A few examples of my trip to the Dallas Botanical Gardens using my older Pentax.

An 8"x10" view of the Laguna Beach hotel we stayed for the wedding in the summer of 2010.

Here is a watercolor program I thought is worth a look into.  The teachers and students have some very strong pieces.  This is at UNT (North Texas) which seems to have a good art program.  Typical facilities of a state school but there is talent there.


http://www.watercolorworldwide.com/

On Strathmore paper at 18"x24", the bridge at Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC.  

A fun sign in California, this was seen in San Francisco in Chinatown.

I love cameras but SLRs and now DSLRs are a pain to carry around a lot of the time.  I have been using a Nikon point and shoot for the past 5 years and thought it was time for a new camera.  The buttons started to stick and it used regular batteries, as well.  I did a lot of research and finally choose a Canon S95.  The next thing was to find either a refurb or a used model.  I really did not have a lot of luck with the used route due to shipping and the price ranges.  So,  I starting looking for the best price for a new model.  Amazon had a 8% sale with free shipping and no tax.  I waited to the next day to order the new camera and they were sold out!  Several months later, Amazon had the same model on sale again.  I purchased it immediately!  Wish me luck.


http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-s95/4505-6501_7-34154931.html?tag=mncol;lst;1

Using my new camera, I saw this at the Fort Worth Zoo.

One of the better pictures from a photo shoot at the Dallas Botanical Gardens.