Tag: WedNiPhoPo

Wednesday Night Video Post: Nighttime at the Houston Shipping Channel

I always look forward to new photos from OneEighteen’s Photostream.  This video is an unexpected treat.

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Also see: Wednesday Night Photo Post: Black And White at Galveston


B&W Cranes, originally uploaded by OneEighteen.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Large Things on Highway 6

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Urb-Ex in the HOU

Adventures in eyesores.

I don’t have any urban exploration cred, but I do have every copy of Infiltration. Fortunately, others live a life I only read about. See the below pix for this week’s adventures in Houston, and for sight-seeing in Europe visit sleepycity.


Small Spiral, originally uploaded by Band!to.

1st Floor, originally uploaded by Secret5468.

Fishermen’s Supplies, originally uploaded by Band!to.

Diversity , originally uploaded by Band!to.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Don't Know Why… Stormy Weather

I love storms. Especially if they occur while I am sitting at home. The last few afternoons have been pleasant breaks from the heat.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: An Imagined Vision of Houston from the Past

“The City of Houston, 1868”
Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries

I learned about Mount Houston in April. Like much of the city’s historic sights, it too was torn down.

http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/716758716

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For more:
Link to original 1868 image – University of Houston Digital Library

Wednesday Night Photo Post: A Vision of Houston's Future from the Past

Painting of futuristic view of Houston
Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries

While the unknown artist is no Hugh Ferriss or Norman Bel Geddes, I do find this 1920’s rendering of Houston charming. The star-topped building and oil rig skyscrapers make it a most Texan skyline.

Painting of futuristic view of Houston (Detail)
Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries

The curved building is just odd. Must be an early Frank Gehry.  I kid!

Painting of futuristic view of Houston (Detail)
Courtesy of Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries.

This image, and many others can be found on the University of Houston Digital Library site.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Super Chicken

It was overcast and yet the sun was in front of me. Made for a less-than-ideal photo op, but this is the shot. I love the chicken and was happy to see it on a random drive.