Eric pohl houston

A travel writer and photographer originally from Houston, Pohl now lives with his family in Dripping Springs. This is his second book. He opens with a quintessential photograph of a bluebonnet field but then quickly moves beyond the trope to share an array of images including historic buildings, arid, desert-like vistas, and fern-drenched waterfalls.

Because there are few human forms captured on the page and the text is spare, the book has a haunting quality to it. Some images seem to invite us to step into the historic Anhalt dance hall built in or unto the front porch of the famous Luckenbach store. Geology gets a nod, too, specifically the Edwards Plateau that serves to define the Hill Country. It would make for a lovely gift, too. Long-timers and homesick Texans will find the familiar vistas comforting.

Newcomers and out-of-towners? Pohl shared some of his experiences writing the book and what he loves about Texas. He scatters photos of small towns, hidden natural scenes, and back roads to bring to life a Texas that even some natives rarely see.

Every writer has a favorite story when writing a book, and Eric Pohl has a couple of his own. His favorite photo is a shot from his backyard near Dripping Springs on a foggy morning. Many of the photographs Eric Pohl captures come when he travels on family adventures. One of the photos in the book is of his wife in Luckenbach. While that shot evokes comforting memories of home for him, it was not the most exciting shot he got.

A brief rainstorm soaked the ground, and after getting the shot, he slipped almost down into the river. But, he says the stunning picture of sunlight coming through the clouds made the effort worth it.

He lives in Dripping Springs with his family, consisting of a wife and son. They play a role in his many adventures, as well. See more of his work online at his website epohl. We are your resource for Hill Country travel, things to do, places to eat, places to stay, tourism, events, lodging, and we feature Texas Hill Country info of all manners.

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