It is hard to believe that this cute little strip of a beach on Texas City Dike, a popular fishing pier in Galveston County, is the same place where things like this slimey pipe run all through the water. Texas City is known for its industrial area. I grew up about 15 or 20 miles from here and we used to visit often. It is still a great little cove to come and find shells and pieces of broken glass. I miss home alot... but now...

Another place that stays beautiful that we live closer to now, is Mercer Park and Botanical Gardens...that is where I got this unexpected  beautiful shot. I love everything in it. The reflection, the fish, the lily pads, my daughters hands and even the rock wall around it. Moments after this one of the fish nibbled her finger...it was so funny.
I also liked the ripple in this shot to show that it is not just an upside down picture like my husband thought. LOL.

I am so enjoying Photographica so much and I feel like I am learning from some great teachers here...so here is an  apple for you all.

Smiles to all ;o)