samagon Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Hey guys, a bit of background on this. I have a girlfriend who lives in California, but she really likes what she's heard of Houston, and unfortunately for us, she will be there for another 9 months to a year, she has requested that I take pictures of Houston so we can put them in her apartment so she can see her goals adorning her walls. I certainly don't want to disappoint her, as it will be beneficial for me to keep this girl around (well, I have to get her around before I can keep her around, but you know what I mean). I have a few spots picked out in my mind of some great locations that I can have as subjects, but I know, since I've lived here my whole life, there are things I take for granted, that someone not from here may find intriguing. I'd love to get the input of other people who love this town! Here are some places I've already thought of: Water Wall Hermann Park Japanese Garden Museums in museum district Menil/Rothko Chapel Disco Green City Hall River Oaks Theater Area around Bayou place (Wortham Center, Alley, that park thing) Some areas along Buffalo Bayou I'm trying to cater towards her tastes she likes parks, cinema, arts, and things of that nature, but I also want to include some other things. So, any ideas you guys have would be awesome. I'll try to post some of them in here when I am done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Better idea, have her send pictures to you of California and in 9 months you go there Well you could take pictures of the old restored theater in the Heights on 19th Street, maybe something from Galveston if possible, you mentioned Menil but specifically the Byzantine Fresco Chapel which is just beautiful inside and out, maybe pictures of all the pedestrians on W Gray by the Post Midtown apartments, you said areas along the bayou, but specifically how about a shot from Sabine Bridge at night toward downtown with the blue lighting along the bayou? Note that the lights are on a monthly gradient phase and are bluest during a full moon and whitest during a new moon (it gradually shifts night by night and then shifts back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Observation deck at the JPMorgan Chase TowerAll around Galveston Bay at sunset/sunrise (Morgan's Point, La Porte, Seabrook, San Leon, Skyline Dr. in Texas City, Galveston, Smith Point)Armand BayouWildcat Golf Course (great panorama opportunity)Jogging trails at Memorial Park, or venture back to the sandy banks of the bayouGet creative with the rooftop levels of parking garages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porTENT Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Mecolm fountain: lightrail and park slope in backgroundGalleria: skating rink and barrel vault roofWashington Ave: saturday night entry lines, people watching, signageLCC: interior shot of stage, drum circle, dancersChase Tower: observation deck, look west by south-west Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderroller Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I know the aerials you can't take unless you are wasted (lol) ... but... off the top corner of my head.... to entice someone how wonderful this city is (no hood shots or SW Houston included of course):Downtown skyline at nightDowntown skyline during dayDowntown with Buffalo Bayou in foregroundEnron Field (aerial with roof open)Enron Field - from home plate facing center fieldReliant StadiumHermann ParkHerman Park ZooSam Houston statue in Hermann ParkParkwood ParkHermann HospitalMedical CenterAerial of Houston Ship Channel (where bayous meet)San Jacinto Monument (not exactly Houston... but the battleground is more important historically than anything within the Beltway)Alabama TheaterRiver Oaks TheaterRiver Oaks DriveGlenwood Cemetery & surroundings (& downtown skyline in background)Museum DistrictRice UniversityMemorial Park/Camp Logan, etc.Hermann ParkHouston Arboretum & Nature centerEsperson BuildingHobby Center at Night (inside & outside)Jones Hall (inside & outside)Wortham Center (inside & outside) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Main Street Square, the wall-of-water fountain with a train passing in the background. Gus Wortham Fountain. Depending on how good your camera is in low-light situations HALF A MILLION BATS taking off from Waugh Bridge every night. Brazos Bend State Park featuring a bunch of alligators just wandering around free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 what if she ends up in the burbs? might as well take a pic of a chili's, a cricket store and a mall so she won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto250us Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 The first place I always check out when I hit a new town is the jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 what if she ends up in the burbs? might as well take a pic of a chili's, a cricket store and a mall so she won't be disappointed.I suggest a panoramic view of I45 North if she's considering the suburbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I suggest a panoramic view of I45 North if she's considering the suburbs.Actually, that's not a terrible idea if it's artfully executed in juxtaposition with other photos of Houston. I'd also suggest the vast petrochemical complex visible from SH 225. ...but then, I have an aesthetic preference for what some may consider the grotesque. I know that I'm not alone but then again I'm not exactly typical, it would seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 The first place I always check out when I hit a new town is the jail. Voluntarily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
august948 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Send her pictures of the bluebonnets during spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Just got back from Santa Fe and Taos. You could send her some pictures I took and tell her that's what Houston looks like. That would probably blow her mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Thanks for all the great ideas! I went out tonight and snapped about a dozen shots from the sabine bridge to downtown, and then went over to that circle thingy at smith and bell.. here's my favorite from Sabine street: couldn't have asked for a clearer night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 The first place I always check out when I hit a new town is the jail.Home sweet home.I suggest a panoramic view of I45 North if she's considering the suburbs.At the southbound 610 interchange at approximately 7:45 in the morning... The new construction makes for an especially picturesque view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 The Orange Show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Went for a walk yesterday on the north side of downtown, and then went over to disco. art on Market Square La Carafe shot across market square looking west from Wortham looking back at wortham and downtown just a cool scene? cotton exchange condos cool enough? obligatory disco green what do you guys think? all with my olympus e330 some were 7-14mm some were 14-54mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NenaE Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Great shots, I like the nite-time one the best, with the bayou lights and bridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I wonder how structurally sound those condos are... hrm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 I don't know, the building itself intrigues me, for sure, because of the different architectural highlights, I'd love to go shoot some more of it. the whole back wall is glass, and I assume the top is a roof deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laanba Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Nice photos. I love taking photos downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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