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I don’t often use my iPhone for photography, but it’s helpful when I don’t have a proper camera with me. .

Farewell 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, I am reminded of the many images I have seen through my viewfinder this year. Moments of joy, reflection, beauty have caught my eye. Thank you to all the people who have made these moments possible. Best wishes for the new year.

Farewell 2025 As 2025 draws to a close, I am reminded of the many images I have seen through my viewfinder this year. Moments of joy, reflection, beauty have caught my eye. Thank you to all the people who have m…

I always carry a camera with me on walks through the neighborhood because you never know what you will see, like Santa Claus arriving at a job site. ,

Christmas, a few years ago.

Leaves of a plant are silhouetted against the Beaver supermoon, November 5th, 2025.

An estimated 20,000 people, and apparently some dogs, assembled at the Texas Capitol and marched to Auditorium Shores, Saturday for the No Kings Day protest. ,

Scenes from a recent trip to Galveston.

Recently, we toured three of the five San Antonio Missions, San Jose, San Juan and Espada. Along with Mission Concepcion, which we look forward to visiting next, these four missions are part of a national historical park, and are UNESCO World Heritage sites. They are also still active congregations. When we next visit the fifth mission, San Antonio Valero ( the Alamo ) we will have a greater understanding of its history as a mission. ,

A beautiful rainbow and sunset bring the day to a close.

Moments of beauty, as seen on walks through the neighborhood this week.