Cyclists on the bridge

Cyclists on the bridge

Two cyclists crossing the Chain of Rocks bridge near St. Louis.

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Looking away

Looking away

while standing in a parking lot at the Continental Divide.

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By the sea

By the sea

A less than flattering shot taken on the beach early one morning when I went outwalking barefoot on the sand, searching for things to shoot. With the camera, of course. Apologies for the lack of makeup.

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Over the bridge.

Over the bridge.

Taken on the Chain of Rocks bridge (the old Route 66 bridge) north of St. Louis. I hated this photo when I first saw it. I was pregnant and bloated and felt out of sorts. But it's grown on me.

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Seeking.

Seeking.

This is a crop of the previous photo. Please, I'd love comments. I'm ever learning. This, by the way, was taken on a Nikon Coolpix P50, just like all my other shots.

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What's on the menu?

Whats on the menu?

(replacing the earlier photo) A customer chats up the waitress at our local bar.

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Slow night.

Slow night.

Pour him another.

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Oyster Bar.

Oyster Bar.

Didn't specifically say what sort of bar scene... this one's what I prefer.

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Three Bear Jellies

Three Bear Jellies

Playing on the theme, three different sized jars of jelly and jam products that have "bear" in the name.

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Fire Dancer

Fire Dancer

I have no idea how she does that.

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Horses in the snow.

Horses in the snow.

Curious to see why I've pulled out the camera.

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Old Red Grist Mill

Old Red Grist Mill

... next to a river, in a field, on a farm, yada yada.

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Hole in the potato

Hole in the potato

A sweet potato waffle fry at lunch.

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Imperfect Hole

Imperfect Hole

A chocolate glazed sour cream doughnut.

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Banisters

Banisters

Stained glass windows give this house a strange glow.

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Stairway to the sky.

Stairway to the sky.

A skylight in this hotel lights up this dark staircase.

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Crab in a tank

Crab in a tank

Hey, buddy. What'r YOU lookin' at?

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Crabby

Crabby

on the beach.

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Stair and window

Stair and window

... at an old fort.

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Down stairs

Down stairs

Looking down from the fourth floor at a hotel

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Captain Crunch

Captain Crunch

This gator from Alligator Alley reportedly has the world's strongest bite.

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State Fair

State Fair

Late afternoon shot over the Midway.

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Wisdom Lapse

Wisdom Lapse

There are some things you just shouldn't poke with a stick.

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Good fences = good neighbors

Good fences = good neighbors

Fence and post outside of home

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