A Beautiful Ending

I was out driving around this lovely evening and ended up at one of my favorite spots.  I've been here a few times now and I really like the view.  I was privileged enough to get there in time for one of the Master Painter's masterpieces.

Clammy Night

The humidity tonight was so thick you could cut it with a knife.  So thick it was very hazy/foggy.

I'm usually very cautious when I'm alone at Harriet Island at night.  Fortunately, there was a wedding reception at the pavilion tonight and a cop car in the turn-around, so I felt safe enough to venture around a little bit.

Techie Corner
All I had with me was the point and shoot.  Shooting at night without a tripod can be tricky, but I am used to working with what I have.  There were trash cans everywhere with a slightly rounded top, so I was able to use those as a tripod.  I didn't realize the camera was on auto ISO.  This image was taken at ISO 800, so it's quite grainy when you look at it full size.  I think it just gave it a more painterly quality, especially after using Noise Ninja on it.

Arch to the Clouds

Sunday afternoon I visited the Gateway Arch for the first time.   There was a little bit of a wait to get in as everyone had pass through a security checkpoint as soon as they walked in the door.  Didn't have to wait long for a tram ride to the top, though.  Boy, are those tram cars TINY!  Good thing I'm not claustrophobic. 


The view from the top was great and the weather was perfect. 



The angle of the windows seemed to make this image look almost like a model instead of real buildings.

I'm glad I had the opportunity to experience it. 

Looks Like Someone Had Fun

I was at a hotel in Poplar Bluff, MO this weekend and I saw numerous vehicles that looked just like this one.  I don't know if there was something special going on, or if this was just a normal weekend sight at this time of year.  Mudding is easy.  Cleanup is the hard part.

If Salvador Dali Drank Summit

It was sooooooo hot!

HOW HOT WAS IT?

It was so hot.........the glass beer bottles melted.  Lump o' Summit, anyone?