I spent last week in Austin Texas attending a three day Seminar. My bride and I flew in to Austin on Tuesday afternoon. We got the rental car and headed about thirty miles south to San Marcos, the home of two huge outlet malls. I bought two pair of Ecco shoes. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn in my life. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I spent in seminars that are required for my registration as an accessibility specialist in the state of Texas, so we only had the evenings to explore a few good restaurants. I put my bride on the plane Friday evening and I spent the night (not our original plans, but that's another story for another day). Saturday morning I got up and decided to head downtown to take a few photos of interesting things that I might find. Please keep in mind, I did not have my good camera with me. All of these photos were taken with an ancient digital, point & shoot camera that I brought from the office. I got done around noon and headed to the airport for the trip home. Here are the results of that little excursion.
I love old buildings and this theatre really caught my eye. Well what caught my eye was the Beatles tribute band that was playing there Saturday night. Rats!!! I got a plane to catch.
This restored movie house is next door to the theatre above. Don't be surprised if this photo shows up again on a Ruby Tuesday.
I believe the sign indicated that this building was originally constructed in 1897. I love the bay window on the right.
This majestic old residence is just a couple of blocks north of the downtown business district. There are quite a few lovely old homes in the area. They come in all shapes and sizes.
Just across the street from the previous photo is this old residence turned law office. It has really good bones, but it needs work to make it something special.
I never did bother to read the plaque that describes this sculpture found on Congress Street. And now of a review of last week's photo lesson. Remember what I said about looking at something from a different view point? I am sure that this is the typical tourist photo angle for this shot. Okay, now let's move around the sculpture and see what happens.
There, see what I mean? Okay, let's move again.
Again, this is a more dramatic shot. The only problem is that the red awning across the street is a bit distracting, and you can't really tell that this is a woman firing the canon. So, let's move one more time.
Now I think we have the best angle. It tells the story and it tells it from a unique angle. Mission accomplished. Always take more pictures than you need. With digital, you can always discard the ones you don't like when you get home.
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Saturday afternoon the Arkansas Razorbacks spanked Cal State Fullerton 10-6 to open the 2009 College World Series in Omaha. Later that evening the LSU Tigers gave the SEC a sweep of the days action by beating Virgina 9-5. That sets up an SEC showdown Monday night as Arkansas faces LSU to see who advances to the winners bracket.
One last image from Austin, Texas. This is Iron Works Barbecue. The building is over 100 years old and began life as an iron works. Rustic doesn't begin to describe this place! You just gotta go there to take it all in. The BBQ is good. It's not my idea of award winning, slap your mamma, good BBQ, but it is good. When your in Texas, beef is the usually the meat of choice and the quality of the BBQ is generally measured by the brisket. Iron Works does a credible brisket. Their sauce is pretty good as well. The atmosphere is ONE OF A KIND! I love this place.
The Arkansas Razorbacks swept Florida State, Saturday, winning the Super-Regional and punched their ticket to Omaha, Nebraska and the NCAA College World Series.
I love old buildings and this theatre really caught my eye. Well what caught my eye was the Beatles tribute band that was playing there Saturday night. Rats!!! I got a plane to catch.
This restored movie house is next door to the theatre above. Don't be surprised if this photo shows up again on a Ruby Tuesday.
I believe the sign indicated that this building was originally constructed in 1897. I love the bay window on the right.
This majestic old residence is just a couple of blocks north of the downtown business district. There are quite a few lovely old homes in the area. They come in all shapes and sizes.
Just across the street from the previous photo is this old residence turned law office. It has really good bones, but it needs work to make it something special.
I never did bother to read the plaque that describes this sculpture found on Congress Street. And now of a review of last week's photo lesson. Remember what I said about looking at something from a different view point? I am sure that this is the typical tourist photo angle for this shot. Okay, now let's move around the sculpture and see what happens.
There, see what I mean? Okay, let's move again.
Again, this is a more dramatic shot. The only problem is that the red awning across the street is a bit distracting, and you can't really tell that this is a woman firing the canon. So, let's move one more time.
I was on a business trip this past week in Austin, Texas. Saturday morning I took a drive downtown to take a few photos and I came upon this little jewel. Now, I'm not a drinking man, but if I were, you would probably find me here every Ruby Tuesday.
