Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Texas recently welcomed two new African elephants to its family of more than 3,400 animals from around the world. The 85-acre park first opened to visitors in 1953 and has grown considerably in the decades since. Open seven days a week, the zoo is an ideal destination for families, school groups,…
Tag: Photography
My Instagram Top 10: Natural wonders of western Oregon
The Columbia River Gorge is spectacular canyon where the Columbia River cuts through the Cascade mountains in western Oregon. Click here to see my favorite photos.
My Instagram Top 10: Florida’s First Coast
Home to beautiful beaches and the oldest city in the country, Florida’s ‘First Coast’ is popular destination. Click here to see more!
My Instagram Top 10: The Windy City
Chicago is a vibrant city — a collection of neighborhoods, each with their own flare and feel. Click here to explore the Windy City.
My Instagram Top 10: Give me some Space
Among the hundreds of photos populating my Instagram feed are plenty featuring one of my biggest passions — human spaceflight.
WATCH: Spring blooms at Briarwood Nature Preserve
Click the here to view the wildflowers in bloom at Briarwood: Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve.
My Instagram Top 10: South Carolina’s Lowcountry
One of the most beautiful and historic cities in America, Charleston, South Carolina, is the latest in my series of blog posts, ‘My Instagram Top 10.’
WATCH: Briarwood Nature Preserve, a natural wonder
Briarwood Nature Preserve, located near Saline, Louisiana, is the birthplace and home of Caroline Dormon, a world renowned naturalist, author, artist and the first woman hired by the United States Forest Service.
My Instagram Top 10: Skyscrapers and cityscapes
Interesting examples of architecture is the latest subject of my series of blog posts, ‘My Instagram Top 10.’
My Instagram Top 10: Flowers and foliage
My Instagram account features anything and everything that captures my attention.
I’m curating some of my favorites in a series of posts featuring my favorite Instagram shots.
My Instagram Top 10: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
My Instagram account features the people and places that capture my attention.
I’ve curated some of my favorites into a series of posts I’m calling ‘My Instagram Top 10.’
Discovering history beyond the books
History isn’t as bland of a subject as it’s sometimes portrayed. Many people probably think of a stack of dusty books taking up space in a classroom or library, but I envision a vibrant picture of stories preserved by people, places, and culture. My fascination with learning and preserving the past is the reason I…
WATCH: Dramatic views of Mt. Rushmore, Black Hills National Forest
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, click here to watch dramatic views of Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota.
How to capture spectacular shots on your next flight
The romanticism of flying isn’t lost on commercial flights unless you willingly let it become routine. I fly several times a year and still find each opportunity to take to the skies an exciting adventure. Sure, I find myself reading, listening to music, working, and sleeping at times, but I’m intentional about dedicating a few…
WATCH: Helicopter tour over Tyler, Texas
Click here to get a view of Tyler, Texas during my ride-along with Air One, ETMC’s air ambulance service, which celebrates 30 years of operation in 2015.
WATCH: Nighttime images in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota
Click here to watch some of my favorite nighttime images from my travels in Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in June 2015.
WATCH: Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Click here to watch a slideshow of images taken in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.
WATCH: Aurora dances in the night sky
Click here to watch images of the Northern Lights, as viewed from Crook County, Wyoming, near the town of Sundance on June 23, 2015.
WATCH: Breathtaking views from the Rockies of southwest Colorado
Some of the most breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains can be found in southwest Colorado. Click here for highlights from my trip to Durango, Silverton, San Juan Mountains, the “Million Dollar Highway,” Ouray, the Animas River, Telluride, and the Dallas Divide.
My photographic journey hits bookshelves
I’ve always had a love and respect for documentary photography. As a journalist, I appreciate quality storytelling. I think a powerful photograph or visual medium is an incredible means for creatively telling a story without leading the observer. I’ve always enjoyed photographing the natural beauty of historic Natchitoches, Louisiana, so I’ve assembled my favorite shots into a published…
