Photography by Julia E. Hatton

Heading to Salado, Texas, today for a photography weekend workshop. My cameras are as excited as I am!

Our annual girls’ getaway weekend was at Lake Conroe this time.  Loads of fun and laughs, as always.

I have been unexcusably absent.  May 2009 bring my cameras and me on many picturesque adventures!

It was my first visit there in all the years I’ve lived in the Dallas area.  I fell in love with the Town Hall.  So, despite the fact that it was in the middle of the harsh afternoon light, I couldn’t resist taking some photos.  I’ll have to visit again in better light (and cooler temperatures!).

Such amazing creatures. Not that I’d want to run into one in my backyard, but from the safety behind the glass, I marvel at their beauty.

Imagine sitting on a beach, with your feet buried in the soft sand, listening to nothing but the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks and the reggae music playing ever so lightly in the background while the wind gently laps at your hair. It’s the most serene experience you’ve ever had. And then you turn to find this:

These guys were everywhere among the ruins. And they are FAST when they want to be!

Amongst the sombreros, tequila, dresses, and jewelry, you can also find a variety of phallic wood carvings in your choice of sizes.

The first day of my vacation in Cozumel was spent lounging by the pool and at the swim-up bar. And it was everything I wanted it to be.

This and many other beautiful sculptures may be found at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, TX.