These are random photos of pretty things, and in some of them you may see things that aren’t obvious at first glance. Please click on the images to see full size. For example, in the first and second photos, you will find wild cardinal flowers peeking out at you from behind Palmetto and Swamp Maple. In…
It was a busy week for the tour business. Dede Lusk, a professional photographer and photo workshop teacher, contacted me about taking out groups of women photographers with varied interests in photographing landscapes, skies, wildlife, birds, and anything of beauty and interest. Well, y’all know I love photography, and a chance to meet eight or…
2004 was a pivotal year for me. My youngest (of five) was turning eight, and the two oldest were out on their own. With three children left at home and thoughts turning toward what I would do when they were all gone, my focus broadened from entirely on being a keeper at home. That is…
Last month was a busy one, and as I mentioned in a previous post, I had a visit from this gentleman, Dale Stewart. Hailing originally from Lake Charles, LA and having grown up in Lafayette, LA, his bayou country roots run deep. Now living in North Carolina, Dale finds himself being drawn back to his…
Well, it’s been two years in the making, and it’s finally here. In conjunction with the La. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Coastal Angler, and the La. Outdoor Writer’s Association, the first ever Louisiana Youth Angler of the Year Essay Contest is being launched TODAY via this blog (coming soon to other newspapers and magazines…
Hello, my name is Bayou Woman, and I am an addict. A swamp addict. I admit it. But for me, it’s not a problem, as long as I get a fix every once in a while. So, on my birthday, without a plan, I rose early, dressed quickly, grabbed my camera bag and hit…