Contemporary Christmas Cards

I love small wooden bridges over water or rocks or impressive landscapes, but not too contemporary.

Stark has good ideas but I would like to add ...
Bayou Bend Gardens
The bridge on the promenade overlooking Allen Eleanor Tinsley Park (great for downtown skyline)
The wall of water in Williams Tower
The Gazabo the Mecom Fountain
Vargo has

Forests could be nice, but honestly, you should try to head to the museum district .. they have many beautiful gardens, and there are lovely parks throughout the city. But if you really want to go at it, try the Forbidden Gardens in Katy.

Have fun, just be careful not to let a "professional" to rip you off and taking photos. :)

There is a beautiful bridge to Hermann Park that I always take my out-of-town guests to. In addition, the wall of water is nice in the Galleria. Downtown instead of the Majestic and the market was the scene of many a photo shoot ...

There is also the Zen garden in Hermann Park. Near the lake - opposite end of the zoo.

If your willing to drive a little further south on I-45, take them down to Galveston and photograph them on the beach.