Texas Wildflowers

Jan 08

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend Bluebonnet, Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Grapevine Hills Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Big Bend Bluebonnet Flower

A Big Bend Bluebonnet flower that i photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2019.

Dec 29

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Austin, Blackfoot Daisy, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

COVID-era Blackfoot Daisy

This COVID-era Blackfoot Daisy was photographed in Northwest Austin in the spring of 2020 prior to the virus spreading around the world.

Apr 17

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Grapevine Hills Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Desert Marigold

A Desert Marigold photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park. The flower was photographed during the spring of 2019.

Apr 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Hot Springs Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Trans-Pecos Senna

A Trans-Pecos Senna photographed along the Hot Springs Trail in Big Bend National Park during the Spring of 2019.

Apr 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend Bluebonnet, Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Grapevine Hills Trail, Texas Wildflowers

Another Big Bend Bluebonnet

Another Big Bend Bluebonnet photographed along the Grapevine Hills Trail in Big Bend National Park in the spring of 2019.

Apr 06

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Chihuahuan Flax, Focus Stacking, Terlingua, Terlingua Creek, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

Chihuahuan Flax

A Chihuahuan Flax (Linum vernale) photographed along Terlingua Creek, North of Terlingua, using the focus stacking method.

Apr 04

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Chino Mountains, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

Big Bend Bluebonnet

The Big Bend Bluebonnet is similar than the bluebonnets we have in the Austin area. The Big Bend variety has fewer leaves and grow much taller.

Apr 04

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Insect, Terlingua, Terlingua Creek, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

Desert Marigold with Bee

A Desert Marigold with a bee photographed along Terlingua Creek in West Texas using the focus stack method.

Mar 24

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Brown-Eyed Susan, Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Brown-Eyed Susan

A Brown-Eyed Susan photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in the spring of 2018 using the focus stacking method.

Mar 20

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Rock Rose, Texas Wildflowers

Rock Rose Warning

A Rock Rose photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin during the summer of 2018. Many rattlesnakes in the area. Beware!

Mar 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

Trailing Windmills

A pair of Trailing Windmills photographed in the fall of 2018 in the Earnst Tinaja area of Big Bend National Park.

Mar 16

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Autumn Sage

Autumn Sage is a very popular landscape plant. It grows throughout the Southwest. Its flowers are edible!

Mar 15

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Focus Stacking, Gray Golden Aster, Texas Wildflowers

Gray Golden Aster

A Gray Golden Aster (Heterotheca canescens) photographed during my trip to Big Bend National Park in the fall of 2018.

Aug 05

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers, White Gaura

White Gaura

A White Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in the summer of 2018 using the focus stacking technique.

Aug 03

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Mature Texas Gayfeather

A mature Texas Gayfeather photogrpahed using the focus stacking technique at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX last week.

Aug 02

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 5 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Young Texas Gayfeather

A young Texas Gayfeather photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. There were many flowers growing in a batch. This was the newest.

Jul 29

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Chocolate Flower, Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Chocolate Flower

The Chocolate Flower is not my favorite wildflower but it is my favorite flower name. The Chocolate Flower does smell like chocolate!

Jul 26

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Apache Plume, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Seedhead, Texas Wildflowers

Apache Plume Seedhead

An Apache Plume Seedhead photographed at the Lady Bird Jonson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX in the summer of 2018.

Jun 10

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Eastern Purple Coneflower

I photographed this Eastern Purple Coneflower Echinacea purpurea) at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin last April.

Jun 03

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 1 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Mealy Blue Sage, Salvia Farinacea, Texas Wildflowers

Mealy Blue Sage

The Mealy Blue Sage is an excellent plant for a flower bed, and is often planted in groupings to create an attractive mass of color. It is also a good plant for a rock garden.

Jun 02

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: American Basket Flower, Centaurea americana, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

The American Basket Flower (Centaurea americana), is native to south-central United States and northeastern Mexico. I understand that this is a very easy plant to grow and that it requires little maintenance.

May 28

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Katydid Nymph, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Pink Evening Primrose, Texas Wildflowers

Katydid Nymph on a Pink Evening Primrose

I captured this photograph of a Katydid Nymph on a Pink Evening Primrose during my trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in April.

