The Little Window in Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle is like not other chapel I have ever visited. Yes, it was grand on the outside, but the inside had lots of surprises. Though the lower chapel is smaller…
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Close-up of the Arc De Triomphe
One of the great things about touring London and Paris are the number of statues and sculptures that you find everywhere. Buildings have engravings in their walls and probably a…
Read MoreThe Leaning Cross
For a long time I had toyed with the idea of visiting a local cemetery to take some photos. I recently visited the Glenwood Cemetery close to downtown Houston with…
Read MoreThe National Gallery in Trafalgar Square
Now that I’ve been to London, I want to go back all the more. We were able to see a lot of sites, but there were so many we only…
Read MoreChinatown, London
Walking around London is a fun experience. Not knowing what to expect, I was surprised to see the large entryway to Chinatown on Gerrard Street. It reminded me instantly of Washington…
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The Lexington Chapel
Old churches and cathedrals make for great subjects for the type of photos that I enjoy taking. Things like architectural designs, large rooms and stain glass windows all contribute to…
Read MoreFace of the Confederacy
In Sam Houston Park is a tall statue of an angel with a sword and a palm branch. Odd. You don’t expect to see the two items together normally. Built…
Read MoreSouth Main Baptist from the Balcony
Here is yet another great view of South Main Baptist Church. Taken with another seven exposure HDR sequence. this view is from the balcony, looking forward towards the podium and choir…
Read MoreLa Sainte-Chapelle, A Contrast in Design
La Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, France is an exquisite building inside and out. The Gothic design is so strikingly different from today’s buildings, you just want to stare and marvel at…
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Elizabeth Tower Clock
Many of you might call this London icon Big Ben, but you would be mistaken. Big Ben is the nickname of the great bell inside the clock at the north end…
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