Cattail Marsh's smiling gator

The happy alligator from the Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands & Boardwalk in Beaumont Texas.

Pimpled, Dappled Sky

The sun didn't quite go down as I was shooting this, but it's brightness emphaises all the little speckles sprinkled around the sky.

What do angry clouds portend for the seasons ahead?

These were the angry clouds that moved slowly through early this week.  Habringer of turbulent summer weather to come?

Sunny flowers brighten backyard

The sunflowers in the backyard are really putting on a show this week.

Cotton puff sky highlights Ole Glory

I was watching the sky today as we moved around the city on chores.  This shot was while I was at Kinsel Ford dropping off a vehicle which needed repairs.  I was struck by the contrast between the cotton puff clouds in the  background and in the foreground the American flag flapping actively in the breezes brought in by a cool front.