Fall at the Arch

I had a different picture in mind when I went to the Arch.  But, because of all the construction going on, I wasn't able to access the area I wanted.  Disappointed, I turned my focus to other areas and was not disappointed with the results from this little trip.  Autumn is not at its peak yet in St. Louis, but just look at the color already! 

I've been waiting patiently for fall to arrive, just seems to be taking forever this year.  I know that it's inevitable, that it will arrive.  I anticipate it with each passing day...searching the horizon for the colors to change.  Isn't that like life, if we anticipate the change, it won't be a surprise.  It won't catch us off guard if we are searching the horizon, but it may take our breathe away because it's so beautiful.  Some changes are good, some are bad, however, I think it's fair to say that we all face inevitable changes.  Be on the lookout, be expectant.  It's exciting...just anticipating it! 

Irises and Chinese Culture Days

Next to Orchids, I'd say Irises are my next favorite flowers.  Their colors and varieties are amazing and beautiful.  Our Missouri Botanical Garden has a wonderful display that you can walk through.  We attended this years Chinese cultures days and saw one of the acrobatic acts.  It's incredible what they can do and how skilled they are.

 

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Springtime

The front door to springtime is a photographer’s best friend.

~Terri Guillemets

 

The Missouri Botanical Garden never fails me and in early Spring, it's in its glory!  This place is a photographer's playground.  Here's just a sampling of nature's artwork. 

 

It's been a crazy Spring for us with four trips in a month's time, but things have slowed down to a crawl.  I'm using this time to play catchup.  The Etsy Shop is growing and there have been a few sales.  I'm up to four pages of items and continually adding.  So, if you get a chance, stop on by and browse.