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  • Puffy Clouds and Deep Blues Surround The Vibrant Green Foliage at Klondike Park Lake in Saint Charles County, Missouri
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  • Feeling Blue But Inspired at Klondike Park in St. Charles, MO
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  • The gold and orange autumn trees reflect on the lake under blue skies and puffy clouds at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri
    Baby Blue Broemmelsiek Skies.jpg
  • The onset of spring brings vibrant blue skies and waters around Klondike Park
    Klondike Lake 6401.jpg
  • Sprint Blue's and Green's cover the landscapes at Klondike Park
    Klodike Blues and Greens.jpg
  • A Foggy Morning Sunrise Looking Our Over Klondike Park Lake in Saint Charles, Missouri
    Klondike Foggy Morning Sunrise.jpg
  • The sun rises from behind the trees and reflecting along the lake at Busch Memorial Conservation in Saint Charles County, Missouri
    Busch Sunrise Behind Trees.jpg
  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency. Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups. Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley. An indoor conference center that may be rented for weddings, business meetings, and other group functions; three picnic shelters, camper cabins and tent camping sites; a fishing lake; a boat ramp for access to the Missouri River; and about 5 miles of paved or natural trail.<br />
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According to early records, the land upon which Klondike Park sits was originally owned by Wilhelm (William) Engelage, a farmer from Prussia. In 1898, the Tavern Rock Sand Company bought a portion of the property and began Klondike Quarry. The silica sand mined from this quarry was mixed with soda and limestone to create glass products. The top layer (from 8? to 18? was used to make amber glass because of its yellow, claystained color, while clear glass was made from the white sand found below 18 feet. Production reached its peak in 1945 when 233,420 tons of sand were exported from the quarry to meet war demands. The quarry was permanently closed in 1983.
    Winter Sets at Klondike Park.jpg
  • Tones of gold and orange blanket the shore in this autumn waterscape at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri.
    Golden Autumn at Broemmelsiek Park.jpg
  • Tones of gold and orange blanket the shore in this autumn waterscape at Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri.<br />
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Broemmelsiek Park provides a recreational space for individuals throughout the St. Charles County area. This park offers more than seven miles of multi-use trails as well as an off-leash dog area with small water features in which dogs may swim. The trail is open for equestrian use, bicycling and hiking. There are multiple fishing lakes in the park that are stocked with bass, catfish and bluegill. The astronomy station in the park offers a viewing site with ten concrete viewing stations equipped with telescopes. <br />
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Keeping with the county's mission to preserve green space, the St. Charles County Parks Department is designing Broemmelsiek Park as a passive recreation area focused on the natural features of the land. The 384 acre property is located in southwestern St. Charles County five miles west of Highway 40-61 off State Route DD. Broemmelsiek Park features several lakes, a blend of oak-hickory forest and rolling pastures suitable for a variety of recreation activities and park amenities.
    Golden Autumn at Broemmelsiek Park.jpg
  • Evening Light falls of the plush green trees that surround the fishing lake in the middle of Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville (Saint Charles County) Missouri
    An Evening at Broemmelsiek Park.jpg
  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency.  Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups.  Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
    Klondike Park Autumn Lake.jpg
  • A wonderful mix of colors, the deep blue water and sky, and the bare white rock. Klondike Park, once the site of a silica sand quarry, is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups. Trails, both paved and natural, criss-cross the verdant hillsides and offer bicyclists, joggers, and hikers spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
    Klondike Park Autumn Lake 2.jpg
  • Going around the walking track that circels the large lake. A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Walking Track.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park - Spring Reflectio...jpg
  • Treeline Infrared reflections on the side of a lake. A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park - IR Reflections.jpg
  • The soft velvet green grass and foliage reflects off the lake at Broemmelsiek Park as a summer evening winds down.
    Broemmelsiek Park Green.jpg
  • A bit of a somber and isolated perspective on a long fence line at Klondike Park that separates the treacherous cliff on the other side.
    A Mood at Knlondike Park.jpg
  • The Last Of The Sunlight Peeks Through The Clouds at Broemmelsiek Park and Casts a Sunset Glow Upon The Lake
    Light Peeks Through at Broemmelsiek ...jpg
  • Take 270 to the Page/364 exit, heading west.  Once you're on Page, the second exit is Maryland Heights Parkway.  Exit here and go north.  The second stop light is Creve Coeur Mill Road; take a right.  Just after crossing over the railroad tracks, there is a park entrance on the left.  Proceed through the gates and up the hill.  You will see several parking lots next to the soccer fields.  There's also parking on the other side of the lake; to get there, follow Maryland Heights Parkway to Marine and go right
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  • The sun comes out from behind the clouds at Broemmelsiek Park and casts a warm glow across the lake
    Sunrise Over Broemmelsiek.jpg
  • I’m in one of my artistic moods so I decided to take this beautiful photo of Klondike Park and have some fun with it.
