Assignment: Houston

It's Rodeo Time!

Saddle up buckaroos and get those cameras ready for the 210 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.  There is so much going on that I'm going to encourage you to visit the official website to look at the different events and schedules, but here are some photos to get your creative juices flowing.  Are you ready to rodeo?

  
  

Photos by gwenturnerjuarez, crossmage, espngo, and aggiechristine.

Spotlight: Prometheus Unbound

Prometheus Unbound by zippythesimhead
Assignment: Black & White

One more weekend to participate in our Black & White assignment.  Make sure to stop by the pool to see all the wonderful entries!

Weekly Reading 02.10.10

Defining Macro Photography
Your Photo Tips

Tips for Better Zoo Photography
PhotoWalk Pro

Memory Card Tips
Photododo

Seven Easy DIY Projects To Super Ramp Your Photography Studio
DIY PHotography.net

9 Architectural Photography Tips
Digital Photography School

4 Signs That It's Time To Start From Scratch In Lightroom
Lightroom Killer Tips

Spotlight: Into the Light

Into the Light by Let there be light (Andy)
Assignment: Black & White

Black & White is our current assignment. Join us!

Weekend Planner 02/05 - 02/07

Mardi Gras Galveston - Galveston stretches out the Mardi Gras activities over several weekends and on the schedule this weekend is the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius Parade, the Galveston County Firefighters Firetruck Parade, and the Krewe of Grambinus Parade.  Also a fun run/walk and a few more parties and even a ball. The party is on in Galveston.

Bellville Market Days - Vendors set up around the historic courthouse square to sell arts, crafts, collectibles,jewelry and antiques. Also food and live entertainment.

Cultural Kite Festival - Sugar Land hopes to begin a new tradition with their first annual Cultural Kite Festival.  Kites of all shapes and sizes will fly above Sugar Land Memorial Park.

Houston Photo Contest

Houston, as YOU see it.  That's the tagline for a new photo contest available to Houston area residents.  Neighborhood Centers Inc., an agency that has been serving Houston neighborhoods for over 100 years, is sponsoring the photo contest and giving away gift certificates to Houston Camera Exchange for first, second and third place.

What kind of photos? 

Neighborhoods (view a map of our neighborhood centers)
Events (view a list of our upcoming events)
Landmarks and landscape
Workplaces
People
Greater Houston

A donation of $5 is suggested for entry.  Photos can be from your archives back through January 2009.  The deadline to enter is March 12th.  You can find out more information about the contest and read the official rules here:

http://contest.neighborhood-centers.org/

Glenwood's Live Oak

Thanks to Assignment: Houston member Sandy, I found this article on one of my favorite places in Houston, the Glenwood Live Oak.  Go read the article about this beautiful tree and the next time you are at Glenwood Cemetery make sure to stop by and take a few photos.  

Weekly Reading - 02.02.2010

I can see clearly now - Dioptric Adjustment
PhotoWalk Pro

Is your autofocus letting you down?
PhotoWalk Pro

Protecting your copyright in a digital world
Photocritic.org

The Beginner's Guide to Creating a Photoblog: Part 1
Phototuts+

Filters for Black & White Photography
PictureCorrect

How to Be Inspired Every Day
The Digital Photography School

Houston in Black & White

This month's assignment is Black & White.  Let's see Houston in this timeless photo technique.  Read more here at the February Assignment discussion.