August 26 - Buffalo River at Steele Creek
It was an early start today, and I arrived at Steele Creek with plenty of time to take some pictures. The fog isn't that unusual, and was still foggy when I left. Dryness has contributed to the shallow river, but so too have the millions of plants that drink deeply from its banks.
August 11 - Murphy's Water Garden
We had a field trip today with the camera club to a nearby (fortunately for me) retail water garden in Clever, MO. Even though it was a warm day with an early start quite a few people attended. I love these flowers - the gentle play of light and color and cycles of life. The first of these images is a lotus and the rest are water lilies. Many thanks to the owners who let us tramp all around their ponds!
July 28 - Wilson's Creek Battlefield
The camera club made a very early trip to Wilson's Creek Battlefield to gather a few pictures for an upcoming project. I was surprised to see such a good turnout for a 5:15 meeting time! I hope everyone had as much fun as I did.
I'd been wanting to photograph this corn field for quite a while, and I spent quite a bit of time trying to get a good image. I think there might have been better ones out there this morning, but these will have to do.
The sun cooperated twice this morning - the first time (pre-dawn), the sun gave the sky a light magenta hue. Later on, a fiery orange graced the sky. Same cornfield, just further north.
This is the same location, but I kept on shooting further up into the sky. So far, in fact that I ran into the other horizon.
A final canon shot, and it was time for breakfast!
I'd been wanting to photograph this corn field for quite a while, and I spent quite a bit of time trying to get a good image. I think there might have been better ones out there this morning, but these will have to do.
The sun cooperated twice this morning - the first time (pre-dawn), the sun gave the sky a light magenta hue. Later on, a fiery orange graced the sky. Same cornfield, just further north.
This is the same location, but I kept on shooting further up into the sky. So far, in fact that I ran into the other horizon.
A final canon shot, and it was time for breakfast!
July 15 - Downtown Springfield
The camera club had a quick field trip downtown tonight. It started in the late evening and went until we were rained out. At first glance, you might not think that there would be that many photographic opportunities, but it's limited only by your imagination!
July 8 - Wilson's Creek Battlefield
A few folks from the camera club dropped by Wilson's Creek National Battlefield for a little scouting prior to a project we're working on. It was a muggy evening full of sweat and ticks. But here are a few pictures I took at a small cabin on Wire Road, and then at the Ray House.
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Chicago!
I've spent the last few days in Chicago taking in the sights. I confess that for the most part I was attracted to flashy attractions like Cloud Gate and views from the city. Some day I hope to return and capture a bit more diversity.
Day 1
Cloud Gate Closeup
Holy Name Cathedral
View of the city from the John Hancock Center
Lake Michigan
Day 2
During the evening we took a sunset cruise on one of the Wendella tour boats. Fortunately, there was some nice light in the sky, and some nice boats in the water.
Rigger Ship and Light House
Chicago Skyline
Day 3
Part of a fountain at the Art Institute
Cloud Gate closeup
Cloud Gate
City sky in Cloud Gate
Crown Fountain at Millenium Park
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Day 1
Cloud Gate Closeup
Holy Name Cathedral
View of the city from the John Hancock Center
Lake Michigan
Day 2
During the evening we took a sunset cruise on one of the Wendella tour boats. Fortunately, there was some nice light in the sky, and some nice boats in the water.
Rigger Ship and Light House
Chicago Skyline
Day 3
Part of a fountain at the Art Institute
Cloud Gate closeup
Cloud Gate
City sky in Cloud Gate
Crown Fountain at Millenium Park
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June 21 - Backyard Flowers
When the light begins to fade and the wind, gusty through the day, starts to falter, photographers venture tentatively into the field with gleeful anticipation of the magic that awaits. In my case, I got no further than my back porch, where a succulent and a California Poppy caught my attention.
May 27 - Gateway Arch
I was in St. Louis on Memorial Day and of course had to take a few pictures of the arch. It was a cloudy night and even started to rain before we were through, but it was fun to see a view of the arch that I don't usually see.
This first image is with a very wide lens on the East side of the arch - the lens is wide enough that it distorts the arch from its familiar shape.
The next view is a 60 second exposure from the inner point of the South leg looking up. It's kind of an odd view, but I enjoy finding new ways to look at familiar things.
This first image is with a very wide lens on the East side of the arch - the lens is wide enough that it distorts the arch from its familiar shape.
