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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · 6d

Bird Watching

#photography #streetphotography #cowboy #relax #birds #riverwalk #sanantonio #birdbath #water #nature #outdoors #texas

A man watches birds bathing in a fountain on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · 22d

Had the unfortunate opportunity to witness a house fire the other day. A special shoutout to all the fire fighters who do their best to protect life and property while risking their own. True heroes!

#photography #fire #firefighters #firefighter #streetphotography #sunrays #danger #service

The silhouette of fire fighters as they perform the dangerous task of cutting a hole in the steep roof of a house. The fire primarily engulfed the garage but the fire had spread to other parts of the house including the attic.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · 24d

The engine of a World War 2 era aircraft. This can be seen at the World War 2 Museum in New Orleans. I wish I had grabbed information about which aircraft it was. Perhaps someone can tell me in the comments. Still, a remarkable machine to look at.

#photography #blueskyartshow #aircraft #aviation

The engine of a World War 2 era aircraft, on display at the World War 2 museum in New Orleans. I highly recommend visiting this museum. I was very impressed with the exhibits.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · 28d

Autumn vibes.

Autumn officially starts today at 2:19 PM EDT

#photography #autumn #fall #spiderweb #web #fence #splitrailfence #sun #sunset #afternoon #wood #nature #seasons #halloween #blueskyartshow

Afternoon sunlight shines through a web that is spun between wood posts of a split rail fence

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · 29d

Come fly with me…

#photography #aviation #flight #travel #vacation #wings #jetengine #view #clouds #sky #skies #trip #jet #float #fly #aircraft #airplane #plane #houston #galveston #galvestonbay #texas #gulfofmexico

View of Galveston Bay beyond the wing and engine outside of aircraft window.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Sep 16

Nature’s potholes.

Pedernales Falls State Park west of Austin, TX near Johnson City, TX.

#photography #nature #stateparks #pedernalesstatepark #travel #rocks #holes #erosion #outdoors #hiking #texas #austin #river #water #summer #vacation

Holes from erosion in the rocks of Pedernales Falls State Park near Johnson City, Texas

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Sep 13

Boulder Bay Park, Big Bear Lake, California

#photography #blueskyartshow #bigbearlake #bigbearcalifornia #california #sanbernardino #lakes #travel #mountains #nature #serenity #peaceful #pier #reflection #outdoors #southerncalifornia

A pier reaches out over Boulder Bay in Big Bear Lake in Southern California.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Sep 12

Never forget.

#newyorkcity #newyork #neverforget #september11 #wtc #worldtradecenter #twintowers #towers #memorial #freedomtower #photography

A halo appears over Lower Manhattan in New York City as the Freedom Tower {One World Trade Center) is shown on the left

A white rose is placed on the name of a person listed among others who perished on 9/11/2001 at the 9/11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 31

I can see my house from here!

View of the west side of downtown Houston, with city hall on the right, from the One Shell Plaza building.

#photography #downtown #htown #houston #urban #cityhall #views #skyscraper #building #texas #blueskyartshow

View of the west side of downtown Houston from the One Shell Plaza building

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 30

You can now buy digital prints of my photos on Etsy at paulcardenasphoto.etsy.com. Let me know what topics you would like to see more of, and I will do my best to post them here.

#photography #freedomtower #newyorkcity #architecture #skyscraper #downtown #buildings #city #streetphotography #urban

One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower in New York City. You can purchase a digital copy of this and more at Etsy https://paulcardenasphoto.etsy.com.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 30

Rim of the World Highway 18 in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California.

#photography #landscapephotograpgy #blackandwhitephotography
#sanbernardinomountains
#california #southerncalifornia #mountains #nature #outdoors #travel #rimoftheworld #roadtrip #road

A road marker on highway 18 in the San Bernardino mountains of Southern California.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 25

The corner of Calle Balderas and Calle Emilio Donde in Mexico City, Mexico.

#photography #streetphotography #architecture #mexico #mexicocity #urban #city #mintgreen #buildings #structures #spanish

A building painted mint-green on the corner of Calle Balderas and Calle Emilio Donde in Mexico City, Mexico

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 24

North Gateway Rock Formation at the Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs, Colorado.

