The glory days are over for this Lotus flower. Everyone is always taking pictures of the beautiful blooms (myself included) but I also find myself drawn to those who have long since lost their luster. There is still beauty in the decay though.
It’s been a nice fall here in the St. Louis region this year. During our Photo Flood in the Benton Park neighborhood last weekend I saw these beautiful colors reflecting in the water.
Was able to get a shot of this Oriole singing away while up in Wisconsin over the Memorial Day holiday. I know they are here in the St. Louis region and have actually seen one down by SIUE but they never visit my backyard for some reason.
Been a long time since I posted anything here. I always mean to but get busy with other things and forget. I’m active on Facebook and Instagram though. Not sure if anyone is reading this but I will try harder.
Love the pattern of this growth in the water at the Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville.
A couple of sunset photos from the 8th of April.
Daffodil in Black and White.
We got some snow overnight so Monday morning I got out to do some shooting. Winter is truly here in the St. Louis region with the temps only in the single digits. I saw this leaf lying in the pristine snow and had to take a photo. Decided I wanted to convert it to black and white.
Burning bushes and blue skies.
This large buck at Cahokia Mounds was busy rubbing his antlers to shed the velvet.
Mike Matney Photography 