On one of my trips through Jefferson Barracks Park in the snow (and honestly, these days, it feels like if I don’t go out into the snow, I won’t get out at all), I came across the memorial to the Battle of the Bulge. It overlooks the Mississippi River in the background and honors the […]
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I got a bug recently to head to downtown St. Louis and take a fresh look at things I’m used to seeing every day. And one of the most recognizable fixtures of the famous St. Louis riverfront, next to The Gateway Arch, is the historic Eads Bridge. “Fun” Facts on the Bridge… Completed in 1874, […]
This is made from a picture I took last summer and decided to turn into an art piece. It’s just outside the Missouri Botanical Gardens’ Japanese Garden. I took several, but this lent itself to creatively blowing out that section you can see through the opening and going for a soft, dreamlike feel… I am, […]
In Memorial Cemetery, as much as I was interested in the smaller, seemingly overlooked graves, there really are some impressive, beautiful headstones, full of history and information of the people that once lived in St. Genevieve. I actually edited two versions of this shot. Ultimately, I couldn’t decide if I preferred harkening to the past […]
There are many magnificent monuments at the Memorial Cemetery in St. Genevieve, MO. I spent quite awhile there one afternoon and only realized later that I forgot about getting pictures of the town. The cemetery completely captured my imagination. But, despite all the imposing headstones, I’ll be honest – the ones that really garnered my […]
A week ago yesterday, we were in the midst of a sleet and snow day, so, of course, I grabbed the new lens The Hubs got for me for Valentine’s Day, pulled the four-wheel drive out of the garage, and hit the streets. It certainly wasn’t a wasted day, though, since I got this! Seriously, […]
Sometimes, on a freezing, snowy, dreary winter’s day, you have a total brainfart and think that it’s a good idea to jump in the car, drive for an hour, go take pictures along the banks of the Mississippi River. On the upside though, if you can keep your hands still enough, you find neat old […]
When we discovered Memorial Cemetery in historic St. Genevieve, Missouri, I couldn’t wait to take pictures. I love history, I love cemeteries, and while this one appeared to be rather sparsely populated, the headstones that were present were remarkable. Some history and more pics after the jump… Memorial Cemetery was established in 1787 and is […]
I bet you can’t guess! I’m not even certain why I took it and why I like it. LOL Well, I know why I took it, but why I like the picture? I’m not 100% certain. I just do. But, what is it? Answer after the jump! I think this appeals to me as a […]
During a recent day trip down to historic St. Genevieve, The Hubs and I came across a beautiful old cemetery with graves dating back to the Civil War. This monument was a centerpiece. This cross is an unusual mixture of materials. (After the jump, check out the detail pic!) This shot just begged for a […]