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txphotographyblog

Austin, Texas

Texas Photographer

Interests: photography, landscapes, anything to do with real estate, architecture, design, remodeling, renovating

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No, this isn't about Texas. I love my daughter's...

No, this isn't about Texas. I love my daughter's purple bedroom so much, I wanted to share. Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Who Needs A Boring Fence? Not These Texans.

North Central Austin - a custom fence worthy of Texas. Check out the vertical pieces - can you image how much work and care went into this custom fence and gate? Continue reading

Posted May 19, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Yellowstone Travel Trailer - Taylor Texas

When you see something like this, don't you just want to say, "Let's hit the road!"? Behind a house in Taylor, Texas. Continue reading

Posted May 18, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Hutto Texas: Wonder What This Window Has Seen

Texas has some great old buildings, frequently marginalized by the big, new shopping centers that seem to crop up everywhere. Hutto, just a little northeast of Austin, is no exception. The old downtown is just a few blocks, and just a few buildings. This one window was just too marvelous... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Westbrook Metals: Old Metal Workers Stool

Had an hour to kill at Westbrook Metals in Ausitn Texas this afternoon, waiting for parts for Orlando's DIY steady cam. Finally got bold and snuck in to the warehouse floor and snapped some pix. Am enthralled with this one - wonder how many men have contributed to the wear... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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May 3, 2011

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May 3, 2011

Lovejoys in Austin Texas: Cool Hangout?

I'm too old to hang out on 6th street in downtown Austin. Fortunately, I'm not too old to snap pix of 6th Street and the cross streets, plump with crazy characters, old doors, decrepit buildings, weathered signs, rust and graffiti. Have you been to Lovejoys? Can you imagine what lies... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Skateboards in Austin

We ran around to a few local skateboard shops in Austin, Texas this week looking for bearings for a thing that Orlando is making. These boards were lined up on the wall at Apparition Skateboards on North Loop in Central Austin. Snazzy, eh? Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Old Purple Car: Not Your Everyday Ride

Sitting at a gas station off McNeil in Austin, Texas. Jumped out to snap a few when the owner walked out of the convenience store - Charlie of Mercury Charlie, an old car restoration specialist on McNeil, just a bit East of 183. Sharing this restored '51 Mercury for your... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Fence Detail - Rusty Fence Art

Do you see old fences as old fences, or do you see the history, the detail, the art? This detail is from a fence around the old county jail in Lockhart, Texas. It wanted some artistic love, so I happily obliged. Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Rusty Metal Rings

We were pulling away from Austin's Backyard Salvage and Garden spot on Saturday when we saw these rings nestled in the dirt by the side of the building. Rust and blue paint - how cool is that? What are/were these from? Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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A Funky Chicken Coop in Austin

Austin Backyards are Sprouting Chickens, and Chicken Coops. The chickens in this backyard get the real deal - a bright, bold and fancy coop, complete with old TV for an extra nest. Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Apr 26, 2011

Crestview Metro Rail Station Shade Canopy

The Metro Rail Station in Austin TX at Justin and Lamar has a stunning beautiful shade canopy. I almost fell into a ditch to get this shot, but hey, it was screaming to be shared. Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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Classic Austin: The Tattoo Guy

Across from Torchy's Tacos on Burnett in Austin. He came out to say hi when he saw the camera. If this isn't classic Austin, what is? Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2011 at Texas Photography Blog

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