We here at the Houston Press have long believed that some of the best photographers in the world live right here in Houston. Between the slideshows and blogs we publish and the images you share with us in our Flickr Pool, we see tons of amazing photos every week, and this is our chance to celebrate our favorites.

This week’s photos include a day at a festival, a day at the races, and the coolest bear around.

@colorsoner713 @graffalot 09-2013 Houston Graffiti
Photo by Ruben S..

If you’re going to shoot something, make sure it stays down.

Admit it: all you see is a duck going “Come at me, bro!”

Self Portrait
Photo by Craig Stevenson.

Looking at that wall of water never gets old.

Railroad tracks

It’s almost enough to make you want to ride the rails.

Room With A View

Photo by Bill Barfield.

Now if we only knew how their photo turned out.

These guys seem fun to see.

Fly Home

Photo by Ashley Davis.

But how does the homeowners association feel about this?

You know this guy was in 2700 photos that day.

In Memory Of
Photo by Ashley Davis.

Beautiful tribute.

Cory Garcia is a Contributing Editor for the Houston Press. He once won an award for his writing, but he doesn't like to brag about it. If you're reading this sentence, odds are good it's because he wrote...