May 07

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Bluebonnet, Texas Wildflowers

Last of the Bluebonnets

It's the last of the Bluebonnets. Most of the Texas Bluebonnets growing in central Texas have gone to seed. I captured this specimen at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center earlier this spring.

Apr 22

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 3 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Hill Country penstemon, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Hill Country Penstemon

A Hill Country Penstemon photographed at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX using the Focus Stacking technique.

Apr 19

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Bee, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Coneflower Pollinator

A bee serving as an Eastern Purple Coneflower pollinator at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX.

Apr 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stack, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Bluebonnet, Texas Wildflowers

Texas Bluebonnet Time

It is Texas Bluebonnet Time in Central Texas and especially out at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. I was impressed by the quantity and quality of the bluebonnets at the Center this year.

Apr 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Eastern Purple Coneflower, Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Dew on an Eastern Purple Coneflower

I finally made it out to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to photograph some of the wonderful Texas Wildflowers. I was making my way around the grounds when I came across this Eastern Purple Coneflower with dewdrops on its petals.

Mar 29

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Aster Family, Focus Stacking, Praire Fleabane, Texas Wildflowers

Prairie Fleabane

Spring is moving along much faster than I expected. Wildflowers are springing up everywhere! I decided that I better get outside and make sure I still remember how to photograph Texas Wildflowers. This pair of Prairie Fleabane flowers were ideal to photograph.

Nov 10

by TK in Close-Up & Macro, Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Austin, Eastern Red Columbine, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas, Texas Wildflowers

Red Columbines

Eastern Red Columbines are one of my favorite flowers. I enjoy looking at columbines in general. My favorite is the Longspur Columbine.

Apr 23

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Agua Fria Mountain, Big Bend, Cactus, Cactus Flower, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

Rainbow Cactus

I posted the top view if the Rainbow Cactus yesterday. This view shows you the colorful bands of spines that are the reason for its name.

Apr 22

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Agua Fria Mountain, Big Bend, Cactus, Cactus Flower, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

Rainbow Cactus

I photographed this Rainbow Cactus along Humphries Peak Road using the focus stack technique during a recent trip to the Big Bend area.

Apr 21

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers

Cedar Sage

I was out doing some work near a creek on my property when I noticed quite a few Cedar Sage plants so I got my camera and photographed them.

Apr 18

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Giant Spiderworts

Giant Spiderworts are hard to photograph using the focus stack method. There are too many parts that move in the slightest breeze.

Apr 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Eastern Red Columbines

I photographed these Eastern Red Columbines during a trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center using the focus stacking technique.

Apr 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Big Bend National Park, Cattail Falls, Focus Stacking, Longspur Columbine, Texas Wildflowers

Longspur Columbine

I photographed this Longspur Columbine at the Cattail Falls in Big Bend National Park during a trip to the area in the spring of 2017.

Apr 09

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Agua Fria, Brewster County, Feather Dalea, Focus Stacking, Texas Wildflowers, West Texas

Feather Dalea

I captured this photograph of a Feather Dalea (Dalea formosa) while on a drive in the desert to an area called "Agua Fria Springs".

Mar 31

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Eastern Red Columbine

photographed this Eastern Red Columbine at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin a couple of weeks ago.

Mar 16

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Bluebonnet, Texas Wildflowers

Texas Bluebonnets

Texas Bluebonnets against winter grass. I liked this because it is a symbol that spring has sprung and what has passed will be new again.

Dec 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Gay Feather, Texas Wildflowers

Gayfeathers

I photographed this very large clump of Texas Gayfeathers at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center earlier this year.

Sep 29

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Insects & Arachnids 4 comments tags: Honey Bee, Jimsonweed, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Jimsonweed Pollinator

I stopped by a Jimsonweed at the LBJ Wildflower Center to photograph new pristine flowers when I spotted this Jimsonweed Pollinator.

Sep 23

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Yellow Waterlily

A Yellow Waterlily photographed earlier this month at the LBJ Wildflower Center. This aquatic plant grows in shallow water and wetlands.

Sep 22

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Prairie False-Foxglove

The Prairie False-Foxglove is another great plant that attracts butterflies. I photographed this flower at the LBJ Wildflower Center.

