Re-Learning the Ropes
Ropes on The "Elissa"
I feel like I'm re-learning the ropes of blogging these days, hence the photo below. I took it a while back on board the Elissa, a Tall Ship from 1877,…
Here Come The Lads
Here Come The Lads
It's May Madness! While people across the US are familiar with March Madness, as a parent in Texas we also get to enjoy May Madness! It's that month when everything…
Memorial Day
US Flag on the Port Bolivar Ferry
What is Memorial Day? Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor all members of the US military that have died in service. Not hailing from the US, I…
Better Black and White Photos with Topaz
Yamaha with Vance&Hines Silencer, Topaz Black and White Effects
This is a short article on better black and white photos with Topaz Black and White Effects. Why Black and White? We live in a world of color so why…
Daily Photo – Sunrise Cyclist
Sunrise Cyclist
I arrived before sun up and for quite a while I was alone, the only sound the chirping of birds and the occasional splash in the water. And then this cyclist appeared on the bridge.
Daily Photo – Hilton Americas, Houston
Hilton Americas, Houston (Click image for larger view or to purchase)
This is a shot of the rear of the hotel. I like the strong lines in the architecture here. Since I like saturated colors, I've upped the saturation in this image. People familiar with the building will recognize the colors as being more muted in real life.