The Escape Artist

The neighbor behind me is fostering a dog from the local shelter that I volunteer at. The momma dog has 9 puppies and once in a while I catch them out in the yard playing. This little one was trying to escape to come visit me.

Witches Night Out

Every year in Lebanon they hold Witches Night Out. I’ve been photographing it for years and I never get tired of it. The creativity of the people who attend, and the fun they have make it a highlight of my year photographing.

Green

Love the pattern of this growth in the water at the Watershed Nature Center in Edwardsville.

Sunset

A couple of sunset photos from the 8th of April.

High Water

Some friends and I went down to the Mississippi River in front of the Arch Saturday to get some photos of the river as it crested in the current flood. While not at the 1993 level it is the second highest level on record. This shot of the Lewis and Clark statue sums it up pretty well; the river is high!

Warning Water on the Road

The understatement of the year. This is from Alton Illinois, taken on the 1st of June. The red line is the height of the water in the record flooding of 1993. As of today the waters of the Mississippi have exceeded the 2nd highest level on record and are expected to peak at 39.2 feet, which will be short of the 1993 level of 42.7 feet but bad enough for everyone living and working along the river. It will take a long time for the waters to come down, and for the area to recover.

The 90th Meridian

Driving through Meadowbrook Illinois when I saw this sign. I’ve lived here for almost 22 years and had no idea.

Old Glory

The flag seems like a perfect metaphor for the current state of the country.

Sunrise in B&W

Sunrise at Cahokia Mounds State Park in B&W.

Super Blood Wolf Moon

Last night’s Super Blood Wolf Moon. The first eclipse and first full moon of 2019.