Springtime at the Ranch
by Cheri Randolph
Title
Springtime at the Ranch
Artist
Cheri Randolph
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Description
Shown is a Texas Hill Country ranch in Spring, with a profusion of wildflowers that are planted along the backroads bringing a riot of color to the landscape.
We owe much of the credit for the beautification of Texas and many U.S. Highways to Lady Bird Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who made a life-long goal of preserving native flora. In her own words,
"Some may wonder why I chose wildflowers when there are hunger and unemployment and the big bomb in the world. Well, I, for one, think we will survive, and I hope that along the way we can keep alive our experience with the flowering earth. For the bounty of nature is also one of the deep needs of man."
Bluebonnets (Lupinus texensis) are most prominent in this photo, and are the most popular Texas wildflowers in central Texas. People come from hundreds of miles to view the Bluebonnets. The Bluebonnets start blooming in the middle of March and usually peak about the second week of April.
Also visible in this composition are red Texas Paintbrush (Castilleja indivisa), which start blooming the same time as the Bluebonnets and bloom in the same areas with the Bluebonnets, side by side, from the middle of March through April.
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April 5th, 2013
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Comments (39)
Randy Rosenberger
This lovely piece of art work deserves many accolades, and I hope you get them on our WFS site, as they surely are worthy of high recognition. It is with pride and pleasure that I Feature this beautifully done piece of artwork on our Homepage. Thanks much for sharing your talents and the beauty of your great works. Liked Forever, Elvis
Cheri Randolph replied:
Randy, Many thanks for giving this photograph a featured position on the Wisconsin Flowers Group. I sincerely appreciate your support!
Linda Phelps
You have recorded a nice image that yells out for Texas! We all love to see our beautiful Texas wildfflower, the Blue Bonnet. I lik ethe angle you chose for this fence line shot.
Cheri Randolph replied:
Linda, Thanks for such a generous compliment. It is almost time for them to bloom again!
Deb Halloran
Cheri, This is OH so beautiful! I love everything about this image. Great colors, DOF, differing textures and simplicity. Amazing work of art. v/f
Cheri Randolph replied:
Deb, I am very complimented that you enjoyed this so much. Appreciate your positive feedback and the v/f, too. Thanks!
Barbara St Jean
I so love the feel to this peaceful place, wildflower meadow a dream to walk through. Love it!! F/V
Cheri Randolph replied:
Barbara, I'm complimented that you like this one. Texas is a gorgeous place - especially in Spring. Thanks for the F/V!
Kaye Menner
Love your perspective, foreground colors and flowers and wonderful composition, Cheri. V&F
Charline Xia
It's so lovely that I want to be there! V
Cheri Randolph replied:
Charline, It's a beautiful place in Springtime. I share your feeling :-) Thanks for voting!
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