Early bluebonnet photos from Texas

[macwilkin]

Thanks, all for your kind words.

Jock, the bluebonnets (which are the state flower of Texas) bloom typically in late March and generally last until early to mid-April, depending upon the amount of rainfall and temperature. They don't last long, but on a good year, there are areas where there are flowers practically as far as you can see. They are often interspersed with Indian Paintbrushes (which are red). (See image here: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...%3Divns&itbs=1)

It's a tradition for many Texans to take the family out for the annual bluebonnet photo.

Given the abundant rainfall, and warm temperatures we've experienced (already up in the 80ºF range), the flowers seem to have come a bit early this year, but I'm hopeful that they'll stay with us 'til mid-April.

Cheers,

SM

Let's hope so, as we'll be down in the Hill Country in mid-April to visit family (Driftwood/Austin).

T.