Count the Condos and the Cranes
Get a panoramic view of Austin’s condos and cranes by kayak, from the center of Lady Bird Lake.
The State of The Arch: Printed or Painted
Calling all readers: Help make the choice between the painted arch and the photographed arch.
Where You Can Become Immersed in Texture
A photo essay shows the visual feast of texture and color that’s ripe for photo immersion across the border.
When Time Stopped in Izamal
The story is told in pictures of an all-yellow city in Mexico's Yucatan that takes you back into a mysterious past.
You Say You Want an Evolution?
The evolution of Austin, Texas has been swift. Or has it been a revolution?
It’s Useless to Resist These Relics. And Why Would You?
With a bit of exploring and imagination, you can uncover something of the history of these deco relics.
Collecting Eye Candy for Inspiration—and Fun
Collecting eye candy is a snap for most visual types. And it’s a harmless way to find inspiration for your own work.
Why I Can’t Resist a Window
Windows and doors are irresistible to me. They offer enough symbolism to crank up anyone’s creative engine.
Finding Art in Architecture
Art is everywhere, not just in museums, often in the architecture of well-preserved towns–where their sense of place honors their architectural past.
There’s One Color That Makes Austin Outstanding in Spring
There’s one color that consistently belongs to Austin in every season, and in spring, even more so.
Letters from the Past, in Upstate New York
When it’s golden time, the choice may come down to nature v. man. Give me a ghost sign, a shiny neon sign and an old diner, and I’ll visit the lake next time.
There Is Nothing Fair About Fair Use
How can you respect the rights of image creators? Simple. Don’t download their work without permission, and don’t claim “fair use” if you do. Check out these royalty-free sources for free art instead.
Watering the Desert: Reflections as Distortions
Reflections of the vast brown Chihuahuan desert that surrounds a vivid green church in a tiny Mexican village are distorted by more than sundown.
To Dive Inside a Pistachio Dream
If you dream in green and ice cream, you may want to dive inside a pistachio-colored booth at Austin’s Amy’s Ice Cream.
It’s All About Your Perspective
In Austin, Texas, we take our local landmarks seriously, and our city ordinances decree that new high-rise condos must not exceed the height of our beloved homegrown businesses.
