Leaving Houston - Hurrican Rita - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

09/23/2005 12:39:37 AM · #1

Here are some pics I took today of all the people trying to leave Houston. Im still staying here

Message edited by author 2006-09-30 00:41:22.

mystardream

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

09/23/2005 12:45:32 AM · #2

I love your sunset photo. If the trees had been in focus too, it would have been perfect. Was really good.

buzzrock

Fujifilm X-M1

Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

09/23/2005 02:30:20 AM · #3

All those shots could be published in any news magazine-- wonderfull documents!!-- Please be safe!
God Bless,
Buzz

Riponlady

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

09/23/2005 06:00:42 AM · #4

great pics. stay safe!
Pauline

DannyM

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

09/23/2005 10:13:13 AM · #5

Jab - You're in my neck of the woods. I'll be staying put in the Willowbrook area. I am a little concerned about the large trees near my house. I will try to document as much as I can from my house and I'll post photos here when I am able

troberge

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

09/23/2005 10:21:41 AM · #6

Just do not risk your lives for a photo opportunity! Stay Safe!

tfaust

Canon EOS 80D

09/23/2005 10:22:12 AM · #7

For you folks staying behind, please check in somehow - even if it's to call another DPCer in a different state and they can post for you.

Edit: Great shots!!

Message edited by author 2005-09-23 10:22:42.

09/23/2005 11:11:40 AM · #8

Thanks, Im am all done with everything I need to do, now its just a matter of waiting. The clouds are starting to come in but the temps are much cooler than yesterday. We moved some cars to a nearby parking garage at a hospital to keep them high and dry.

DannyM - Stay safe up there, I have 4 50+ foot tall oak trees in my yard, I more woried about those.

tfaust, I have a "DPC buddy" who has my phone numbers and I have his ( RHoldenSr )

I will keep him posted or I will just post here if I can.

James

09/23/2005 05:12:35 PM · #9

bump.... I added more pics from today

just some lame clouds rolling in. The wind is picking up a bit, but no rain yet at my house at 4:12 PM

Message edited by author 2006-09-30 00:41:49.

mystical_princess

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

09/23/2005 05:21:12 PM · #10

Really nice shots. I wish you the best through the storm and hope you stay safe.

typologic

Nikon D100

09/23/2005 05:22:48 PM · #11

Very nice series. I especially like those shots where people have made eye contact with you.

Hope everything goes well for you.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM

09/23/2005 05:51:51 PM · #12

James

Nice photos :)

Don't you go sticking that camera out the window when the hurricane gets there! :) LOL

Please stay safe, our prayers are with you, your family and everyone else in the area of the hurricane!

I will keep in touch.

Originally posted by jab119:

bump.... I added more pics from today

just some lame clouds rolling in. The wind is picking up a bit, but no rain yet at my house at 4:12 PM

Hurricane Rita

James

doctornick

Apple iPhone 13 Pro

09/23/2005 06:02:23 PM · #13

Latest Satellite Photo of Rita.

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

09/23/2005 06:05:46 PM · #14

More great shots James...just awesome.

Be safe everyone in the path of this beast !

Seanachai

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM

09/23/2005 06:10:15 PM · #15

Fantastic work! Really shows the human spirit of the situation. Keep safe, keep shooting, and keep us updated.
Peace, Sean

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

09/23/2005 06:19:45 PM · #16

We're beginning to get the outer bands of clouds way up here already... I took these while driving home from work, through a filthy windshield of course, but the sky was really changing pretty quickly so I wanted to grab a few snaps. This farm-to-market road heads due north, so you can imagine these clouds rolling in from the NE pretty quickly...these two snaps were taken about 2 miles and 2 minutes apart.

Message edited by author 2005-09-23 18:22:09.

09/23/2005 09:35:57 PM · #17

Originally posted by jab119:

Here are some pics I took today of all the people trying to leave Houston. Im still staying here

Leaving Houston - Rita

James

Another bump with additional pics - I added some pics of the sunset. They are the last 6 pics on the page

We are starting to get some wind gust and very little rain, but the wind is blowing it pretty good.

I boarded up the last 2 windows we left open for natural light. no power outages in my area and tings are good for now ( 8:35 PM Central time)

James

Rita Pics

09/23/2005 10:00:06 PM · #18

James I like the photos!
I got some of the clouds and sunset here tonight in Dallas.

Originally posted by jab119:

Originally posted by jab119:
Here are some pics I took today of all the people trying to leave Houston. Im still staying here

Leaving Houston - Rita

James

Another bump with additional pics - I added some pics of the sunset. They are the last 6 pics on the page

We are starting to get some wind gust and very little rain, but the wind is blowing it pretty good.

I boarded up the last 2 windows we left open for natural light. no power outages in my area and tings are good for now ( 8:35 PM Central time)

James

Rita Pics

Canon EF 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II

09/23/2005 10:49:56 PM · #19

James here is a pano of the sunset and clouds here in Dallas tonight (Just a hand held pano):

Cam

Sony DSC-F717

09/23/2005 11:01:24 PM · #20

I still have electricity.

And its almost time to loot. : )

Be Safe !

hou1tsj

Canon EOS-40D

09/23/2005 11:32:39 PM · #21

Here are some pics of people TRYING to leave Houston. I have some more coming, haven't got to post them yet.

Rita pics

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

09/23/2005 11:56:18 PM · #22

Robin thats a nice shot, I wanted to take some better pics, but we were leaving my sister in-laws house and the wind gust just started and my wife was in a panic. My wifes B-day is tomorrow (the 24th) so we had dinner and a such over there.

Looks like the huricane is back down to a 3 and has moved futher east.

Thomas, those are some good pics

James

nsbca7

09/24/2005 01:03:24 AM · #23

Originally posted by hou1tsj:

Here are some pics of people TRYING to leave Houston. I have some more coming, haven't got to post them yet.

Rita pics

Well that shit didn't work. Good thing it wasn't a fast moving badass coming straight for Houston or you all have had bunch of people trapped on the highway. As I said before, before Katrina and it still stands, unless you live in a trailer, on a flood plane, below sea level, on a barrier island or wthin 10 miles of the coast stay where you are. You are much safer in a solid house then you are stuck in traffic in your car when 125mph winds start chunking large solid objects at you.

Message edited by author 2005-09-24 01:04:39.

09/24/2005 01:14:59 AM · #24

Just some quick snaps I pieced together with Autostitch :)
Be sure and tell your wife Happy Birthday!

Originally posted by jab119: