We will have our 50th high school reunion at Hidden Palms in Santa Fe, Texas, this October, so I went to check the place out. Looks like a great venue, with palms, ponds, gazebos, and meeting rooms. I guess the ponds keep the plants well watered in this drought.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Classic Chevy Truck
If you spend anytime reading truck history you will soon learn that a common design theme which is repeated over and over again is that of "massiveness." This word was used to describe the front appearance of the new 1941 Chevrolet Trucks. Especially on light-duty trucks designers continually worked to get just the right look of massiveness and ruggedness in the truck's grille, front bumper and front fenders. I'm not so sure that the ruggedness and massiveness have stood the test of time for the 1941-1946 Chevrolet pickups. John Gunnell coined the term "Wurlitzer" for these trucks, which is a wonderfully descriptive term. I think the point is clear: these are attractive trucks but maybe not all that massive. We must admit that it is hard to miss all that bright chrome, however I tip my hat to the Chevrolet designers for their work, which has stood the test of time.
The 1941 3/4-ton Chevrolet pickup was built on a 125 1/4-inch wheelbase chassis. Series AL 3/4-ton trucks were equipped with 15-inch wheels and tires.
Posted for the Monday Photo Challenge- the letter C.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
Red Leaves
I saw the lightplay on these red leaves from across the yard while working on a car. Just had to shoot it!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Railroad Wye Switch
Modern Wye switch on the Burlington line south of Alvin, Texas near Liverpool. The electric switching mechanism is much more complex than one would think. We don't see these things in everyday passing or crossing railroad tracks.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Foggy Canal With Frames
Our area is criss-crossed by rice canals to irrigate the important crops in the Alvin area. Looking down the canal with the rising sun off to the left, this foggy canal drew my shooting eye to it today. Here I have made multiple reflecting frames just for fun, using Picnik.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Winter Leaves
A poor little sprout that might have survived the winter, backlit by morning sun.
View On Black
Monday, February 07, 2011
Crawfish Chimney
Crawfish burrow underground and "stack" mudballs to form a "chimney" over the burrow. this stack of mud casts a long shadow in the afternoon sun.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Soft Focus
Retreaded for the Monday Photo Challenge and Retread Group. Played with curves, layers, and frame in Picnik.
View On Black
Monday, November 01, 2010
Spooky Eyes
The Stars and Stripes keep watch over the spooky eyes of the skull. Perfect for the eve of an historic mid-term election!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Ring Toss
Just some rusty rings found tossed away, shot in B&W in camera for the Monday Photo Challenge- things that are round, or go round.
I worked on the shot in Picnik to get a grainy feel, like old B&W film.
View On Black
Saturday, October 02, 2010
Breast Cancer Awareness Stamp
October each year is designated as National breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote breast cancer awareness, share information regarding the disease and provide greater access to screening services.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Twin Morning Glories
These twins vie for the emerging sunlight this morning after a night of rain. The dew is still on them, but they are ready for a sunny day.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Coming on By!
I "Ghosterized" this hotrod in Picnik, fooling with curves. In the old days, while out hotrodding, often a "ghost car" would creep up on you and suddenly appear, passing on the left at such a high rate that you couldn't even tell your buddies what kind of car it was!
Retreaded for The Monday Photo Challenge and Thursday Retread Group.
The original- www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/4962250228/in/set-7215762...
Zeiss Ikon
Zeiss Ikon
Fine lines and wrinkles is our challenge this week, so I got this old Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta down off the shelf where my small collection of classic cameras sits.
The fine lines of these old classics always attract me, and you can see the wrinkle of the bellows. Never mind that I didn't straighten out the backdrop!
Monday, August 09, 2010
Restored Home
Nice restoration of a turn of the century home in Alvin, Texas. I cropped out the window for The Monday Photo Challenge group windows and doors challenge on Flickr.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tower Lines
A tower has been under construction on Donaldson Rd just off Hwy 35 between Alvin and Pearland for some years, and I have never seen anyone there to ask about it.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Perfect Handle Counterfeits
These are some H D Smith tools that a friend has rebuilt for me. The hammer is a one of a kind. An H D Smith Perfect Handle open end wrench mated by forge welding to a ball pein hammer head. The pipe wrench is a PEXTO mated the same way to a long H D Smith Perfect Handle screwdriver. The two screwdrivers are original except he has put new wood on them for me.
Discussion of these can be seen at www.papawswrench.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=22669&po... on my Tool Talk Forum.
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