I photograph Galveston a lot, partly because the place feels so magical to me and it happens to be one of my favorite places on earth. It also helps that it’s basically in my backyard according to Texas standards, so I’m there quite a bit.
The architecture of the city is forever changing due to the large amount of the hurricanes and tropical storms that hit the island throughout the year. Galveston is in a constant state of change but yet it still manages to remains to stay the same. The complex and complicated state that Galveston is in at any given time is what gives it its charm, and character, but it gives it a feel that is like no other. It is as if Galveston has a heartbeat and a soul of its own. It’s truly amazing!
I am a sucker for a beautiful building, I will pull over in the middle of traffic or hang out the passenger window to get the shot. The Grace Episcopal Church is one of those buildings that stopped me in my tracks. I just HAD to get this shot! The pictures don’t do the Neo-Gothic architecture justice, the building is absolutely breathtaking. The Grace church was built in 1894, and added to the National Registry of Historical Places in April of 1975. It was another great work by Architect Nicholas J. Clayton, who is responsible for quite a few amazing structures scattered all over Galveston. In my opinion, Nicholas Clayton and his designs are a major factor on what give Galveston its “life” to this day.
The grand structure is located “off the beaten path” for Galveston, as it’s tucked away on a residential street, it sticks out amongst the homes but yet blends in all at the same time. Standing in front of the grand building is mesmerizing as you can imagine how many generations of families that still crowd those beautiful red doors, and fill those phews every week. For sure one of my favorites.
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Hi there, I’m Beth!
This blog is my world, my travels, and my thoughts, in pictures. I am an amateur photographer, and by no means a professional. Honestly, the field of Photography is so vast, and there is always something new to learn, so that title of “Professional” will be a fun, yet challenging goal to obtain. I have always loved photography and I’ve always loved to write so this blog is my perfect combo. The old adage is, “A picture is worth a thousand words”, this is true, but if you are anything like me, you want that little bit more behind what the photographer’s thoughts were at the time. That little extra is what I want this site to accomplish. This site will also chronicle my time learning everything as I go along. I am hoping that maybe I can ease someone else’s fears no matter what they decide to jump into. Because, when diving head first into anything new, it can be a lonely road to walk alone.
I have lived all over the United States from North Carolina, to California, and from Illinois, and finally resting here in Houston, Texas. What started as a vacation to the Houston area turned out to be the best move we have ever made. My feet hit the pavement and I knew I was “home”. When your soul is at peace everything in life becomes clearer and less confusing, so that alone, I know will help when conveying what I need to say here.
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