Wotans Throne at Cape Royal The Portuguese language has a wonderful word that always seems complicated to translate accurately into English. The word is saudade (IPA pronunciation: /saʊˈdɑːdə/). Wi…| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #370: Ancient Sofia called on us to talk about “things that belong to a distant past.” That’s the challenge this week. She gives us plenty of outstanding examples through her inspiring photos. Even if you’re not a history buff, … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Black is beautiful. When it comes to black in wildlife, that saying is spot-on. The American black bear (Ursus americanus) you see above was photographed at Big Bend NP, near one of the park’s busiest and most popular trails, the Lost Mine … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
With summer-like temperatures still present in the middle of October, there is not much one would think could be in bloom right now. I do recall, though, that in our old home’s front garden, Blue Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) always beat … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Well, it is a week late, I know, as the day is celebrated on October 4. I was traveling and did not have access to my photos. Thanks to Terri’s (of Second Wind Leisure Perspectives) Sunday Stills Challenge, we are … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #369: Dreamy How timely this challenge is! I just returned from a week-long photography workshop in Missouri. It was very intensive with daily assignments, workshops, critiques, and field trips. I loved the experience and the people I met. … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
A simple stop at an ice cream shop in Port Aransas, Texas, led me to discover this beautiful flowering shrub. The shop owners had no idea what this shrub was called, but a quick online search provided me with the … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #368: Looking Back to Lens-Artists Challenge #106: Autumn Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are beginning to experience the beauty that fall colors bring. However, if you live in Texas, the colors are barely there. There are … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
“Often times we see something that inspires us. We think – “Oh! I wish others could see this!” It might be a place, a thing, people maybe, that you think everyone should see.” Those are the words Joanne Mason used … Read More| Through Brazilian Eyes
Lens-Artists Challenge #366: City Mouse/Country Mouse San Juan Mountains This week’s challenge prompted me to take a good inventory of whether I’m a city mouse or a country mouse. If yo…| Through Brazilian Eyes
I have been very disillusioned with social media. It has become an infested place for hate speech and lies. I find solace here in the WordPress community and on a private server I recently started on Discord. The idea for … 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 #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
