Vertical close-up of a Texas Skeleton Plant flower atop its thin, leafless stem, showing deep purple veins and curled white stamens.

Bare Bones, Bold Bloom: The Texas Skeleton Plant

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I can never seem to get enough of this flower. Whether biking or hiking, I literally stop in my tracks when I spot a Texas Skeleton Plant in bloom. I photographed these two photos on a hike at Doeskin Ranch, … Read More

Cobblestone boardwalk trail winding beneath a dense green forest canopy in Parque do Cocó, Fortaleza, Brazil.

An Urban Oasis: Fortaleza’s Parque do Cocó

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When we were in Fortaleza in June 2026, one of the things we wanted to do after spending time with family was explore parts of the city we hadn’t visited before. Since this is my hometown, there wasn’t much left … Read More

Wide view of Texas bluebonnets and Indian paintbrush blooming together in a wildflower field at Inks Lake State Park, forming a natural red, white, and blue palette.

Saturated in Red, White, and Blue

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Inks Lake State Park turns into a wildflower paradise most every spring, though not every year is as saturated with color as 2024 was. The 1,200-acre (486-hectare) park sits in the Texas Hill Country’s Highland Lakes region. Its granite-and-gneiss shoreline … Read More

A side-by-side collage of two bright yellow Texas wildflowers — a large, ruffled sundrops bloom on the left and a smaller, delicate flax flower with an orange-red center on the right.

Berlandier’s Beguiling Blooms

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Lens-Artists Challenge #404: Subjects that begin with the letter B When Beth issued this week’s photo challenge, I went looking for a single subject that could carry the letter B. “Let’s have a little fun and feature subjects that begin with … Read More

A field of Horsemint (Monarda citriodora) in full bloom, their stacked purple-and-white whorls rising above the foliage, with Firewheels (Gaillardia pulchella) dotting the background against a soft, green-bokeh landscape.

The Lemony Neighbor — Horsemint Blooms in the Texas Spring

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I really like springtime in Texas. Besides excellent weather, the display of wildflowers is a continuous show. In mid-May, we are finding lots of fields covered with Firewheels (Gaillardia pulchella). Although the vibrant hues of reds and yellows create a … 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

Close-up of a Pretty Sneezeweed in profile, its dark, dome-shaped center crowned with yellow rays, while a smaller round bud nestles against its side like a quiet twin, all set against a softly blurred green field.

Twin Suns and the Beauty of Being Different

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“In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”— Maya Angelou It is believed that diversity makes us strong. In the world of wildflowers, would we apply the same principle? Most definitely so, I think. There is beauty in a … 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

A cluster of pickerelweed plants along the edge of a calm pond, violet flower spikes scattered among bright green heart-shaped leaves and tall reeds, with the water reflecting the morning light.

Pickerel-What? Weed by Name, Wonder by Nature.

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Last year, I revisited a friend’s ranch just outside Caldwell, Texas, for a refresher on macro photography of bees and odonates in flight. After an early morning session photographing bees, I found myself gravitating toward other treats on his property. … Read More

Collage of three images of Engelmann's Daisy, including one image showing the flower with its curled petals.

The Sleepy Daisy of the Texas Prairie

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“How wonderful yellow is.It stands for the sun.”Vincent van Gogh A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine texted me about some amazing rain lilies in an open field in Pflugerville, Texas. Pflugerville is the town between Austin and … Read More

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