Sep 21

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Gregg’s Mistflower

Gregg's Mistflower is a common addition to gardens as it attracts butterflies. Their blooms coincide with the Monarch fall migration.

Sep 19

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Sand Palafox

I captured this photograph of the Sand Palafox (Palafoxia hookeriana) flower during my last trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Sep 18

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Jimsonweed, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Imperfect Jimsonweed

I posted a Jimsonweed photo last week. I returned to the same location a few days later to photograph this imperfect Jimsonweed flower.

Sep 17

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Twin Seashore Mallows

I photographed these Twin Seashore Mallows at the LBJ Wildflower Center earlier this month. Seashore Mallows are beautiful flowers.

Sep 16

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

A Mature Swamp Rose Mallow

I photographed this mature Swamp Rose Mallow flower at the LBJ Wildflower Center last week. It is one of the better specimens at the Center.

Sep 15

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Seashore Mallow

This is a Seashore Mallow flower and it is not commonly found in the wild in Central Texas but is plentiful on the gulf coast.

Sep 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Mexican Primrose Willow, Texas Wildflowers

Mexican Primrose Willow

One of the things I like about the Mexican Primrose Willow is that it's very symmetrical. It has four yellow petals flanked by green sepals.

Sep 11

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 5 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Gayfeather, Texas Wildflowers

Texas Gayfeather

My trip to the LBJ Wildflower Center was a very productive wildflower photography trip. I photographed this Texas Gayfeather on that trip.

Sep 08

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Apache Plume, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Texas Wildflowers

Apache Plume

Apache Plume gets its name from the pinkish feathery seed heads which appear after the flowers bloom in the summer.

Sep 06

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Swamp Rose-Mallow, Texas Wildflowers

Swamp Rose-Mallow

I found this Swamp Rose-Mallow specimen with a nice grasshopper during a recent trip to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Sep 01

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Texas Wildflowers, Western Wild Petunia

Western Wild Petunia

I photographed this Western Wild Petunia using a new piece of equipment that I acquired called a bellows. It allows for higher magnification.

Aug 14

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: Focus Stack, Rock Rose, Texas Wildflowers

Rock Rose

I captured this image of a Rock Rose using the focus stacking technique. I used a manual focus rail instead of using the focus ring.

Jul 01

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: False Dayflower, McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Wildflowers, Tinantia anomala

False Dayflower

The False Dayflower is one of my favorite flowers. I like it mostly because the petals and stamens together give the flower the appearance of having a face.

May 02

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images, Nature & Landscapes 0 comments tags: Flowers, LBJ Wildflower Center, Rain Lilly, Texas Wildflowers

Wildflower Meadow

One of the big advantages of going out to the LBJ Wildflower Center in Austin is to see the wildflower meadows in the springtime.

Apr 28

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 4 comments tags: LBJ Wildflower Center, Texas Paintbrush, Texas Wildflowers

Texas Paintbrush

This photograph of a Texas Paintbrush is another one in the series that I captured while attending the Plant Identification course at the LBJ Wildflower Center.

Apr 12

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Bull Creek, Canadian Onion, Texas Wildflowers, Wild Onion

Wild Onion Blooms

You know it's spring in Texas when you smell the Wild Onions. This is especially true if you are near a field that is being mowed, the aroma is amazing.

Apr 09

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Paintbrush, Texas Wildflowers

Natural Paintbrush

Spring in Texas is the best time of year. Temperatures are pleasant and the wildflowers are in full bloom. Among the colorful flowers is the Texas Paintbrush.

Apr 08

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Greenthread, McKinney Falls State Park, Texas Wildflowers

Wide Macro

I purchased a Laowa 15mm Wide Angle Macro Lens last year to photograph wildflowers. I struggled to get decent results when I had an idea of how to improve.

Sep 15

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 0 comments tags: Focus Stacking, Light Box, Mexican Hat, Texas Wildflowers

Mexican Hat

On of my favorite Texas Wildflowers is the Mexican Hat. Not only do I think that the name is cool but so is the flower.

Aug 28

by TK in Flowers & Plants, Images 2 comments tags: Indian Blanket, Studio Whitebox, Texas Wildflowers

Indian Blanket

Indian Blanket is one of my favorite Texas Wildflowers. It grows in the late spring and early summer and is one of the more colorful wildflowers in this area.

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