How to Use Collections in Adobe Lightroom 5

Earlier this week I shared and article about using Collections in Adobe Lightroom 5 instead of the actual library folders to make changes to your images. I realized after posting that article, that I only knew the basics of using collections and I … [Read more...]

Abandoned Farm House Near Decatur, Texas

Abandoned Farm House Near Decatur, Texas For the most part, most of the old farm houses from Denton, Texas to Decatur are gone. At least off HWY 380.  They have been torn down and new homes have gone up in their place. As you are driving out to … [Read more...]

Killer Lightroom’s Tips for New Users: Use Collections and Not Folders

Recently I came across some articles by Scott Kelby on Killer Lightroom TIps and I wanted to share them with those that are interested in or just starting out using Lightroom to process and enhance them. Instead of waiting for Scott Kelby to the … [Read more...]

The Long Time Abandoned Bonham Drive-In Theatre

The Bonham Drive-In Theatre was probably built in the fifties and it closed down sometime in the 80s. All that is left is the old marquee sign. The new land owners have demolished the only remaining building (old ticket booth) and the North Texas … [Read more...]

Abandoned Windmill near Ferris, Texas

On a Recent trip to Blooming Grove, Texas I decided to explore some back roads in a few towns off HWY 45. I ended up reshooting an old abandoned Windmill near Ferris, Texas. The Abandoned Windmill near Ferris, Texas While out exploring the area … [Read more...]

45 Premium Portfolio and Photography WordPress Themes

Last December I decided it was time to update my websites look. I decided the first step  was to update my portfolio/personal site and the photoblog first, then find that perfect theme for the new site, Vanishing Texas, that another photographer … [Read more...]

45+ Windows 8 Logo Keyboard Shortcut Commands that Every Windows 8 Users Can Use

If you are computer power user, then productivity is key to getting your projects completed quickly and under budget. Time is money, so why waste your time doing repeated useless mouse gestures on your Windows 8 system? Today I have a large list of … [Read more...]

Fairview Cemetery and Church in Tuxedo, Texas

Fairview Cemetery and Church in Tuxedo, Texas was founded in 1890 when John Page Free was buried in December 1890. There are over a 1000 interments with a few being laid to rest in the last fifteen years. Currently the cemetery and church is … [Read more...]

Day 5 of the 5 Day Black and White Photo Challenge: Grounded–Abandoned Prop Planes

For day 5 of the 5 Day Black and White Photo Challenge is an image of a row of old abandoned prop planes out at the now closed Flying Tiger Airport just west of Paris, Texas. Day 5 of the 5 Day Black and White Photo Challenge: Grounded–Abandoned … [Read more...]

Day 4 of the 5 Day Black and White Photo Challenge: Pinstriping at the Invasion Car Show 2013

For day 4 of the 5 Day Black and White Photo Challenge is an image of a pinstriper painting away on a late 1950s barn find VW Bug that was found in the swamps of Louisiana. Day 4 of the 5 Day Black and White Photo Challenge: Pinstriping at the … [Read more...]