Wonders of Nature

This was from today when Monica and I went to the Brazos Bend State Park. This place is incredible. There is a walkway that goes along some ponds and around each corner is some type of exotic wildlife. At least it's exotic to a Michigan guy like myself. There were alligators all over the place and it was amazing to see such creatures in their natural habitat instead of in a zoo.

Junk

This was taken while driving around and exploring one of neighborhoods near the downtown Houston area.

Bugs

I've been shooting mostly film this year because the camera I use it with is tough as a tank and all manual so the photos give me a little more gratification. Lately though the funds, and time, have been low so it's back to digital. Back to the 21st century. These are bugs I've come across. The big one attached to the door frame is a cicada. They look so prehistoric, I think they're cool. There is nothing to give it scale. It's just a large insect. The other photo is of a leaf-cutter ant that was looking for some leaves.

walking

I took this a few miles from my apartment. It was a warm day and I don't know why this fella was wearing a suit and athletic shoes while carrying an armload of stuff.

Building

Downtown Houston from the other day.

Tune that banjo

This was near downtown Houston and this was during the Art Car Parade. After I took the photo I walked in one direction and when I returned he had a nice pile of money in his banjo case.

Art Car

This was last weekend during Houston's Art Car Parade. There were lots of crazy cars and people. And one ferret, the one in the picture here. A fun event.

Downtown

This was from some of my wanderings through downtown Houston. The angles of light change all the time throughout the day down there. The fact that I can return to so many locations at different times of the day and have a totally different photo intrigues me.

Plane

A little ways away is a small airport which I sometimes drive by. There are these rows of airplane hangars that catch my eye and sometimes there's people taking their planes out for a flight. I decided to stop by to take photos so I asked a police officer and an airport employee and they said "go for it," which was cool. I like to include people in my photos but after walking around for a while I just wasn't seeing anyone. Around a corner though I saw partially opened hanger door with this plane sticking out and the flag blowing in the breeze so I took the photo and here it is.

Gulf of Mexico

These posts are part of some type of barrier that will be placed in front of the homes that are built along the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston. I didn't take the photo 'cause I think posts are cool, I was just drawn into the dark skies and the scene itself. And no I don't have swine flu.

Waterfall

This is from San Antonio just like the last post. San Antonio has a lot of water downtown due to a river that runs through it.

Sweet Shades

I spotted this Chihuahua with sunglasses in San Antonio. The lady that owned the dog said she bought the glasses from New York City. They're funny glasses but what gets me is that they're clear. They should at least be coated with some type of UV for the dog's eyes.

Market Day

This was down Airline Drive in Houston (hispanic district) where one of the major markets are in town. It's sort of like the Sam's Club of farmer's markets. The difference is that when you're done shopping you can get lots of food for about $10 rather than $100. I say this because instead of buying a dozen eggs for $2, you can get 30 eggs for $2. Also, they sell red peppers in quantities of six. Also $2. You get the idea. Anyway, this photo is from that place.

Tree

This was from a drive I took the other day just outside of Houston.

Lockhart

This was at Black's BBQ, a restaurant in Lockhart, TX that has been family owned since 1932. Texas legislature actually passed a proclamation naming Lockhart the "Barbecue Capital of Texas" so it's no surprise that the food was indescribably good.