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While visiting Indiana, I used this location for a photo shoot with Ken Tucker (for whom I Manage his band with Moodee Cactus Records / Count Zero Records). I asked him to set his guitar case down and move out of the way for a few extra shots since I found some sort of story with this scene. I love his golden experienced guitar case with signs of age filtering heavy memories. I positioned it just where I needed it for the shot! The old abandoned 1941 Coaling Tower, which straddles the tracks, still remains intact and has become a popular landmark for Sullivan, Indiana. The coaling days of the past holds reminders of this town’s history in thought, the lonely guitar case sitting quietly in the sun and no traveling train passing by brings hope to another day for workers and musicians alike. I hope this coaling station will remain standing for many more years to come and wishing more golden chart records for my dear friend, Ken Tucker!

Embrace Australia Koala Hugs

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Courage Does Not Always Roar Christmas At My Sister's Dallas Texas This little fellow is my precious Eskimo great-nephew! Although he was born in Alaska, his Mother is full blood Marshallese. Quite the unique and handsome young man that he is, I have followed him around taking pictures of his play times since he was born. I created this fantasy fine arts painting for his Dad, my favorite nephew, Chris! Digitally Painted from original photo!

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Touring a historical Victorian downtown district in any state of the USA is always an impressive trip. But Eureka Springs brings a paint box of life snuggled between cross angles of picturesque history, roller coaster routes, stair stepping hours of shopping and up-and-down hills filled with quaint eclectics. All mixed between narrow streets of cottage homes and hidden trails in between. You will feel like you stepped back in time at the corner of Spring & Center Streets. Don’t just stand in one place, turn around at every chance because the town is filled with art installations at every angle cozied with natural sceneries of florals, running springs and uniquely decorated eateries!

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Fall is here! Time for hoodies, cuddling, bonfires, and a lot of pumpkin spice! This photo was taken in Frisco, Texas at a Casey’s Pumpkin Patch where “pirates meet scarecrows”! They display a large red pirate ship and pumpkins surround it with hay stacks, which makes for a great photo opportunity. It’s a great family day adventure filled with snow cones, kid’s games, tasty home-made custard, petting zoo with rabbits and chicks along with a variety of pumpkins for sale. The USS Scallywags 22-foot high pirate ship is owned by Steve Matzke and sets it up year-round to offer refreshments such as shaved ice, smoothies and snacks. You could buy a house for the price of this ship! Look out for Scallywags, they seem to be sailing those pirate ships into other surrounding cities like Plano, Wylie, McKinney, Allen and more!

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River Rhapsody Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine Texas

0440-PE3 River Rhapsody C

River Rhapsody C Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine, Texas The 3rd of my special effects! Digitally Painted from my original photo!

0440-PE2 River Rhapsody B

River Rhapsody (b) Gaylord Texan Resort Canal River Walk Grapevine Texas Digitally Painted from my original photo!

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River Rhapsody D Gaylord Texan Resort Grapevine, Texas Digitally Painted from my original photo!

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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!

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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!

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Flash Back (HDR) If you are driving East on Seawall Boulevard, you just might miss this one! The Beatles zombified wall art is on the corner of Seawall Boulevard, 41st Street and Avenue U. If I were a thief, I would steal this brick by brick - Naaaaah! The photo I took will do!! Hope you enjoy. HDR Photo Processing

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Flash Back Abbey Road Mural ~ Galveston, Texas Yep, I just had to do a little hippie-style photo effect to this shot! Digitally Painted from my original photo!

4226-TI-6001 Bringing Back Memories

Bringing Back Memories Wynnewood Village Oak Cliff, Texas When summer finally sizzled away, a long afternoon in Oak Cliff bouncing from doctor’s offices to clinics for an assignment was well spent. My favorite chaperone draped across my shoulders; thank goodness, photo op here I go! Just as I wisped past a very weathered double staircase looking to have formerly led onto a veranda style porch, I wondered if this esthetic building may have been someone’s home or an entrance to a hotel years back. Once completed with my visit, I shot around again to take the picture that kept tugging at my heart where the vintage iron fence and ivy created a story in my mind. I noticed there had been a fountain in times past and someone had left a wreath neatly encircling an old tree stump. Perfect! I laid it on top of the steps and perched to take my shot! The scene was alive with new and old and in a single moment I wanted to know if anyone else can have the feeling of “bringing back memories” that I just had! And...I believe that's either poison oak or ivy there! Digitally painted from my original photo!

