Lens-Artists Challenge #362: Sports, Sporting Events and Fun Games My eyes could not believe it when I saw this week’s challenge. Beth (of Wandering Dawgs) picked Sports, Sporting Events, and Fun Games. Check out her post and photos to see … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #361: Looking Back to #20: Doors Serra do Pilar Monastery The Serra do Pilar Monastery, located in Vila Nova de Gaia (across from the city of Porto), Portugal, is full o…| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #360: Found at the Fair/ Market Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer said, “Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple.” Although he did not design the Mercado Central in my hometown … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
The use of backlight in photography offers many advantages to make your photos pop. For example, the featured image above, captured at Mills Pond, highlights the strength of form and texture. Backlighting separates the subject from the background and creates … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Every summer, the skies in Round Rock witness hundreds of thousands of Purple Martins (Progne subis) gathering in parking lots. These birds create a massive, swirling roost every evening around sunset. People flock to see these wonderful birds as they … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #359: Tools of Photo Composition: Lines, Colors, and Patterns Steel and Sky Bridge How do you make your photos more appealing to viewers? Whether you are a professional or ho…| Through Brazilian Eyes
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Since 1972, World Nature Conservation Day has been celebrated on July 28. This day recognizes the importance of protecting nature and our natural wonders. More than ever, we need to step up and prevent unscrupulous businesses and politicians from destroying … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #358: Live and Learn You have probably heard someone say that Latin people are hot-tempered. Well, I will not endeavor to change or confirm your beliefs. However, I do find that being hot-tempered and impatient can go hand … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Most people tend to think of monochrome photography as black and white. However, there are several other types of monochromatic images. For example, sepia, infrared, and selenium tones can also produce monochromatic photos. I also want to add the monochrome … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Summer has been busy on the deck and backyard. To attract Painted Buntings, I purchased a new bird feeder and food that the store clerk assured me was suitable for buntings. Well, so far, I have not seen one here, … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Firewheel & Bluebonnets Every spring, Texans have a routine: they go out and look for the wildflowers that are blooming each week. City streets, highways, and parks exhibit a notable presence o…| Through Brazilian Eyes
Social Distancing May 23 celebrates (or “shellebrates”) World Turtle Day. According to the World Turtle Day website, the “day was created as a yearly observance to help people cel…| Through Brazilian Eyes
Red-Eared Slider Just as I did a year ago, today it’s time to shell-ebrate World Turtle Day (May 23). This year, I focus on the Red-Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) or Red-Eared Terra…| Through Brazilian Eyes
