William III later remodelled a portion for his use as well. |
Kew Gardens, London Updated June 14, 2017  Kew Gardens are the Royal Botanical Gardens and also site of the Kew Palace - one of the smallest of the royal palaces. The gardens cover some 326 acres, with a wide variety of plant life represented. |
Mont St. Michel (Le Havre, France) Updated June 15, 2017  Mont St. Michel is an abbey built on a rock off the coast of France. It was first settled before 1000 AD and still has an active religious presence today. |
| St. Peter Port, Guernsey Updated June 17, 2017  Guernsey is a small British island near the coast of France. St. Peter Port is its largest town. We walked and saw the Guernsey Tapestry, 10 tapestries each tracing a century of Guernsey history from 1000 to 2000 AD. Unfortunately, photography was not allowed. |
Belfast, Ireland Updated June 16, 2017  Rather than an excursion in Belfast, Ireland, we just walked the city and took in the flavor of the area. |
Glasgow, Scotland Updated June 21, 2017  During our stop in Glasgow, we visited the Kelvingrove art gallery and the Glasgow Cathedral, as well as the central district of Glasgow. |
| Coast line, North West Scotland Updated June 24, 2017  Sailing from Ireland toward the Orkney Islands, we rounded the North West corner of Scotland and saw som spectacular, rugged coastline, and a lighthouse. |
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands Updated June 23, 2017  A scheduled stop at Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands did not happen - winds were too strong to dock without tugboat assistance. These are some pictures of the approach to the dock area. |
Dublin, Ireland Updated July 21, 2017  During our stop in Dublin, we visited the Dublin Castle and the Trinity College Library to see the Book of Kells. |
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Culloden Battlefield, Scotland Updated July 21, 2017  On April 16, 1746 British forces under the Duke of Cumberland decisively defeated the Jacobites under Bonnie Prince Charles, crushing the Jacobite uprising and ending their attempt to overthrow the House of Hanover and restore the House of Stewart to the British throne. |
Loch Ness, Scotland Updated July 23, 2017  After visiting Culloden, we took the motor coach to Loch Ness we boarded a boat for a ride down the loch to Urguhart Castle. We had a (shortened) tour of the castle ruins before returning to the ship. |
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| 2016 West Texas Trip | ||
| Late June was a driving trip to West Texas to visit Palo Duro Canyon and the Texas Musical Show. Stops included Caprock State Park and the Clark Gardens in Weatherford. | ||
| Clark Gardens, Weatherford, TX Updated November 1, 2016  A few pictures from a walking through Clark Gardens. It was already hot and dry, plants were not in good shape. |
Caprock State Park Updated November 10, 2016  Caprock State Park is a small canyon area, trailing off from Palo Duro, and home of the Texas Bison herd. |
Palo Duro State Park Updated November 10, 2016  Palo Duro canyon is called the Grand Canyon of Texas. It is truly magestic and also home of the Texas Musical Show, which has been presented on the floor of the canyon for some 30 years. |
| Panhandle Plains Museum - Automobiles Updated November 1, 2016  The Panhandle Plains Museum had an Automobile display -- here are a 1933 Pierce-Arrow Sedan and a 1910 Zimmermann buggy |
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| 2015 California Coast Cruise | ||
| Muir Woods Updated November 1, 2016  Muir Woods National Monument is an area of large redwood trees, 2-3000 years old, about 45 minutes north of San Francisco. It is an extremely beautiful area, and pictures do not begin to do it justice. |
Butchart Gardens Updated November 1, 2016  Butchart Gardens are about 30 minutes north of Victoria on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. The site was originally a rock quarry that the family gradually transitioned to formal gardens. It is still owned and operated by that family. The temperate climate permits flowers to bloom year-round. |
Butterfly Garden Updated November 1, 2016  The Butterfly Garden is about 30 minutes north of Victoria on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, very close to Butchart Gardens. |
| Santa Barbara, California Updated November 1, 2016  A few pictures from a walking tour through Santa Barbara. |
Astoria, Oregon Updated November 1, 2016  Astoria, Oregon is a small town on the Oregon/Washington boarder. They have a small 'urban forest' with a popular hiking trail and a Cathedral tree that is of local fame. It was rather anticlimactic after visiting Muir Woods.... |
Cruising California Coast Updated November 1, 2016  Some pics of cruising the California coast, separate from the excursion stops. |