I always enjoy visiting a museum, but science museums are my favorite. We are fortunate that Houston has a great one with the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Located in Herman Park, it continues to improve and grow. From it's main lobby, you can enter the main museum, planetarium, butterfly center, Imax, or large gift shop. Why there's even a McDonalds if you are so inclined. I snapped this HDR sequence last Sunday evening, just before entering to photograph some of the famous Faberge eggs that are on exhibit. The collection was beautiful, but I would love to spend a night at the museum just walking around, catching the mysterious atmosphere that museums seem to offer when no one is around.
Windsor Castle is much more than what you imagine when you think of a castle. It's a large fortress made of many buildings set, within a beautiful, landscaped complex. An official royal residence, Windsor Castle serves as the weekend home for the Royal Family and includes Windsor's State Apartments and St. Georges Chapel. Each king or queen has added something to the complex to leave their mark on the stately residence. Just over twenty miles from London (a day's march for troops), it should be included in any tour you might take when visiting London.
Because of its prominent position in Trafalgar Square in London, England, St. Martin in the Fields is one of the most famous non-cathedral churches in London. Completed in 1724, it's spire rises 192 feet above the level of the church floor. The church has a close relationship with the Royal Family, whose parish church it is, as well as with 10 Downing Street and the Admiralty.
