Just some photographs of barns around our area.   These have been sitting on the computer’s desktop for a while.   Barns are disappearing in our area.  The merit our attention while still here.

One of the last things photographed tonight,  this scene near Thrall, Texas.   It was a frustrating ramble until this came into view.   You won’t see an apology for windmill photographs.  They make this photographer feel good.

From Tuesday night wandering, this time near Granger.  Turbulence, while at times. can be dangerous, can bring forth the most expressive skies.  We had some rain last evening in Taylor, others a a bit more.

This is just about trees.  And how light falls on them.  Taken a few evenings ago.  This little grove has been a special subject for a few years.

Photographs taken at today’s Memorial Day observance in Sun City, Texas.   The threat of rain (it’s actually coming now) moved the ceremony indoors.   The opening photo are two World War II veterans greeting each other.  The  fellow at left is a Navy veteran who will be 100 in June.  His friend at right is an Air Force veteran, celebrating 99 years in two weeks.  The closeup of hands are the soon-to-be 100-year-old holding the hands of his wife.  They’ve attended every Memorial Day event here.  And they always hold hands.  That’s nice.   One veteran, 97, came well-dressed in his Navy uniform, by far the most well-dressed person in attendance.   Most others included don’t need much information.  Since the rain held off, one lady stepped outside to the Williamson County Veterans Memorial Plaza to find her late husband’s commemorative brick.   She did find it!   The post concludes with a veteran displaying a tattoo commemorating the life of his friend, who died in combat in Afghanistan in 2008.  It’s a fitting end to this post.

Morning stroll photographs from this week.   Three of the five days an umbrella was needed.   The first couple were in Georgetown.  And why are grackles always looking skyward?    These walks aren’t fast-paced.  You seen something, you stop for a snapshot.  And mosey on.

Something seen  tonight, just a little east of Coupland.  A Texas Thistle (Cirsium Texanum) adds color to  a field as sunset nears.   At just after 10pm, the predicted stormy weather hasn’t come to pass.   We’ll see what materializes in the early-morning hours.

A collection of photographs from the commencement for Georgetown High School, held at Birkelbach Field on Friday night.   Forecasts of stormy weather were thankfully put on hold as 484 students received their diplomas.   The opening photograph includes the Valedictorian and Salutatorian as they cross the stage.  They’re also included in a couple of casual shots before festivities began.  This field is a wonderful venue for graduations.   A few pairs of cowboy boots were added to those caps and gowns.    Just Texas folks being themselves.

It’s a good thing the commencement ceremony for Richarte High School was indoors last evening in Georgetown.  It was quite stormy.  Richarte High is the school district’s alternative school of choice.   Students don’t go there because they’ pose a problem.  They choose to attend there, once accepted.   It’s a small class size.   128 students are graduating this year.   Not all walked the stage, but quite a few did.   The favorite scene was a dad attired in a sparkly bright purple jacket.   He wanted to be sure his daughter could find him in the audience.   She most definitely did!   The post starts with that series.  

These photographs have been sitting on the computer’s desktop for too long.   The goal is to acquire a bald eagle photo, but so far that’s proved elusive. Most raptors don’t cotton to being photographed.   The hope continues.