Random Picture of the Week #199: Old Row Buildings in Downtown Leonard, Texas

This week’s random image is of several row buildings in downtown Leonard, Texas. The old buildings sit just off the square. One building is still being used while the others are being used for storage or abandoned. Old Row Buildings in Downtown … [Read more...]

Hiking Beaver Slide Trail in the Big Thicket National Preserve

If you read any of my hiking articles you know that I like to get out and explore new areas. One of those areas was southeast Texas near Lake Livingston. During that trip, we stayed in the 5th Wheel camper on a ranch that was converted into an AirBnB … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #198: First Christian Church in Whitesboro, Texas

This week’s random image is of the First Christian Church in Whitesboro, Texas that I took back in 2020. This historic beautiful church was restored a few years ago and used as a wedding venue. First Christian Church in Whitesboro, Texas The church … [Read more...]

New Pricing for Luminar Neo

A few days ago, I received an email from Skylum announcing their new pricing plans for Luminiar Neo. As of September 29th, 2022, the prices have gone up. But Skylum is known to offer great discounts on its products throughout the year. So, you can … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #197: Abandoned Church in Wichita County, Texas

This week’s random image is of an abandoned church in Wichita County, Texas. I took this picture as my wife and I passed through town after our 2020 vacation to the Wichita Mountains. About the Old Church The old church is located in a small west … [Read more...]

New Luminar Neo Extension Release! Focus Stacking

I just received word from Skylum that the next  Luminar Neo Extension is about to release and that new extension is Focus Stacking. This will be a great tool for those that do focus stacking.  I was also told they will be raising the price of Luminar … [Read more...]

Random Picture of the Week #197: Star Gazing in the Texas Panhandle

This week’s random image is from our Texas Panhandle trip we took back in July 2022. The trip was a lot of fun, we were able to catch up with old friends, and I could visit a few abandoned places that have been on my list for a few years. I named … [Read more...]

Review: WildWolf Outfitters 64oz Bottle Holder

Over the last few years, I've come to realize how important it is to drink a lot of water and stay hydrated throughout the day. A few years back I started carrying a 64oz stainless steel double-sided water bottle that I could fill with ice and keep … [Read more...]

A View from the Rim – Palo Duro Canyon

Back in July 2022 my wife, myself, and some of our longtime friends rented out a couple of cabins on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon where we spent a few days exploring the canyon and surrounding area. I will go into our trip once I've processed all the … [Read more...]

October 2021 Road Trip: HWY 56 Sherman to Paris, Texas

I was going through some of my old images from last year and realized I never shared one of my road trips. Back in October I made a back-to-back road trip I shared the West Texas Road Trip one but I never shared the East Texas one. For that trip I … [Read more...]