Diamond Trellis Egg
The Diamond Trellis Egg is carved from pale green jadeite and is enclosed in a lattice of rose-cut diamonds with gold mounts. Made in 1892, this Egg originally had a…
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The Egg with Peacocks Outside
Not to be confused with the famous Peacock Egg ( it had a miniature peacock inside that you could wind up and it would spread it’s feathers) this Fabergé Egg…
Read MoreFabergé Comes to Houston
Just in time for Easter, I thought today’s image and the next several days might be appropriate for this week. Until the end of this year, the Houston Museum of…
Read MoreThe Cheap Seats
A night at Constellation Field watching a baseball game is a fun night for everyone. Like any good baseball stadium, there is great food and beverages, and plenty of fans rooting…
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Truck in the Sky
Have you ever wondered how they get those cars on top of the advertising signs or poles? Do they use a big crane to hoist it way up there, or…
Read MoreCity Hall in the Trees
Just after sunset is one of the nicest times to shoot cityscapes, or any photo for that matter. The colors are deeper and the sky is rich and dreamy. Add…
Read MoreBaseball Fever is Coming
During the winter months, you have to worry about the flu season. Some people take shots to prevent it, while others just take their chances. You finally make it through…
Read MoreWaves of Gold
It was a good day for color. The day started with a Purple Morning and only got better at sunset. I was watching the sky late in the afternoon but…
Read MoreAbove and Below
The Houston Galleria is a great place to go shopping, except at Christmas. I wouldn’t dream of attempting to navigate that mall during December. With three stories of shopping though,…
Read MoreEntrance to the Stars
Wanting to be an astronaut as a kid, I remember the thrill it is to visit the planetarium for the first time. The stars, constellations and wonders of the skies come to…
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