The vulture babies have almost grown up. One of them has already grown taller than the parent. They are shedding their fluffy parts for real feathers, and soon they will learn to fly so they can take off on adventures of their own.
Category Archives: Photography
Great Hills Sunset
There was a nice sunset today off of Great Hills Trail in Austin. 🙂
Mozart’s Deck
When I left Mozart’s tonight, it was pouring down rain. I took a picture of the deck and then had some fun with the Pixlr App. I will provide you with both the edited version and the original version so you can see which one you like best.
Mayfield Nature Preserve – Gardens
The Mayfield Nature Preserve is home to the Mayfield-Gutsch Estate, and they take pride in their gardens. In 1971, Mary Mayfield-Gutsch left the Estate to the City of Austin for use as a park. There are several volunteer gardens to see, along with a few lily pad ponds and an old dinner bell that hangs from an archway in the stone wall.
Mayfield Nature Preserve – Peacocks
This place is known for its peacocks. They can be found roaming the grounds, wandering out into the street, up in the trees, or on top of the house. They are not very shy and don’t mind posing for a photo or two.
Palm Valley Lutheran Church
Oh my!
Passport Greece
So, for one more day, Central Market is celebrating Greece with an event called “Passport Greece“. Many items in the store are there as a link to the Greek culture. I had the Chicken Souvlaki Gyros for dinner, and then went for a short walk around the park out back. There, I got to hang out with the trees, ducks, turtles, and clouds.
State Capitol Belly Dancing
This was a cool event. Celebrating World Belly Dance Day on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol. I also roamed around a bit…
La Fiesta
This bronze sculpture called “La Fiesta” by Dan Pogue, can be found just in front of the Round Rock Public Library. It is a pretty fun piece of art, and it can be yours for a small price. 🙂
Woodlands Park
I am relaxing near the Colorado River at a little known section of Woodlands Park. The main part of the park has some nice facilities, but if you wander towards the lake and cross a small bridge, you will find a peaceful place on the river. Picnic tables, cool breezes, shady trees, watercraft passing by, and a nice view are all to be discovered and enjoyed here. If you need one of the best stair climbing trail workouts in Austin, then check out the River Place Nature Trail, just across the street. I haven’t hiked that one in a while, so I need to return soon on a non-relaxing day to take on its challenges.
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