The Colonnade

I photograph this more than any other public structure... it's just so elegant. Built in 1908. It's the crown jewel of the Concourse. This is a total of 20 exposures combined into 4 shots that were stitched together to make one. I removed streetlights because I hate their positioning.

Loose Park Rose Garden

A tip of the Hyper Hat to Sarah Snodgrass over at the At Home in Brookside, Kansas City blog she reminded me with her pretty post that roses are all rosy in the fall too. Enjoy, you don't need commentary from me. These were all taken today (Wednesday). All shots with the Nikon D3 and either the 24-50mm or the 105mm macro lenses... all at ASA200.

Scarritt Point Aux Naturelle

Park of Kessler Park that contains Scarritt Point was put in the Parks Department's Reduced Mowing Program (RMP) this year. Although a little more difficult to navigate.... long pants and hiking boots are recommended (there's stuff living in there).... it probably resembles the way it used to be back when the Indians roamed Northeast. This view looks Southwest you can barely see sone of the downtown buildings to the right of center.

Movie Night in Budd Park

The first Movie Night of the season was held last night in Budd Park... St. John and Hardesty... over 100 boys, girls, moms and dads sat on the hillside to watch Kung Fu Panda and eat snacks. Blankets, pillows, sweaters and lawn chairs were the order of the day. The next movie is Madagascar 2 on July 25th, then The Tale of Despereaux on August 1st and the finale is Hotel for Dogs on August 8th. Movies start at dusk... best to arrive around 8 or 8:30. It's Free. Movies are screened on the north side of the shelter house.Movie Night was introduced by Scott Wagner, President of the Indian Mound Neighborhood Association the organizing sponsor of the event.