Sunday, April 12, 2009

Star Descending


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.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Twelfth Street Viaduct






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.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Renewal








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.

Bridging the Missouri


Railroad and Broadway bridges over the Missouri. Looking west from the foot of Main Street.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

West Bottoms After Dark









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.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

City Market Excursion
















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.