Beauty as a Whole
Taken in Emma Long Metropolitan Park at the beginning of a small hike. As soon as I saw this tree I had to take a photo of it!! The white flowers where stunning and drew right to them! Shot on my Canon 7D mark ii, with a Sigma 50mm f1.4 art.
The Collective Beauty
Photography has showed me that I can always look at things in a different way, which has been a powerful lesson in my spiritual life. Today was a perfect example of that lesson be manifested by, and into, this tree. The tree was beautiful as a whole, which we see in the photo above, but as I walked closer the tree different aspects of it started showing me even more beauty. Details that I would have not seen if I didn't step closer to get to know the tree bet. I saw how the each flower, branch, and stem creates and contributes to the beauty of the tree!! Fun stuff.
Taken in Emma Long Metropolitan Park.
Deep Roots
As my mom walked infront of me on the trail we traveled down these wonderful steps that you see in this picture. Looking at the tree it made me feel like all the steps and the dirt was slide down he small hill if this strong tree wasn't there to hold it all up and in place. Don't ask me why but thats what came to my mind! Haha!
Friends
This shot makes me think of those really good, strong friends we have. Ill tell you why. The rocks would surly crush all of those weeds, not allowing them to grow, but the wood holds back the falling rocks to help his small friends, the weeds, grow.
Keep Walking
A pretty part of the hike. Paths have always been attractive to me!
Do you agree?
Life on Hold
Walked up a high ridge over looking the Colorado River, and observing the traffic role by in 5 o'clock traffic. Then after my mom and I watch the traffic we got stuck in it.... lol
Fly Mr.Busard!
Man, this French guy could really sing. He is from Paris, but now in Austin. He preformed an original song that was written in french. Super Beautiful.
Inprov Night
Old Blues
A Drive By
This shot was taken on the drive out to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Seriously, check this place out if ever come to Austin. The wildlife refuge is huge, and there are amazing hiking trails. But if you do head up in this direction ever make sure to take the the small little road that cuts through the park called "Cow Creek Rd" which is where this photo was taken.
Old Blues
Im going to try to find a vid I took of this guy because he is worth hearing!
Trickling Energy
This photo was also taken on the drive out to the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. Just saw this waterfall on the side of road! If you're ever traveling with the type of photographer like me, one who has to get a picture of everything that stands out to them, then be prepared to practice some patients lol...
Taking on Water
Fun name on this picture due to the adventure of getting it lol. Walked across a creek (the one up above) and then had what you see in this picture on top of my head as I was trying to get that perfect shot.... Well 15 photos later, and soaked from my chest up, I got it!!!
Simply Walk
There isn't much to this photo. Not much color, or "wow" factor, but Im really attracted to it. Probably because there is a path, but take photos of the hiking trail all the time. I think I like this picture because it shows me hope. What I mean by that is in this photo we can see the path, but we can all see that the path continues and doesn't stop up ahead. With the same mind set, I have been able to get through a lot of tough time just knowing that the path does stop a head. Thats the reason why I named this piece "Simply Walk" because all we have todo is simply keep walking on our never ending path.
Mountain Woman!!
Just thought this was a really cute picture of my mom!
Smiling
This picture reminds me of a movie scene with the main actor running through the field with a fun and happy energy. Arms up in the air, and smiling up at the sun.
The contrast of the warm colors of the tall grass and the cool colors of the sky I think really work well to gather in this photo creating a nice balance.
We Create Balance Together
On the hike my mom and I decided to try to stack some rocks, and try to be all zen like. We made this together which was the cooler part about it. As we walked away from our creation we turned around, and my mom said "That would be a pretty picture with the path leading right up to the rocks!" and I agreed and took the shot!
Thanks momma :)
Pretty Butterfly
It was Just hanging and let me get really really close to it!
Jan Seides
Jan is a singer, songwriter, and storyteller which is right on point with what she does. My favorite part about her music is that I was focused more on her lyrics, and the music behind the words was just a delivery device to add more character to her words!
Here is her website!
http://www.janseides.com
Why Hello!
Jan Seides
Man these two together was just outstanding!! Beautiful Voices
Rupert Wates at the House Concert
Ok, this guy is seriously a great musician. Rupert is also a singer-songwriter and has a beautiful voice, and combined with his incredible finger picking, it was an amazing performance. I would highly, highly, recommend looking him up.
Here is his website
http://www.rupertwatesmusic.com
You can also find him on Spotify like I did.
Running Energy
This place was magical. Hamilton Pools was much more beautiful than I could have imaged. I was actually more surprised that this was actually Texas!! LOL!!! But the energy and the power of this water fall was incredible. There is also a really nice hiking trail in the park as well which is where some other of these photos!
Momma and Gracie!
Amazing
Peacefully Still
When we calm our waters we are to reflect back to ourselves as the rocks are doing here.
Upstream
During the hike at Hamilton Pools.
Cleansing falls
Photo cred - mom
Trying my best to be a Texan
We went to a huge BBQ event, and I got to see what real Texas life was about lol!!! I also stopped eating the the day before so I was drooling the whole time I was there.
Out to lunch!
Hiking is never simple
If you're a photographer you know what I mean. I have a bad case of the "well just in case".... lol
Gracie!
So this guy has been playing this same piano for over 20 years at a old bar called Dons Depot on the outside of downtown Austin. His ability on this instrument amazed me, and it was truly an honor to see him play. Yes he is that good!!
