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Protectors of the Water Monument

By: Christena March 16, 2016August 26, 2018

Christena's PhotographyCamera Trap, Comanche Springs Astronomy Campus, Coyote, Historical Texas Interests, Sense of Wonder, Texas Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Photography, Wildlife researchLeave a Comment

Photograph – © Christena Stephens

Eurasian Collared Dove – An Invasive Species

By: Christena March 16, 2015May 7, 2021

Nature StoriesAvian, Eurasian Collared Dove, Invasive Species, Nature Stories, Nonnative species, Streptopelia decaocto, Texas Wildlife, WildlifeLeave a Comment

After seeing beautiful, large doves at various locations I travel to often here in Texas, I did not know what species they were. When flying they have a distinctive “caw” like sound. About a month ago an opportunity afforded me to capture a photo of one. The photograph revealed a new species to me –…

A Baby Barn Swallows Tale

By: Christena September 14, 2014January 24, 2018

Christena's PhotographyArchitecture, Avian, Barn Swallows, Birds, Hirundo rustica, Historical Architecture, Historical Loves, Mallet Ranch, Nature Stories, Texas Historical Commission, Texas Ranches, Texas Wildlife, Wildlife, Wildlife Surprises2 Comments

Squeak. Squeak. Squeak is how these photographs are remembered… In 2007 I was working in earnest to save to a historic ranch headquarters known as the Mallet Ranch in Texas. Part of my documentation process was to take extensive archival photographs of the buildings’ architecture. The oldest structure was the main house and I needed…

A National Cemetery Visit…

By: Christena September 4, 2014January 24, 2018

Christena's PhotographyAppreciation, Arkansas, Historical Loves, National Cemetery, Nature, Thanks, U. S. Veteran History, U.S. Veterans, Veterans, WildlifeLeave a Comment

Earlier in August 2014, I made it a point to visit the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. I had never been to a National Cemetery honoring our veterans who served our country ensuring and protecting our freedom. It was a humbling experience. Seeing the mass rows of white headstones lined up one…