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

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