Corn is the most abundant crop you’ll see anywhere around here.   The fields around our area are coming along nicely.   While beautiful to see and photograph, I can’t help wishing there was more corn grown for human consumption, but it’s still nice to see, particularly in a scenic place.

Sunset nears tonight near Granger  after a day of sometimes intense rain.   We need that rain, but do like our sunsets.

Thankfully, this was taken near the end of my two-plus hour walk this morning in Taylor.    Needless to say, the photograph, as one of my photo directors used to say, was “quick and dirty.”  

A few photographs taken during periods of much-needed rain today.   The church and cemetery are Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill.  And that appears to be a free-range turkey.   Others (hopefully) need no explanation.  Apologies for the late post, but it’s reading time before bed tonight.  Take care.

A sea of green surrounds a farmer likely nearing home.   From a recent venture in East Williamson County, Texas.

Ten snapshots from daily walks this past week in Taylor, Texas.   So far, these photographs are taken with an inexpensive Olympus camera, also very light.   I’m still a Nikon guy, but do enjoy toting something that doesn’t beat one up.  

Since moving to Taylor in 2009, the event now called Taylor Fest has also been called Blackland Prairie Days, Zest Fest, etc.  This year’s festival was held Saturday at Heritage Square Park.   Several acts performed, but this post focuses on two, Round Rock Ballet Folklorico and the Aztec Dancers, from Taylor’s Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.   The most compelling Aztec Dancer was just 3-years-old.  Every photo from their performance includes this little guy.  Normally, I’d include more troupe members, but that little guy’s expressions determination were too good to pass up.  

The Williamson Museum held its 19th Pioneer Day at the Old Settlers Association site in Round Rock today.   While it would’ve been nice to stay longer, another assignment was also happening.   The Old Settlers Association grounds are adorned with snippets of Williamson County history.   The last photo is of friend David Valdez.   David, the official photographer for President George H.W. Bush, and a Williamson County resident,  led a photo walk here today.  He’s a year older than yours truly, but has an abundance of energy.

Photographs offered here are from the past two evenings around the Blackland Prairie.  We’ve experienced stormy weather near week’s end, some of it bringing rain.  Last night’s rain was heavy enough to seep into our house, but all is good.   Precipitation is good.   The first five photos are from Thursday evening in  the Coupland area, including one of Saint Peter’s Church of Coupland, resting under billowy mammatus clouds.  The last three were taken this evening as I wandered around East Williamson County, Texas.   Horses provide the transition.   The weather still has elements of turbulence, but photographs tonight are a done deal.   Reading time nears.

Storms can be turbulent and destructive, but they often produce a quality of light unparalleled.     These seven photographs are from a drive through southern Bell County last evening.   Consider it another post where little needs to be said.  The same windmill is include twice, just different perspectives.   That is a Crested Caracara in a couple of shots, joined by a vulture friend in one.   Hopefully that horse was able to get to a safe place.