Strange as it seems, I love to take pictures in old cemetaries. These were taken in the historic Oakwood Cemetary in Parsons. We will be traveling, so this will probably be my last post before the actual Independence Day, and I wanted to share some patriotic images to pay tribute to those who gave so much so that we could enjoy so many freedoms.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Horsin' Around
Friday, June 26, 2009
Our New Tenant
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Almost ready B!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Street Musicians
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Evening Stroll
When I take my morning walk, I pass a hay meadow along the way. Each week it seems there are a whole new variety of wildflowers blooming, and I keep telling myself I'm going to go for an evening stroll with my camera and get some pictures of them. Today I finally did. I don't know for sure what these are, but they are all over the meadow. It is just beautiful. These photos are straight out of the camera - no Photoshop magic, just the real thing.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Random Scenes from Tulsa
I've been to Tulsa countless times in my life, but always for a specific reason, and with a list of things to get or do while there. I never realized what a beautiful city it is, and what a personality it has. Our trip last week was just for the fun of making pictures. And it was fun. Kim and I had a great time together and got some awesome shots. Here are just a few of my favorites.
This one is a view from Cathedral Square. The taller one with the beautiful green patina on its roof is the Midcontinent Tower. The one just below it with the mosaic roof is the Philtower.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
This one is for Grandpa
Anyone who knew my Grandpa knew that he loved fiddle music. Especially the music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Gramps lacked only two songs and he would have had the entire collection of their music. And that is quite a collection. I grew up sitting on his knee, as he shared tales of he and his friends spending their Saturday nights listening to Bob and the boys at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa.
My friend Kim and I went to Tulsa yesterday to shoot some pictures. We were lucky enough to be allowed inside the Cain's to spend a little time and get some photos. It was our first visit and both of us were pretty excited to be there. I can't quite describe my feelings as I stepped through the doors and stood on that famous ballroom floor. It was quiet. The lights were dim. If you closed your eyes it was as if you could almost hear the music and feel the energy of the crowds that have filled that room, danced on that floor. And the musicians who have played on that stage. I felt....awe. I had goosebumps. I was a little giddy. I know, it sounds silly. It's just an old dance hall, right? Some of you won't get it. But those of you who do, well, you would understand. After all, it is The Cain's.
If you'd like to know more about the story of Cain's Ballroom, click the link below to a blog post written by my good friend and fellow Cain's aficionado.
http://magardner.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/a-musical-sense-of-place/
My friend Kim and I went to Tulsa yesterday to shoot some pictures. We were lucky enough to be allowed inside the Cain's to spend a little time and get some photos. It was our first visit and both of us were pretty excited to be there. I can't quite describe my feelings as I stepped through the doors and stood on that famous ballroom floor. It was quiet. The lights were dim. If you closed your eyes it was as if you could almost hear the music and feel the energy of the crowds that have filled that room, danced on that floor. And the musicians who have played on that stage. I felt....awe. I had goosebumps. I was a little giddy. I know, it sounds silly. It's just an old dance hall, right? Some of you won't get it. But those of you who do, well, you would understand. After all, it is The Cain's.
If you'd like to know more about the story of Cain's Ballroom, click the link below to a blog post written by my good friend and fellow Cain's aficionado.
http://magardner.wordpress.com/2009/06/05/a-musical-sense-of-place/
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