Frost

Frost is a delicate element of nature.  The simplicity and harmony of the frost that morning brought a calm and stillness to the morning.   

Winter Wonderland

 Although I do not wish for winter to be upon anyone soon I think I may have felt like editing these photos because in Austin it has been a steady 90+ degrees with humidity.  So some days I miss (In SMALL doses) the chill of a Montana day.  Winter is a beautiful time in Montana.  On this particular morning I can remember the clouds settling really low in the morning and then as soon as the sun started to come over the valley it cleared up the clouds and left a beautiful dusting of frost upon everything - it was truly a winter wonderland.  

Spring Time in Austin

Summer is in full swing in Austin for this Montana native.  We've reached 90+ degree days and it doesn't look like its turning cold any time soon.  With the warm weather comes a variety of different blooming plants.  This particular tree was found on Austin's State Capitol lawn.  This picture was actually taken in the middle of March.  I am glad to report that there is an actual spring time in the south!

Oak

Oak trees are seen every where in Texas. This particular tree was spotted right inside the Texas border on our trip down from Montana.

St Edwards Trail -- Wildflowers

On one of Austin's many blue bird sky days we set out for a little day hike.  Being new to Austin we decided to go for a short hike to get a feel for the terrain, weather etc.  The hike mostly took place along Bull Creek.  The wildflowers depicted in this photograph were found in the clearing before the creek.  The bluebonnets were blanketing the ground giving off a really sweet scent.  The bluebonnet is the Texas state flower and this spring has been in full bloom all over.  The amount of rain we've received has allowed for a wide variety of colors and types of wildflowers.