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These are great. Those two new 700'ers have added even more to an already thick skyline. The taller portions of the DT skyline are not unlike LA in that they are generally linear along Smith, Louisiana, and Main streets (Figueroa, Flower, Hope, Grand in LA).
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Just post-processed and uploaded four more...


Allen-Parkway-O-Rama
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Allen-Parkway-O-Rama
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Bayou-O-Rama
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Main @ Bissonnet
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Awesome pics. City looks clean and nice.
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These are great. Those two new 700'ers have added even more to an already thick skyline. The taller portions
of the DT skyline are not unlike LA in that they are generally linear along Smith, Louisiana, and Main streets (Figueroa, Flower, Hope, Grand in LA).

Thanks you guys!


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Sunset Over Buffalo Bayou on Flickr


I Just Adore A Penthouse View? on Flickr


Morning Over Montrose on Flickr


Morning Over Montrose on Flickr


Medical Center Skyline With Some Hotel... Can't Remember the Brand on Flickr

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Wow! I really like this one!
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Thanks! I just recently learned a new trick in Photoshop that I used on this photo to improve the original version and make it presentable here.
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Ha ha but I can handle the heat, no worries
It just occurred to me that whether you can handle the heat is only part of it. The city is just a more pleasant place in the spring or fall because people are out and about in the parks and streets and all the outside patios and such at restaurants are packed. Just a happier time all around. Summer time can look post-apocalyptic because everyone is indoors.
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It just occurred to me that whether you can handle the heat is only part of it. The city is just a more pleasant place in the spring or fall because people are out and about in the parks and streets and all the outside patios and such at restaurants are packed. Just a happier time all around. Summer time can look post-apocalyptic because everyone is indoors.
Although there can be some pretty chilly, rainy weather in the winter, there can also be some incredibly nice days where people are out and about, and eating on outdoor patios. Things can really change from day to day, though. As for summer, it's a guarantee that it will be hot and humid every day. You're right about what it's like. I do like the thunderstorms during the summer, though. We don't get nearly as many up here in Austin. I wish we did.
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I do like the thunderstorms during the summer, though. We don't get nearly as many up here in Austin. I wish we did.

Yeah, it's crazy, but after five years in San Antonio, I still miss those intense Houston downpours. My mom always called them "toad stranglers."
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Was in Houston earlier this month. Here are some (mostly) drone shots with a few others thrown in for good measure.


Morning 360 on Flickr
That's like 6 skylines in one shot! Excellent photo. What drone are you using? I'd like to get one to take some pictures around the area.
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What drone are you using? I'd like to get one to take some pictures around the area.
DJI Mavic Air 2
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DJI Mavic Air 2
Thanks, I was looking at the DJI mini last week. Costco had it for $429. It seems like a reasonable price for a beginner, I don't want spend too much more and then wreck it learning how to fly it.
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Wonderful shots, what is the rooftop development in the lower left corner of this shot?
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I think it's called Post Skylawn or something like that. It's a rooftop park and urban farm or garden.
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Wonderful shots, what is the rooftop development in the lower left corner of this shot?
It's POST Houston. It's the repurposing of the mid-century era main post office. Designed by OMA. https://www.oma.com/projects/post-houston





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