Kemah Boardwalk - Seven Snapshots

Kemah Boardwalk - Seven Snapshots · 03:42 PM

Last Wednesday, I took some mid-afternoon time off from my boat labors to do some shooting at the Boardwalk in Kemah TX when few people would be around. Here are some pictures I grabbed - all were with DA 15 except for the Pharoah ride (DA 35) and the Coke sign (DA 70). It was a beautiful bright day with the lowest humidity we're likely to see until sometime next November!

Jer

metroeloise · 05-24-2009, 04:50 PM

Very cool shots. like the b&w conversions. rich and works well with the compositions.

can feel the pressure of Summer coming on and the crowds getting ready to fill those streets...

Thanks for the share.

**Sailor** · 05-25-2009, 07:13 AM

Thanks much. Yeah, this place can be jumpin' on weekend and summer weekdays - which brings opportunities for different sorts of photography.

Jer

Edicon · 05-25-2009, 07:44 AM

We were there last summer during our family trip to Houston-Galveston area. The place is very lively and lots of photo opportunities. Nice series and thanks for sharing.

daacon · 05-25-2009, 11:42 AM

Nice series the colors really pop on that 15. I love the last one could be from circa 1950 almost expect the little Beaver to come running out.

rfortson · 05-25-2009, 12:03 PM

Great shots, Jer! You're right, I've never seen the place empty like that. It's always hopping when we go there.

You did a good job of capturing it, especially given the bright lighting.

Jimbo · 05-25-2009, 12:17 PM

Great series Bud. Some of your best work! JIM

**Sailor** · 05-25-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally posted by Edicon

We were there last summer during our family trip to Houston-Galveston area. The place is very lively and lots of photo opportunities. Nice series and thanks for sharing.

Glad I brought back some memories.

Jer

Originally posted by daacon

Nice series the colors really pop on that 15. I love the last one could be from circa 1950 almost expect the little Beaver to come running out.

Thanks, buddy. The last one makes me think of Brodrick Crawford and Highway Patrol.

Jer

Originally posted by rfortson

Great shots, Jer! You're right, I've never seen the place empty like that. It's always hopping when we go there.

You did a good job of capturing it, especially given the bright lighting.

Thanks, Russ. The night following this, we were at Rock the Dock and it was jammed - I just wish the band had been better. This band featured the usual guitar players who jump up and down a lot but do little else.

Jer

Originally posted by Jimbo

Great series Bud. Some of your best work! JIM

Geez, old friend, these are very kind words. I really appreciate them.

Jer

cardinal43 · 05-25-2009, 02:48 PM

Whadda ya mean you took some mid-afternoon time off? Who authorized that? Oh, I forgot, you're retired and you can do what you want.

Love the shot of the police car -- think it is a 1953 model. My Dad purchased a 1953 Chevy (I was 10 at the time) that was made for the police department, but it came too late in the model year, and they wouldn't accept it, so my Dad bought it -- at a pretty good discount. It did not come from the factory with inside rear door handles (so prisoners could not get out), and the dealer installed them.

**Sailor** · 05-26-2009, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by cardinal43

Whadda ya mean you took some mid-afternoon time off? Who authorized that? Oh, I forgot, you're retired and you can do what you want.

Love the shot of the police car -- think it is a 1953 model. My Dad purchased a 1953 Chevy (I was 10 at the time) that was made for the police department, but it came too late in the model year, and they wouldn't accept it, so my Dad bought it -- at a pretty good discount. It did not come from the factory with inside rear door handles (so prisoners could not get out), and the dealer installed them.

I was seven in '53 and my Dad drove Dodges during that period, but my wife - before I knew her - drove a '54 Chev in the early '60's and actually "ran it" at a Nashville Illinois dragstrip. It was a six banger, so I'm sure her races were pretty leasurely!

Jer

gawan · 05-29-2009, 12:14 PM

I love these shots, vivid colours, good B%W conversions, and wide angles I always like!

nulla · 05-29-2009, 02:21 PM

Great shots mate.. colours are popping

Neil

**Sailor** · 05-29-2009, 07:58 PM

Originally posted by gawan

I love these shots, vivid colours, good B%W conversions, and wide angles I always like!

Thanks, Georg, for you kind words.

Jer

Originally posted by nulla

Great shots mate.. colours are popping

Neil

I appreciate your comments, Neil.

Jer

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Edicon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mississauga, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 201	We were there last summer during our family trip to Houston-Galveston area. The place is very lively and lots of photo opportunities. Nice series and thanks for sharing.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 25,474 Original Poster	Originally posted by Edicon We were there last summer during our family trip to Houston-Galveston area. The place is very lively and lots of photo opportunities. Nice series and thanks for sharing. Glad I brought back some memories. Jer Originally posted by daacon Nice series the colors really pop on that 15. I love the last one could be from circa 1950 almost expect the little Beaver to come running out. Thanks, buddy. The last one makes me think of Brodrick Crawford and Highway Patrol. Jer Originally posted by rfortson Great shots, Jer! You're right, I've never seen the place empty like that. It's always hopping when we go there. You did a good job of capturing it, especially given the bright lighting. Thanks, Russ. The night following this, we were at Rock the Dock and it was jammed - I just wish the band had been better. This band featured the usual guitar players who jump up and down a lot but do little else. Jer Originally posted by Jimbo Great series Bud. Some of your best work! JIM Geez, old friend, these are very kind words. I really appreciate them. Jer

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cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Whadda ya mean you took some mid-afternoon time off? Who authorized that? Oh, I forgot, you're retired and you can do what you want. Love the shot of the police car -- think it is a 1953 model. My Dad purchased a 1953 Chevy (I was 10 at the time) that was made for the police department, but it came too late in the model year, and they wouldn't accept it, so my Dad bought it -- at a pretty good discount. It did not come from the factory with inside rear door handles (so prisoners could not get out), and the dealer installed them.

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gawan Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Helsinki Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,400	I love these shots, vivid colours, good B%W conversions, and wide angles I always like!

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05-29-2009, 02:21 PM	#12
nulla Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 1,560	Great shots mate.. colours are popping Neil

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 25,474 Original Poster	Originally posted by gawan I love these shots, vivid colours, good B%W conversions, and wide angles I always like! Thanks, Georg, for you kind words. Jer Originally posted by nulla Great shots mate.. colours are popping Neil I appreciate your comments, Neil. Jer