Just some scenes from Southeastern Williamson County, Texas tonight. The calf stayed very close to its mama. I’m pretty sure it’s a newborn. The sunset image is a couple miles away from the others. but in the same neighborhood! 
The sun juxtaposed nicely with St. Peter’s Church of Coupland last evening. Coupland is a community of about 300 in South Williamson County. I never grow tired of seeing it. 
The daylight hours are getting longer, but when I stay outside long enough, the night light still shines. Barns (and cows) near Noack, Texas, a few miles east of Taylor. 
Another day where I was able to get out the door at the start of a day. I wasn’t really seeing much at first. Then the San Gabriel River reached out to my camera a little after sunrise. These are in Georgetown. Morning mist, morning light. And a woodpecker. Look closely at the second image.
Considering that I don’t wander too far in pursuit of photos, it’s nice to discover roads not taken. That happened this week, finding new places to explore with a camera. Places where I could stop the car, take a few photos and not worry about getting run over. Photos presented here are along three county roads north of Granger, east of Bartlett. One of those roads has been driven a few times, but the other two have not. Each road (so far) has remained pristine. Lots of cattle, a few miles of unpaved road. If I ever venture into the wilder world, that would be cool. For now, this Blackland Prairie inspires just enough. 
Grazing atop a hill tonight in Southeast Williamson County, Texas. I’ll leave it at that. 
Princess is a wonderful Texas Longhorn. When inspiration is called for, I visit this beautiful cow and Joyce, her owner, at their ranch a little south of Bartlett. Princess, however, often presents a visual challenge. She’s like the photographer, a little anti-social. I get that. She’s usually surrounded by her friends, including some donkeys and a few other cows. When visiting late last week, those friends begged for attention, as in the last photo. But I finally got a few shots before the light faded away. Daylight Saving Time was useful this time. 
Turbulent weather this evening in Williamson County, Texas. I wandered out a little before 6:30, just as a tornado passed over Taylor, moving east/northeast. After a few minutes, things settled down, leaving some peacefu Blackland Prairie l skies. As this is written, more stormy weather could come. 
Before taking last night’s barn and silo photo, my idea to document the first day of Spring was bluebonnets. They’re beginning to make an appearance in Central Texas, but it’s early days. In farm country, most of the land is used for crops, not wildflowers. I can’t argue with that. The places I usually see wildflowers each year are cemeteries. The first three photos were taken at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery and Prayer Gardens, in eastern Georgetown. The statue honors Father John Vianney, a French priest who lived from 1786-1859, the Patron Saint of Parish Priests. The last photo was taken the little family cemetery in Circleville. It’s always proper to pay homage to our state weed. 
I didn’t remember today was the first day of Spring, but ventured out this evening to come up with something to document the day. A few other photos were taken before this one, but I like the feel in this image. Equestrian Spring. 