Trail Riders

Here they come through the fog and the mist this morning.

...and the sun shines through once again

Abandoned houses

Abandoned structures with open doors are inviting.  Someone was there before us.

City Center in the rains last night

City Centre is adding new venues and it is an adventure to explore the area with camera in hand. It is advantageous to have a camera that can be carried along wherever one goes.  The new camera learning curve continues...

Out of the fog

What does one find to photograph before 6:00 am on a foggy morning...

The fog was more surreal the further west I travelled. Then I spotted a train.  I turned around was able to get ahead of the train to take a few shots only to discover the new camera was on portrait mode.  So these images are "portraits" of the train moving through the fog.

Galveston

More photo processing practice from a Galveston photoshoot. Joe and Calvin.

Out and about in Katy areas

Out and about this afternoon with Kaaren.  Found some neighborhood fountains and then went north.  Found a home from bygone days and some barns.  Great way to spend an afternoon.

Rainy days and photos

Well yesterday was a wash-out for downtown late afternoon.  Debi and I went to City Centre to find something bright as the rains came down.  I have resisted HDR photo processing. After seeing Debi's subtle, tasteful HDR processing, I decided to give it a try.  Of course, my first photos are over-processed.  Photomatrix does fill in some of the washed out areas even on a single photo. It is a learning curve with more to follow.

Photographic Equipment

Retirement is good with so many opportunities to explore with camera in hand.  One of the developments with so many hours behind the lens has been hands that ache from holding the heavy camera. The question becomes, can I part with my baby in order to have a smaller, lightweight camera. Hmm, probably not.

I could follow Gary's lead and shoot less photos per hour which will probably improve my photography as well.  Another option is to find a used, lightweight camera to carry around town.

And speaking of around town, the Megabus passed me this evening.  A trip to New Orleans is just a ride away....  

The Monuments Men

Went with a neighbor to see the movie this afternoon.  I recommend this movie to anyone who admires those wonderful pieces of artwork that were preserved during the war. There was a good representation of the attempt to destroy the people and any trace of their history and culture as if they never existed. It brings to mind several questions concerning not only the famous artwork but also family and cultural history preservation.
Each photo that is posted or printed has a purpose. It has recorded a moment in time from the photographer's viewpoint.  I ask myself: what do I see, what am I recording and for whom. Sometimes, I know the answers and other times it is unclear. These reflections make me more aware when I am behind the camera.

Blue Moon

The moon was elusive this evening.  Finally found a location to shoot a few photos.

Family Photos at Williams Tower

Chased a toddler around to catch a few family shots.  I much prefer the challenge of the random, natural shots.  Wonderful family and I received a hug from the toddler to cap off the day.

Terry Hershey Park

Went to the park with fellow photographer where we played with shadows, light from the sun and movement of bicycles.  Followed this with appetizers at Carmelos where we could not resist one last photo.

Dreary Days

Kaaren and I using indoor lights and reflections as we await the return of the sun.