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!

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

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.

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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)

SUNLIT SALVIA

Found in my garden. It was a good year for flowers here in Houston.

~Summer 2012~

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WOLFE ELEMENTARY ~ HOUSTON, TEXAS

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

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HOLES

Found in my garden.

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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.

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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.

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PERIWINKLE

One of my new flowers in the summer garden.

It had just rained.

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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.

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KITTENS FAST ASLEEP

Wish I could sleep this well each night!

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THE ELECTRIC BIRD NEST

It's just shocking where you'll find bird's nests these days.

Found outside a hospital window in Houston.

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WINDOW OF JAPANESE DELIGHTS

Found at our church.

Created by my artist friend, Rita.

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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.

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ANTENNA FARM ON A TINY FLOWER

Taken yesterday in my garden.

Happy Spring!

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WILD MORNING GLORY LEAVES

From my garden, this is Ipomea indica or Wild Oceanblue Morning Glory.

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BUDDLEIA SEED PODS

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

David/:-)

...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)