Houston, Dallas, Austin & San Ant Photogs!

[abel]

hey guys... im looking for fellow Texas Photogs to help share their favorite locales in and around our great state...

Anyone else here in Texas!?

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check out www.TexasPhotoForum.com

[Digital Prophet]

I am in Houston. And I am going to say that one of my favorite places to shoot is Downtown. Trite, but still good for some interesting shots.

Some of my other faves are Westhiemer. There is always something going on in Montrose. The Galleria always has interesting people, but be prepared for dirty looks. The Museum District has quite a few unique sights if you are willing to go exploring on foot.

Of course since I do horse photography, my all time favorite place to shoot is at my friend's barn.

Really in Houston all you have to do is park your car and get out on foot just about anywhere inside the loop. Allen Parkway. Theater District. Freeway construction. Statue gardens. Churches (those are always good if you get past the tired old 'this is a church' shots). And the of course, the traffic. And trust me, if you spend a lifetime taking photos in Houston and never point your camera at the traffic you are missing out.

Ok. That is all I got.

- Digital Prophet -

[deezeljuice]

I live in Houston too. Downtown is also one of my favorite places, especially on clear, low humidity days. The zoo is an excellent place to go as well. Try the Cockrill Butterfly center too. It's near the Museum of Natural Science in Hermann park.
The alligators at Brazos Bend SP are fun, but I haven't done that yet. There are groups that go there often, you can find them on Fred Mirandas site.

[OneManArmy]

Anyone in Dallas?

[dorkn]

Hey check out www.lifeatf8.com they site owner is Able and he has a forum for local texans to talk and meet up check it out.

[triangle]

Well I am from nearby neighboring Beaumont. Thanks for sharing your photos Abel, very impressive. I am beginning my journey down the same path that you have been on. Form a point and shooter to a more serious shooter. I am trying to learn all I can at this time, can you suggest any good books you have found or other material? I am using a Digital Rebel, and have just ordered my 580ex flash. I am hoping it will be here before Christmas. I really liked your website and your Christmas card was very unique. Happy Holidays!

[abel]

hey guys, sorry for the late reply...

thanks for all of the compliments and the texas based forum is taking off nicely, we are almost to the 100 member mark. not too bad for my little recruiting effort a couple of weeks ago!

hehhe

[abel]

hey guys, just an update...

www.TexasPhotoForum.com is now up to 215 members and it's still growing daily...

its been a great place to meet fellow Texas Photogs and share favorite locales and such. so if you live in texas feel free to stop on in and take a look... i think its a great regional forum.

[abel]

385 now!

[KelliShaver]

Ha. I was about to reply suggesting texasphotoforums until I saw the post was from able about texasphotoforums. I'm not from texas, but I've been following abel's photog for a while so lurk on his forum. :p

[epeace]

ill be moving to Austin at the end of this year . . i just registered :)

[abel]

thanks guys... i appreciate the comments... :)

we're at 443 members now...