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Sunflower Fields and Graffiti Walls

Sunday, June 30, 2013


Castle Hill is like one of those paintings that you stare at for several hours and still engages you. In this case, it is several graffiti walls that are constantly changing with artwork that you can't stop staring at. The panoramic picture above courtesy of my iPhone.

I've gone here a few times before but didn't really explore it as much as I did this time. Each time you can always find something puzzling, or an inspirational quote of some sort. This time a few friends and I climbed to the highest point and were able to see the UT tower, the Capitol, and the buildings downtown. All around were sunflowers which were appealing and a good photo op.



Inspirational quote from this trip to Castle Hill.
 
 
Matt making his way on up.

Castle Hill at a glance.
 
                                                                         

Day Adventures

Thursday, December 6, 2012

 
 
Finally made plans to go to Mt. Bonnell--the highest point in Austin, TX. I have been planning on going there ever since I came to Austin but never went through with any plans. Last Saturday morning, I finally went and loved it. It was December 1st and 80 degrees. I didn't expect anything less from Texas weather. My mentor group and I went exploring around and down little trails, it was so beautiful. I decided to experiment a little with the manual settings on my camera and photographing the scenery since I have not been behind a camera in awhile.


























           We also went to a hidden place called Castle Hill. There is graffiti everywhere. Every time you look at the graffiti, you find something you have not seen before. Real life I Spy. It's on Baylor Street and pretty hard to miss. There is actually a castle at the top of the hill, above the graffiti.


Austin's Nature and Science Center is pictured above. Lovely weather and an even better sight.

Here are a few more pictures from Mt. Bonnell. Enjoy!