There goes that Carolyn Starr with here Eye Candy Contest Again! How can anyone resist? Interesting concept. Now What consists of a Landmark? Is it a historic structure, a monument, a testimony? I decided to take a spin on the concept of "Landmark" ...For those of you that know me - I was fortunate enough to experience some memorable "Landmarks" early this year........in the fabulous state of Texas.
What Defines a Landmark?
1. A prominent identifying feature....a conspicuous object on land that marks a locality... ? A building or site with historical significance, especially one marked for preservation? An event marking an important stage of development or a turning point in history...
Well Let Me Share Some of My Favorite Texas Landmarks..But More Memorable were the Active Rain Friends I met there...:-))
Memorable Dallas, Texas - Landmarks
Dealey Plaza, the former School Book Depository (now the Sixth Floor Museum), where Lee Harvey Oswald lurked on that fateful day in 1963. And the triple underpass of Commerce, Main, and Elm streets, the route of President Kennedy's motorcade; the 1915 Dallas Criminal Courts Building, where Jack Ruby was tried in 1964 for shooting Oswald; an ornate clock tower crowning the castle-like 1893 Dallas County courthouse; the new Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture.
Dallas, Texas - Active Rain Landmarks!
Gary Woltal, Amanda Hall, Melody Botting, Steve Shatsky and Gina Teague.....
2. Is it a fixed marker - an anatomical structure used as a point of orientation in locating other structures? Or a reputation, or an association making it synonymous with....
Austin City Limits - Landmarks
The State Capitol with its glittering pink Texas granite; The CongressB ridge Bats, Driskill Hotel, Governer's Mansion, Omni Hotel - Live Music Capital of the World, Sixth Street, Lake Travis,Threadgills, The Oasis.
Austin, Texas - Active Rain Landmarks!
Jason Crouch and Russell Lewis...
3.) Or a structure (as a building) of unusual historical and usually aesthetic interest ; especially : one that is officially designated and set aside for preservation?
The Alamo! Riverwalk, San Antonio River, The Missions, La Villita....
San Antonio, Texas - Active Rain Landmarks!
Kristin Moran and Sheila Moran
I thus proclaim and "accord the Status of a Landmark " to My Favorite Texans!....
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Liz - WOW! This is an incredibly cool post, my friend. I hope you win the contest!
Hey Jason so nice to see you! How've you been - ?? Well you are a Texas Landmark! :-))) Hows the Baby and 5? :-)
Liz: you go girl! I hope you win, too!
what a wonderfully fun post. I just love it. I wish I were this creative!
Oh my word! LOVELY!!! (LOL)
I want video! Give me video! Get busy!!!!!!! (LMAO)
Carolyn - Damn Gall Darn it Girl - make a McVideo Recorder the Prize and I'll give you a Video! lol......I don't have one!
Janice thank you! :-) and Kate - I had a momentary creative 'flash'...:-) They were just picture memories in my mind I just had to project on screen :-)
Liz, you have so many sites, and so many people, and so many photos, what a great job putting it all together. I think I am going to dub you a native Texan via Canada!! Super effort!!
Gary -My home away from home? :-)
Wow Liz...
I am seriously impressed with your creative talents. In my book, it's a winner :)
TLW...ROAR!
Liz, Phenominal the way you put that together! Just amazing pictures with gorgeous shots (and some pretty wonderful people!!).
Another Wow Liz!... Love it! I, too, was tempted by this contest! (since it only required brief text --- and we all know that I don't indulge with too many words... but ultimately, I was not able to get good eye candy of my landmarks, as was required!) So... so much for me... You did a great job! Congratulations! :)
TLW you're a doll -thank you! I've missed your ROARS :-)
Carol - someone asked me if they were ALL my photos and YES - how lucky could I get eh? Thank you! Amazing peopel :-)
Lourdes.....hmmm I wonder if my pics are too small? :-) I was tempted too - and started it a lot earlier - but just never got a chance to finish it till today! the photos are put together through the Collage program on Picasa..:-) Thanks!
Liz - Cool picture collage... Great job. Lisa's sister, as in my wife is coming in tomorrow from Austin so I love Texas as well. Great job again. Yes I believe you'll win the contest with all these great people you have in here.
Liz, Oh my gosh. Your post is amazing! Girl, you have some talent lurking around, for sure! No way am I entering this contest...they need to just go ahead and give you the prize because this is a sure winner. Love it!
I like the twist you gave on the landmark concept, Liz. That's great. You knocked my socks off, girl!
Randy thanks..:-) Elizabeth....you have one more day -DO Enter....different people like different things - and thanks for the kind comments :-) Heather...I think way too much - and thats where it took me......Landmark can mean so many more things..:-)
Liz - Just awesome!! I think you know more about Texas landmarks now than the ones in British Columbia. Time for you to at least be a honorary cowgirl! :-)
Hi Liz-If I get a vote you are a winner and even if I don't you still are a winner. I LOVE it. Lots of talent my friend. <SMILE>
Hi Liz! Thanks for stopping by my blog last week! This is such a cool layout of your recent Texas tour and it's so good looking! You have my vote for sure and my gratitude for taking such a flattering picture of me! Thanks and GOOD LUCK!
Hi Liz, I love the way you put this together -- talk about eye candy! And love your interpretation of a landmark and especially our Active Rain landmarks. Very fun and creative! Thanks, Liz and good luck in the contest.
Donna- it might be a tie :-)
Sharon - if you aren't the 'Best' Encourager on the Planet! thanks :-)))
Russ - Well you are rather a Dapper guy - esp in those monogrammed boots :-)))
Mary- As I kid - pennycandy was my fav........there were so many photos to share I couldn't choose - so I thought - I'll do a collage! Thank you :-)
Liz - AWESOME! I love it. You should win for sure! Very clever idea! ~Rita
So very cute liz!! Love the tribute to Texas in your landmark post!! I tried to enter but ran out of time!! :(.
Awe Rita - thanks........you never know with contests or gold stars.....but it was fun putting it together and remembering!
Kristin - thanks for contributing to my Texas memories! :-)
Yee Haw! =) Good idea with the collages. I used one in my Eye Candy post, but I only used it at the bottom. Good luck!
Lisa - well I'm off to go have a look at it :-)