Here is a haiku that captures the feel of Texas In August. It is my least favorite month in our wonderful state.
Welcome to Texas In August
Wet humidity.
A blistering heat daily.
Mosquitos feeding.
Posts Tagged ‘Texas’
Sam Houston Statue
Posted: July 20, 2013 in PhotographyTags: Digital photography, Huntsville Texas, Photography, Sam Houston, Texas, United States
I took these Sam Houston statue photos while visiting Huntsville, Texas. The statue is over 70 feet tall and can be seen for miles while driving along Interstate 45.
The Boardwalk Beast
Posted: July 20, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Boardwalk, Digital photography, Kemah, Kemah Texas, Photography, Texas, The Boardwalk Beast, Travel and Tourism, United States
For a fast, wet, fun ride, there is nothing better than The Boardwalk Beast during the summer. The Boardwalk Beast is located in Kemah, Texas.
I took this photo while hanging at the Boardwalk.
The Love of a Sea Lion
Posted: July 20, 2013 in PhotographyTags: Digital photography, Photography, San Antonio, Sea lion, SeaWorld, Seaworld San Antonio, Texas
With all the crazy news, I decided that I had to get away from it, and get to something that brings me more pleasure, which is posting photos. I took this at Seaworld San Antonio. I kind of wished I was swimming around with this fellow.
The Love of a Sea Lion
Sunken Gardens Japanese Tea Garden
Posted: June 26, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Brackenridge Park, Digital photography, garden, Japanese garden, Photography, San Antonio, Texas, Travel and Tourism, United States
In San Antonio, Texas. there is a place that is so Japanese that you might think you are in Japan. It is Sunken Gardens Japanese Tea Garden located in Brackenridge Park. This park is also home to the San Antonio Zoo.
The park is quiet and lush with exotic vegetation and plants. There is a pavilion and beautiful waterfall within the gardens too. For more information check out http://www.saparksfoundation.org/japaneseteagarden.html
Here are some photos I took while touring the garden. I hope they inspire you to visit this wonderfully, beautiful place, and best yet, it is free.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels in Photos
Posted: June 19, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Comal River, German, New Braunfels Texas, Schlitterbahn, Texas, Theme Parks, United States, Water park
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels has been the #1 water park in America for several years do to its proximity to the Comal River, innovating ride technology, free parking, and the ability to carry your own food in and have a picnic. You have water coasters, tube shoots, water slides, surfing with Boogie Bahn, and several water play areas for children. In the old section of the park the water is non-chlorinated Comal River water flowing through the rides at 72 degrees. A nice chill that keeps one cool in Texas summer heat and definitely original. I have never seen it done at any water parks in America. I am proud to say I have been chilling out at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels since the opening in 1979. New Braunfels sister city is Braunfels, Germany, and after a visit to Schlitterbahn you will understand why because German heritage is everywhere. For more information check out their site at http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/
Here are a few photos I took at the park last week. I hope they inspire you to find your way their and enjoy a day of fun.
Sunning Alligator
Posted: June 4, 2013 in Photography, ReptilesTags: Alligator, Brazos Bend State Park, Digital photography, Photography, Texas, Travel and Tourism, United States
It’s always nice to walk along a path and run into a reptilian friend. It makes for great photo opportunities and observation. This young, or possibly female gator, was warming in the Texas sun along Elm Lake at Brazos Bend State Park.
Cactus Bloom
Posted: June 4, 2013 in Flowers, PhotographyTags: Cactus, Digital photography, Flower, Photography, Plant, Texas, United States
This cactus bloom photo was taken by me in New Braunfels, Texas.
Watermelon Season
Posted: June 4, 2013 in PhotographyTags: Digital photography, Fruit and Vegetable, Melon, Photography, Texas, Watermelon
In Texas there is nothing better than a sweet juicy piece of watermelon on a hot summers day. My favorite melon comes from Hempstead, Texas at Dilorio’s farm.
This photo was taken right outside the farmer’s market.
This photo was taken inside. Yum!
Barton Springs Pool Austin,Texas
Posted: May 31, 2013 in Photography, TravelTags: Austin Texas, barton springs, Digital photography, Photography, Swimming Pools and Spas, Texas, Travel and Tourism, United States
Here is a great place to swim and snorkel in the summer. The water is 72 degrees year round, crystal clear, and teaming with underwater wildlife. This is my favorite pool in Texas because it is natural, made of limestone, and varies in depth from inches on one end, to over 25ft deep in another.
To learn more about the pool, hours, fees, or it’s history follow this link. http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
Here are a few photos I took at the pool. I hope they inspire you to visit.
Albert Moyer, Jr. 