Houston City Scapes

Don't Look Back

Tranquility Park on a Hazy Day

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Buffalo Bayou at Night

The dominant buildings in the skyline include from left to right:The Wortham Theater, Bank of America, Shell One, Well Fargo Plaza, Enterprise Plaza, Allen Center, and Heritage Plaza

Smith Street from High at Sunset

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Houston City Hall on a Weekend Morning

The current Houston City Hall was built in 1939. The need to move from Market Square to a new building and civic area was identified in the late 1920's, but the Great Depression slowed the process of commissioning this Art Deco style building. The building is lit up in the evening with different color lights depending on the season or specific occasion. On Fall Wednesday's, the courtyard hosts a farmer’s market at lunch time.

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Houston Gulf Building Entrance at Night

I mean JPMorgan Chase & Co. Building. The work lights down the street helped to illuminate the exterior of the building at night.

Golden Sunrise on Lamar

Houston, TX 2014 This particular morning was absolutely golden. The storm clouds were still lingering, but the sun was starting to punch through the clouds as it rose over the GR Brown. The buildings were on fire, and the dark blue and purple storm clouds hang over and behind this image. I tried to capture the feel of the light that morning: its golden tones, radiance, and feel of warmth after a few very cold and rainy days.

Dawn on Smith Street

This is facing south on Smith Street in downtown Houston. The shiny buildings down the street are the former home of "the Crooked E", aka Enron. Chevron purchased the buildings in 2011, but they will always be the Enron Buildings to me.

Houston Skyline Painter with Dog

A painter captures the Houston Skyline highlighted by the beautiful sunset. He is perched in front of the George Bush Memorial with his dog and an onlooker.

Houston Mural at Night

Why does this mural draw me in so? There is a feeling of nostalgia, but it feels temporary and fleeting because murals just do not last as long as the buildings. I like the image in the night with the lights shining up on it.

Farm Credit Banks Building on a Sunny Afternoon

This building was constructed in 1929, and renovated in 1978. It is a reminder of days past hidden behind the Heritage Plaza within the Skyline District.