Apparently, no other Texan around, so I will expound on what I know about photographing wildflowers. I live in an area of South Texas known as the "Wildflower Capitol of Texas" (DeWitt County).Most folks around here use some type of close-up lens or filter set-up. I shot with a Nikon D300, 18-200mm zoom, with a Canon 72mm close-up lens, 500 D (screw-in, like a filter) attached. Some folks (the more affluent ones) have dedicated macro/micro lenses in the 85mm or 105mm range. Being here in South Texas, we have an abundance of wildflowers, starting in late March and going on through middle of June. Some highway ditches are so covered with bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, cone flowers and others that one can't see the water or the trash.

I do appreciate your reply to my query. Too bad you couldn't help me more and I will definitely check out the hints you mentioned. I looked at your other postings and found your photography outstanding. I am amazed! Apparently you have been at it for some time, as I have, except that I am lazy and don't get out very much anymore.
Bob

I appreciate your views of Helmsley; especially since my great grandfather was born and raised there. I have always desired to visit North Yorkshire sometime, but I don't like to fly, so I probably will never get there. If you have any more information or photos of Helmsley, I would appreciate seeing what you have. Thanks again,
Bob

For the past year or so I have been experiencing the unwelcome blue screen (BSOD) on my computer and don't know what to do about it. My trusted computer tech keeps saying he has corrected the problem, but it keep coming up at the most inopportune times. It is very aggravating and time consuming. Any suggestions or comments?

I would like to get something for them,but being that they both have mirror separation, I doubt if they would bring anything like what I feel they are worth. Other than the mirror separation they are in good condition. Make me an offer.

I once owned 2 Mamiya M645s which I used shooting weddings. Tried a Mamiya RB-67 once but it proved to be too heavy to tote around. I still have the M645s but both suffer from mirror separation, so it would be useless trying to sell them. Anyone interested?

Here in Texas we call them Mexican eagles.

I don't know what weather conditions you have, but we here in South Texas find that early morning is best for shooting wildflowers. Also in the Hill Country, west of Austin, is another great area. Several years ago the Texas legislature passed a resolution naming our county (DeWitt) as the wildflower capital of Texas, as we are lucky enough to have species from several areas of the state. If you could get ahold of our monthly magazine Texas Highways, they usually show what's happening in the various areas of the state and you could probably find some good examples of wildflowers.

I drive.Don't like to fly. If international, I don't take a tripod.

>It usually is, but we have a shortage of water at the present time.

In Texas that would be a river.

Had a situation several months ago when a mother fox and two kits showed up in my back yard. Apparently they were living underneath one of two sheds I have, as that was where they ran to when they spotted me watching them. Was able to shoot off 2 or 3 shots before they scooted, and that was from about 100 yards away. I enjoyed watching the kits playing together for a couple of days, but after about three days they moved on to a larger wooded pasture to the south. They are really attractive animals and will be missed.
Bob

One day is not nearly enough time to see S. A. and all it has to offer. You should have spread your wings a bit and checked out the north side of town - Sea World, Six Flags, Hemisfair Plaza, etc. And if you missed the Alamo, you should be spanked, as that is the one good place I like about S.A. It's a great place to visit, but I would not care to live there again. Hey, it's only 200 miles from Houston to S.A. and lots of folks drive it with no problem at all. Have fun.
Bob

I find that Photoshop Lightroom Classroom in a Book is worth its weight in silver. Those CIBs are usually pretty good when I am trying to learn a new system or program. Have fun.
Bob

I thought it was Texas, for sure. Two old buzzards and one Mexican Eagle (Caracara). I see these all the time here in South Texas. Very common sight.