From this evening’s rambling, another cloudy day, with snippets of rain and clouds. The opening photograph was actually the last one taken this evening. That’s Naomi Pasemann Elementary School in Taylor, just a couple of minutes from home. The warmth of the entrance, combined with cool blue clouds overhead was a good combination. Honestly, it could’ve been the only one posted tonight. 
A simple sunset tonight, friends. Sometimes that’s enough. 
Mager Cemetery, in the Beyersville community in Southeast Williamson County, rests in one of the most unspoiled places in Central Texas. Visits are made there pretty often. During a stop there this week, the Rain Lilies were thriving, soaking up the late-day sunlight. Rain Lilies are tiny blooms, no larger than a person’s thumb, sitting atop long stems. Cornfields surround the cemetery for now. Spiders enjoy weaving their webs beneath the crops. And mushrooms add another bit of nature. Flag Day is June 14th. Volunteers from the Hermann Sons Coupland-New Bern Lodge will place flags here on June 13th. It’s good to find these slices of heaven close to home. 
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. 
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Walks 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. 