The sun sets on a legendary Texan

spiralout · Jun 13, 2005

I had no idea who was depicted in this statue until I posted it on the Texas Photo Forum. Apparently it's a statue of Homer "The Sissy" Johnson, who was laughed out of Houston in the mid 19th century (not before being tarred and feathered, though!) for insisting on wearing a cape! Had I known that, I probably wouldn't have portrayed him in this light!

Aoide · Jun 13, 2005

Or... it could be Sam Houston.... who the city is named after.

spiralout · Jun 13, 2005

Really... well I guess I've been had! *frowns*

clarinetJWD · Jun 13, 2005

What's wrong with wearing a cape? I want one! btw, nice sunset, mine didn't turn out nearly so well...

spiralout · Jun 13, 2005

clarinetJWD said:
What's wrong with wearing a cape?

Nothing! I'd wear mine if it weren't so damned hot all the time! ;-)

Aoide · Jun 13, 2005

Awww.... don't frown. It's a spectacular photo. They were being silly. If you aren't sure who to believe.... believe me! :hugs: I'd never steer you wrong, because I love your work.

http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/11355283/

I won't totally hijack your thread... (I'm only at 500 posts, so I haven't totally learned the hijacking thing yet

) but here is my Sam Houston.

http://www.laanba.net/photoblog/archives/2005/04/sam.php

clarinetJWD · Jun 13, 2005

Aoide said:
I'm only at 500 posts, so I haven't totally learned the hijacking thing yet

I think I've picked up on it. All we have to do is have a conversation while completely ignoring Scott!

(sorry)

spiralout · Jun 13, 2005

What is that you guys? *post pump* I can't hear you! :mrgreen:

Aoide · Jun 13, 2005

clarinetJWD said:
I think I've picked up on it. All we have to do is have a conversation while completely ignoring Scott!

(sorry)

(I'm sorry too. That wasn't funny at all

)

Aoide · Jun 13, 2005

I'm sure someone who isn't from Houston will eventually wander in here and talk about what a great picture this is......

.... anytime now.

JonMikal · Jun 13, 2005

so the guy rides light in the saddle.......im sure he wasn't the only gu..........jeeze, im sorry, you wanted kudos for the pic..right?

focusing your attention on the sky was the ticket as you caught some awesome rays and created a very strong silhouette. well done!

Nikon Fan · Jun 13, 2005

Brilliant IMO

Love the sunset, the silhouette is perfect, and who the crap cares who it is b/c he's wearing a cape :lol:

If you really want to have your thread hijacked we could start talking about Batman Begins :lol:

Really though Scott, you have a great eye for everything

Usually I think that most statue pictures suck b/c they're so boring but this one rocks

spiralout · Jun 13, 2005

I dunno, after the past few Batman movies... JK. :lol:

Aoide · Jun 13, 2005

JonMikal said:
so the guy rides light in the saddle.......im sure he wasn't the only gu..........jeeze, im sorry, you wanted kudos for the pic..right?

focusing your attention on the sky was the ticket as you caught some awesome rays and created a very strong silhouette. well done!

[ Texas Drawl ] Excuse me son..... are you saying Sam Houston rides light in the saddle?

layball: [ /Texas Drawl ]