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September 11, 2001
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Meyer Circle Fountain
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Meyer Circle Fountain is located at Ward Parkway and Meyer Blvd. in Kansas City, Missouri.
Gargoyles in Mom’s Garden
Goblins, ghosts and gargoyles. They delight us and remind us of the demons that haunted our dreams as children.
The garden is always full of interesting creatures. This gargoyle sits and guards the flowers and the trees, with elegance and a touch of magic.
The Beautiful Bridges of Midland, MI
I just returned home from a long weekend visit in Midland, MI where my Dad and Auntie Carol grew up. I’m still going through pictures of their childhood homes, grade schools, and local hangouts, but in the meantime, I was really impressed by all the beautiful sites Midland, MI has to offer. In particular, I was fascinated by its beautiful bridges.
This is the tri-bridge, or “Tridge” in downtown Midland. It has three bridges that meet in the middle over the water where two rivers merge into one.
This next bridge is part of Dow Garden, where visitors can see the Dow family property. The estate is comprised of Herbert and Grace Dow’s home, which was completed in 1915, the home of their son, architect Alden Dow, and surrounded by a huge garden designed by Herbet.
Okay, so this bridge is actually in Bay City along the shore of Lake Huron. We saw it when we took the short (15 min) drive over to see the Lake, and the Harley shop of course!
There were many beautiful sites, and I will share them all with you soon!
Mystery Photo: Can you guess what it is?
While walking around Adobe State Historic Park, these caught my attention. Old and dried out by the sun.
Sonoma Mountain Sunset
Just east of our house is Sonoma Mountain. While I tend to prefer the west side of town, this is definitely one of the benefits of living on the edge of the east side. I loved the character of this particular tree, and it made for a beautiful setting and stunning sunset view.
Vote Today: Democracy Depends On It!
Today there are elections all across the country. Vote for the party, the candidates and the issues of your choice. But vote. Democracy depends on it.
Russian River, Meet Pacific Ocean
There is nothing more humbling to me than a massive body of water. Some of my favorite moments have been staring out into the ocean, or perhaps a huge river. The Mediterranean Sea when I was in Turkey. The Amazon River in Peru. The Pacific Ocean in my new home state of California. Well, on one of our recent outings, Jake and I drove up to have dinner along the coast, and we ended up at the Russian River Delta, where the Russian River meets the Pacific Ocean near Jenner, CA.
And looking at the delta where the river meets the ocean…
Near the shoreline, the ocean has some beautiful rock formations jutting out from the water.
What a beautiful place, and we live here! If only we could figure out a way to have this view out our back deck….now that would really be something.
Palace of Fine Arts: a glimpse of ancient Rome in San Francisco’s Marina District
While Derek was in town at the end of June, we visited many of the iconic destinations San Francisco has to offer. One of them was the Palace of Fine Arts. There are few locations in the States that make me feel like I’m wandering the beautiful old architecture of Europe, but this was definitely one of them. With my camera in hand, I proceeded to get lost in the beauty of my surroundings. What a beautiful place to go for an afternoon stroll.
Near the eastern entrance, the tops of these giant columns all have figures facing inward. I don’t know what it means, but it is beautiful architecture.
Looking toward city residences, I thought this was a beautiful view. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a house right on the park?!
This was my attempt at an artistic shot, looking straight up from underneath a set of columns.
The architecture reminds me of ancient Rome, but the color almost reminds me of ancient Egypt. How fascinating.
It was a lovely visit, and the late afternoon sun created some beautiful shots. I highly recommend adding the Palace of Fine Arts on to your visit into the city. You don’t have to stay long, and parking is free. It truly is a magical place.
“Making Water Fluid” From Snapshots to Great Shots
Anyone who follows our blog knows that I am struggling to master my camera. I bought Rob Sylvan’s Nikon D5100 From Snapshots to Great Shots, and am making baby steps toward improving my technique. Chapter 7 on Landscape Photography explains how to get shots with silky or “smooth-flowing” water. Among the recommendations is to set the ISO at 200 or lower and the shutter speed at 1/15th of a second or slower.
I followed the directions, sort of, and ended up with water that is silky to frozen. The shot was taken at Kauffman Garden, in Kansas City, Mo. Too me it looks much like glass.
I hope you like it. If you do like it, give credit to Mr. Sylvan, if you don’t, I guarantee, the fault is all mine.
Shifting the Balance 