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Grackle — Long-Tailed Grackle?
This is a common bird, or so it seems to me, in the Austin area. They make quite a bit of noise, and gather in large groups at times, which might be part of why I tend to notice them.
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White-Winged Dove?
I was not sure if this bird was new-to-me, or different from others I had already photographed as I walked around the grounds of the State Capitol in Austin, but I typically shoot first so I can ask questions later. This is a case where I was glad I did… I had half -expected it…
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State Capitol Building in Austin, Texas
I was in the area, and had a few minutes, so I decided to snap a picture at the State Capitol. I see it in the distance so often, but rarely make the time to stop by and just walk the grounds or visit.
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Former Deer Feeding Station
For years we thought these plants would never grow, that they were deer feeding stations destined to never reach more than an inch above ground. This year the Universe surprised us, and we have these beautiful flowers.
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A Bird with a view…
Just taking a zen moment on a rough day to watch a bird watch the sun set.
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Some days it seems even the flowers are looking for a little shade…
It’s not as hot as it has been, or maybe I was just out and about earlier in the day than normal, but the flowers on this Crepe Myrtle tree were doing everything they could to brighten the day, and survive the Texas weather.
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I’ve tried to add a Subscribe Button… Get an email when I post!
Amazingly enough, multiple people have said they’d like to know when new pictures go up, so today I tried to add a Subscribe Button that should appear at the bottom of each post — fingers crossed.
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Seen around town
It seems our flowering trees are having a beautiful season this year. I honestly can’t get enough of them.
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Beautiful flower
Another hot day in Austin, another beautiful flower as my reward for braving the heat.
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Beautiful flowers in Austin Texas
Mexican Red Bird of Paradise? There are a lot of times when I really wish I knew my flowers better, but this is definitely a beautiful, and restful, like slice of natural beauty.
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The Determination and Beauty of Wildflowers…
Growing up I had in my life two marvelous elders who could name any, and every, flower they saw, or so it seemed to me. Over the decades I’ve spent a lot of time appreciating the wonder and beauty of flowers. And there was a time when I would take pictures of eye catching flowers…
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Open yourself to the unexpected and be amazed by what you see…
This weekend I took a scenic detour. I was hoping to see some wildflowers, and I guess I wasn’t the only one. Some birds were flitting around, having fun. Then one took a rest, in the perfect place for me to try and snap a few shots. I love trying to get pictures of birds…
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Blue Bonnet season in Texas is fading
When I photographed this lone Blue Bonnet I referred to it as lonely. A cousin quipped, “ lonely but strong.” It’s a wonderful caption for a photo that captures one of my favorite aspects of Spring in Texas, the wildflowers. Whether it is a field or just a few lone flowers. Along the side of…