Capitol Walk-Around
There’s nothing like the relief of being on vacation at a memorable spot and the rain finally stops. You breath a sigh of relief knowing that you no longer have…
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Apollo-Soyuz Test Project
The mid-seventies was a time of transition for NASA. We had completed the Apollo lunar missions and Skylab, a predecessor to a real space station. We knew that to create a working…
Read MoreHouston Galleria
One of the cosmopolitan attractions of a large city is it’s stores and shopping malls. I’m not a big shopper, but I knew when the Houston Galleria opened in 1970,…
Read MoreFire in the Sky
In a recent post, I mentioned that we have had clear evening skies most of this summer. Yesterday was the first day for some time that I saw a hint…
Read MoreSmith Fountain – Part 2
I like challenging myself with my photos sometimes. Contrasty scenes can be especially difficult with nighttime photos. Any time you have a brightly lit sign with a darker background, it…
Read MoreTemple Sunset
Good sunset photos can be hard to predict. You start watching the sky, hoping for some high clouds that might hang around. It’s these clouds that will reflect light after…
Read MoreGraves Mill Road
When you exit off the interstate and start cruising the backroads in our country, you get to see the country as it really is. No McDonalds, Buckee’s or other tourist…
Read MoreBottles of Light
I’ve mentioned before that I have a weak spot for lights. Add bright colors to that and I’m a goner. Now I’m not the type to frequent adult drinking establishments,…
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