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The Year In Food 2024

Posted: January 1, 2025 in Food, Photography
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2024! What can I say? This year I had some great meals dining out and some made by my family. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Special days and holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. The good times sometimes are created by taking food that would not otherwise be a selection and turning it into a masterpiece. Meals often trigger great memories for me. It is wonderful to share dinner with friends and family. It was also great to try a few new dishes. Super memories! This year I have chosen to highlight photos of restaurant dishes as well as some of the dishes that were cooked by family members. From top left going right and back and forth down the page we have Casa Rio San Antonio, Top Water Grill, Banh Mi Burger by my daughter, Fusion Taco, Niko Niko’s, Top Water Grill, Shri Balaji Bavan, Rigatoni with Sweet Italian Sausage by my daughter, Pho Ben Bellaire, Fadi’s Meyerland, Thanksgiving Gabby’s BBQ and Mom, and Asian Style Chicken with Stir Fried Vegetables my wife. Food is not only great to taste and enjoy, but a beautiful sight to see. Presentation and placement on the plate are important. Thank you for supporting my blog with your readership and views. I’m going into my twelfth year of blogging now. Working to fit it in between work and my drumming YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@AlbertMoyerJr. Wow, time flies! May God continue to provide. And may we all learn to love, live, enjoy great meals together, and get along in the way God intended. Bon Appetit!

The Crockett Hotel 2024

Posted: July 1, 2024 in Photography, Travel
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The Crockett Hotel is named after legendary Davy Crockett, soldier, politician, and frontiersman. Davy Crockett is a larger-than-life person and folk hero. He was a man’s man. Davy Crockett was a big hero in the Texas Revolution, and he ended up dying in the Battle of the Alamo. Legend has it that Davy was found in the barracks dead surrounded by sixteen Mexicans that he took out on his own. Davy was truly a warrior and fought for what he believed in without being polished or prideful like some of the other politicians that would damage his political career. There is so much to learn, see, and do around the Crockett Hotel as it sits right next door to The Alamo. It was built in 1909 which makes it over 115 years old. To book a stay in this historic hotel or to learn more visit their website https://www.crocketthotel.com/ Here are a few photos from my visit. Enjoy!

McNay Art Museum 2024

Posted: June 28, 2024 in Art, Photography, Travel
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Recently, I stopped in for a visit at the McNay Art Museum. From the moment I drove up to the grounds I was in awe. There were sculptures, beautiful gardens, multiple paintings, and a mansion I was ready to walk into and see. Upon entering, I learned the mansion had two wings. A new wing and the original mansion section. In the new section, I viewed the de la Torre brothers exhibit. It was creativity on a higher order level. It had a deep meaning that some I’m sure will struggle with. In the original section, I found many historical art pieces and a beautiful mansion built like it is to last forever. It was exciting to see original Picasso and Monet pieces. This museum is a new favorite of mine and I’ll definitely be visiting again. If you want to learn more about it, visit the museum website here https://www.mcnayart.org/

Sheldon Reservoir 2024

Posted: June 27, 2024 in Fish, Photography, Reptiles, Travel
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To the east of Houston is a small freshwater reservoir that is stocked with mainly bass, crappie, and red-eared sunfish (aka-shellcracker) because they like cracking snail shells. The lake is also home to numerous mammals, birds, and reptiles. It’s a beautiful place especially for those looking for a no-wake lake (slower than 7 m.p.h.) for paddling kayaks and canoes. I have been fishing it for over 40 years and find the trips their quiet, peaceful, pleasant, and enjoyable. Here are a few photos that I shot last time out capturing the lakes beauty. For more information about the reservoir, you can visit here https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sheldon-lake

Bluebonnets of Washington County Texas 2024

Posted: April 7, 2024 in Flowers, Photography, Travel
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In Washington county Texas, home of the larger city Brenham, Texas, bluebonnets are everywhere. Also, in Brenham is Must Be Heaven https://www.mustbeheaven.com/ my favorite eatery when I head to Washington County. They have the best sandwiches and homemade pies. This time I opted for the Italian Hoagie and a slice of coconut creme pie. There is nothing like wide open country roads, beautiful flowers, wildlife, and great food. In Texas we call that a “ROAD TRIP!” Here a few photos I took along the way. I hope you enjoy them! If you like this post, check out my other bluebonnet post from a few years back highlighting another area. https://albertmoyerjr.com/2018/03/31/spring-bluebonnets-and-more/

Smither Park Houston 2024

Posted: March 14, 2024 in Photography, Travel
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Do you ever say, “What am I going to see today? Today was one of those days for me and I decided to head on over to Smither Park which is part of the Orange Show. You can read more about it here https://www.full.orangeshow.org/smither-park It was my first visit and to say I enjoyed the art is an understatement. I immediately started taking photos because I was amazed at all the mosaics which I know have a lot of time and effort invested into them. It was a beautiful day, and I captured some beautiful art. I hope you enjoy the photos and visit yourself.

Photographic Textures in the Wild

Posted: January 16, 2024 in Photography
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On a recent seven-mile hike, I decided to capture textures while shooting photos. All around me I was amazed at the different textures. There is so much to see when one truly opens their eyes. For me when I look around the world, I see God’s hand. The complexity of every single organism. The design and innerworkings of every creature benefiting from each other. Often, I think of this verse, Romans 1:20,” For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So, they are without excuse.” I hope you enjoy these photographs as much as I enjoyed shooting them. 2024 Albert Moyer, Jr., Photography

Houston Arboretum Summer 2021

Posted: September 13, 2021 in Photography
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A few photos that I recently shot at the Houston Arboretum. There was so much more to see and take pictures of but some of the birds and other creatures were to fast to shoot. You don’t catch them all. Ha ha!

Copyright 2021 Albert Moyer, Jr. Photography

Louisiana Cajun Country 2021

Posted: March 23, 2021 in Photography, Travel
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My love of South Louisiana begins with the solid value system of the Cajuns. They are a proud people who value family, having a good time, helping others, and God. They are humble, frugal, and know not to waste resources. The South Louisiana environment is swampy and humid and it provides all that one needs. It may not be for everyone, but I love it. Here are a few photos from my road trip. I hope you enjoy them. All photos Copyright Albert Moyer, Jr 2021

Christmas In Motion On A Rainy Night

Posted: December 4, 2020 in Photography
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