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  • Spring Greens Are So Close, and yet, So Far Away.
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  • The sun reflects off the vibrant lake at Busch Wildlife
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  • Klondike Park is 250 acres of scenic property, featuring more than four miles of natural and paved trails for hiking and biking. Once the site of an old silica sand quarry, the area has been preserved and turned into beautiful parkland. A unique lookout bluff provides picturesque views of the Missouri River Valley, as well as the historic Katy Trail.<br />
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This cozy camping retreat, nestled in Missouri's wine country, has become a preferred camping destination. Spend a relaxing weekend camping under the stars close to home! It features six rustic cabins that sleep up to eight guests, 10 basic campsites, and 31 primitive campsites with restrooms and a shower house nearby.<br />
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With a modern conference center on site, it's the perfect location for a family or business outing. It also features a large fishing lake fully stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish and free boat ramps to access the Missouri River. A unique birding/wildlife area, picnic shelters, and playgrounds for children are just a few more amenities to enjoy while at Klondike Park.
    Klondike Colors.jpg
  • I think it's well past the necessity for the the 'Stay Off Ice' sign now, but... OK<br />
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Klondike Park - Located: 4600 Hwy 94 South, Augusta, MO 63332  <br />
(On Highway 94 South between Defiance and Augusta)<br />
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Klondike Park is 250 acres of scenic property, featuring more than four miles of natural and paved trails for hiking and biking. Once the site of an old silica sand quarry, the area has been preserved and turned into beautiful parkland. A unique lookout bluff provides picturesque views of the Missouri River Valley, as well as the historic Katy Trail.<br />
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This cozy camping retreat, nestled in Missouri's wine country, has become a preferred camping destination. Spend a relaxing weekend camping under the stars close to home! It features six rustic cabins that sleep up to eight guests, 10 basic campsites, and 31 primitive campsites with restrooms and a shower house nearby.<br />
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With a modern conference center on site, it's the perfect location for a family or business outing. It also features a large fishing lake fully stocked with bluegill, bass, and catfish and free boat ramps to access the Missouri River. A unique birding/wildlife area, picnic shelters, and playgrounds for children are just a few more amenities to enjoy while at Klondike Park.
    Stay Off Ice at Klondike Spring.jpg
  • A View From Under The Page Bridge Missouri River Crossing.<br />
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The Creve Coeur Park Connector is now open!  This 3.6 mile long bike lane enables cyclists to use the Page Avenue / 364 bridge to cross the Missouri River, totally separate from automotive traffic.  On the west end, it connects to the Katy Trail at mile 42.8, just south of the Family Arena. On the east end, it connects to the Creve Coeur Park trails at the park's southwest corner.  It mostly runs parallel with hwy 364 (Page Ave). <br />
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Take 270 to the Page/364 exit, heading west.  Go 6 miles to exit 14, Upper Bottom Road / Arena Parkway.  Go right (north), and take an immediate right on Hemsath.  Follow Hemsath for 0.3 mile, and take the right turn into the parking lot just after Hemsath curves left.
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  • It was an unusual winter day on December 2, 2013 when the temperature climbed close to 80 in Missouri. ..We decided to go for a walk and take photographs when we noticed the dog park at Broemmelsiek Park was extremely busy. So we sat over at the dog park and just started snapping photos of the dogs as they played.
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  • Drama in Autumn Skies Above Broemmelsiek Park Lake in Wentzville, Missouri.<br />
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The trails in this 500+ acre park are in 2 separate sections joined together by restored grassy prairie. They are a mixture of hard packed dirt trails, several small rock gardens, and a few rocky creek crossings.<br />
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The front section is accessed via the concrete bridge that is just off the first parking lot. It's a mixture of wooded single track and open meadows, with several short but steep climbs. Rocky in the beginning, it switches to a dirt base as you start up the ridge.<br />
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The trail then follows the contours of the meadows to the second section, making for a fun, but quick trip to the wooded area in the back of the park. A winding, dirt hillside trail, mixed with rocks leads to a creek crossing, then a rocky ascent as the trail meanders along another ridge line leading to a picturesque view of a local equestrian farm and pond. This section features a wide swooping turn which leads back across the power line alley that divides this part of the trail.
    Drama in Autumn Skies.jpg
  • Looking out from the Scenic Overlook at Klondike Park in Saint Charles, Missouri at Sunset. Situated off Route 94 between Defiance and Augusta. Nestled in Missouri's scenic wine country, Klondike Park offers campers a chance to reconnect to nature and the outdoors. The camp is a popular destination for Girl and Boy Scout troops.
