Tag Archives: Columbia MO

Photography Hobby: Some Dog Park Photos from a Recent Visit

Friday, April 26, 2024 I finally got around to going back to Twin Lakes Dog Park, one of my favorite places to hang out with a camera. Let me introduce Titan: And here are some photos of what I usually … Continue reading

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Photography Hobby: Photo Walk April 8 at Shelter Gardens – Columbia MO

April 20, 2024 Having moved into my condo, but not being organized yet, I decided to get outside and do a photo walk at Shelter Gardens to see what signs of spring were offered. Below are some photos from that … Continue reading

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Photography Hobby: My New Housemate, Thomas

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 I brought Thomas home last Saturday. I visited Second Chance Animal Shelter (https://www.columbia2ndchance.org/) the Sunday before to hang out with cats who live in their cat condos. I went room to room, sat down, and waited … Continue reading

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PHOTOGRAPHY HOBBY – Looking at Clouds

November 29, 2023 This week in Columbia, Missouri we had some interesting sky art to look at. November clouds and early evening sunsets have been lovely. I live in a neighborhood on the west side of town, but I don’t … Continue reading

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Photography Hobby: Autumn Stroll Around Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary – October 15, 2023

October 30, 2023 A couple of weeks ago, the fall colors started to show their magic. On October 15, I made a commitment to get outside later in the day when the light would be more interesting. Fortunately, I had … Continue reading

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Photography Hobby: Visit to Twin Lakes Dog Park, Sept. 2023

October 3, 2023 I went over to Twin Lakes Dog Park a couple of weeks ago, right before my two week bout of some viral chest cold. I hadn’t been there since I moved back from Wisconsin this past March. … Continue reading

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Photography Hobby: Some Photos from the Juneteenth 2023 Gathering at Shelter Gardens in Columbia, Missouri

July 2, 2023 mid-afternoon Dancers Dancers Photographer Kids at Play She Caught Me Kids at Play Folks Making Art Musicians Banner Folks Folks Folks Poet Folks Irresistible Tree

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Photography Hobby – Early Evening Walk at Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary, Columbia MO, June 19, 2023

Wed. June 28, 2023, mid-morning A few weeks ago, I acquired a new but older model camera, the Panasonic DC-FZ80. It will be the camera I’ll carry with me when I want to use a simpler system, or when a … Continue reading

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My First and Last Personalized License Plate

Sunday, June 25, 2023 early afternoon Why? Oh, why not? I’m old and it will be easier to remember it. I chose “JE SUIS,” French for “I AM.” It’ll be a simple proclamation that, by golly, I am still here. … Continue reading

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The Move Back to Columbia

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 early morning In early March of this year, I decided to end my Wisconsin adventure and move back to Columbia MO for two major reasons: I missed my family and friends, and realized that as I … Continue reading

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