While there are quite a few scenes worthy of imagery on the Blackland Prairie, this is among the finest.  The area is Beyersville, in Southeast Williamson County, Texas.   Like other photographer friends, I’ll revisit those favorite places when the mood is right.  It was last night. Just this one tonight, friends.

There’s often no rhyme or reason to what I do when wandering around with my cameras.   Sometimes the images really fall flat.   It was feeling that way tonight until I came upon this mama donkey and her youngster.   It was a good night.

From time to time, I’ll toss out a few photos taken during those daily walks.    Since these walks are meant to be exercise, I don’t spend copious amounts of time doing them, but am glad my little Olympus camera weighs about the same as a smartphone.    These are near Bull Branch Park and Murphy Park.   Birds like it here. 

With temperatures approaching 100 degrees the past few days, area residents are looking for ways to stay cool.   One of them is Blue Hole Lagoon in Georgetown.    We expect to see these temperatures in late-July, but not mid-May.

Just a few recent photos of some of Taylor’s newest resident ducks.   When spring comes, I keep an eye out for this new life, not only in our city parks, but also in our neighborhoods.  These ducks get around.   Ducks are our school mascot.   Tex Avery, the creator of Donald Duck  in 1937, was a Taylor native.   This collection is from Bull Branch Park. We like our ducks. 

Tonight’s sunset aligned nicely over New Sweden Evangelical Lutheran Church.   One of my first memorieswhen moving back to Texas in 2009 was seeing the 104-foot tall copper spire, visible for miles on the Blackland Prairie.   I continue to be in awe when it comes into view.

A leftover from Sunday evening wandering, in search of full moon (Blood Moon?) photos.   I did also photograph the eclipse, but it’s just on Facebook and Instagram.   Hopefully, this image lets viewers know something about Texas landscapes.

A full moon shines tonight above Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Wuthrich Hill.   A lunar eclipse is also coming this evening.  I don’t know if I’ll be up for that.   We shall see.

A few years ago, I recall seeing trees at 8th and Main in Georgetown adorned with nesting Green Herons, the smaller cousins of Great Blue Herons.   While on the town square today, I looked up into those trees and saw a couple looking down my way, building nests.  Another hint that they’re back?   Poop on the benches below.   They’re really adorable little birds.  I think of them as water birds, but in downtown Georgetown, there’s only puddles.  Maybe they visit the San Gabriel River, a few blocks north of town?

I’m pretty sure I’ve been on this North Williamson County road, but it’s been quite a while.   These three photos were taken very close to one another.   On my rural posts in the spring, you’ll likely see a good bit of crop growth.  Cornfields are everywhere you look.   And a few wheat fields, too.  Seeing the state flag is always a plus!