4245-TL-3597 Bay Daze

Bay Daze Galveston, Texas I took a few hours almost every day while staying in Galveston for about a month to do some well invited bird watching! That month was the best thing since sliced bread for my photo bandwagon! Birds of many species were abundant during this particular tidal season. Newly and uncommon arrivals came to feed on little marine organisms; not to mention putting on quite the show at times! While capturing in silent mode this little Night Heron nourish and pick at his marshy lunch I was hoping his mate would clock in, too. Appearing overjoyed with his seaside cuisine, he hardly noticed me creeping closer and closer as he danced his way through the witch hazel limbs and soggy mucks which lined these Galveston sand dunes. Digitally Painted from my original photo!

Spring Splendor 4357-FA-7055

Texas Tulips Pilot Point, Texas I captured amazing scenes at Texas Tulips; so proud of this one! Painted Effect from my original photo!

# 4315-TE-04 When I Fall, I Fly

Inspirational Dove Floral Fine Arts & Photography What good are wings without the courage to fly? Digitally Painted with my original photography!

# 4313-TE-01 My Little Adventure

Inspirational Dove Floral Fine Arts & Photography Be kind. Be gentle. And start with yourself! Digitally Painted with my original photography!

# 4315-TE-03 Sometimes I Wonder

Inspirational Dove Floral Fine Arts & Photography I love tulips and spent a full day at Texas Tulips. Smile throughout the day, not just at the end of it! Digitally Painted with my original photography!

# 4314-TE-02 She Likes The Wind

Inspirational Dove Floral Fine Arts & Photography Focus on where you want to go, not where you currently are! Digitally Painted with my original photography!

The Grass IS Greener on The Other Side 4353B-FA-6957

Dallas Zoo Mother Elephant Mlilo Eating A visit to the Dallas Zoo is always a treat and full of wildlife surprises! My mission that day was to photograph the new baby elephant, Ajabu! While camping out with my camera for a couple of hours shooting I thought this shot of Mother elephant, Mlilo, was adorable. Yep, the grass IS always greener on the other side! I entered my original photo in the 2017 Smithsonian Photo Contest! Digitally Painted from my Original Photo!

The Grass IS Greener on The Other Side 4353-TH-6957

Dallas Zoo Mother Elephant Mlilo Eating I watched Mama Elephant, Mlilo, snacking away at the Dallas Zoo for a long time hoping to capture a special moment and fell in love with how this epic example of “the grass was greener on the other side” was a joy to capture! My Original Photo! I also entered this photo in the 2017 Smithsonian Photo Contest!

2PE-1000 Unraveling The Forest

Unraveling The Forest A virtual photo I created in 2013 while visiting a rainforest complete with beauty and mystery! Bambi Chicque of BamPu Legacies / Tanya Elise’ Howard May 2013

3678-PE2 Look The Other Way (B)

Look The Other Way (B) Galveston, Texas ~ Pier 21 During the summer of 2014 I had the pleasure of traveling mostly throughout my home State, Texas! I had lived in Houston during college and was a frequent flier to Galveston Island, surrounding sites and the beaches. While having family spread across Texas, as a child my most fond memories are that of going to Houston with my family, meeting other close families and heading further south to the shoreline and beaches of Galveston Island. Swimming, tanning, sunburning, beach combing and sightseeing..... But never in my life have I ever seen as many pelicans as I did in August 2014. Zillions!! When asking about the shoreline being tattered with kelp and seaweed, I learned this tide-turning and changing works of mother nature was the reason so many pelicans and tropical animals were abundant! The forces of the moon and sun brought treasures to my Nikon D7000 lens! I was in Pelican Heaven! Digitally Painted from my original photo! See my "Beach Life South Texas" Tab for original photograph!

1651A-PE2 Boundaries

Boundaries Wolf Grapevine, Texas Digitally Painted from my Original Photo

Attitude At Rest 1647B-PE2

Attitude At Rest Ram ~ Grapevine, Texas Digitally Painted from my Original Photo!

1647A-PE2 Attitude At Rest

Attitude At Rest Ram Grapevine, Texas Digitally Painted from my Original Photo!

2PE-1019A First Call To The Congo

First Call To The Congo Digitally Painted from my original virtual screenshot! Bambi Chicque of BamPu Legacies / Tanya Elise’ Howard May 2013

1667A-PE2 Hear Me Roar (A)

Hear Me Roar (A) Bass Pro Shop ~ Grapevine, Texas Digitally Painted from my original photo!

4696-1PE Safari Trot

Safari Trot Fort Worth Zoo Digitally Painted from my original photo!

4234-TI-4373 A Wish For A Fish To Flaunt

A Wish For A Fish To Flaunt Seawolf Park & Pelican Island ~ Galveston, Texas Most tourists will visit Seawolf Park for the educational experience in visiting World War II memories where the U.S. Navy sank over 30% of Japan’s fleet, where you can take a tour of the USS Cavalla submarine and visit the USS Stewart Destroyer Escort. This little hot island also provides a busy lighted fishing pier and several picnic areas for families to enjoy. If you take the Pelican Causeway across to Pelican Island (Seawolf Parkway) the park is located at the tip end where you can enjoy a wonderful sunset and gaze across the hustling Port Bolivar to Galveston’s US Marine Corps and Cost Guard facilities and ports. And, of course, engage yourself while ogling the hundreds of pelicans that thrive and fish for their meals here! I couldn’t believe how many pelicans I saw all throughout the coastal area of Texas I saw the summer of 2014! Digitally processed with my original photo!

4235-TI-4373B A Wish For A Fish To Flaunt (B)

A Wish For A Fish To Flaunt Seawolf Park & Pelican Island ~ Galveston, Texas This is the same photo as I did earlier with a more dramatic effect; where this one is created with softer pastel hues and a painterly feel!

1888-PE2-4152 O’er The Land Of The Free

O'er The Land Of The Free Irving, Texas I found a peaceful pond with a photographer's goody bag swelling all around me. Smitten with this majestic bronze eagle statue, I decided to create a colorful painting with it. Enjoy!

1894-PE2-4151 Serene Moments

Serene Moments Irving, Texas My nephew and I are very close and I had taken him to Irving for a job interview. While waiting I took my camera for a "check things out" drive and found this pond situated in front of the Irving Water Utilities Company! They had a peaceful garden plaza downhill from the entry next to a nice little jogging trail. I felt a bit lost in tranquility since this was a surprise to find such natural harmony at a public works facility! Digitally Painted from my original photo!