    The View From Klondike Overlook.jpg
  • Something Klondike Park has that many other area parks don't is tall, rocky hills where visitors can see over the tops of trees - which is especially advantageous for viewing autumn colors.<br />
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The park is a converted rock quarry. Some high, rocky bluffs overlook the heavily forested interiors. The water in the lake is clear enough to watch fish and some large turtles as well as the array of dragon flies. Of the seven or so short hiking trails, two are unpaved. The Lewis and Clark Trail runs parallel to Highway 94 and is the easiest and longest. The unpaved Hogsback Trail is the most scenic. Some mountain bike routes will test your skills.<br />
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Located in southwestern St. Charles County, Klondike Park is a 250-acre park, acquired by the County in 1999. This park lies adjacent to Highway 94, with access to the Katy Trail and the Missouri River. The Klondike Park site has, in the past, been heavily disturbed by quarry operations and is a study of nature's resiliency. Primitive, basic tent camping and camping cabins are all avialable for rental, and the new beautiful Curt Loupe Conference Center is available or meetings, special gatherings, and wedding ceremonies and/or receptions.
    Vibrant Klondike Autumn.jpg
  • Klondike Park has so much to offer, the lake loop is a nice walk for the family. It's also a great fishing spot. The trails in the park would be great for mountain biking. If you are a fan of mountain biking then this park is a must for it being so close to St. Louis. I like riding the Katy trail to this park and then take the paved trail up to the bluff overlook to watch the birds fly and see the Labadie Plant across the Missouri river.
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  • Taken near Marthasville, Missouri this Old Dilapidated Barn was just begging to be photographed. I love old barn shots, something very calming to me about them for some reason.<br />
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Marthasville is located near the site of the early 1763 French fur trading post named La Charrette. It was founded by Dr. John Young in 1817 and named after his first wife Martha Fuqua.<br />
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The Missouri, Kansas and Eastern Railroad was completed through Marthasville in the winter of 1892 and taken over by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad (MKT) in July of 1893.<br />
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The area is also full of historical importance, both local and national. The Lewis and Clark Discovery Expedition overnighted here in 1804 on their way up the Missouri and again on the way home in September of 1806. Daniel Boone and his relatives lived in the area. He and Rebecca were buried on the Bryan farm. His gravesite is just one mile east of Marthasville.<br />
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The region was widely settled by German immigrants during the 1800's who brought their wine making skills with them and were attracted to this Missouri River Valley which has become known as the Missouri Rhineland.<br />
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Some of the many attractions in and around the area are; the KATY State Park Hiking and Biking Trail, the Lewis and Clark Trail, and the Daniel Boone Monument. You'll find the finest wineries tucked in along our scenic drives through the hills and along the Missouri River.
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    Green Trees - Purple Skies.jpg
  • Once the site of a silica sand quarry, Klondike Park is a glowing example of nature's resiliency.  Located just off the Katy Trail, the 250-acre park is a popular destination for outdoor recreationalists, families, and youth activity groups.  Natural and paved trails wind through tree-lined hillsides to offer a challenging ride or hike and spectacular views of wildlife, native plants, and the surrounding Missouri River Valley.
    A Beautiful Day At Klondike Lake.jpg
  • A Sunset Vire From the Overlook at Klondike Park in Missouri on 1-13-21
    Sunset Overlook at Klondike 1-13-21.jpg
  • Spring Green Begins To Return After A Long Winter At Broemmelsiek Park in Wentzville, Missouri
    After A Long Winter At Broemmelsiek.jpg
  • The view from the Trail - There's a parking lot with nearly 100 slots at the St Charles end of the bridge (photo below).  But it's at bridge level, high above the Katy Trail.  A paved ramp leads down to the trail.<br />
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If you park there, save some energy to climb the ramp back up to the parking lot when you return.  It's a 1/4 mile of climbing: the switchbacks can be seen through the bridge's chain-link fence in the photo at left.  The Creve Coeur side involves a little bit of climbing, but it's a shorter ramp and a lower degree of incline than the ramp to the Katy Trail.
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  • An Early Autumn View From The Lake at Klondike Park in Augusta, MO. This is a 250-acre former silica-sand quarry with views of the Missouri River Valley, popular with campers.
    Painted Klondike Autumn.jpg
  • Tall blue skies with wispy clouds above the reflecting tree line at Klondike Park lake in Saint Charles, Missouri.
    Klondike Tall Skies.jpg
  • Klondike Park Sunset In Autumn - Located in Saint Charles County Missouri - This Moody Fall Waterscape Highlights The Gorgeous Natural Landscape Details
    Klondike Moody Autumn.jpg
  • Route 364, known locally as the Page Avenue Extension, is a freeway that connects St. Louis County with St. Charles County via the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Missouri River and is a designated auxiliary state route of I-64 that will connect I-64 in St. Charles County to I-270 in St. Louis County.
