Rising Above the Grand Palais
When I return to Europe (I have to think positive here) I hope to have time to visit the Grand Palais in Paris. Just [...]
Hall of Ancient Egypt
One of the most popular new exhibits at the Houston Museum of Natural Science is the 10,000 square foot Hall of Ancient Egypt.
The HMNS Foucault Pendulum
Leaving my second Pixel Party at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, I couldn’t resist grabbing a quick shot of the Foucault Pendulum. Many [...]
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 [...]
Ship’s Control
Just behind the bridge of the USS Lexington aircraft carrier in the ship's control area. This is where the engine speed, navigation instructions and other ship functions were relayed throughout the vessel.
Guns Over Corpus Christi
On the outside chance that another enemy vessel had to be fired upon, the USS Lexington was equipped with 4, twin 5 inch (127 mm) 38 caliber guns on turrets.
Island #16
Aircraft carriers are easy to spot. They are huge ships with flat tops and a tall, but skinny building off to one side. The [...]
Big Ship at Rest
Looking down from a back balcony at the Fisherman’s Wharf in Galveston, you can appreciate how large a big ship the Elissa is, especially [...]
Antique Perspectives
My friend David and I recently went exploring around Historic Downtown Rosenberg. I won’t mention how we found it (that’s a story for another [...]
The Lexington Engine Room
Deep down in the USS Lexington aircraft carrier you find the engine room. With eight boilers and four steam turbines, it's pretty crowded area. Back [...]