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I happened on this match while out taking a few panoramas of Rice University. The location is the Rugby Field and the two teams were somewhere in the second period. I am not aware of what the score ended up being; however, I do know that great fun was had by all.
This hand-held panorama was taken using a Canon SX 110 and was stitched using the GigaPan Stitcher software and additional details can be found on Stitcher Notes with information there concerning the GigaPan Stitcher run. Note: This panorama can be seen in Google Earth as a curved panorama on a curved surface by clicking the link, View in Google Earth (assuming that you have Google Earth installed on your computer). |
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This, from the 2007 Houston Livestock and Rodeo Media Guide regarding Texas Legacy: Created by Robert Summers, six majestic Texas Longhorns are guided by two vaqueros on horseback in “Texas Legacy.” A gift in 1987, the bronze epitomizes Texas’ Western heritage. Note: This is a second view of Texas Legacy, which was taken on Sunday. Legacy I was taken Saturday and from a different angle. To my eye, this is absolutely stunning and for that reason, I took the second panorama. There are eight statues in the Carruth Plaza and all of them are unique and extraordinary. This, adapted from the 2007 Houston Livestock and Rodeo Media Guide regarding Carruth Plaza: Amid native Texas landscaping and decomposed granite pathways, a collection of large-scale bronzes from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ call Carruth Plaza at Reliant Park home. Located in a prime location between Reliant Astrodome and Reliant Stadium, just south of Reliant Center, the Plaza was made possible due to a grant from The Wortham Foundation, Inc. Named after Allen H. “Buddy” Carruth, who served as president of both The Wortham Foundation and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Carruth Plaza serves as a tribute to the renowned Houston philanthropist who dedicated many hours to serving the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the people of Harris County. In addition to naming the Plaza in his honor, a special Carruth Circle features an obelisk topped by a Smithsonian Armillary Sphere. In their space, the sculptures are surrounded by a tranquil setting that includes a flowing stream and “Texas heritage-style” landscaping, with such native Texas plants as cactus, yuccas and live oak trees. With trees and curved limestone walls behind most of the Western art sculptures, areas of seating are placed in close proximity to each work of art for maximum enjoyment. Taken on a very hot weekend in Houston using a Nikon D70 camera and a Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens. This stitched image was created using the GigaPan Stitcher software and additional details can be seen in the Stitcher Notes. Note: Reliant Park is home of the Offshore Technology Conference. |