Where the Buffalo Roam

It has been a while since I’ve been to Lone Elk State Park over in Missouri. Was not disappointed.

Foggy Morning

A foggy November morning at the park in Troy IL.

Glory Days are Over

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.

Hey! There’s the Arch

This shot sums up St. Louis so well. The beauty of the Arch and what it represents. Then you have the decayed abandoned building. There is so much potential in this region. It has gotten better since I first moved here but there is so much more that could be done to help the people who call it home.

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.

Looking Up

Underside of one of the pavilions at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis

The Scream

The night before Halloween I met up with some friends down at the Cotton Belt Depot for a little party. We all dressed up and my friend Sue absolutely killed as the Bride of Frankenstein.

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.

The Arch

A view of the Arch from the Stifel Theater. I took this back in 2015 when a group of us got free reign inside to photograph.

Lotus

Lotus flower getting ready to bloom at Tower Grove Park, St. Louis Missouri