Went to one of my favorite local parks today to shoot fall colors. Wasn't expecting much, but found Russian thistles, milkweed, sunflowers, locust trees and other native plants going into their fall colors and textures. Going out again tonight. Expecting storms tomorrow morning, so I'm hoping the sunset through the incoming clouds will be worth a trip out. Photos to follow.

A gorgeous, cool, breezy fall day here in the midwest. The trees are beginning to turn their lovely fall colors. I'm going out for a walk with my camera. Can't bear to be indoors when things are changing so rapidly around me.

The Overland Park Arboretum has been a great place to photograph this week.
This photo is of bear grass taken in Lolo, Montana during the summer.

I also joined a local photography club, Digital Dimensions. Kevin Sink, KC photographer spoke and showed his work. He likes to rent a bucket truck and take photos of the KC skyline from high in the bucket.

Still looking for a job.

Spent time photographing at the arboretum tonight. Lots of beautiful dahlias still blooming. Ordered my new business cards today. They should be awesome..can't wait to see them.
I just heard that one of my favorite photographers passed away...I'm bummed. He was something special. Take a look at www.wetstinkydog.com to see his stuff.

I've been home for 5 days now and haven't missed a day of shooting yet. I do need to get a little more serious about my subjects. I shot a football game played by 7, 8, and 9 year olds, a parade, flowers at the local Arboretum and plants in my backyard.
Photos are photos. Still need to download them.

Home at last! Arrived late night before last. Feel like I'm in a twilight zone episode. My house seems like it belongs to someone else. Can't remember where anything is.

Feeling sad about leaving all my friends in Missoula and for the ones who've gone back home. Haven't missed a day photographing since I left Missoula on the Sept 1. The challenge is to see my home town with new eyes.

I love reflections. This is one from Fort Missoula, Montana.

Made it to Billings in good shape...20 minutes before my honey's flight arrived. The drive was good. Beautiful weather. Little traffic. Slowly making my way back into 'civilization'. Haven't seen any news to speak of for 3 months, so it will be interesting to see what's going on. I loved the cocoon of photographers I lived amongst in Missoula...hopefully I'll find a few like-minded souls in Kansas.