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2023 State Fair Of Texas, Photos Of The Largest Fair In America

The 2023 State Fair Of Texas was as fun as it always is and full of fascinating characters everywhere I looked. I absolutely love going to the fair every year, and I often find myself visiting multiple times. There’s just something about the lively atmosphere, the fun rides, and the delicious food that keeps me coming back. It’s always a highlight of my year and a tradition I look forward to.…

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Seattle Street Photography Of City Life Amidst Tragic Realities

Seattle street photography is vibrant and lively but it also reveals the city’s challenges with addiction, mental health, and homelessness. Doing street photography in Seattle is a fun, unique, and challenging experience. The city is full of vibrant spots like Pike Place Market. A place where vendors sell fresh fish and flowers, and the air buzzes with excitement. Everywhere you look, there are…

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Seattle Photos: Capturing the City's Colorful People and Places

Seattle photos that capture its vibrant spirit, places, and people, and its beautiful skyline with Mt. Rainier. I recently had the opportunity to visit Seattle, my mother’s birthplace. It was my first time there in over 20 years. The last time I went I wasn’t into photography, it was great getting to return to this city as a photographer so I could capture some Seattle photos. I remember really…

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024, Experiencing Totality In Dallas, Texas

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Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival Photos 2024

The Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade was unusually long but it was still fun and festive despite rain causing attendees to run for cover. Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival The Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival goes back to the early 1980s when a group of Irish immigrants and enthusiasts came together to celebrate their heritage in Dallas. Over the years, what started as a…

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Galveston Street Photography, People Enjoying A Day In The Sun

Galveston street photography was fun because of the interesting people walking around everywhere enjoying the beaches and sun. Galveston Street Photography The environment of Galveston, Texas, made for a very unique and cool place to capture some awewome photos of people going about their day on the street and beaches. It’s a coastal town where history meets modern styles. With its roots…

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Taguayabón, Cuba: A Quaint and Lively Farming Community

Taguayabón, a village in Cuba, is a rich agricultural community linked to farming, with timeless rural life and unique architecture. About The Village Located in the heart of Cuba, Taguayabón is a small village with a rich agricultural history that mirrors the resilience and community spirit of Cuba as a whole. The village flourished as a vital center for farming, becoming an essential hub for…

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Cardinal Chick Stuck In Truck Bed As Parents Helplessly Look On

A cardinal chick I rescued from my truck bed while I observed and photographed its parents’ protective behavior during the ordeal. This is an unusual post for me but it’s a true story of something that happened to me that I want to share. None of these photos are staged nor are they composites. I used two different cameras to capture these photos, my Canon and iPhone. These photos were all taken…

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Havana, Cuba Street Photography: Life In The Caribbean Capital

Havana, Cuba street photography revealed a city of contrasts, with a rich history and decaying beauty full of amazingly resilient people. About Havana Visiting Cuba’s capital and strolling through its unique streets has been a lifelong dream of mine. I’ve always found its history fascinating. Spanish explorers originally established the city in the early 1500s. It eventually evolved into a…

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Snow in Dallas Creates Frozen Moments of Urban Serenity

The snow in Dallas transformed the city into a winter landscape, giving great photographic opportunities to capture its urban serenity. Dallas Cold Front This weekend, Dallas faced an unexpected drop in temperature, bringing freezing weather that coated the city in a layer of snow and ice. The cold was palpable as it gripped the streets and transformed the urban landscape into a winter scene.…

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Exploring The Abandoned Old Purina Plant In Oklahoma City

The old Purina Plant in Oklahoma City sits abandoned and partially demolished, I did some urban exploration and photographed it. The Old Purina Plant The haunting sight of the abandoned old Purina Plant lies in the heart of Oklahoma City. The plant produced dog food when it was in operation. According to The Oklahoman, Purina built the once 14,000-square-foot warehouse over a century ago and it…

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Urban Exploration Of An Abandoned Junkyard And Mobile Home

Urban exploration of an abandoned junkyard and mobile home in Texas that have been left to decay and destruction for many years. Urban Exploration of an Abandoned Junk Yard In the heart of Texas, I delved into a gritty urban expedition to uncover the secrets of an abandoned junkyard and a long-forgotten mobile home. These places had been left to rot for years, and their stories were anything…

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Salt Lake City Urban Photography, Capturing The City's Character

Salt Lake City urban photography was a challenge to do in such a pristine city, but I was able to find some vibrant textures and colors. Salt Lake City Urban Photography This was my first time in Salt Lake City, Utah. I was impressed by how beautiful it is, surrounded by mountains. When I arrived, I couldn’t wait to hit the streets and do some street photography. As soon as I stepped onto the…

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Street Photography in La Paz, Mexico: A City of Texture and Color

Street Photography in La Paz, Mexico that captures the wonderful people, textures, and colors of the Baja California Sur capitol. La Paz, the charming capital of Baja California Sur. It is a city that exudes the essence of Mexico in every corner. As I wandered through its streets, I was enveloped in a world where tradition and modernity seamlessly blend. The city is located on the eastern coast…

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Las Vegas Street Photos: When Workers and Tourists Converge

For my fourth visit to this city, I wanted to capture Las Vegas street photos. I decided this time around I would explore the city in a different light – quite literally. I set out for a morning walk along the famed Las Vegas Strip. It transformed my perception of this iconic destination. After the neon lights had dimmed, I discovered a new appreciation for the city. The bustling energy of the…

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Lake Ray Hubbard Captured Using Daytime Long Exposure

Lake Ray Hubbard looks unusually smooth and ethereal when captured by using a photography method called daytime long exposure. Lake Ray Hubbard The lake, technically it’s a Dallas reservoir, was made in the 1960s. They built the Rockwall-Forney Dam across the Trinity River’s East Fork. And then boom! That’s when the lake came to life. They named it after a guy who presided over the Dallas Parks…

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Candy Land DIY Skatepark Hidden Inside An Abandoned Building

Candy Land DIY skatepark is a hidden skatepark I unexpectedly came across while urban exploring an abandoned building in Austin, Texas. As I was driving out of Austin to head back home to Dallas, I noticed this abandoned building on the side of the road. I pulled over to go explore and photograph it. The building had shrubs grown all around it. I wonder if I would be able to get inside. The…