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Delicious Afternoons Gaylord Texan Resort Waterfalls Grapevine, Texas If you look close enough, there’s an epic narration persisting in a natural behavior surrounding the grounds at Gaylord Texan Resort! The terrain sets a stage for observing Mother Nature and her creative scenery with birds and ducks showing off in the waterfalls and entry ponds. I spend time wondering around different quarters when I’m there to shoot different spots I may have missed before. Whether you are taking pix close up or at a distance, you are sure to be pleased with what you take home in your camera! Digitally Painted from my original photo!

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Scarborough Renaissance Festival Waxahachie, Texas

4351B-FA-0648 Rickety Bit

Lake Charles, Louisana During Hurricane Harvey I had to make a trip to rescue my nephew from the floods. Six trips back and forth across the Lake Charles I-10 bridge is where this old rickety house caught my attention. I told him I would find that house to take photos of before we left! I finally made my way down and round to find this rickety old house among the moss and vines! I love old homes like this because it reminds of me growing up in the good ol’ USA where our yesteryears still stand. Digitally Painted from my original photo!

4273-TIA-7473 Moore Ventura

Moore Ventura Bed & Breakfast Ennis, Texas Texas Historical Landmark Member of the Texas Bed & Breakfast Association While you might want to visit Ennis for their Bluebonnet Trails, Ellis County Museum, Gingerbread Home Tour, Polka Festival or surrounding events you are most likely to spend a night or two, right? My choice is to unpack my duffels and secure a cozy stay at Moore Ventura Bed & Breakfast. Just stepping your first foot on the porch persuades you to stick around for more of all they offer beyond that cushy bed! 1905 was the building year for this outstanding Neoclassical Revival home. Start the morning with an elegant experience including a 2-course gourmet breakfast selection along with sipping the local based “Buna Bean” coffee. You may never leave the house once you discover its country charm throughout the garden, patios, kitchen, reading room and opulent Victorian clawfoot bathtub! Digitally Painted from my original photo!

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Sugar Ridge Road Ellis Bluebonnet North Trail The lifestyle in this part of Texas brings peace and tranquility to heart. The feeling of kicking back howls amid the wind and winding country roads. Makes you want to move from the hustle and bustle of city life and get back to nature! Digitally Painted from my original photo!

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Moore Ventura Bed & Breakfast Ennis, Texas Texas Historical Landmark Member of the Texas Bed & Breakfast Association Here’s a nice view of a befitting casual patio and garden area just off the main entrance deck of Moore Ventura Bed & Breakfast. I truly believe if you stay here a couple of nights you’ll feel the rewards of a well deserved escape from a normal day’s journey in life! The garden is perfectly maintained and calls your name to come sit quietly and enjoy the silence! Digitally Painted from my original photo!

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Scarborough Renaissance Festival Waxahachie, Texas Just before the Scaroborough Renaissance Festival opened, my nephew and I spent some time in and around the fairgrounds. I fell in love with the castle gates at the roadside entrance and decided to do a painting with it! The original is on my TravelWITWIT Travel Blog. Visit TravelWITWIT to read more: Valorous Days At The Renaissance Festival! Digitally Painted from my original photo!

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Scarborough Renaissance Festival Waxahachie, Texas

4257-C2-155603 Owl Chemist

Scarorough Renaissance Festival 2017 Waxahachie, Texas I created a painting effect to this photo; the original is on my TravelWITWIT Travel Blog. Delightful ideas and wonderment come from their shows and entertaining artisans! Original Photo by Christopher Reed Digitally Painted by Tanya Elise Howard