On a recent evening in Georgetown, I visited, Chandler Park, one of the city’s quiet and out of the way parks. A portion of the San Gabriel River courses through it. As I stopped, a pair of geese caught my eye. They seemed to be deciding what to do, finally floating around the serene water. After watching the birds, I noticed end of day light filtering through the park’s trees. And so it is. 
Some photos from tonight’s full moon in Wuthrich Hill, Texas. The church, as well as the cemetery, are from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. When the cemetery image was taken, the moon was higher in the sky, its warmth replaced by intensity. 
A couple from tonight, a Waxing Gibbous moon over Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery and Prayer Gardens, and above the San Gabriel River. Both are in near Georgetown. 
Most of my Georgetown Palace photos are posted on social media, but I’ll post this one from last night’s dress rehearsal of “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” opening tonight on the Springer Memorial Stage. Running through September 12, it features four friends attending their 1958 high school prom, then jumps ahead to their 10-year reunion. It features over 30 songs from the 50s and 60s. I’m posting this one here to show you a bit of the Art Deco theater’s character. 
Classes began this morning for the City of Georgetown’s public schools. I arrived early at Mitchell Elementary School to record a few moments. As usual, I engage with the youngest kids, the ones almost always accompanied by parents. First day of school images are something I’ve done since the mid-70s. It continues to provide storytelling imagery, even with everything that’s going on. 
All photographers I’ve ever known return to places that make them feel good. This area of Beyersville, in southeast Williamson County, is among them. So far, it remains relatively undeveloped. Those trees are still there, as well as the barns. Around here, I never assume permanence. My drives take me here quite a lot, but I don’t always take photos. I did last night. 
Just two simple photos this time. The first one presents an old farmhouse, long vacant, anchoring a just-harvested field in Milam County, golden light near day’s end. The second image was a quick snapshot of corn harvest continuing well past sunset in East Williamson County. For now, this is still farm country.
School begins in most Central Texas schools this week. To finish off the summer with a splash, members of the Georgetown Beard Club, a cool and eccentric non-profit who helps support the community through their programs, held a water gun battle on the town square Sunday evening. Water guns were supplied, or you could bring your own. Members collected school supplies and HEB/Walmart gift cards. I didn’t think I’d have fun with this one, but I was wrong. Lens choices were in the 200-300mm range. My cameras were safe! 
Not much to say about two photos made tonight. With the first one I just like the image’s warmth. It’s a little west of Granger. A few minutes later, I was standing on a street in Granger, watching skies fill with post-sunset color over Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. 
I learned this week a dear friend has begun hospice care following a stage four cancer diagnosis. “Is there anything I can do?” I asked. “Just keep up your beautiful photography for my enjoyment.” That I can try to do, my friend. From tonight, a cloudy conclusion to a day on the Blackland Prairie. 