Crested Caracaras are always a welcome sight to us humans, but sometimes  small avian beings, like this mockingbird, don’t embrace their presence.   One guesses the mockingbird was protecting a nearby nest.   The poor Caracara was flummoxed.  Mockingbirds, though small, are quite assertive.

From a drive east of Taylor on a somewhat stormy Tuesday evening.  Just some skies.   No rainbows, no lightning.   There are times when cloud covers are mundane,  with no life to them at all.   Last night, however, they were mighty fine.   The set of grain bins (same ones) are seen from two different areas.  And those clouds over Granger Lake were nifty.

This collection of photographs from Taylor’s rookery is from a bit over a week ago.   Rather than allow them gather dust, let’s offer them up tonight.  This rookery, like other favorite subjects, never gets old.   These migratory birds aren’t enjoyed by everyone, but they are okay for this photographer.  And other photographers who travel to Taylor to see them.

A few minutes after sunset on a recent drive around Thrall, Texas.  Just this one tonight, friends.

hWalks are generally Monday-Friday things, mostly in Taylor.  Four photographs, taken Monday, are from Georgetown.   Others are from Taylor.  It’s getting hotter.   The walking photographer is slowing down, but still out there.   Once again, too many photos.  We do what we do.

Although the Saturday  focus was on chasing a Full Moon photograph, who can pass up a good Texas sky?   And of course, a windmill.   The  prairie skies were impeccable.

With a cloud cover throughout the day, tonight’s Full Moon wasn’t expected to be seen in our area.   Thankfully, a snippet of the moon appeared through the clouds   It didn’t last long.  But enough.

Seen early this morning not far from home.  This Whistling Duck seemed to contemplate the best way to go.   She figured things out in about twenty seconds.   Fleeting moments.

Photographs from this evening, wandering around areas in Southeast Williamson County, including Beyersville and Noack.  The Waxing Gibbous moon was at 98.4% visibility, doggone close to full.   Since rain chances increase late Saturday, it seemed like a good time to document what’s there right now.

You haven’t seen posts theater posts for while.  In late-January the main auditorium at the Georgetown Palace suffered major flooding damage.  Theater work came to a standstill while restoration became the goal.  You might recall  a photo showing the executive director standing in the empty theater, the seats removed.   Last night, however, the Palace returned to life as the cast of “Jesus Christ Superstar” took their places on the Springer Stage.  This post opens with an exterior, plus one of their superb lighting wizards standing in the seating area, giving guidance before the rehearsal.   The young fellow in the title role was constantly onstage.  Photos of him rightfully dominate. The crucifixion, at the end, is purposely taken through a curtain, a subtle and quiet treatment of this scene.  The play opens tonight, continuing through July 5th.  Kudos to the Palace!