Last Saturday was our 12 year anniversary — we wanted to do something special, so we planned a hike + picnic. It was a gorgeous day — the sky was a deep blue, there were a few clouds to provide welcome shade — it was 102 F — and even though we are in extreme […]
Nature
Critters, wildflowers, prairies, butterflies, and more!
Photo published!
Guess what, this photo is going to be published by Texas Parks and Wildlife! I’ll keep ya posted as to when! I took it in May of 2007 at Quebe Prairie with my point + shoot camera — it was nice and cool out and felt like spring. So different from the 100+ degree temps […]
Have a relaxing weekend.
Hope you have a relaxing + peaceful weekend. I’ll be thinking about this Spanish moss, sparkling in the setting sun. I took it last weekend near the headquarters of Brazos Bend State Park while J was checking in to get our campsite. Still have to go through the rest of the pictures, can’t wait to […]
Happy Summer Solstice!
Photo taken yesterday afternoon on some property in West Columbia, TX. It was hot! Ironically enough, the plant is called Snow-on-the-Prairie, ha!
Weekend Getaway: Part 2
J arrived at the prairie around 10:30 after packing up camp — thanks so much hon! — and he joined in the photography fun! He took some videos too — can’t wait to watch them! There were lots more photos to be had, including the endemic Texas Coneflower — love this plant! Texas Confeflower is […]
Weekend Getaway: Part 1
Wow, what a great weekend! J and I left Austin around 5:00 pm on Friday and headed out to Brazos Bend Campground. Got there around 9:00 pm, checked in and setup our tent. Then we hung out for a while. It was a beautiful evening — one that I’ll remember forever. There was an almost […]