The next view is a 60 second exposure from the inner point of the South leg looking up. It's kind of an odd view, but I enjoy finding new ways to look at familiar things.
May 19 - Woods Prairie
A group of folks from the camera club met at Woods Prairie this morning (before dawn for some of us) and took a few pictures of the flowers blooming. The morning dew left my feet completely soaked in no time - even with my good hiking boots (maybe I need a new pair). Oh well, what's a few wet feet in pursuit of a nice picture!
Indian Paintbrush
Shooting Star
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Indian Paintbrush
Indian Paintbrush
Shooting Star
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Indian Paintbrush
May 15 - Around the House
It was an interesting day for photography. Not too long after the sun came up, we spotted this Luna Moth out on our light post. I wish it could have chosen a more attractive landing spot. Unfortunately, when we tried to move it to a better location it flew away. Oh well - hope it comes back!
Hummingbirds (and birds in general) are very difficult to photograph. I caught this one peeking around the corner of a Blue Salvia on our back deck.
And finally, through the rain, I found this Indigo Bunting in an Oak tree.
Hummingbirds (and birds in general) are very difficult to photograph. I caught this one peeking around the corner of a Blue Salvia on our back deck.
And finally, through the rain, I found this Indigo Bunting in an Oak tree.
May 12 - Hercules Glades Wilderness Area
For the second time in as many weeks, I ended up in Hercules Glades Wilderness Area. This time, however, I was with several members from the Southwest Missouri Camera Club. We had a great time wandering up Long Creek, taking pictures along the way. With the amount of water we've had around our house recently I was surprised to find that the falls were dry. Oh well, some other time. Even though it wasn't a great day for photography, it was still great to be out in the woods again. I did take another picture of a columbine (this is the last one, I swear!).
May 11 - Yellow Cone Flowers
After an impressive late afternoon downpour, I couldn't help but go out and photograph a few cone flowers we have on our deck. In fact, I didn't entirely wait for the rain to stop before I was out there - umbrella attached to tripod - peering into the viewfinder. If you look on the lower left of this flower, you can see a raindrop caught by the camera as it was in the process of dropping to the ground.
May 6 - Hercules Glades Wilderness Area
I dropped by Long Creek this morning to see if any columbines were blooming and was relieved to see that they were plentiful. It was a warm and humid morning. Warm enough to make you wish for that one thing which would make photographing these challenging flowers impossible - a nice breeze.
April 27 to 29 - CSNP Gathering
I spent this last weekend with a group of dedicated amateur photographers from the Central States Nature Photographers forum. This is a great bunch of photographers, and I enjoyed my time shooting with them very much.
We met down at the upper end of Boxley Valley in Arkansas at a small cabin we rented. I arrived right as the sun started going down so those of us that were there ran out and shot the few clouds that were on the horizon. These pictures represent just a very small portion of the sky - most of which was featureless.
Boen Gulf
On Saturday morning, we hiked in to Boen Gulf and visited Magnolia Falls - I shot several views of this falls, but liked the one with the trees in front. The other shot is from farther down the creek. It was a nice hike, but the hills grew quite large on the way out!
Broadwater Hollow
On Saturday evening (after waiting through a cloudless day), we headed over to Broadwater Hollow for a few shots of the waterfalls and even saw a few columbines.
Smith Creek Scenic Area
This newly opened natural area has some very nice geological features and we were there on Sunday morning before it was fully light. The mix of house-sized boulders, moss and flowing water was just fantastic.
We met down at the upper end of Boxley Valley in Arkansas at a small cabin we rented. I arrived right as the sun started going down so those of us that were there ran out and shot the few clouds that were on the horizon. These pictures represent just a very small portion of the sky - most of which was featureless.
Boen Gulf
On Saturday morning, we hiked in to Boen Gulf and visited Magnolia Falls - I shot several views of this falls, but liked the one with the trees in front. The other shot is from farther down the creek. It was a nice hike, but the hills grew quite large on the way out!
Broadwater Hollow
On Saturday evening (after waiting through a cloudless day), we headed over to Broadwater Hollow for a few shots of the waterfalls and even saw a few columbines.
Smith Creek Scenic Area
This newly opened natural area has some very nice geological features and we were there on Sunday morning before it was fully light. The mix of house-sized boulders, moss and flowing water was just fantastic.
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