Texas Shadows

Shadow Riders, Too - Archer City, Texas (iPhone photo)

I love riding in the early morning and late evening. It makes from some interesting photos. When you ride, you only get one perspective...the back of Chris' helmet is mine. But when the sun is low, you get to see your shadow stretch out across the road and onto the fields. This was taken early in the morning, near Archer City, Texas, where they filmed the movie "The Last Picture Show".

I am amazed when I ride across Texas at the vast terrain you will see. You can be in the sandy plains of the panhandle, with crops and flat land as far as the eye can see. In a few minutes, it can change into rolling green hills and limestone, where you seem to be able to see forever. It changes from sand to black dirt, and back again. The colors change in the matter of minutes from the golden browns, to the green of grass and trees. The geography is amazing. Although there is not much to do from Wichita Falls to Dallas, you can find beauty in the changing landscape.

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