Look closely, you’ll actually see two barns in this scene east of Taylor. The early-evening light graces their metallic facades so well. The property has a For Sale sign attached. I hope the new owners will hold onto what’s precious. 
A friend’s social media post, a mom and baby owl near Taylor’s Fannie Robinson Park , got my attention. Sunday afternoon I decided to look for the pair. I found the baby owl nestled underneath a railroad trestle. Mama wasn’t there. This afternoon I returned, finding mama nestled with baby. The last photo, baby by herself, gives you a little context. 
One of those occasional morning walk posts, beginning with something seasonal from a front porch in Taylor. Guarding the gate. And two from Bull Branch Park, including a turtle not immediately jumping into the water when spotting a human, plus a squirrel enjoying a nutty breakfast. The squirrel almost looks prayerful, doesn’t she? 
There’s a quite a lot I documented today for compensation. Much of what’s photographed, however, is just because moves me. These two photos weren’t taken for monetary gain. The first photo was taken as sunrise mist enveloped a pond and tree in Georgetown. The second one was taken tonight, Evening Primrose wildflowers underneath a setting sun in Taylor. Morning into evening, friends, 
A (hopefully) quiet photo taken tonight at day’s end. This one is in Taylor, about two miles from home. Just thing
s I like coming together.
“Cinderella” opens tonight on the Springer Stage at the Georgetown Palace. Since most of the photos I take from dress rehearsals plays on Facebook and Instagram, let’s allow those sites do the work. There’s a boatload of photos on Facebook, plus ten on Instagram, where I’m @andybobsharp. It’s a fantastic production, playing throughout April. 
Just this one tonight, friends. During a misty morning walk in Taylor, I enjoyed observing this cormorant stretching its wings before takeoff at Bull Branch Park. 
The warmth of nighttime light is captivating. A place I’ve visited often for this type of work is downtown Granger, a picturesque community just a few miles north of Taylor. Versions of these scenes have been done numerous times over the years. When I do stuff like this, it’s usually with the aid of a lightweight tripod, making it easier to use slower shutter speeds and lower ISO settings. The “noise” in scenes (in the film days we called it “grain”) can be minimized if one takes the time to do it right. Granted, we don’t always have the luxury of time. I did, however, when taking these photos. Note the lowered flag at the post office. I’m seeing similar sights all over our county. There’s lots of sadness this week. 
A small collection of photos taken around the Blackland Prairie in our area of Central Texas. The sunset photo was taken in February. The row crops (corn) were from last last night. The barn was photographed this evening. A bit of this and that as I seek peaceful representations of our area. 
So many birds. When we moved to Taylor in 2009, I was soon enamored by the nesting egrets at Murphy Park. Since then, every Spring I anticipate their arrival. Cormorants, year-round residents here, are always on guard when Great and Snowy Egrets arrive to build their families. They always seem to work it out. Through the years I’ve read comments about longtime residents who aren’t enamored with this migratory species. They stink. They poop in our yards, on our roofs. Who takes the time to observe their movements? It’s aerial ballet, friends. Photographers from all over Texas come to Taylor every year to see them. Some are here long enough to spend money, adding to our local economy. From 10a.m. to noon on Saturday, Good Life Taylor will conduct a Bird Parade at the park. Read about this in the Taylor Press or the Williamson County Sun. These photos were taken on Saturday, before sunrise, also in the evening. It’s therapy for this photographer. And egrets are a federally-protected species. 
