The End of Houston. //sabotai's last houston thread - Page 2

sabotai · #21 Posted **May 21, 2009, 5:52 AM**

Thanks for all the kind words guys, look for plenty of content to come!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

Nice Houston round up! Is the Asian chick in all of your pics the gf you're moving with?

You've got it, she usually makes it into my threads in some way or another.

KevinFromTexas · #22 Posted **May 21, 2009, 12:56 PM**

Good luck in New York. I look forward to seeing your pics from there, but man, I'm going to miss your Houston threads. Truly original stuff.

This is an awesome photo. It's like the reflection of the Chase Building in the pavement is supposed to signify a building belonging on that parking lot (which of course isn't there) instead of the cars at the bottom which are upside down as a sign of rejection. Too much?

tdawg · #23 Posted **May 21, 2009, 1:20 PM**

Great pictures. Good luck in our fair city.

Thundertubs · #24 Posted **May 21, 2009, 5:22 PM**

Awesome work. Look forward to the new stuff.

SouthByMidwest · #25 Posted **May 21, 2009, 5:55 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

This is an awesome photo. It's like the reflection of the Chase Building in the pavement is supposed to signify a building belonging on that parking lot (which of course isn't there) instead of the cars at the bottom which are upside down as a sign of rejection. Too much?

lol, perhaps. But that looks like the Gulf Building to me, the granddaddy of Houston skyscrapers.

Shasta · #26 Posted **May 21, 2009, 9:02 PM**

You will be missed. I've loved looking at your photos from Boston. Just don't become a Yankees fan and then all will still be good!

-AX- · #27 Posted **May 22, 2009, 3:18 AM**

Awesome shots! What kind of post processing do you do to some of your pics? Some look like they are HDR but really realistic.

Rocket1964 · #28 Posted **May 22, 2009, 3:35 AM**

You kicked it!
child + fountain = possilby best photo I have seen on these forums.
Stay in Houston, I have seen enough NY to last a lifetime.

wisla_krakow · #29 Posted **May 22, 2009, 4:14 AM**

this oughta be good.
you and ninjatune helped expose me to the goodness of texas' large cities.
thanks.

KevinFromTexas · #30 Posted **May 22, 2009, 10:06 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfre81

lol, perhaps. But that looks like the Gulf Building to me, the granddaddy of Houston skyscrapers.

Yep. One of its past names was the Gulf Building. During the 70s it had a huge Gulf sign on the top, I believe it rotated also. But Chase Bank occupies the building now.

MobyLL · #31 Posted **May 22, 2009, 2:23 PM**

Excellent photos sabotai... I have enjoyed all of your Houston area threads.

Best of luck to you in your move to NY... NYC will provide endless photo opportunites.

SouthByMidwest · #32 Posted **May 22, 2009, 2:54 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Yep. One of its past names was the Gulf Building. During the 70s it had a huge Gulf sign on the top, I believe it rotated also. But Chase Bank occupies the building now.

Right. I just rarely hear it referred to as such, I guess so as not to confuse anyone with the JP Morgan Chase Tower (tallest building in Houston today).

sabotai · #33 Posted **May 22, 2009, 4:41 PM**

Thanks again guys, here are some more shots.

-ax-: I mostly just do contrast/saturation/levels. Occasionally, I'll do some exposure blending for sunsets.

kevin: i like your interpretation, since it's what i intended all along

denveraztec · #34 Posted **May 22, 2009, 6:00 PM**

Incredible shots and we are long overdue for this kind of representation in New York! Safe travels and best wishes, looking forward to seeing your new works soon!

TXLove · #35 Posted **May 22, 2009, 10:36 PM**

Great new shots! Like I said Houston and Texas will miss your eye!

KevinFromTexas · #36 Posted **May 23, 2009, 5:56 AM**

Really nice photos. I always like your night photos.

Reverberation · #37 Posted **May 23, 2009, 6:14 AM**

You have a hell of an eye.

bilbao58 · #38 Posted **May 24, 2009, 5:14 AM**

Wowowowow! The second set is too good! Love the parking meter and fire escape shots!

sabotai · #39 Posted **May 25, 2009, 4:41 PM**

Houston's bat colony under the Waugh street bridge is often overshadowed by Austin's larger one, but it is still respectable at around 300,000.

I can't figure out how to post the video, so here's the link.
video

Shasta · #40 Posted **May 25, 2009, 10:33 PM**

I am really going to miss your artwork. These are incredible. The 2nd photo in the bat thread freaks me out a bit... does that guy have horns?