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Stepped earthwork pyramid by Jesús Bautista Moroles on the bank of Buffalo Bayou — granite-clad ziggurat with carved channels and a small reflecting pool at the apex.
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Creator notes
What works here
The geometry begs for symmetric compositions — shoot from the dead-center axis on either side, or get high for an aerial-style top-down on a long lens. Visitors come to grieve; keep distance and never use a drone.
Practical
Plan the shoot
Best time
Late afternoon for raking light on the granite steps
Lighting
Granite catches gold beautifully at sunset; midday is flat and harsh.
Crowd
Low to moderate; somber atmosphere
Parking
Small lot on Memorial Dr; overflow on bayou side
Noise
Low — set back from traffic
Permit
No permit required.
Location
On the map
1400 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77007
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