Silhouette nature shots

Dragonfly perching on a grass stalk 

Spider at work weaving its web at sunset

Pecan harvest time

Pine Cones and Pines (photos)

Close-up of pine cone on a twig

Pine cones on bare branches and twigs against blue autumn sky

Pine tree on shore of lake in George Bush Park

Sun setting behind silhouette of pine tree in Barker Reservoir

Autumn is Berrytime: Purple, red, blue, and black

The variety of wildflowers may be more moderate in autumn - compared to their abundance in Spring - but beautyberry, elderberry, and other berries have ripened, and enliven the landscape with their rich colors, while the leaves are getting ready to for their seasonal display of hues and pastels at a more moderate pace.