Photo Day at the Houston Zoo
I ran across some photos I took back in May on an early morning photowalk at the Houston Zoo that I thought I would share. It has probably been over 25 years since I have been to the Houston Zoo and I was impressed on how much it has grown and is still growing. We had access to the Zoos public grounds and exhibits starting at 7:00 AM which is 2 hours before their normal opening time. A continental breakfast was provided and we were allowed to roam the Zoo grounds at our leisure, taking photos of all that the Zoo has to offer. There were also special opportunities to witness feedings, bathings...
read moreTwo of My Favorites
I wanted to start out with two of my personal favorites, my favorite place to visit and unwind, and my favorite picture from there. The place is Vickers’ Ranch in the San Juan Mountains just outside of Lake City, Colorado. It is not the easiest place in the world to get to being one of the most remote towns in the lower 48 states, meaning you will have to drive over 50 miles to get to the nearest Wal-Mart, Safeway, or other major shopping areas, but it is well worth the extra effort and planning. Lake City is half-way on the “Silver Thread Scenic Byway”. Highway 149 which runs...
read moreDave Waters
I grew up in Colorado but oil and gas exploration brought me to Texas after graduating from the Colorado School of Mines in 1977. After 30 years in the business my passions have now turned to photography and the digital arts which I try to incorporate with my love of the outdoors, nature, skiing, golf, traveling and meeting new people. I view life as a continuous learning experience.
