Respite
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July’s heat broke this past Thursday and August came in as beautifully as she might have. We’ve had four uninterrupted days in the low 80s. The first two were hampered a bit by drifting wildfire smoke, but the last two were within spitting distance of perfection. These are some scattered shots since Friday evening.
85mm | f/1.2 | 1/320
85mm | f/1.2 | 1/320
David has been working at The Vine for eight years, and spoke with me about his care of the plants and patio in particular on Friday night.
35mm | f/1.4 | 1/8000
Fountain Park, NE corner, 10 weeks later.
35mm | f/1.4 | 1/16000
85mm | f/1.2 | 1/16000
35mm | f/1.4 | 1/16000
85mm | f/1.2 | 1/16000
This morning I visited Dutchtown for a photowalk. I found it to be one of the most friendly neighborhoods in St. Louis, to a degree that almost made me feel like I was in The Truman Show.
85mm | f/1.2 | 1/16000
Innovation can be a roadblock.
85mm | f/1.2 | 1/16000
35mm | f/1.4 | 1/8000
Not the first I’ve photographed this alley off 10th street.
85mm | f/2 | 1/16000
35mm | f/2 | 1/16000
Citygarden Sculpture Park
35mm | f/2 | 1/2500
35mm | f/2 | 1/2500
50mm | f/2 | 1/2500