During my photo trips I am always on the look out for side trips and other abandoned vehicles and buildings. One of the unplanned stops I had to take was in the town in Megargel, Texas. About the Abandoned Grain Elevator and Silos in Megargel, … [Read more...]
May 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Great News! Sony a7 Full-Frame 24.3 MP Camera Price Drop
Recently Sony drop their prices on the Sony a7 Full-Frame 24.3 MP Camera. They dropped the price by $200 by most vendors. Amazon has dropped the price on the Sony a7K Full-Frame 24.3 MP Interchangeable Digital Lens Camera with 28-70mm Lens as well. … [Read more...]
May 11, 2014 By 10 Comments
Abandoned Farmhouse Near Gunter, Texas
While out on one of my random points on the map rural exploration trips I came across this old farmhouse set back off the highway hiding behind the trees. Abandoned Farmhouse Near Gunter, Texas This beautiful abandoned farmhouse was found off … [Read more...]
May 2, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Adobe Lightroom Mobile is now available for iPad
Just a few days ago Adobe announced that you can use Adobe Lightroom Mobile on your iPad. Why Go Mobile with Your Photography? As the needs and usefulness of tablets and smart phones grow, so does the need for better software or software that … [Read more...]
April 8, 2014 By 6 Comments
Celina Ice & Cold Storage Co in Celina, Texas
Celina Ice & Cold Storage Co. was at one time an old ice house back in time when most people didn’t have an ice box or refrigerator (also before they were invented.) As most ice houses of that time period were more than just cold storage, it was … [Read more...]
April 1, 2014 By 17 Comments
The Old Abandoned Nazareth Hospital in Mineral Wells, Texas
Nazareth Hospital in Mineral Wells operated from 1931-1956 but, I think the building may be older than that. It was considered a clinic and opened shortly after the Crazy Hotel opened its doors in 1927. The Holy Sisters of Nazareth purchased … [Read more...]
March 27, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 –A Cheap Alternative to Apple iPod Touch
Last summer I started spending more time working out at the gym and spending more time in my car traveling listening to music. I found that using my phone for listening to music while running or working was shorting the life of the unit. At some … [Read more...]
March 16, 2014 By 1 Comment
Abandoned Service Station and Truck in Italy, Texas
Recently, I had to make a trip to Waxahachie, Texas to pick up some parts form my old Blazer. After finishing up with my parts pickup, I decided to do some rural exploration down HWY-77. One of my stops was to a small town of Italy, Texas, on a lead … [Read more...]
February 26, 2014 By 1 Comment
Automatic: Your Car and Smartphone, Connected
As a consultant, travel photographer, or on vacation I may end up spending a lot of time in the car, and that ends up costing money. I will be the first to admit that it gets great gas mileage when I keep my foot off the gas. Wouldn’t it be great if … [Read more...]
February 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Abandoned Farmall International 460 Tractor
While on I-35w heading towards Hillsboro, Texas, I came across this old abandoned tractor near Grandview, Texas. It looks like the owner just left it where it died or just parked it. The tires are dry rotted, flat, and sinking into the … [Read more...]
