More trees, these from the last few evenings in Williamson County, Texas.  A little prairie grass is also included.   The quality of winter’s light here is a gift.

A version of this photograph is on the front page of this weekend’s Williamson County Sun.   A couple takes in the serenity of moments just after sunset at Granger Lake.

Three offerings from this evening, not far from Thrall.  These are all in the same area.   Included are a tractor at parade rest in a field near sunset, followed by what appears to be Sandhill Cranes, concluding with a photo of Zion Lutheran Church in Sandoval.  The church is a beautiful but difficult subject,  because of a huge and unsightly water tower standing right next to it.   The light on the church, however, made it worthwhile tonight.

Photographs are from this evening at the Bartlett City Cemetery, just a couple miles south of downtown.  If you recall, Bartlett, Texas is a community about twenty minutes north of Taylor.   Cemeteries continue to be fascinating.    The cemetery, along County Road 387,  is made up of the original grounds, with burials dating to the late-1800s.  The opening photo, with the trees, is from the newer section.   Others are from the original site.  It would be nice to see the first site  given more needed attention.   Not everyone is comfortable with cemeteries, but this photographer finds comfort in them.  

You seldom see vehicles on this road.   At night, a car’s approach  stands out.    Just some night photography, friends.

Photographs taken this evening in the Wuthrich Hill area east of Taylor.   The post begins with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, seen in the churches post earlier tonight.   And two more, not far from the church.   This bit of the Blackland Prairie is so very nice.

Churches are often documented during these outings.  These are four photographed quite a lot through the years.  Included are Christ Lutheran Church in Noack, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Wuthrich Hill, Saint Peter’s Church of Coupland and Georgetown’s First United Methodist Church.  There are many more, but these are from the past few days and nights.  

Most of the cormorant photographs taken recently have been during daily walks in Taylor, but a visit to Taylor’s Murphy Park this afternoon provided time to document these beautiful birds without being rushed for time.   The lake in Murphy Park is taken over by  egrets in the Spring, but cormorants are here all year long.   Cormorants are wonderful.  

From a recent weekend drive in the countryside.   Ocker Brethren Church, organized in 1892, is nestled along Texas 53 in Bell County, Texas, a few miles from Temple.   The original building was replaced in 1931, but the picturesque cemetery has been here since the church’s founding.   Services were originally given in the Czech language.   It’s a beautiful setting.

Photographs from this week’s walks, all in Taylor.   Except for a few new connections, there’s no real need to elaborate.  Since these are exercise outings, little time is spent on any one subject.   These strolls are done while toting a small Olympus mirrorless camera equipped with a Lumix lens.