Houston Hurricane Pictures: Phlezk's Photostream and Others

Photographer phlezk had graciously given me permission to post photos from his Hurricane Ike - Houston set. Unfortunately, Flickr won't let me link to his pictures, so surf on over to see some of the better storm pictures locals have taken.

Here are some others, including the Chase building which took a big hit from the storm.

JPMorgan Chase Tower after Ike, originally uploaded by paraguanajuatit.

JPMorgan Chase Tower, originally uploaded by eloy face.

Houston Hurricane Pictures: From Me and Other Local Flickr Photogs

8:23 pm, originally uploaded by ginanguyen.

One Way, Many Ways on Greenbriar - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Ike-Houston-fence, originally uploaded by backforgood13.

Main St After Hurricane Ike Houston Medical Center, originally uploaded by Bzukajo.

Ike-Houston-BuffaloBayou, originally uploaded by backforgood13.

Fallen tree, originally uploaded by ~Chanti~.

288 is a river, originally uploaded by HollystarPR.

Hunkering and Blogging from Houston

"Hunkering Down" is the phrase of the night. It's the term being used by all the TV folk describing all of us taking shelter while the storm takes aim. We have managed to find ourselves with a great bunch of people in a mighty robust building. Food, drink and power have been in abundance. Which means much launching snarky commentary at the local and national weather people. Geraldo Rivera is getting most of our scorn.

Which he has always deserved.

For My Weekend, A Hurricane

Weather Report 9-12-08, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

As I wrap up a long few weeks of work, my gift from the world is a huge storm bearing down on my fair city. Thanks.

Today I was deinstalling and recrating the photo exhibition that I (as well as a couple other people) spent installing the previous three days, and I know another Houston institution packing up their current show in preparation for the storm.

Hurricane Ike. You're a big pain in the ass and you'd better be impressive for all the trouble you're causing.

Hmmm... maybe not the best thing to wish for.