It has been a wonderful year for wildflowers. With the Naturescapes Contest deadline less than two weeks away, I’ve got to finish reviewing all my photos and decide which ones to submit. I usually don’t submit that many wildflowers, but … Continue reading →
Cloudy and rainy days are the time to get out and photograph nature! The clouds give us a very soft light, even in the middle of the day. It softens the shadows and prevents any glare. The rain not only … Continue reading →
We mostly think of wildflowers during the spring, but I was recently reminded about the plentiful wildlife during this time. Ironically, for a couple of the photos, I was interested in getting more wildflower photos and that’s what I was … Continue reading →
Our central Texas Spring is well under way. We’ve had a nice crop of wildflowers and everything is green and growing. The wildflower blooms, especially, are due to good rains we had last fall and a nice wet winter. The … Continue reading →
Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) are the official Texas State Flower. They are in bloom right now and last fall’s rains were perfectly timed for a good display this spring. I admit, though, that maybe I’ve overdone it with all these bluebonnet … Continue reading →