Photographed last summer. The final moments of a pretty sunset. Taken from above the Cliff Drive Scenic Byway next to Corinthian Hall (Kansas City Museum of History and Science) on Gladstone Boulevard.
The 12th Street Viaduct runs from Downtown into the West Bottoms. Built in the 20s it was showing its age. Two years ago crews strengthened the support columns and patched the concrete where needed. Now work on replacing the upper deck is about to begin.... and none too soon it was like driving on a washboard with steroids.
Yard plants are in full bud/bloom.... more coming soon. Leaves are Japanese Maples, some violets and a bush with white flowers that I can't identify. Taken with a macro lens with extension tube.
Still my favorite place to shoot. Whether on my own or doing portraits. There's just something unspoiled about a place that's just beginning to be discovered.
Progress on the Heritage Trail next to the Missouri River is ongoing.... a link between it and Riverfront Park should happen soon. These were taken at the observation tower at the foot of Main... where the city had its beginnings.