Pictures taken with my Fujifilm X-E3. This is the third Fujifilm Camera I’ve bought, and the best so far.
Jim — Jim needed a new portrait to accompany his latest gallery exhibits. I would have preferred to take his picture in the workshop, but time was of the essence, and Jim and Carol were in Springfield for the day. I used my secret weapon—Ginger—to distract and relax his pose while I took a set of photographs in our backyard. 2
Making plans — I grabbed this candid shot of Lanie while we were taking a rest in the shade outside the butterfly house at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Unfortunately, the butterfly house was closed for renovation.
Making plans — Lanie and her bf Lewis joined us for our ‘mini-break.’ We took a few minutes before we left the hotel to decide what to do with our day. 2
Well plaid — When we arrived at the hotel on Sunday, I knew I wanted to get this picture. Monday, I grabbed it. I had to lie down in the road to get the picture, but it was worth it. Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. 2
Decor, the Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville — Not only was I enamored with the camo carpet, I also love the colorful curtains. Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 2026. 4
Eclectic Decor, Graduate Hotel, Fayetteville — The theme is upmarket seventies/eighties student accommodation, but clean and tidy!
Buck Rogers, Artist unknown — Welcome to our hotel bathroom art. I was not familiar with the film or TV series until now and initially thought that the picture might be of Lee Majors. Ginger put me right by identifying the local (Little Rock, Arkansas) actor Gil Gerard, 01-23-1943 — 12-16-2025. 1
Meds — It seems that the older I get, the more meds and supplements it takes to keep me functioning.
Dichroic Glass — A piece from Ginger’s blue glass collection. I liked the bright colors, and the way the blue glass looked almost black with the light reflecting off of the dichroic coating.
The sudden shock of being confronted with the expanse of the plains — I saw this picture — well, one like it — while driving north on Day 3 and made a note to take a picture on the return trip, except I couldn’t find the exact viewpoint I’d found, which is a shame because it was a much better composition. Oh well, this photograph will have to do.
Plains and mountains — Seen from Hwy 24, Colorado. The Rocky Mountains are striking, but the unexpected plains between them took my breath away. Driving across the plains for miles and miles was humbling.
Leaving Chalk Creek Canyon — I hadn’t gone far before the scenery in the rearview mirror begged me to stop and take a picture.
Sunshine on the cliff tops — Just after seven the sunlight caught the tops of the cliff behind the campground. Time for a quick picture, finish packing everything away in the car, and get on my way.
Day 9. Pre-dawn light — It’s six-thirty, and I have to be in Colorado Springs shortly after ten. I allowed plenty of time to wake up and get ready to go. This was the view that greeted me when I got out of the tent.
The views continue to impress me.
Descending — The long trudge down the ridge has begun. The trail is steep and sandy at the top, making for a very loose footing.
A last look to the southeast — before dropping back down into Chalk Creek Canyon, I popped over to the other side of the ridge for one last look at the view across the plains to the southeast.
The endless play of light — I stayed here for several minutes watching the ever-changing light move across Chalk Creek Canyon. 2
Chalk Creek Canyon — I couldn’t resist taking a picture of Chalk Creek Canyon framed by this tree and bush. It was windy and the light was changing rapidly as the clouds moved across the sky.
Heading back — Look carefully, and in the middle distance, you can see the ridge I’m going to climb.
Turnaround Point, and stopped for lunch — According to my calculations, I was about three-and-a-half miles into my hike, and this log offered a great view and spot to eat lunch.
Under an hour later and I’m on the top of the ridge — And what a view! The fall colors and mountains are spectacular. That was a lot easier than I expected, but it was very steep in places. It was worth it for the views.
Cascade Campground. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025.
Approaching Cascade Campground. Day 7 – Road Trip October 2025. 2