Around Sugar Land

As most of you know I live in Sugar Land which is a suburb of Houston.  Our family moved to this area in 1991, so we have witnessed a lot of the changes that have occurred in our neighborhood in the last 20 years.  And there have been a lot of changes.

When we first moved out here, there was no mall, no movie theatre, no hospitals ~ no a lot of things.  We used to see herds of deer when we would  drive up the ramp to get on Highway 59.  We also had a lot of deer sightings ~ such beautiful, graceful animals.  There was a lot of open spaces which are now all built up.  Don't get me wrong.  I love having so many of the things I need and want between 5 and 10 minutes away from where  I live.  On the other hand, I sometimes miss the natural, untouched feeling of living so close to nature. 

When I began my photographic journey, I decided I would search my neighborhood for things people don't expect to find in such a well established area. I have to say I have been pretty amazed at some of the things I have seen. If my photography has done nothing else, it has taught me to be a lot more cognizant of what is around me. I thought I would share some of the photos of the things I have discovered in my own "backyard".

I guess what I want you to think about today is what you might be missing by not taking the time to look around you.  We all get so busy, we miss some really special moments.  I hope you enjoy the photos.  I truly loved taking them.

Until next time. . .