Another photo from my three day retreat on the Mississippi. No phone, no TV, no radio, no news papers, no talking! Quite a place to get back to basics.
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Pere Marquette Lodge
On Sunday I drove up what is known as the Great River Road from St. Louis to Pere Marquette Lodge. The lodge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933-1939. This is a guest cabin on the grounds. The lodge its self is a large stone and log structure with guest room, restaurant andContinue reading “Pere Marquette Lodge”
Arabian
Out in the country with my Basset Hounds, I came across this Arabian mare and her foal. She loved showing off!
Kansas City
While in Kansas City for a meeting, I checked into the hotel. Asked if I had a floor preference, I told them the higher the better (always like a view). The clerk handed me the key (card) and up I went and found that I had been given a suite for the price of the discountedContinue reading “Kansas City”
Door County, a great place for Artists and Photographers
A good place for artists and photographers is Door County, Wisconsin. If you are planing a visit to this area, finding a place to stay centrally located in important. I suggest the Village of Ephraim, this little cottage is a good example. https://www.facebook.com/notes/el-engler-photography/moravia-cottage-door-county/1750100771909890 See my Door County photos: https://greatrivers.smugmug.com/Galleries/Door-County/
Great Rivers Eagles
Eagles are magnificent birds and therefore fun to photograph. You will need a telephoto lens and know where to find them. There are two places I go to find them. One is Lake Minocqua in Wisconsin. There is a resort on the lake where, if you have the right room, you can walk out onContinue reading “Great Rivers Eagles”
Billy G’s
A popular restaurant in Kirkwood, Missouri, Billy G’s is ready for Christmas.
Christmas at Kirkwood Station
I stopped by Kirkwood Station to see if they had a Christmas display or lights to photograph. A train had just come in and the place was busy but the sun had set and the station was dark. I decided to take a few photos anyway so I set the camera to a high ISO,Continue reading “Christmas at Kirkwood Station”
Cave Point
On the Lake Michigan side of Door County you will find Cave Point County Park. This is an area of low bluffs along the lake that have been hollowed out by the waves. There are lots of scenic overlooks so if you visit, be sure to bring your camera. https://greatrivers.smugmug.com/Galleries/Door-County/i-r4zbNTK/A
Lounging around
A behind the scenes look at our house the day after Thanksgiving….. Taken at the St. Louis Zoo using a 70 – 300mm zoom.
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