The MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the largest cancer treatment centers in the world. More importantly, it is considered one of the best. Given this status it is befitting that the architectural design of their main building is eye-catching. However, it is not “over the top” or extravagant. After all, it is a…
An invitation for the curious is how I like to think of old, abandoned buildings. This is especially true for those with character. They stir our imagination and make us curious about them. Why was it abandoned? What’s the story of the people that lived, or worked, or worshipped here? Where did all the people…
The spiral staircase at the LyondonellBasell Tower has intrigued me for some time. It’s an external two-story white staircase that stands in contrast to the darker tones of the tower. It just seemed like it would be a great subject. I drove by it a number of times, looked at it from various angles of…
Well, it’s that time of the year again. The time you’ve spent the past year dreading and hoping against hope it wouldn’t happen again. Alas, it has. That’s right, it’s time for the 2023 version of A Visit From St. Clickolas. As always, with my sincerest apologies to Clement Clarke Moore and you, I have updated…
“Get out of your comfort zone” is something we often hear. So much so, that it has become a cliché. It is meant as a way to learn and grow as a photographer, or just about anything else for that matter. In photography, our comfort zone is composed of our favorite subjects, compositions, and editing…
The curved design that’s at the heart of a local mixed-use (residential/retail) development has piqued my interest for quite a while. Therefore, it’s no surprise that it was the first place I chose to resume my photography. Curves in architecture are often used to create a sense of flow and playfulness. One entrance in particular…
I’m back! As I mentioned in my last post. I’ve been pretty much out of action in terms of photography for the past 12 months. This was due to getting my knees replaced (the primary reason) and the horrible spell of weather we’ve had the past few months. I’m happy to report that both my…
There hasn’t been a lot of activity on my blog recently so you might wonder, “What’s going on?” Therefore, I thought I’d post a status update. Since January, I’ve been dealing with 2 issues that have kept me from doing photography and blog writing. The First Issue The first issue is health related. No worries…
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,…
