Friday, December 28, 2012

DOWNTOWN HOUSTON

I had to take this one while moving. At first I didn't like the blur off to the left. But now I like it since it seems to make a nice counterpoint to the darker building on the right.
The leaning buildings also echo the upward movement of our dynamic city.

I know this is Houston in Black & White, but once a year I like to publish a color shot. It's my one indulgence before going back to the self-imposed restrictions of monochrome.
Happy New Year from the fourth largest city in America!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

HOLIDAY STILL LIFE

I found this crepe myrtle pod wedged between the leaves of one of my plants and thought the pair was a nice study in contrasts.
Dip them in gold or silver and no Christmas ornament would be finer.
Merry Christmas!
:0) David

Saturday, December 15, 2012

PAINTER'S PALETTE

Here's a picture of my painter's palette. It made such a nice pattern with dark and light textures that it was worth a photo.
David/:0)

Saturday, October 27, 2012

MONA'S TACO HOUSE

In the charming city of Castroville, Texas.
Open 6:00 to 10:50 am only.
Breakfast tacos in an old converted gas station.
It's OK, you've got to get away
 from dining exclusively
 in 5 star 
restaurants.
*****
It's time to try breakfast tacos in this tiny cafe.
20 miles west of San Antonio.

David/:0)

Saturday, October 20, 2012

SUNLIT SALVIA


Found in my garden. It was a good year for flowers here in Houston.
~Summer 2012~
David/:0)

WOLFE ELEMENTARY ~ HOUSTON, TEXAS

My new school. The architecture is dazzling. I'll take some of the inside on my next post.
David/:0)

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Saturday, August 18, 2012

OAK MOUND AT PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL PARK TEXAS


A recent wildfire burned all the grass but left this tangle of live oaks intact. The clouds above make for some interesting symmetry and a surreal effect. Click on the photo for a larger view.
David/:0)

Padre Island National Seashore
Corpus Christi, Texas
USA

MOTOR COURT AT PORT ARANSAS TEXAS

We stayed in this motor court when I was a boy. It's remarkable that it is still around and I'm proud of the owners for keeping this historic landmark intact.
David/:0)

Friday, July 13, 2012

Thursday, June 28, 2012

ESSENCE OF KITTEN

Today we gave one of the white ones away. Good-bye, Cotton, we will miss you.
But your new owner will love you.
David/:0)


Saturday, April 28, 2012

THE ELECTRIC BIRD NEST

It's just shocking where you'll find bird's nests these days.
Found outside a hospital window in Houston.


David/:0)

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Friday, March 30, 2012

RACCOON IMPRESSIONISM

A Creature of the Darkest Night
Mysterious, Elusive, 
 Highly Intelligent
She's a Shadow
Lurking...
The Raccoon

(One of her 4 babies in my garden shed)

 
My garden has a new visitor and here she is. She's also decided that my garden shed is a great place to raise her baby raccoons.
I thought this impressionistic image captured the feelings I have for this beautiful, nocturnal creature.

David/:0)

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Sunday, February 12, 2012

BUDDLEIA SEED PODS

I got a new butterfly bush for the garden and snipped off the old seed pods. They were quite delightful.
David/:-)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

...AND THE JOURNEY BEGINS...AGAIN

It has been one year since I joined Dragonstar at The Weekend in Black & White. I've found someway or other to post without ever missing.....52 weeks in a row!
My goal was to improve my skills and to enjoy the wonderful photos of others.
It's been a profoundly moving experience and a year I will never forget.
This second year will be different in a number of ways.
First, I will not be able to post each week. My job and my family need my time in ever increasing doses.
Secondly, I've outgrown my poor little camera.
I need a new one to continue this journey.
I don't like to say I need a 'real' camera.
Perhaps a serious camera would be a better term.
My greatest joy is nature macros, so if anyone has a special camera or lens they'd like to tell me about or recommend,
I'm all EYES!
Thanks to all for such a wonderful, warm welcome, kind comments, and continued friendship.
David/ Houston B&W

2011 BEST SHOTS







































2012
This week's photo: " The Journey Begins....Again"

Thanks for stopping by,
David/ :0)