29 April 2012

The Hard Knock Life

The Hard Knock Life by matneym
The Hard Knock Life, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

This guy looked pretty rough from a distance and when I got up close I can see why. Look at that poor beak. I can't imagine it is easy to catch food.

07 April 2012

Raven Wolf

Raven Wolf by matneym
Raven Wolf, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

Went down to the Soulard Farmer's Market this morning with the family. This is Mr. C. Felton "Raven Wolf" Jennings II. Every time I go down there he is out front playing his sax, a flute or the drums. He's a great guy and I love taking photos of him.

01 April 2012

Ouch!

rabbit by matneym
rabbit, a photo by matneym on Flickr.
I think this guy did a round with Mike Tyson. Look at that poor ear.

31 March 2012

Under the bridge

Under the bridge by matneym
Under the bridge, a photo by matneym on Flickr.
I've driven under the Clark Bridge in Alton more times than I can remember but never noticed the symmetry until today. After playing around in Lightroom I felt that black and white did the photo more justice. This was done handheld. I plan to go back and use a tripod next time.

25 March 2012

A bee in the tree

A bee in the tree by matneym
A bee in the tree, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

Playing around with the 70-200L lens today. I love how clear and sharp my photos come out with it. Wish I could afford a couple more L series, and a better camera body.

Hi there

Hi there by matneym
Hi there, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

The newest addition to the petting zoo at the park here in Troy. He's a friendly pot bellied pig. Wish I could take him home.

17 March 2012

St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day by matneym
St Patrick's Day, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

Happy St. Patrick's day everyone.

Via Flickr:
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone.

10 March 2012

Waiting for the children

Swings by matneym
Swings, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

I keep forgetting tp post my photos on the blog here. This one is in Highland. A bit of post processing Lightroom to give it a vintage feel.

Via Flickr:
At the park in Highland.

22 February 2012

Big Balls

Big Balls by matneym
Big Balls, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

City Park in St. Louis. Supposedly these things light up at night. Will have to go down and check them out sometime I guess.

07 February 2012

Backyard Hawk

Backyard Hawk by matneym
Backyard Hawk, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

My wife sees this guy all the time but this is the first time I've been able to get a photo of him. He sat there for a few minutes and let me get a few photos, then he was off!

07 January 2012

Time for breakfast

Time for breakfast by matneym
Time for breakfast, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

While I didn't see very many hawks out on my quest this morning I did spot this guy along side the road. I couldn't stop immediately but turned around, came back and he was still there. I was only able to get a couple of shots off but it made my day.

02 January 2012

House Sparrow

House Sparrow by matneym
House Sparrow, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

Happy New Year everyone. It's a windy day here in the metro-east and the little birds are staying close to the bushes for protection.

07 December 2011

Silhouette

Silhouette by matneym
Silhouette, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

When I got up this morning it was snowing. Tonight it is clear and cold.

04 December 2011

Old Yellow

Spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Northern Wisconsin at my in-laws. I love going up there as there are so many photo opportunities. I drove by this place and had to come back with my camera. I can only imagine the stories that lay within it's walls.

Via Flickr:
Abandoned house in northern Wisconsin. Explored Nov 25, 2011 #422

www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/2011/11/25/page43

19 November 2011

Broken

Broken by matneym
Broken, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

Had a fantastic day with some of my fellow members of the Metro East Photography club down in St. Louis. We visited Powell Square, an old brewery then ended up at Union Power north of the MLK bridge. This shot is from the inside the old St. Louis Southwestern Railway Freight Depot.

30 October 2011

Coyote

Coyote by matneym
Coyote, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

Coming home from a photo drive I spotted this coyote in a field near my home. He was quite wary and took off soon after taking this shot.

26 October 2011

Witchy Woman

Witchy Woman by matneym
Witchy Woman, a photo by matneym on Flickr.

Taken at Witch's Night Out in Lebanon. This is the second year I have attended and it is a lot of fun. I did dress up a little bit this time and I felt more comfortable taking pictures that way. I was part of the crowd and not just an interloper like last time. Can't wait for next year.

Via Flickr:
I love this woman's outfit.

15 October 2011

17 September 2011