03 October 2010
Heron silhouette
Taken at Horseshoe Lake Saturday night. The sunset was beautiful and I was able to catch a few Great Blue Heron shots.
Great Blue Heron
I love going out to Horseshoe Lake to see the birds. This Great Blue Heron was kind enough to pose for me.
25 September 2010
23 September 2010
22 September 2010
18 September 2010
Starting to turn
Went to Horseshoe Lake this evening with Ian as he wanted to go fishing. It's usually a great place for photos with all the herons and other birds. But tonight the fish and birds were not cooperating. However I noticed that the leaves are starting to turn and was able to catch this great reflection in the water.
15 September 2010
MiG 17
It's the Cold War all over again! This beautiful plane was giving a fine display at the Scott Air Force Base air show last Sunday.
04 September 2010
Compton Hill Water Tower
Another first for me and the family. This beautiful tower is open one day a month where you can go to the top. It's 199 steps up but the view is fantastic.
28 August 2010
Pirate Flag
One of the many examples of graffiti art along the graffiti wall in St. Louis. It is the flood barrier that runs from south of the arch for a few miles. Full of interesting art and is a place for people to leave their mark.
23 August 2010
21 August 2010
15 August 2010
Great Blue Heron
This beautiful bird was slow enough for me to get a few good pictures. I love wildlife and Horseshoe Lake is a great place to take photos.
08 August 2010
Getting our kicks on Route 66
This shot is at Henry's Rabbit Ranch in Staunton Illinois, on old Route 66. Rich, who runs the place is great to talk to and has a lot of stories to tell. We drove the route from Livingston to Springfield with a few stops along the way. Hopefully sometime we'll drive the entire Illinois route to Chicago.
02 August 2010
Mushrooms
31 July 2010
Hummingbird
The hummingbirds were out tonight so I was able to grab some good photos. More up on my flickr site.
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28 July 2010
RIP Tom Personett
I first met Tom while stationed in Italy back in the late 80s. He was a good friend and passed away way too young at the age of 44. RIP Tom, you'll be missed.
24 July 2010
Playing the blues B&W
Taken at the Soulard Farmers Market in St. Louis. This gentleman is always there playing.
09 July 2010
Oriole
Captured this photo of a beautiful Oriole while up in Wisconsin earlier in the week. So many different birds up there than around home.
28 June 2010
24 June 2010
17 June 2010
Lucky Duck
This poor little guy was stuck in the road on his back. Two cars drove right over the top of him and didn't even try to stop. Fortunately he was just dazed and made it back to mama.
11 May 2010
02 May 2010
23 April 2010
10 April 2010
28 March 2010
18 March 2010
14 March 2010
Abandoned
Old building (I believe it was probably a garage) near Chocteau Island. A drab dreary day out but this caught my eye.
13 February 2010
06 February 2010
03 February 2010
Reluctant Subject
Here is my reluctant subject for the evening. Cookie hates the camera but ended up letting me snap a few. The focus didn't come out quite right but I still love her pose.
17 January 2010
08 January 2010
27 December 2009
31 October 2009
Flood waters
Silver Creek over its banks on Old Lebanon road south of Troy Illinois. Needless to say the road is closed.
24 October 2009
20 October 2009
02 August 2009
Silo and Sky
It's been a beautiful summer here in St. Louis this year. The Troy Grain silo is always one of my favourite views here in town. The boy was driving so I was able to snap this picture while the light was red.
30 July 2009
28 July 2009
18 July 2009
Fun in the fountain
A beautiful day here in St. Louis. The family and I went down to the new Citygarden in St. Louis. A wonderful addition to the city.
12 July 2009
Malcom W. Martin Memorial Park
Looking up the ramp at Malcom W. Martin Memorial Park in East St. Louis Illinois. The view of St. Louis fantastic from the top.
04 July 2009
11 June 2009
09 June 2009
07 June 2009
30 May 2009
Baby Turtle
Found this guy in the driveway today flat on his back. Thought he was dead at first but I saw him move a leg and open his mouth. Put him in a plastic dish with some water and he seems to be recovering a bit. Suspect a bird was trying to eat him and he got dropped.
09 May 2009
Jukka, Emmpu & Annette of Nightwish
A fantastic concert last night by Nightwish at Pop's. I missed them last year due to circumstances beyond my control but not this year! I've heard some criticism of Annette's ability to pull songs off live but she was outstanding. The band seemed to be having a good time. Glad to see a sizable crowd at Pop's. More Nightwish fans out there in St. Louis than I imagined.
07 May 2009
Schneider Paint Company Fire
Just finished mowing the lawn when I noticed the fire just to the north of the subdivision.
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