Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Meramec River


I probably won't get any Halloween shots today, so I will end the month with a fall shot.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Fallen


A moment of beauty and then it's over.

Monday, October 29, 2007

Ready to Go


While this is a familiar sight to most Americans, these are actually old school busses used by the park at Meramec Caverns to transport people up-river for canoe trips. For those who have been following this blog lately--there is one more marching band competition next weekend and then we are done for the year. Last weekend we ended up 3rd in our division (overall winners are not announced.)

Sunday, October 28, 2007

More Vines

Taken at Meramec Caverns.

Saturday, October 27, 2007

Hinged


Friday, October 26, 2007

Beginnings of Autumn


The leaves are finally starting to turn. This was taken at Babler State Park.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Band "Season"





Last weekend our band was in a competition held at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. Bands came from many states, including Minnesota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, and Illinois. It was a 2 day competition with 50 bands. This year we got 10th in the finals, our first year to even make finals. The top shot was taken by a friend during prelims. The other shots were taken by me as we walked to a nearby restaurant after their performance. I only had my point & shoot, and no tripod. There is a lot of grain at ISO at 1600, but I've talked myself into thinking that it adds to the feeling.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Pumpkins

Taken at the same place as yesterday's shot. Unfortunately, I was using my point & shoot and didn't get it composed exactly as I wanted it.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Fall Harvest

Taken at the Harvest Market in Kirkwood, MO (a suburb of St. Louis)

Monday, October 22, 2007

Umbrella


Vines

Taken at Meramec Caves.

Babler State Park

Taken at Babler State Park, close to St. Louis.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Leaving

I had this image ready to post last Friday. It is the crowd leaving the band competition at MSU, and it also would have tied in with me leaving that day to go to another band competition in St. Louis. I was busy packing and forgot to post until I started turning off my computer, so here it is. I will have some St. Louis photos later.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

More MSU at Night


These night shots were taken between the preliminaries and the finals at the Ozarko Marching Band Competition last Saturday. (Like Mike, I sometimes lose inspiration, and I also run out of time, so I haven't taken any new shots this week!)

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

After Hours



Looking into an office on the MSU campus. There was also another colorful sunset.

Monday, October 15, 2007

View from Plaster Stadium


A church and St. John's Hospital taken from Plaster Stadium at MSU.

MSU Stadium


I spent Saturday at a high school marching band competition. These are the bleachers across the field from where I sat. One person sitting there would have added interest, but they were empty most of the day.

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Friday Night Sunset


Another football game! I turned to see what it looked like behind me and saw this sunset. (As for football--unfortunately we are 0-6 for the season, but the band is great!) Today is our second band competition. They have a good show this year, and it gets better every week. I'm looking forward to seeing them perform this afternoon.

Friday, October 12, 2007

Evening at Gray-Campbell Farm

Part of Nathaneal Greene Park.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Purple

I couldn't get as close to the bee as I wanted--should have had my zoom lens!

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Gazebo


Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Silhouette


Yea--it worked today.
I have a photo prepared but I can't get it to upload. Will try later--probably tomorrow.

Kerri, I converted the zinnia shot yesterday to black and white in CS3, and then chose tint to give it an old feel.

Monday, October 8, 2007

Zinnia


Sunset from JFK Stadium


I spent most of yesterday at my son's marching band's first competition. They won first in their division, but came in third overall. They have worked hard, and did a great job. We will be going to a competition every weekend this month and the first weekend in November.

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Ornamental Grass


This is an ornamental grass, probably 7 or 8 feet tall.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Spotted

I went to the park to see if there were any flowers. This insect caught my eye.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Barn


The barn at Gray-Campbell Farmstead in Nathaneal Greene Park.

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Changing


Monday, October 1, 2007

Evening

This was taken at Childress Scout Camp near Joplin, MO.