Author: Matthew T Rader

Matthew T Rader is a Christian and a photographer.

Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival Photos 2024

March 17, 2024

The Dallas St. Patrick’s Day Parade was unusually long but it was still fun and festive despite rain causing attendees to run for cover.

Rural Cuba Street Photography in San Antonio De Las Vueltas

February 14, 2024

Rural Cuba Street Photography in San Antonio De Las Vueltas, a wonderful and culturally rich farming community.

Snow in Dallas Creates Frozen Moments of Urban Serenity

January 15, 2024

The snow in Dallas transformed the city into a winter landscape, giving great photographic opportunities to capture its urban serenity.

Exploring The Abandoned Old Purina Plant In Oklahoma City

December 11, 2023

The old Purina Plant in Oklahoma City sits abandoned and partially demolished, I did some urban exploration and photographed it.

Taguayabón, Cuba: A Quaint and Lively Farming Community

June 6, 2023

Taguayabón, a village in Cuba, is a rich agricultural community linked to farming, with timeless rural life and unique architecture.

Havana, Cuba Street Photography: Life In The Caribbean Capital

June 2, 2023

Havana, Cuba street photography revealed a city of contrasts, with a rich history and decaying beauty full of amazingly resilient people.

Las Vegas Street Photos: When Workers and Tourists Converge

April 24, 2023

Las Vegas street photos of when workers and tourists converge in the morning light while most people are recovering from the night before.

Salt Lake City Urban Photography, Capturing The City’s Character

March 6, 2023

Salt Lake City urban photography was a challenge to do in such a pristine city, but I was able to find some vibrant textures and colors.

2022 Best Photos: My Top 20 Favorite Photos From This Past Year

January 14, 2023

My 2022 best photos capture the interesting scenes and moments I experienced in 20022 that involve landscapes, people, and my family.

Street Photography in La Paz, Mexico: A City of Texture and Color

November 16, 2022

This street photography in La Paz, Mexico captures the wonderful people, textures, and colors of the Baja California Sur capitol.

A Bridge In Fog Extending Into The Mysterious White Nothingness

November 7, 2022

This bridge in fog, part of the President George Bush Turnpike, extends over Lake Ray Hubbard in Texas into the mysterious white nothingness.

Candy Land DIY Skatepark Hidden Inside An Abandoned Building

September 26, 2022

Candy Land DIY skatepark is a hidden skatepark I unexpectedly came across while urban exploring an abandoned building in Austin, Texas.

Austin Street Photography, Power and Powerlessness in the City

Austin Street Photography, a series of photos that capture the coexistence of power and powerlessness in Texas’ weirdest city.

Lake Ray Hubbard Captured Using Daytime Long Exposure

August 11, 2022

Lake Ray Hubbard looks unusually smooth and ethereal when captured by using a photography method called daytime long exposure.

Be a cultivator of ideas to achieve trust, buy-in, and design excellence

July 11, 2022

Be a cultivator of ideas because you are more likely to achieve design excellence when you include ideas from a diverse group of people.

1969 Moon Landing Published In The San Diego Union Newspaper

June 21, 2022

The 1969 moon landing was published in The San Diego Union on July 21, my dad treasured that historic moment by saving the newspaper.

Fredericksburg Texas Is A Place Of Privilege And Simple Pleasures

June 6, 2022

Fredericksburg, Texas, known for its numerous wineries, German heritage, and rich Texas tourists, is a quiet town full of simple pleasures.

Dallas Street Photography captures the people and character of downtown

May 31, 2022

Dallas street photography captures the people and character of downtown as the day comes to end and everyone makes their way home.

Urbex Of An Abandoned Warehouse In A Florida Pine Forest

April 17, 2022

Urbex of an abandoned warehouse In A Florida Pine Forest in a Florida pine forest that has been dilapidated and decaying for several decades.

Street Photography Of Downtown Dallas, Life In The City At Midday

April 6, 2022

Street photography of downtown Dallas at midday captures the people and scenes around the city that exist between two chaotic rush hours.