Ranch Gate

Keeps the cows in and the cow-tippers out.

"Plan B"

A favorite subject of mine is the Tower of the Americas.
You can see it from almost anywhere in Bexar county, and
to many San Antonians it defines the downtown skyline.
For this one, I was heading to the Spaghetti Warehouse parking lot
to catch some trains in 'golden' evening light, but a thunderstorm
rolled in to the west that blocked the sun, so I had to fall back
on "Plan B" and shoot whatever I could find that had potential,
using the ominous clouds as a nice addition to the clear blue skies
I usually feature.

Windmills

A traditional Texas image is the windmill, turning
slowly on a hot and lazy afternoon.
Squealing because the bearings need grease, but
still pumping water for the stock tanks on
a cattle ranch.
These days they are a popular decoration for suburban
businesses, and miniatures can even be seen in people's
front lawns.
This one is a restored antique but does nothing more
than add a rustic flavor to the parking lot of a bank.


Views Of Texas has just passed 1000 hits since I started
keeping track a few months ago. Not much compared to
commercial sites but I'm proud nonetheless.
I want to thank my visitors from all over the world,
and I hope y'all enjoy peeking into my collection of
photos that I have lovingly taken in my favorite parts
of the Republic Of Texas.

Texas Highways

While cruising down the interstates in Texas you
can often look to the side and see cactus along
the right-of-way.
For this image I decided to reverse the view.

This is a completed section of the huge IH10/Loop 410
interchange that's under construction on the northwest side.

Urban Decor

The hardy bougainvillea loves direct sunlight
and needs little water, so they're a perfect
choice to beautify our downtown sidewalks.

The Emily Morgan Hotel

I have been trying to catch this grand old
beauty in evening light for many months.
Not only is the color richer, but the details
on the side of the building seem to be glowing
the way they are projecting just past the shadows.