Texan artist Jim Love’s first public commission in 1974 is featured in today’s image. His “Portable Trojan Bear” is located along the train tracks in Hermann Park between the Zoo and Miller Outdoor Theater.
Not sure if this is what Odysseus had in mind or not…
Earlier this year this truss bridge was renamed to honor Bevil Jarrell, an longtime Humble area educator. Easily seen as you head north on highway US 59 as you near Kingwood, you now know...
the rest of the story.
A revisit to the fountain that resides in the original Herman Hospital's entry courtyard as seen HERE
Or so it would seem as this pair of mallard ducks sit high above the brood on this pier on Lake Houston.
Ever wonder what to do with all those twist off caps from your bottled beer?
Do what this store vendor in Old Town Spring did and create a unique Texas state flag with them.
Another image from one of my "road less travelled" camera trips. This chair sits in an empty field just off the Elysian Viaduct.
Perhaps someone watches the traffic from it
...or waits for a train to pass
...or watches the sunset against the downtown skyline backdrop
...or maybe it's just junk in a vacant field.
Take your pick.
I introduced you to Glenwood Cemetery several days ago, and while it remains one of the more "historic" burial places in Houston it still is an active cemetery.
That is evident here with the very modern "broken oblisk" memorial or Dr. John P. Laurent. Very contrasting to the surrounding monuments, don't you think?
The Orange Show is the heart of Houston’s folk art scene, so much so it became the namesake of Orange Show Center for Visionary Art in 1980 which is a non-profit organization designed to preserve and present works of extraordinary imagination and provide people the opportunity to express their personal artistic vision. This foundation also runs and oversees the Art Car Parade, the pride of the local public art scene.
Is it for everyone? I doubt it… but it represents one of the city’s true gems
After bouncing around several locales over the years David Adickes' "Big Alex" sits atop the Neartown business, Pictures Plus Prints and Framing.
You should see their receptionist.
Glenwood Cemetery was formed in 1871 as the first professionally planned cemetery in Houston. Located within view of the downtown skyline, it is the final resting place of several locally historic dignitaries, as well as, citizens of the Republic of Texas as shown HERE.
This weeping angel, the Hill Family Monument, is one of the more recognizable memorials on the grounds, which is a very peaceful and serene place to escape the hectic pace of one’s day.
Some may say the architecture of downtown's Central Library is boring, but the simple windowless building, built in 1975, protects the thousands of volumes in its care from the damages of the sun.
of the 1940 Air Terminal Museum building, seen in its entirety yesterday, was the entrance.
Can you tell I'm a big fan of art deco?
Back in the day, Houston Municipal Airport (now known as Hobby Airport) was the place to catch your flight, and this is the terminal you would walk through.
Built in 1940, this art deco terminal building now houses the Air Terminal Museum which was created by the Houston Aeronautical Heritage Society which saved the building from being demolished in 1998
This month's theme for the City Daily Photo community is Fences.
While this might not be the most picturesque fence in town or a typical classic view, this image taken near the Elysian Viaduct is actually one of my favorite recent images. Something about the contrasting elements.
…and if it seems familiar it might be because I have already featured a similar shot HERE, but I thought reviving it for this month’s theme day was fitting.
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