Cross Creek Ranch

Fulshear, TX

Author

Lucas A. Meyer

Published

April 19, 2025

A great blue heron prepares for flight at the water’s edge, wings spread wide and ready for adventure. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 640 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:07
A great blue heron prepares for flight at the water’s edge, wings spread wide and ready for adventure. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 640 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:07
A great blue heron takes flight over the water, gliding gracefully above the grassy shoreline. Nature’s elegance in motion! Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 640 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:07
A great blue heron takes flight over the water, gliding gracefully above the grassy shoreline. Nature’s elegance in motion! Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 640 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:07
A great blue heron glides low over the water, wings outstretched, capturing the grace and elegance of nature in flight. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:07
A great blue heron glides low over the water, wings outstretched, capturing the grace and elegance of nature in flight. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:07
Graceful flight: A heron glides just above the water’s surface, wings outstretched, embodying the beauty of nature in motion. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:07
Graceful flight: A heron glides just above the water’s surface, wings outstretched, embodying the beauty of nature in motion. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:07
A majestic heron glides just above the water’s surface, wings outstretched in perfect balance and harmony with its natural surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 250 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:08
A majestic heron glides just above the water’s surface, wings outstretched in perfect balance and harmony with its natural surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 250 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:08
Graceful heron soaring low over the water, wings outstretched in effortless flight. Nature’s beauty captured in motion. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 250 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:08
Graceful heron soaring low over the water, wings outstretched in effortless flight. Nature’s beauty captured in motion. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 250 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:08
A great blue heron soars low over the water, its wings outstretched in a graceful display of flight and balance. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 320 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:08
A great blue heron soars low over the water, its wings outstretched in a graceful display of flight and balance. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 320 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:08
A wild rabbit peeks through tall green grass, blending perfectly into its natural habitat on a sunny spring day. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 429mm, 6.3 f-stop, 640 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:09
A wild rabbit peeks through tall green grass, blending perfectly into its natural habitat on a sunny spring day. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 429mm, 6.3 f-stop, 640 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:09
Portrait of a majestic great blue heron by the water, showing off its elegant neck and striking yellow beak. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 640 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:10
Portrait of a majestic great blue heron by the water, showing off its elegant neck and striking yellow beak. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 640 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:10
A majestic Great Blue Heron stands gracefully by the water, scanning the surface for its next meal. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 429mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
A majestic Great Blue Heron stands gracefully by the water, scanning the surface for its next meal. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 429mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
A majestic great blue heron stands patiently by the water’s edge, scanning for its next meal in the serene, green landscape. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 342mm, 6.3 f-stop, 320 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
A majestic great blue heron stands patiently by the water’s edge, scanning for its next meal in the serene, green landscape. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 342mm, 6.3 f-stop, 320 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
With wings wide open, a heron takes flight above the water, leaving only ripples behind. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 358mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
With wings wide open, a heron takes flight above the water, leaving only ripples behind. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 358mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
A majestic heron takes flight over still waters, spreading its wings wide as it soars into the open sky. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 358mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
A majestic heron takes flight over still waters, spreading its wings wide as it soars into the open sky. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 358mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
A graceful heron takes flight across calm waters, wings outstretched in a serene display of freedom and elegance. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 358mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
A graceful heron takes flight across calm waters, wings outstretched in a serene display of freedom and elegance. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 358mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:11
Basking by the water’s edge, this alligator enjoys a peaceful moment in its natural habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:19
Basking by the water’s edge, this alligator enjoys a peaceful moment in its natural habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:19
A curious alligator enjoys a quiet moment by the water’s edge, blending in perfectly with the grassy shoreline. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 342mm, 6.3 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/320s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:19
A curious alligator enjoys a quiet moment by the water’s edge, blending in perfectly with the grassy shoreline. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 342mm, 6.3 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/320s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:19
Basking by the water’s edge, this alligator enjoys a calm moment in its natural habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:20
Basking by the water’s edge, this alligator enjoys a calm moment in its natural habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:20
Basking by the water’s edge, this alligator enjoys a peaceful moment in its natural habitat. Nature’s ancient predator at rest. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 314mm, 6.3 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/320s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:20
Basking by the water’s edge, this alligator enjoys a peaceful moment in its natural habitat. Nature’s ancient predator at rest. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 314mm, 6.3 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/320s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:20
A mourning dove perches gracefully on a mossy branch, blending perfectly with the serene green backdrop of nature. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 358mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:36
A mourning dove perches gracefully on a mossy branch, blending perfectly with the serene green backdrop of nature. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 358mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:36
An alligator rests at the water’s edge, blending perfectly into its surroundings and waiting patiently for its next move. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 229mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/320s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:39
An alligator rests at the water’s edge, blending perfectly into its surroundings and waiting patiently for its next move. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 229mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/320s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:39
Keeping cool by the water's edge, this alligator blends perfectly into its swampy surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 500mm, 6.3 f-stop, 320 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:40
Keeping cool by the water's edge, this alligator blends perfectly into its swampy surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 500mm, 6.3 f-stop, 320 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:40
An alligator slips quietly into the water, blending perfectly with its surroundings along the grassy pond bank. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 251mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:42
An alligator slips quietly into the water, blending perfectly with its surroundings along the grassy pond bank. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 251mm, 7.1 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/400s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:42
A graceful egret stands tall by the water’s edge, blending beautifully with the lush green reeds and natural riverside habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:45
A graceful egret stands tall by the water’s edge, blending beautifully with the lush green reeds and natural riverside habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:45
A graceful great egret stands elegantly among lush green reeds by the water’s edge, blending beautifully with its natural habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:45
A graceful great egret stands elegantly among lush green reeds by the water’s edge, blending beautifully with its natural habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:45
A majestic heron stands still by the water’s edge, blending perfectly into its serene, natural surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 449mm, 6.3 f-stop, 250 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:46
A majestic heron stands still by the water’s edge, blending perfectly into its serene, natural surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 449mm, 6.3 f-stop, 250 ISO, 1/500s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:46
A majestic great blue heron stands watchfully at the water’s edge, blending perfectly into its natural riverside habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 262mm, 6.3 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/320s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:46
A majestic great blue heron stands watchfully at the water’s edge, blending perfectly into its natural riverside habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 262mm, 6.3 f-stop, 200 ISO, 1/320s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:46
A majestic great blue heron stands quietly by the water’s edge, blending perfectly into its natural, grassy habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:46
A majestic great blue heron stands quietly by the water’s edge, blending perfectly into its natural, grassy habitat. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:46
A graceful great egret stands tall by the water’s edge, blending beautifully into the lush green marshland. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 250 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:57
A graceful great egret stands tall by the water’s edge, blending beautifully into the lush green marshland. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 250 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:57
A graceful great blue heron stands quietly by the water’s edge, blending perfectly with the lush green surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 320 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:57
A graceful great blue heron stands quietly by the water’s edge, blending perfectly with the lush green surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 320 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:57
A graceful great egret stands tall in the wetlands, searching the water for its next meal. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:59
A graceful great egret stands tall in the wetlands, searching the water for its next meal. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@16:59
A great blue heron stands quietly by the water's edge, blending perfectly into the lush green surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@17:00
A great blue heron stands quietly by the water's edge, blending perfectly into the lush green surroundings. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 500 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@17:00
A graceful egret wades through lush greenery by the water’s edge, searching for its next meal in the tranquil wetland. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@17:00
A graceful egret wades through lush greenery by the water’s edge, searching for its next meal in the tranquil wetland. Using OM-1 Mark II with OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 @ 600mm, 6.3 f-stop, 400 ISO, 1/640s exposure, on 2025-04-19@17:00