American Alligator – A Haiku
Shy, timid, peaceful
Sprawl, crawl, territorial
We ambush our prey.
2023 Albert Moyer, Jr, photography and poetry
Posts Tagged ‘Texas’
American Alligator – A Haiku
Posted: March 31, 2023 in PoetryTags: Photography, Texas, Alligator, Photographer, Haiku, outdoors, Japanese poetry, reptile, Haiku and Related Forms
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Christmas In Motion On A Rainy Night
Posted: December 4, 2020 in PhotographyTags: Christmas, Digital photography, Houston Texas, Photography, Texas, Travel and Tourism, United States
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Martin Die’s, Jr. State Park Scenery 2020
Posted: July 25, 2020 in Photography, TravelTags: Camping, Canoes and Kayaks, Digital photography, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Paddling, Texas, Travel and Tourism
A beautiful state park in East Texas with some of the best paddling trails in Texas. Here are a few photos from my trip. For more information https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/martin-dies-jr
Trinity River Wildlife Refuge 2020
Posted: June 24, 2020 in TravelTags: Digital photography, Texas, Travel and Tourism, Trinity River Wildlife Refuge, United States
Life calls for us to detach sometimes and enjoy serenity, peace, and the sounds of nature. I do it often and have found many places that harbor much beauty. Recently, I loaded up for a trip into the Trinity River Wildlife Refuge. There are many birds, mammals, amphibians, gators, snakes, turtles, fish, etc. The quiet forest in the refuge gives way to a musical symphony of sounds uncommon in the urban jungle. A beautiful chorus of song and dance from the whimsical creatures all around. Here are a few photos I shot while exploring. Enjoy!
Ritual
Posted: August 5, 2019 in FoodTags: Burgers, Food and Drink, Houston Texas, Ritual Houston, Steaks, Texas, Travel and Tourism
Ritual is a meat lover’s dream restaurant! The freshest dry aged meat hanging on racks for you to select your perfect steak. The finest meats and ingredients all cooked to perfection in what was once a Citgo gas station that was redesigned into an extravagant restaurant in the Houston Heights. Outside on a statue is a pig with wings…..If pigs could fly. Their pulled pork sandwich is flying because it tastes heavenly. The Ritual burger is so messy delicious! 1/2 lb of beef with caramelized onions, blue cheese, and a pile of brisket oozing BBQ sauce. Yum! The chicken fried steak is true to the bone Texan flavorful. The onion rings fat and perfect. The Death By Chocolate cake…..Ummm, oh baby! To learn more visit their website http://www.ritualhouston.com/
Update: Closed. Out of business. COVID-19 killed it. Very sad!
Old Baldy at Garner State Park 2019
Posted: June 13, 2019 in TravelTags: Concan Texas, Frio River, Garner State Park, Old Baldy Garner State Park, Spiny Crevice Lizard, Texas
Old Baldy is 1,849 feet up a steep half-mile climb of rugged back country in Garner State Park in Concan, Texas. I would recommended someone be in somewhat decent physical condition because of the angles, slopes, rock climbing, tree roots, and the Texas heat. Watch your ankles, wear good solid shoes, and follow the yellow footprints. Most of the trail is shaded with Mesquite and I believe Cypress trees. However, at times, there is no shade. The reward at the end is awesome! The valley overlooking Garner State Park and the Frio River. I took several photos along my hike. I hope you enjoy the photos and visit Garner someday too.
Along the San Antonio Riverwalk 2019
Posted: June 11, 2019 in TravelTags: Digital photography, river cruise, San Antonio River Walk, Texas, Travel and Tourism
One of my favorite places to relax, stroll, and take photos is the San Antonio River walk. No matter how many photos I shoot, I notice differences in all of them and never loose enjoyment taking them. I hope you find inspiration in the photos and choose to take a trip to this wonderful place.
Enjoy the photos!
The Medina River Bandera, Texas in Photos 2019
Posted: June 10, 2019 in TravelTags: Bandera Texas, Kayaking, Medina River, Texas, Tubing
The Medina River is sourced by cool natural crystal clear springs that occur in the Balcones Fault in Central Texas. Many species of plants and animals live either east or west of the Balcones Fault which makes it important to ecology. The water is cool and refreshing in the hot Texas sun. The Cypress trees that line the banks provide a shade that creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere. I had the opportunity to tube the Medina River recently, get it off my bucket list, and take some photos. Enjoy the pictures! My services were provided by the excellent Medina River Company. https://www.themedinarivercompany.com/
Corpus Christi Harbor and Bay in Photos
Posted: March 23, 2019 in Photography, TravelTags: Corpus Christi Harbor, Corpus Christi Texas, Digital photography, Photography, Texas, United States
Photography has to be one of the most relaxing things I have found in recent years. Often our memories cannot capture or remember certain things but the camera is a great friend for that job. Here is a small collection of photos that I took around Corpus Christi Harbor and Bay. Thank you for viewing and your continued support.
U.S.S. Lexington “The Blue Ghost” Museum
Posted: March 19, 2019 in TravelTags: Aircraft Carrier, Corpus Christi Texas, Museum, Texas, U.S.S. Lexington, United States, United States Marines, United States Navy, World War II
One of the finest museums I have ever been on is the U.S.S. Lexington aircraft carrier. It is also known as the “Blue Ghost” because of several attempts by the Japanese to sink it. They were unsuccessful even with a dive bombing Kamikaze attack. The men and women who served, sacrificed, and died to maintained this floating city have my utmost respect. This aircraft carrier museum has so much to see and do that you could easily spend days on it. I took so many photos that I cannot post them all. It was amazing at every level! The engineering that went into this ship in 1943 was spectacular. To extract salt out of sea water and create steam for four huge turbines to power the Lexington was a marvel. To include a kitchen, sleeping quarters, machine shop, hospital, dentist office, barbershop, post office, church, and pharmacy, at that time was beyond innovative. For more information on the U.S.S. Lexington Museum visit here https://usslexington.com/
Here is just but a small sampling of photo’s from my visit. I hope these photos inspire you to visit and learn the history of this great ship.
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