The Texas spiny lizard is usually quite shy, however, today he posed for a portrait atop an old ladder in the garden. I've never been able to approach one with camera in hand; they typically make a hasty retreat. I guess he was reluctant to leave higher ground.
On top of a wetter than average spring, we've received over 13" of torrential rain this month. The backyard is a mosh pit and there are many drowning plants. Among them: native columbine, Texas betony and lamb's ear. No surprise that oak leaf hydrangea and river fern are content and taking it all in stride. There are insect infestations and snails galore. Blood thirsty mosquitoes are swarming.
It's brutal out there.
But, you will not hear me complain. After experiencing so many years of drought, especially the summer of 2011, I promised myself I would never utter a word of complaint about too much rainfall. Ever. I just never expected keeping the promise to be so hard.
