I learned - 090811

I have an affinity for plants. DUH. I take countless useless photos of leaves and tree bark and never really use them. I always try so hard to take photos of people or actions, but I always find myself snapping a photo of a Japanese Maple or the trunk of a Bur Oak. So sometime I go to the botanical gardens here in STL and photograph just plants. Shoot what you love! (well dont shoot it, well you know what i meant) I didnt get a chance to edit this one.

A Little Central West End

I was out photographing a project in my neighborhood and I rediscovered these amazing ornate light fixtures that are the symbol of my neighborhood. They are gorgeous. The lighting was just right for some dramatic shots, and I probably looked like an idiot taking them, but they are so beautiful and the building behind them is historic, and was recently renovated (my firms's project) so take a look. I did the little plaza in the background, not the crazy wild plantings by the base of the light. Such cool historic fixtures.

I added a few pics of my plaza at the end. it still is a work in progress, furniture will be coming soon.