Dallas: Highland Park Village

Believe it or not, the oldest shopping center is located in Dallas, Texas.  Highland Park Village is in the northern part of Dallas, surrounded by luxury homes in an upscale neighborhood.  Of course it's fitting that most of the shops in the village are high end - Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, and Escada to name a few.  At night, Highland Park Village is transformed visually by accent lighting in all of the Great Oaks that line the sidewalks.  It's a pretty nice place to visit.

Vancouver: Sights of the City

I thought I would share a handful of photos from Vancouver that showcase a variety of locations around the city.  From the Capilano Suspension Bridge, Stanley Park and the Seawall, there are lots of sites to see - and they are all spectacular.

Fort Worth: Water Gardens - Black & White

Here's some other shots from the Fort Worth Water Gardens.  They were my least favorites but I cropped them a bit and added a black and white filter since the colors weren't making them feel too special.

Catskills: Newman's Ledge

This is an overdue post from my early spring visit to New York.  I enjoyed an extended weekend in upstate New York for a visit to a really great friend and his family.  I really enjoy spending time with Mike and his family because they are avid outdoor enthusiasts.  We always get a hike or two in during any given visit.  Here's a few photo highlights from one of the hikes.

Dallas: Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

The day before my move out of Dallas, I decided I had to do one last photo shoot of the new Calatrava bridge.  The last time I snapped some photos, they had just started stringing all the suspension cables.  This time around, all the cables were strung and the bridge was in full tension.  It's a really beautiful bridge and a great addition to the skyline.  I hope that the other two Calatrava-designed bridges for the Trinity River get built.

Vancouver: Olympic Cauldron

I finally got a chance to visit Vancouver, British Columbia this summer.  Similar to it's neighboring city of Seattle, Vancouver is a very lush, green landscape with plenty of spectacular mountain views and watery vistas.  It was also the home for the 2010 Winter Olympics.  Below are some shots of the cauldron and plaza.

Dallas: Oak Cliff/Bishop Arts

Here are some photos from my visit to the Oak Cliff/Bishop Arts neighborhood of Dallas.  It wasn't an impressive photo session but I did snap a few interesting shots.

Fort Worth: Water Gardens - Night

I really enjoy Philip Johnson's Water Gardens in Fort Worth.  It's just a unique urban oasis that is unexpected and rather interesting.  I never ventured through the gardens after dark and decided it was time to check out the lighting - plus it gave me a chance to use my new tripod and head.  Here are a few shots.

Dallas: Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

Slowly but surely the new bridge connecting downtown Dallas with West Dallas is becoming a reality.  Years ago the city paid Santiago Calatrava to design 3 bridges to connect downtown Dallas with areas west, spanning over the Trinity River.  The first of those bridges is the Margaret Hunt Hill, a classic Calatrava design.  The majority of the steel suspension cables have been strung, with just a few remaining.  The bridge is slated to open around the end of the summer I think.

Dallas: Fair Park

In the first few months that I lived in Dallas, I took a quick drive over to Fair Park to check it out.  Somehow I managed to miss more than half of the park in my short walk that day... which I realized after reviewing Google Maps.  In any case, I decided to finally make a second trip over to Fair Park and check out the rest of the sights.  Here are a few shots.

Kerhonkson: Lake Minnewaska

My move to Dallas has been traumatic to a few of my really good friends.... especially Mike Todd.  He and his better half live in what I consider Upstate NY.  Truly, they are only about 1.5 hours north of NYC, but isn't everything beyond that datum line 'upstate'?

Well, after two years of missing the Todds, I finally managed to book a flight to White Plains to pay them an overdue visit.  Hiking is always in order, and with the Catskills and other beautiful NY scenery, there is always plenty of trails to try.  Here are some shots from our visit to Lake Minnewaska.

Irving: Las Colinas Mustangs

I kept hearing about the Las Colinas Mustangs from various locals and even occasionally the news.  Even with the random mentions, I never really gave it much thought to search them out.  However, on my drive out to the new Irving Convention Center I happened to drive right by the Mustangs.  I decided to pull over and snap a few shots.