There’s more to Texas wildflowers than just bluebonnets. Although I have to say that the bluebonnets are so spectacular they can easily create a roadside traffic jam.
They tend to grow on the sides of the roads you see. But actually Texas has 5,000 different types of wildflowers and you’ll find them all over the place from grassy meadows to rocky hillsides and you’ll likely have them all to yourself.
Move over California, we don’t need your crowds when we have Texas!
Just as everyone has been raving online about the early wildflower bloom in Death Valley California, I found myself thinking that the crowds would ruin the experience, so I didn’t go! Even though I was practically next door. It just wouldn’t compare to what you can see in Texas.
I made all of these photos, and more, in a small part of southern Texas called Big Bend Ranch State Park.
The close-up images were made with my Canon 7D, the 70-300mm lens with a 500D close-up filter (also known as a diopter) attached. The close-up filter allows the camera to focus at a closer distance which effectively changes my telephoto lens into a macro lens. I love it!
What a way to welcome spring!
FABULOUS images! I’m not biased at all towards my native Texas wildflowers, either. 😉 I especially like the macro of the yucca (I think?) flower. Unless you get out of the car and up close, you don’t see the colors.
Hi Diana, thank you so much! Yes, that’s a yucca flower. I couldn’t believe the massive yuccas and all the little flowers the make up the large flower. Spring in Texas is beautiful. Thanks for your comments!
Thank you for sharing the Texas blue bonnets. Texas is my home state and I haven’t been able to make it back for the bluebonnet show in a couple of years. The bluebonnets are stunning as well as the other windflowers. Your photos are wonderful!
Thank you so much Carol, I really appreciate that and I’m glad I could do justice to your home state. It’s an incredible sight to see all the different flowers that make an appearance there.
Hi Anne
Great story an great shots … I like taking macro shots as well .
Thank you very much Spencer! Macros are a lot of fun. It’s always interesting to see the details that are hard to see with our eyes.
Thank you the work,prise the lord.
Thank you Borgere!
It’s still pretty cold here in upstate NY – I really enjoyed the flowers! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work!
Hi Dawn, I hope spring makes an appearance for you soon! Thanks for your visit and comments.
Beautiful Images, I’m inspired to do some macros this spring, it will be relaxing rather than hiking the whole weekend just to shoot a few on one location.
Hi Angelito, it’s wonderful to think I’ve inspired to take up some macro photography. Some of the most beautiful things are found in the tiniest places 🙂 Thanks for your comments.
Snow flurries here in Northern Michigan at the moment and a winter storm watch tomorrow into Thursday. So your flower photos are such a welcome feast for my winter-weary eyes. Thank you for posting these beauties!
Hi Suzy, I hope you get some relief from the snow pretty soon so you can make some flower photos of your own as well. Thanks for your visit and comments.
Anne, I’ve only just discovered your work but I’m captive.I’ve just discovered your work,andt I’m captioned. I’ve spent today photographing the Big Horn Mtns. I’m hoping for a couple of great ones. I’m reading Before the Shutter. Thanks for your inspiration.
Karen Coffee
Hi Karen, I’m so glad you found me 🙂 I had to look up Big Horn Mountains because I’ve never heard of them. Wyoming! They look beautiful. I’ve been to Devils Tower, but I didn’t see the Big Horn Mountains. I’d love to visit that area again one day. I hope you enjoy the eBooks and thanks for your comments.