Wide view of a Texas wildflower field densely packed with yellow Stiff Greenthread and red-and-yellow Firewheel blooms, photographed at 200mm with a shallow depth of field.

A Thread of Gold in a Field of Fire

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“Wildflowers don’t care where they grow.”Dolly Parton Sometimes it pays off to carry only one lens. It forces you to create more with less. When I met a friend for a walk through a field in Pflugerville, I deliberately left … Read More

Texas wildflower meadow in soft light: tall purple horsemint spikes with tiered lavender whorls on the left, and red-and-yellow firewheel (Indian blanket) blooms with round, pale seed heads filling the right side of the frame.

Two Flowers Spell Three Letters

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This week, Terri’s Flower Hour #40 arrives at the letters G, H, and I. I went to my photo archive to see what I could post — something local, to keep the challenge close to home. I found a few … Read More

A wide, low-angle view of a Pflugerville prairie blanketed in Firewheel wildflowers, their fiery red centers and yellow tips repeating into a softly blurred horizon dotted with bright yellow Stiff Greenthread.

A Field Aflame — and the One That Wasn’t

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A week ago, a friend invited me to join him for an early-morning walk through an open field in Pflugerville, where wildflowers were growing undisturbed. The day was windy, but the light was generous, and the field had been waiting. … Read More

Soft, impressionistic reflection of bare trees and a wooden footbridge mirrored on the calm green-blue surface of the San Gabriel River, with grasses along the bank.

The River’s Quiet Garden

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Although I enjoy biking at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, Texas, lately I’ve spent more time walking one particular trail there — Katy Crossing. It’s a beloved route for mountain bikers, but what keeps drawing me back, besides the riding, … Read More

World Nature Conservation Day

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Since 1972, World Nature Conservation Day has been celebrated on July 28. This day recognizes the importance of protecting nature and our natural wonders. More than ever, we need to step up and prevent unscrupulous businesses and politicians from destroying … Read More

Pollinator Week

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This past weekend, I visited the Travis Audubon Baker Sanctuary for the first time. It was a Master Naturalist event hosted by another chapter in Austin. The sanctuary is located just 14.5 miles (a little over 23 km) from home. … Read More

Bee

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We are under a “false spring” in Texas right now. This week, the weather has been very warm for this time of the year: upper 70s and low 80s (between 23-28ºC). Next week, winter should return. This shot was captured … Read More

Floral Friday Frenzy: Celebrating Blooms & Pollinators!

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I have been taking more time to bike with this mild spring weather. As always, I bring my camera with me in my backpack. One never knows what one will see. This week was no exception for surprises. I spotted … Read More

Texas Treasures: The Seductive Firewheel Wildflower

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“Flowers…are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities in the world.”Ralph Waldo Emerson One of the beautiful things about springtime in Texas is the parade of colors we find along back roads and highways. When … Read More