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Inspiration can be found anywhere and everywhere. This weekend was a beautiful weekend and in homage to our wonderful city, I am going to show some images I have taken around town. When I got my first digital SLR, my appetite for taking pictures was insatiable, I took pictures anywhere my heart desired. I would even dream of pictures as I closed my eyes to go to sleep at night. I know, a little OCD, but hey, I'm being honest here!
Houston has a slightly bad reputation in the community. For being unruly, unregulated and lacking in a community infrastructure to bring it together. I actually grew up in a suburb of Houston, little 'ole Alief. Speaking of a bad reputation, we won't even get into Alief's reputation... Anyway, when my husband asked me to move back 3 years ago, I scoffed. I told him I would rather move to a remote village in Africa than move back to Houston, TX!! Funny how that works, huh? Love and escaping NYC brought me back to the town that I had been escaping for the years prior. AND, I must say that I have now grown quite fond of it. Don't quote me on this later, but now find Houston to be uniquely comfortable and the people to be incredibly friendly. Plus, I am near my family which has grown more important to me with each passing year.
Loooong story short, I had fun with my digital SLR because I could explore the unique corners of Houston and take as many pictures as I wanted. I found inspiration everywhere. It is important as a photographer to continually challenge yourself and keep stretching your knowledge base. Too Comfortable = Bad. Here are some images of my "travels." Happy Tuesday!
Houston has a slightly bad reputation in the community. For being unruly, unregulated and lacking in a community infrastructure to bring it together. I actually grew up in a suburb of Houston, little 'ole Alief. Speaking of a bad reputation, we won't even get into Alief's reputation... Anyway, when my husband asked me to move back 3 years ago, I scoffed. I told him I would rather move to a remote village in Africa than move back to Houston, TX!! Funny how that works, huh? Love and escaping NYC brought me back to the town that I had been escaping for the years prior. AND, I must say that I have now grown quite fond of it. Don't quote me on this later, but now find Houston to be uniquely comfortable and the people to be incredibly friendly. Plus, I am near my family which has grown more important to me with each passing year.
Loooong story short, I had fun with my digital SLR because I could explore the unique corners of Houston and take as many pictures as I wanted. I found inspiration everywhere. It is important as a photographer to continually challenge yourself and keep stretching your knowledge base. Too Comfortable = Bad. Here are some images of my "travels." Happy Tuesday!
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wow! all of these are so very "Houston" hehehe I love the rusty, open window one a lot :)
(06.02.09)