The Mini Wright Flyer
The Wright Flyer was the first successful powered aircraft. The Wright brothers flew it four times on December 17, 1903 near the Kill Devil Hills, about four miles south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This…
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Union Pacific’s “Living Legend”
Union Pacific 844 is a 4-8-4 steam locomotive owned by Union Pacific Railroad. Built in 1944, it was the last steam locomotive delivered to Union Pacific and is the only steam locomotive never retired by…
Read MoreThe Many Arms of Buddhism
Not knowing a lot about the Buddhist religion, I wasn’t sure what the correct name of this sculpture after I visited the Hoi Thanh Buddhist Temple in southwest Houston. Trying to research it…
Read MoreInside the Raindrop
Visiting the Raindrop Turkish House in Houston is an interesting experience. In the short time I had to visit there last year, you could tell it was a center that…
Read MoreSam Houston at Night
Downtown shooting is fun because there are so many things in a smaller geographical area. You can walk a few blocks or drive a short distance and have your pick…
Read More1935 Plymouth PJ
1935 was a good year for the Plymouth car company. It announced the Plymouth PJ, a slightly sleeker, faster car than previous models and one of the larger, lower priced…
Read MoreParty at the ZaZa
In the heart of the Houston Museum District, Texas Medical Center and a bustling downtown business district, the Hotel ZaZa is an “unexpected feast for the senses”. Though I haven’t stayed…
Read MoreThe Mecom Fountain at Christmas
The Mecom Fountain is a Houston landmark. For travelers between the Medical Center and downtown, this is a common sight. Though the fountain lights do not change color, the area…
Read MoreLamborghini Gallardo Superleggera
While in college, I drove a bright yellow 1973 Mustang. I never modified the drivetrain to make it go faster, but I did a lot of cosmetic work to make…
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