Texas Hill Country Photography

Big Bend National Park & West Texas Trip

Andrea Garza — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:11:08 +0000

Well, for over forty years we have been saying we need to go to Big Bend National Park. So, this was the year!! It was interesting and quite different from the places we usually visit. Basically, it is comprised of three different areas: the Chihuahuan Desert, the Chisos Mountains, and the Rio Grande River. The park is located where Mexico and the USA join and where the northern and southern flora and fauna of North America come together.

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Vacation in the Smoky Mountains

Andrea Garza — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:36:19 +0000

Summertime in Texas is usually too hot and too dry and this year it was worse than ever; literally, because the temperatures set all kinds of records. We took a short respite and went with our daughter and her family to the Smoky Mountains. It was so pleasant to see the many flowing streams, waterfalls and lush green vegetation. As we toured the Great Smoky Mountains National Park we took many photos in the popular Cade’s Cove and Roaring Forks area and traveled to Clingman’s Dome to capture some of the iconic mountain scenes with the numerous layers. We saw several different animals but the bears simply didn’t cooperate and show themselves while we were there. Even so, it was a perfect vacation from summer in Texas. Some of the photos are in the Misc. Landscape gallery. For more images, visit this link.

African Photo Safari Trip

Carolyn Whiteside — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:18:39 +0000

There is probably nothing to compare with our latest trip! We went on a photo safari to Kenya and Tanzania for 16 days and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the time. I’m still sifting through the thousands of images and reliving the moment I took them. My daughter designed a website to showcase the many images that I have to share with you. To see them please go to www.safaricarolyn.com

Galleries & Show Schedule Updated

Carolyn Whiteside — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:50:18 +0000

Today I updated most of my galleries here on the site. Frequent visitors be sure to check and see what’s new. Also, I’ve posted my current 2011 Art Show schedule.

I’ve got exciting things on my horizon and I’ll be letting the cat out of the bag soon, so check back soon for the news I am very excited about!

2010 – A Texas Wildflower and Bluebonnet Bonanza Year

Andrea Garza — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:45:53 +0000

The wildflowers this Spring were so beautiful and abundant that I took several trips around Central Texas to capture some of the glory that was to be seen. The best internet sites to locate areas with lots of wildflowers are: Wildflower Haven and Lonestar – Wildflower sightings. They list specific roads and spots to be sure to see.

Some trips I made alone and some with my friend, Carol Serur, and my daughter, Andrea Garza. We made long drives totaling approximately 2500 miles to these areas: Southeast of San Antonio, Cuero and Gonzales, LaGrange, Inks Lake, Willow City, Llano, and, Mason. In many areas the bluebonnets seemed to never end and went on for miles filling the air with their sweet fragrance. With numerous varieties of wildflowers all blooming at the same time it was absolutely incredible to see. Some of the best scenes I photographed will be in the Hill Country Gallery; close up shots of flowers will be in the Flowers Gallery; the Domestic Animals, Days Gone By and Just Texas Galleries will have new images as well. As always, if you don’t see the “one” for you just contact me because I have many more available in my files.