Our garden in the early morning. Hard to believe this is December.

An evening in the garden.

Captured this shot earlier in the week, but held on to it til Sunday given the subject matter. Looks like someone is taking up residence behind the cross in our birdhouse shelving.

Cactus Storms

We had gone to dinner last night with our friends Scott and Kathy, only to return to their place right before storms in the area dumped about an inch of rain on the parched earth. I ran out into their front yard as the first drops of rain began to fall. They have a great cactus garden and l was lucky enough to capture it as the sun hid behind one of the storm clouds forming in the area.

Topiary Zen

In Pearl Fryar's topiary garden in South Carolina. He does amazing things with shrubs that experts thought could not be done without killing the plants. For more info on his garden, check out http://www.pearlfryar.com.

Great Bird

Feeling a little black and white this morning. This is one of the sculptures in the Cedar Park Sculpture Garden. The clouds provided some great drama for the shot, with the sun poking through the 'head'. This is what the artist had to say about the sculpture on Cedar Park's website, "After moving back to Texas, the diverse bird life was my live entertainment. This sculpture honors the birds of the Hill Country.”- Peter Mangan artist - http://www.cedarparktexas.gov

Withering and Life

“Withering is a feeling most of us have experienced. Whether we find ourselves stuck in a metaphorical rut, are dealing with health concerns, or have apprehensions about growing old; it is all part of the journey. Chronic illness has given me an acute appreciation for this sense of withering, but more importantly it has given me the desire to celebrate experience for experience sake. Life may be a glorious and complicated challenge, but it is also a magnificently, beautiful cycle of learning.” - Dawn Raines artist - http://www.cedarparktexas.gov

Everybody has to go

This image seemed appropriate for a Monday. My least favorite day of the week. For more info on this photo, check out my new blog at http://www.stevecoylephotography.com/Blog/Exploring-the-World

Lilipad Blooms

Another capture from our visit to the Mayfield Nature Preserve on Mother's Day. The lilipads were in full bloom in the ponds in the preserve. Just a matter of finding the right angle to show off their beauty.

Peeking Poppy

I made this image last week on a trip to see the poppies in Castroville, Texas. In March and April the poppies are in full bloom and at least one home owners in town have started up a Facebook page to promote the poppy season at their home. This photo was taken on one family's lot next to their home. The lot was full of poppies with historic Alsatian homes on either side. Photo by Steve Coyle Photography (www.stevecoylephotography.com)