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 rock stars, painted faces, baked treasures and more.

Photo by B. Tse.

Nothing like a king and his prince out and about.

We like fancy cups just as much as we like fancy plates.

Shout out to all of those folks who party like rock stars, real or animated.

Photo by Bill Barfield.

It was a very interesting weather day it looks like.

321/365:  The Wortham Fountain

Photo by agmeadows.

Can we get one of these installed in our front yard?

More cakes should come with prizes.

Everyone who has ever picked up a guitar has hoped to look this badass on stage.

Every fish who has ever swam has hoped to avoid this fate.

2013 ColorMania 5K - Houston, Texas
Photo by Joe.

Laugh now, but she will have her revenge. Oh yes.

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