#photography #environment #rockymountains #rockies #parks #nature #wild #greatoutdoors #hiking #outdoors #rock #gardenofthegods #colorado #coloradosprings #clouds #sky #trees #conservation #landscapephotography

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 23

If you need portraits, photos taken at an event, or photos of your product, and you live in the Houston area, please visit the website in my profile and contact me.

#photography #portraits #events #concerts #quienceaneras #seniorportraits #graduationphotos #productphotography

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 19

I know it’s more than 99, and it’s not beer, but it fits the fact that this is my 99th post.

D’amico’s Italian Market Cafe in Rice Village in Houston, Texas

#photography #ninetyninebottles #wine #restaurant #vino #ninetynine #bottles #Italian #Italianrestaurant #shelves

Bottles of beer fill shelves at D’amico’s Italian Market Cafe in Rice Village in Houston, Texas

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 18

How many constellations do you see? Can you see the teapot of Sagittarius pouring milk into the Milky Way? See these glorious constellations and learn about the cosmos at the George Observatory near Needville, TX.
#photography #astrophotography #astronomy #space @hmns.bsky.social #telescope #science

Many constellations, star clusters, planets, nebulas, and more are within your reach if you live in the Houston area. These glorious objects can be viewed at the George Observatory near Needville, Texas. See amazing celestial objects through the main dome’s 36” telescope as well as many other telescopes on the deck Saturday nights.

See https://george.hmns.org for details.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 10

Lincoln’s View

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” - Abraham Lincoln

#photography #abrahamlincoln #lincoln #washington #washingtondc #travel #government #politics #quotes #monument #lincolnmemorial #washingtonmonument

Visitors look towards the Washington Monument over the Reflection Pool in Washington D.C.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 9

Thanks!

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 9

Slight chance of rain.

#photography #clouds #rain #weather #blackandwhitephotography #showers #rainshowers #contrast

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Aug 5

Scorpius looks down upon beach goers in South Padre Island, Texas.

#photography #stars #beach #summer #scorpio #scorpius #astrophotography #astronomy #night #outdoors #travel #vacation #sea #ocean #gulfofmexico #southpadreisland #texas

Beach goers on South Padre Island, Texas sit under the stars at night. Scorpio can be seen in the night sky above them.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Jul 31

Why does “The Summer Wind” by Frank Sinatra come to mind?

#photography #seagull #sky #clouds #ocean #sea #summer #beach #summervibes #clearskies #vacation #travel

A seagull flies in the skies over the Kemah Boardwalk Texas

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Jul 27

It’s still July, isn’t it?

#halloween #toosoon #summer #summervibes #fallvibes #lowes

Halloween decorations are out already at a local Lowe’s hardware store.

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Jul 25

They don't make them like they used to.

An engine blower. A green Camero. Rudy's BBQ reflecting off of a black Corvette.

You can see these and more every 2nd and 4th Thursday at Rudy's BBQ in Tomball, TX

#photography #cars #automobiles #carshows #tomballtx #rudysbbq #musclecars #camero

An engine blower. Don't ask me what car this belongs to. I was mesmerized by the size of this thing.

Rudy's BBQ sign reflects off of a black Corvette

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Jul 23

Ominous.

Just over a year ago hurricane Beryl blew into the Houston area.

#photography #hurricane #weather #climate #houston #gulfofmexico #events #news #history

Before landfall a person takes a walk as ominous clouds from hurricane Beryl move into the Houston area July 7, 2024

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Paul Cardenas @paulcardenasphoto.com · Jul 22

Mission San Jose is one of four missions in the San Antonio Missions National Park. Check out these beautiful structures when in San Antonio.

www.nps.gov/saan/index.htm

#photography #missions #architecture #texas #sanantonio #church #religion #history #parks #nationalparks

A yucca plant sits in front of the San Jose Mission in San Antonio Texas. Mission San Jose is one of four missions in the San Antonio Missions National Park.

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