The Blue Angels made an appearance at the St. Louis Spirit Air Show. We were able to watch from a bluff overlooking the event airport allowing us to look directly at the planes. Here they are flying their F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. Low flying and precision acrobatics made for a lot of excitement. Click here toContinue reading “F-15 Fly By”
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Mallard on the Rocks
Mallard ducks are highly abundant throughout the waterways and lakes of Forest Park in St. Louis. As part of the park’s thriving urban wildlife ecosystem, they are heavily tracked by local researchers via the Forest Park Living Lab. Whether you are looking to photograph them, bird-watch, or simply relax by the water, several primary areasContinue reading “Mallard on the Rocks”
Forest Park Egrets
Egrets are a common and highly visible sight across Forest Park, serving as a prime destination for local birdwatchers and photographers. While these elegant, white wading birds spend their days foraging throughout the park’s expansive waterways, their presence is closely tied to a fascinating, unique urban phenomenon just outside the park boundaries. While egrets feedContinue reading “Forest Park Egrets”
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc
The Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc is an iconic World War II British fighter. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin 60 series engine, it was famously designed as an emergency response to counter the Luftwaffe’s Fw 190. The “c” designation indicates its wing armament configuration. This Spitfire is performing at the 2026 Spirit of St. Louis AirContinue reading “Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc”
F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor is combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions allowing full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force. Click here for complete air show photos.
Winter hangs on in St. Louis
The snow is going away in St. Louis but it is still winter here. Buds are stating to show up on the trees with cold and rainy days ahead. Photographed here is the St. Louis Arch (The Gateway Arch) on one of those cold rainy days. Instead of the St. Louis skyline in the backgroundContinue reading “Winter hangs on in St. Louis”
Eagle Watching
January and February are the best times for eagle watching at the confluence of the Mississippi river and the Missouri River. Normally I will go up to Grafton or along the Great River Road along the Mississippi. However this photo was taken at the Clarksville Lock and Dam near Hannibal. This was taken with aContinue reading “Eagle Watching”
Exploring Forest Park’s Mallards and Waterfowl
A pair of Mallards hanging out in Forest Park. The park is filled with waterfowel, particularly geese and Mallards. Not far from the lagoon, these birds flock together making it a good area to observe them.
Winter Sets In
Winter is setting in in Forest Park and St. Louis. This is one my favorite areas in the park with the suspension foot bridge and ducks, geese and egrets hanging around. Just east of the park’s Grand Basin, this was the site of the St. Louis World’s Fair, 120 years ago. Click on the photoContinue reading “Winter Sets In”
Star Bird
One more of the Henry Shaw Home at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This image is called Architectural Projection Mapping which projects images on a building aligned with the building’s features. The Garden holds a “Garden Glow” event every year and this is from this year. If you are in the area, get tickets and enjoyContinue reading “Star Bird”