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Another in my collection of staircases, this one in the Ideson building at the downtown public library in Houston. #blackandwhitephotography #filmphotography #35mmphotography #leicaphotography #photographienoiretblanc #photographieargentique #gelatinsilverprint #ilfordpaper #kodaktrix400

"Enlightened" is one of two photographs I am exhibiting in the Pixels + Silver Fotofest Participating Spaces show at the Christ Church Cathedral Gallery, 1117 Texas Avenue in Houston. The exhibition features the works of nineteen photographic artists. Opens March 19.

Some beautiful late day light on 8X10. #blackandwhitephotography #photographienoiretblanc #filmphotography #photographieargentique #8X10photography #intrepid8X10 #Ilforddelta100 #gelatinsilverprint

"Late Afternoon Picnic" I was out in the park lugging my Intrepid 8X10 around and saw this picnic scene with the late sun filtering through the trees. #blackandwhitephotography #photographienoiretblanc #filmphotography #photographieargentique #8X10photography #intrepid8X10 #gelatinsilverprint

The opening reception of the Pixels + Silver Fotofest Participating Spaces exhibition March 19, 5 - 7 pm, at Christ Church Cathedral Gallery, 1117 Texas Avenue, Houston. The exhibition features nineteen photographic artists. The works will be on display until April 28, Mon - Fri 11 am to 2 pm.

Still in the alley with "Behind the Toy Museum". #blackandwhitephotography #filmphotography #35mmphotography #leicaphotography #photographienoiretblanc #photographieargentique #gelatinsilverprint #ilfordpaper #kodaktrix400

"Fame's Backside" The front sidewalk projects the promise of glamour and lights, but the truth of the hard work behind it all can be found in the alley behind. Perhaps this is indeed a metaphor for all of life. #blackandwhitephotography #filmphotography #35mmphotography #leicaphotography

I think of this one as my humble homage to Michael Kenna whose sparse and hauntingly beautiful landscapes I admire. I don't often find myself in the open countryside to do landscape work, so here I've cropped out the reality that a busy shopping district is just below the frame line of this photo!

Continuing with my cloud theme, but now let's add some birds on the lines. #blackandwhitephotography⚫️⚪️ #filmphotography #35mmphotography #leicaphotography #photographienoiretblanc #photographieargentique #gelatinsilverprint #ilfordpaper #kodaktrix400

My head is often in the clouds. #blackandwhitephotography⚫️⚪️ #filmphotography #35mmphotography #leicaphotography #photographienoiretblanc #photographieargentique #gelatinsilverprint #ilfordpaper

"Grassy Field" #blackandwhitephotography #photographienoiretblanc #filmphotography #photographieargentique #35mmphotography #kodaktri-x #leicaphotography #leicaiiif #gelatinsilverprint

Some rather dramatic clouds over a building in the Heights. #blackandwhitephotography⚫️⚪️ #filmphotography #35mmphotography #leicaphotography #photographienoiretblanc #photographieargentique #gelatinsilverprint #ilfordpaper #kodaktrix400

Sometimes it becomes hard to see any beauty in the world while witnessing the man-made American tragedy unfolding here daily like a slow-moving train wreck. But here is what I found while I was searching on the first day of 2026. I took a moment just to float with the clouds.

Free America From Fascism We are calling on the Houston community to walk out and join us for a rally calling for the immediate impeachment and removal of Donald Trump on the anniversary of his second inauguration. In his seco...

Join me at Free America From Fascism action.womensmarch.com/events/free-...

I am happy to announce that Catherine Couturier Gallery selected 4 of my photographs for the Deck the Walls group show. It is an honor to have my works displayed alongside those of internationally celebrated photographic artists.

2635 Colquitt Street
Houston, TX 77098

Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026

"No Way to Treat Your Mother" & "The Duality of the American Theocrat" were chosen for the Visual Arts Alliance 41st Juried Member Exhibition. One alludes to mistreatment of Mother Nature & the second speaks to theocracy in government. Reception is 6-8pm November 18 @ Sabine Street Studios Houston.

Happy Halloween! "To a New World of Gods and Monsters" and "I Bid You Welcome".

I had an old shortwave radio refurbished. It was returned with the old components that had been replaced, including nearly a dozen electronic resistors. And here they are, resistors standing together at the ready to support democracy. Power to the Resistors! #filmphotography #largeformatphotography

Last month I had the pleasure of seeing the Woody Witt Big Band performing selections from Cowboy BeeBop at Echoes. Hearing a big band live is quite a thrill. Leicaiiif, Voigtlander Nokton #leicaphotography #filmphotography #photographienoiretblanc #blackandwhitephotography #photographieargentique

Image 1: "Democracy is Fragile" Image 2: The set-up. 8X10, Calumet, 300mm, Ilford Delta 100. #stilllife #naturmorte #8x10photography #largeformatphotography #ilfordphoto #ilforddelta100 #silvergelatinprint #filmphotography #photographienoiretblanc #blackandwhitephotography #democracyisfragile

Opening Reception
August 9, 2025 5:00 - 7:00 pm

The Women's Institute of Houston
2202 Avalon Place

The Women's Institute of Houston (WIH) serves men and women seeking learning experiences through classes, lectures, online courses, a beautiful public lending library, and exhibitions of fine art by talented local artists.

STILL IN MOTION
Photography by Gary Watson
August 9 - December 17, 2025

The exhibition features 26 gelatin silver black-and-white photographic prints.

Inspired by and using the analog methods of the humanist street photographers of the 1930s and 1940s, this exhibition celebrates the grace, joy, athleticism, and exuberance of human activity frozen by the trip of a shutter, forever holding time STILL IN MOTION.

Tomorrow is the day for the opening reception of STILL IN MOTION, my solo exhibition at the Women’s Institute of Houston, August 9, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

#filmphotography #blackandwhitephotography #streetphotography #photographienoiretblanc #photographieargentique #photoexhibition #artexhibition #gelatinsilverprint #filmisnotdead #leicaphotography

August 9, 2025 5:00 - 7:00 pm

The Women's Institute of Houston
2202 Avalon Place
Houston, TX 77019

The Women's Institute of Houston (WIH) serves men and women seeking learning experiences through classes, lectures, online courses, a beautiful public lending library, and exhibitions of fine art by talented local artists.

STILL IN MOTION
August 9 - December 17, 2025

Reception

The exhibition features 26 gelatin silver black-and-white photographic prints.