Another post was considered tonight, but the skies south of Taylor changed the plan. The photographs begin with a lone tree in Beyersville. For years a farmhouse sat next to that tree, but now it’s just the tree. Others are west of Beyersville, in the Coupland area. The spire is St. Peter’s Church of Coupland. 
The 17th Pilgrimage to Bethlehem continues this evening at Taylor’s Immanuel Lutheran Church. This year’s Live Nativity brings together the work of nineteen area churches. Photographs here were taken Saturday evening. Angels are generally a favorite subject, but the young fellow in the opening photo sure stands out this year. 
Photographs from this week’s walks in Taylor are offered tonight, a squirrel included. The autumn colors this year are better than ever. It’s nice to be able to stay close to home and experience it. The little Olympus, equipped with a 45-150 Lumix lens (equivalent to a 90-300) is a fine combination. 
From this evening, a few minutes on the square in downtown Georgetown, Texas. The traffic there is pesky, but the light is magnificent. 
From this morning at the Williamson County Livestock Show, where poultry judging was taking place. A quick post, off and running today!
The Market Swine competition was the main attraction today at the Williamson County Livestock Show, continuing at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. The photos mostly speak for themselves. Just moments, and a little action. The grand finale was the Future Feeders event, where kids 7 and younger begin to learn how things work . The youngest competitor this year just turned 3-years-old. The pig probably was five times her size. 
Today was the Breeding Swine competiition at the Williamson County Livestock Show continuing this week at Taylor’s Williamson County Expo Center. Scenes from the day include an entrant spending time with her pig named Piggie Small, an entrant getting her hair done by her mom, a young man taking a nap, saving his energy before competition, a young lady spending time in the stands, watching the action before entering the arena on Wednesday, two friends, both 10, members of a 4-H Club, watching today’s action. The show continues through Thursday. 
Autumn has been more resonant this year in Taylor. The little Olympus camera does its best to record it while not weighing down its owner. So you have seasonal offerings, some detail photos, various birds. And another squirrel. The little pine tree resonates. We don’t see them very much in Central Texas, but those among us who grew up in Northeast Texas appreciate them a lot. More work to finish tonight, friends. 
Photographs from Georgetown’s 2025 Christmas Stroll. Holiday festivals like this are happening across the country this month. Parade photos dominate this post, but there are a few others, too. Enzo, a French Bulldog, is among them. As is the gent playing holiday music on his accordion. 
This little calf was spunky, taking note of the camera, but staying close to mama. Smart baby! 