Photo Discussion are posts telling the story of the photo. Why I did what I did and general thoughts regarding the image including my feelings and intent.
Cheapside was once a thriving little town. It isn’t anymore. According to Wikipedia, “Cheapside had three grocery and general stores, a drugstore, a broom factory, a blacksmith shop, a hotel, a butcher shop, a barbershop, a confectionery, several doctors, a Masonic lodge and a Woodmen lodge, a daily stagecoach, and at least two saloons.” Now,…
An abandoned Taoist temple is not the kind of thing you come across every day. I like photographing old, abandoned churches but this caught me by surprise. As I wrote in an earlier post: I really like old churches. I think this is because the character of an aging church has a certain beauty that…
Bald Cypress Swamp is my favorite part of Mercer Botanic Gardens. As you might expect in a botanic garden, they have wide array flowers and plants. All of them are carefully tended and presented in a most beautiful way. Bald Cypress Swamp on the other hand is to a large extent completely different. It’s natural….
The YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) is a world-wide organization whose mission is to “is to empower young people and communities worldwide to build a just, sustainable, equitable and inclusive world, where every person can thrive in body, mind and spirit.” It is reportedly in over 120 countries with over 10,000 local associations. I recently…
Although a reflection may be clearly visible, we often don’t “see” it. We subconsciously block it from our view. The reflection’s beauty and potential are lost to us. However, sometimes a reflection perseveres and commands our attention. It is in that moment we find our reward. My recent shot of KBR Tower is an example…
Bethel Church Park is a unique city park. It’s not a playground or a place to picnic. It’s not for hiking, jogging, fishing, or just enjoying nature and being outdoors. Instead, it is a place for quiet reflection, thought and remembrance. The park is designed to pay tribute to Bethel’s significant history, architecture, and the…
Every year the Wreaths Across America (WAA) organization and volunteers place holidays wreaths on the graves at our national cemeteries. This is their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. REMEMBERour fallen U.S. veterans. HONORthose who serve. TEACHyour children the value of freedom. National Wreath Across America Day is December 17th this year. Volunteer if you…
The Big Bend area is one of my favorite places in Texas. This is the area north of the prominent bend in the Rio Grande where the course changes from running east-southeast to north-northeast. Within this area you’ll find Big Bend National Park [BBNP] (801,163 acres) and Big Bend Ranch State Park [BBRSP] (300,000 acres). In…
Lyrical Abstracts is a collection of architectural abstract images of Houston’s Lyric Garage. In an earlier post, I included 2 images of the Lyric. Both, are a traditional composition. Accordingly, each is shot from the corner and include the entire building. Additionally, one was taken during the day and one in early evening. The difference…
