Texas – Page 8 – Joe Alexander

Galveston 1900 Storm Memorial

Galveston was devastated by a hurricane in 1900.

A century later, the Galveston 1900 Storm Memorial was dedicated on the seawall overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.

The memorial survived another major hurricane in 2008.

Public art in Galveston

A sea turtle themed mural overlooks an outdoor basketball court near the beach in Galveston. – photo by Joe Alexander

Murals and other forms of public art bring color to Galveston Island.

Galveston Island animal art

Nick’s Kitchen and Beach Bar facing the beach in Galveston. – photo by Joe Alexander

Animal art is common in Galveston near the beach – both at businesses and in public places. Most of it reflects the island’s relationship with the sea.

Animal art is common in Galveston both at businesses and in public places. Most of it reflects the island’s relationship with the sea. – photo by Joe Alexander — Galveston Island

Galveston Pleasure Pier

The Galveston Pleasure Pier opened in summer 2012 on the gulf side of the island where 25th Street meets the seawall.

The Galveston Pleasure Pier on the gulf side of the island. – photo by Joe Alexander — Galveston Pleasure Pier

Sailing ship ELISSA in Galveston

The sailing ship ELISSA docked in Galveston, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander — The sailing ship ELISSA docked in Galveston, Texas. – photo by Joe Alexander

The three-masted sailing ship ELISSA was built in Scotland in 1877 and now calls Galveston home. ELISSA is the Official Tall Ship of Texas.

A man, his best friend… and hopefully some fish

A fisherman takes advantage of a calm morning in Galveston, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander — A fisherman takes advantage of a calm morning in Galveston, Texas. – photo by Joe Alexander

A series of jetties project out into the Gulf of Mexico from the seawall in Galveston, Texas.

The jetties help stabilize the seawall and slow erosion – as well as providing convenient places to fish.

Murals in Edge District of St. Petersburg, Florida

Iconic cat mural in The Edge District in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. - photo by Joe Alexander — Iconic cat mural in The Edge District in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. – photo by Joe Alexander

If you’re not sure if you’re really in The Edge District in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, the cat mural on the Edge Animal Hospital is an obvious clue.