Tonight Lindsey and I went to Houston’s Theater District and shot some photos. She’s learning the features of her hot new camera before the trip she and Rhonda are about to take. I wanted to tag along and take photos with my more modest camera while salivating over hers.
A while back, Mark had asked for some downtown shots. Mark, this is one tiny part of Houston we could squeeze in before we lost all light (and before Lindsey bought dinner for all The Compounders and Rhonda–plus Sugar got to hang with Rex, Margot, and Guinness–thanks, Lindsey!).
I keep most of my Flickr photos private, but if you’re interested, feel free to check out the first downtown Houston set. You can see them as a slideshow, or you can look at them individually for identifying comments. If I’ve misnamed any of the buildings, PLEASE don’t hesitate to correct me and I’ll make it right on Flickr. Thanks!
And if you’re not into another damn hibiscus or moon shot, maybe you’d like to check out Mark G. Harris’s Question No. 5 for writers.
I am unsure about the names of buildings, of course, but I love the architecture of the them. The fountains were pretty, too. And what is it about a city, when the light starts to fade? Romantic maybe? Whatever it is, those are wonderful.
Great photos! Houston seens to have a very modern downtown. A lot of interesting angles to the structures.
Our downtown is pretty awesome. There is a really great mix of modern and older architecture. I think they should plan future field trips to the courthouse area, the Rice Hotel, the Southern Pacific Building and more.
Sadly, we have some abandoned buildings that, while blightful (yes, that’s a word, dammit), could make some stunning B&W shots.
I’d love to see that. The majority of the buildings in downtown Saint Louis are historic, and thankfully many of them are currently being restored for 21st Century use. There’s a big demand for lofts, condos and even office space in a restored building.
So most of the new structures are in the suburban business districts. Nice, but I like the old buildings that were left behind. So I often take treks through the city and take photos of the things I like. This red brick building is one of the first skyscrapers built in the U.S. It’s the Wainwright Building designed by Louis Sullivan. It was restored several years ago , and is now a state office building.
What a thrill that Wortham Center Fountain is. It’s neat how Lindsey could walk across it– so cool (can’t belive you two had such a splendid spot all to yourselves!). LOVE those moon/spire shots, too. Thank you x 50!
why is it Houston feels the need to fence in the fountains? Set them FREEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Ya know…if they’d fenced in the Mecom Fountain, no one would have stolen the brass lights. OTOH, if it had been fenced in, many of my high school counterparts would never have been able to foam it.