Fashion and Art

The Arts Tech building was the site Friday night of the MyArts fundraiser "Shades of Autumn." The well-organized space was filled with art from participants in the MyArts program. All were available for purchase or for silent auction bidding.

 Above, models in waiting.. for hair and makeup.

Below, just a small sampling of the art on display.

 A few fun poses before the runway.  The girls were very easy to work with and had a lot of fun.

 The MyArts Program is operated out of the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office and Jean Peter Bakers was there with friends  (center)

 All the models before the show. 

 All shots with the Nikon D800.  Model before shots at ASA1250 with fill flash.  Shots during the show at ASA 3200 with flash.  

River Front Park... Original

                     Taken from the original Riverfront Park off Chouteau.  Driftwood and skyline.

Perfect Place For An Apparition

       St. Mary Episcopal main altar.   Church is said to be haunted by the spirit of Father Jardine.
                     He was not in evidence last Tuesday evening.... but one can always hope.

Side Altar, St. Mary's Episcopal Kansas City

St. Mary's Episcopal is one of the oldest congregations in Kansas City.  Begun as St. Lukes in 1854 it changed to its current name in 1875.  The building housing this side altar was built in 1886.  Available light, ISO 6400.     And, yes, it has a ghost.

Night View From Strawberry Hill

Looking east from Strawberry Hill in Kansas City, Kansas

Langdon Supply Co.

Kansas City West Bottoms, Night

Hickory Street Crossing #2

                                                          West Bottoms, Hickory Street.