Painting Birds After painting yet another landscape in June, I felt restless to try something new. I wanted to paint in a looser style, and I wanted to paint some birds! I pulled out my pastels for a change of pace and some favorite photos for references and got started. I collected some old acrylicContinue reading
Author: Tammy Brown
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Painting Birds at Little Piney
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Yellow Warblers and Central Texans Singin’ in the Rain
Relief from Triple Digits Came with Rain! Just when we thought we couldn’t take it anymore, rain and cooler air both moved in over the weekend! What a relief. I spent much of the weekend outside on the porch or out in the rain with my rubber boots on. As the rain arrived, so didContinue reading
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August Heat Wave
New Trees When the heat index hits 110, it’s tempting to stay indoors, but chores and pleasure draw me outside at Little Piney. For one thing, I have young trees to water. In the early spring, we planted 9 trees or shrubs that produce fruit and berries for the birds. The Mulberry, Fig, Rusty BlackContinue reading
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Special Moments in Nature–A Lucky Witness
Special Moments in Nature I pull out onto the highway from a dirt road. In front of me, a single black crow feather spirals slowly down from the sky. The suspended feather spins like a tiny dirt devil as I leave it behind. I step outside to watch for a late delivery truck.Continue reading
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My Field Event–Grasshopper Photography
My Field Event Some of you know that my husband is USA Masters Track and Field World Champion sprinter. We are opposites in many ways–he’s fast, and I’m slow, for example, I’m usually paces behind him. We approach things differently; he’s very systematic in his approach to life, and I’m more likely to have aContinue reading
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Visiting Bastrop Texas–The Heart of the Lost Pines (update January 2021)
Visiting Bastrop Texas Visiting Bastrop Texas can be an easy day trip from Austin, San Antonio and most of Central Texas, but it’s really worthy of a weekend visit. I love the relaxed feel of the town. It’s easy to park, easy to get a table at a restaurant, easy to get around. and easy toContinue reading
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Ten Reasons Life is Never Boring in the Country
Some people get bored in the country. Not me. Ever. Here Are Ten Reasons Life Is Never Boring In The Country -One- Because you never know who’s going to stop by for a drink. -Two- You are never alone. -Three- You will hear plenty of free outdoor music. -Four- Family time is plentiful.Continue reading
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Beauty Magnified–Zooming In On Birds
Zooming in on Birds Birds move fast. That’s why photographers often create a natural looking perch above a feeder, or play recorded bird sounds to lure a bird in front of the their tripod mounted camera. There’s nothing wrong with a tripod or staged bird photography but recorded bird calls interrupt the bird’s natural behaviors.Continue reading
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What’s New at Little Piney
Fresh Spring Photos from Little Piney Place your cursor over the image to see a description of what’s new at Little Piney.
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The Bastrop 2016 Transformer Mural Project
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE 2016 TRANSFORMER MURAL HERE Bastrop Public Art Bastrop has an active program for art in public places. On our first visit, I noticed outdoor sculptures and colorful murals throughout the downtown area. The transformer box murals in particular caught my eye–happy art surprises scattered around town like sprinkles on cupcake. You’ll findContinue reading