31 December 2010

And 2010 comes to an end....


After the storm
Originally uploaded by matneym
2010 came to a stormy end here in the St. Louis region. But once the storm passed the sun broke through the clouds and tomorrow it will be a new year.

23 December 2010

The Crow B&W


The Crow B&W
Originally uploaded by matneym
It was suggested to me to crop the original version of the photo I took of this crow on the grave marker so I did. I think it looks better in black and white than in color after being cropped.

19 December 2010

The Crow


The Crow
Originally uploaded by matneym
One time I was driving by this cemetery and a red tail hawk was on this grave but I didn't have my camera. So every time I go by I look to see if I can capture that moment again. Yesterday this crow was sitting on it and I did have my camera. It may not be a hawk but I sill like how it looks.

07 December 2010

Painted Barn Roof


Painted Barn Roof
Originally uploaded by matneym
I've driven by this barn many times in the last few years and always wanted to stop and take a photo. Finally did it!

28 November 2010

Red Tail Hawk


Red Tail Hawk
Originally uploaded by matneym
Another Red Tail Hawk shot. I love driving around the back roads looking for them. This guy was kind enough to sit still for a few photos.

21 November 2010

Into the fog


Into the fog
Originally uploaded by matneym
Woke up to a foggy morning on Saturday and I decided to go out to see what photo ops there were. As I was driving along old Lebanon road I saw this trail into the trees. The fog gave it an ethereal quality that really worked in black and white.

Highland High School Madrigal Choir

This weekend was Victorian Holiday in Lebanon. This photo is of the Highland High School Madrigal Choir. They were very very good and got the crowd into the holiday spirit.

14 November 2010

Red Winged Blackbirds


Red Winged Blackbirds
Originally uploaded by matneym
Out for a drive yesterday and saw this amazing flock of black winged redbirds in a field. The way they swarm about in one big mass is a wonder to watch.

12 November 2010

Trees in the fog


Trees in the fog
Originally uploaded by matneym
A foggy drive into work this morning that made for a beautiful view.

10 November 2010

Sunrise and trees


Sunrise and trees
Originally uploaded by matneym
This was the sky on the way to work this morning. When I went to walk out of the house I could tell I needed to bring the camera with me. Good thing I did.

09 November 2010

I see you


I see you
Originally uploaded by matneym
Playing around with my "Nifty Fifty" tonight. Cookie doesn't cooperate with the camera much but I was able to get this one to come out.

25 October 2010

Witch's Night Out


Witch's Night Out
Originally uploaded by matneym
Sunday evening was Witch's night out in Lebanon. The streets were full of witches, a few warlocks and other assorted characters. It was a lot of fun and the weather was great. Can't wait for next year.

23 October 2010

Pumpkin Head


Pumpkin Head
Originally uploaded by matneym
Taken at the St. Louis zoo today. They have the place decorated for Halloween. We were there with some friends and had a lot of fun.

18 October 2010

Looking out the window


Looking Out
Originally uploaded by matneym
We went on another haunted walking tour this last Sunday, this time in Lebanon. The walks are just so much more than hearing ghost stories, it's also the history of the town and area. Lebanon is a wonderful little town and just a few miles down the road. This photo is from inside the Mermaid House.

12 October 2010

Seven Gates To Hell


Seven Gates To Hell
Originally uploaded by matneym
Here is one of the Seven Gates to Hell, a local urban legend in the area. I've never traveled through them in the right sequence to get transported away.

03 October 2010

Heron silhouette


Heron silhouette
Originally uploaded by matneym
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


Great Blue Heron
Originally uploaded by matneym
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

Alpaca Farm Day


Alpaca
Originally uploaded by matneym
It was Alpaca Farm Day at Odelia Farms in Troy Illinois. Wonderful animals!

23 September 2010

Cutting across the sky


Cutting across the sky
Originally uploaded by matneym
Lots of jet contrails in the evening sky. This one really caught my eye.