    Page Bridge Geometry.jpg
  • It's an unusually warm winter day in December.  The dog park is busy and the dogs are having a blast playing in the man-made lake.
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  • A Leading View of the Scenic Overlook at Klondike Park, One of the central focal points and viewing areas found in the Park. The vista views from this vantage point are nothing less than spectacular, especially during the Autumn months.
    A Long View of the Overlook.jpg
  • Rocky formations along the shore of Klondike Park Lake cast reflection along the waters' edge
    Klondike Rocky Shore.jpg
  • A Fiery Cloud Filled Sky over Broemmelsiek Park near New Melle, Missouri in Wentzville.
    Fire in the sky over New Melle.jpg
  • Glassy Lake Reflections at Klondike Park as the sun sets at cast a bare light through the trees. Deep shadows hide the abundance of colored foliage and faintly shimmers the top of the water
    Glass Klondike Lake.jpg
  • An Autumn Tree on the edge of a scenic cliff soaks up the warmth of a sunset beyond the fence line at Klondike Park
    Soaking Up A Sunset Glow.jpg
  • The sun rises behind the trees near the cove at Klondike Park lake
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  • Enjoying photographing the shoreline at Klondike Park on this beautiful autumn morning. The colors and reflections just have a calming feel.
    Shoreline Autumn.jpg
  • A Long View of the Klondike Park Cliff From Below against a backdrop of puffy white clouds.
    Klondike Cliff From Below.jpg
  • Woman standing at Klondike Park doing some serious thinking.
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  • I photographed these beautiful Flamingos at the Saint Louis, Missouri. Flamingos or flamingoes are a type of wading bird.
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  • I photographed these beautiful Flamingos at the Saint Louis, Missouri. Flamingos or flamingoes are a type of wading bird.
    flamingos.jpg
  • The main lake at Klondike Park in Black and White
    Klondike Shore B-W.jpg
  • The structural geometry of the Page Bridge
    Page Bridge Integrity.jpg
  • A vibrant Autumn scene at Klondike Lake around an old withered tree long dead in the middle of the lake
    Colorful Lake Stump.jpg
  • A scorched Earth Perspective of an isolated bench to rest your feet after a long hike through Klondike.
    A Place To Sit at Klondike.jpg
  • Lonely Lemur sitting and looking around hoping another animal will come along and play.
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  • A view down the pier on one of the lakes at Busch Memorial
    Down The Pier.jpg
  • This prairie dog was just trying to eat and this little bird just kept trying to take the food right out of the prairie dogs mouth.  It was really funny to watch and the prairie dog did not seem to care.
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  • This shot was taken at the Saint Louis Zoo. Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds.
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  • No grabbing the bull by the horns today. This little guy has found his spot and is being lazy.
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  • Dramatic Skies blanket the docks at Busch from above
    Dramatic Skies At Busch.jpg
  • Soft Warm Skies Just After The Rain at Busch Memorial Conservation
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  • A Little Light From The Heavens After The Storm at Busch Memorial Conservation
    Light From The Heavens.jpg
  • A Starling and A Prairie Dog Fight Over Peanuts at the Saint Louis Zoo
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  • You can find this beautiful Paper Kite Butterfly at the Saint Louis Zoo Butterfly House.
    paper_kite_butterfly.jpg
  • I am not sure what kind of flower this is.  This photograph was shot at the Saint Louis Zoo.
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  • Still waiting on Spring Greens around Busch
    Busch Pre Spring.jpg
  • Busch Wildlife offers several locations to bird-watch, especially for waterfowl. A great place fore nature enthusiasts and photographers alike
    A Place To Birdwatch.jpg
  • The Western Lowland Gorillas and Chimpanzees  can be found at the Saint Louis Zoo.  In spite of their size these gorillas are gentle giants and they are critically endangered.
    western_lowland_gorillas.jpg
  • I have never photographed or processed a photo of a statue. Just thought this one had character so I gave it a shot.
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  • This beautiful peacock can be found at the Saint Louis Zoo hanging out with the Prairie Dogs.
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  • This Nyala is a beautiful spiral-horned antelope. This photo was shot at the Saint Louis Zoo.
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  • This Nyala is a beautiful spiral-horned antelope. This photo was shot at the Saint Louis Zoo. ..nyala feeds upon foliage, fruits and grasses, with adequate fresh water. It is uncomfortable in open spaces and is most often seen at water holes.
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  • This little hummingbird sure loved these flowers at the Saint Louis Zoo. This beautiful bird was so hard to try and photograph as it flies so fast.
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  • I have no clue what kind of flower or plant this is.  I photographed this flower on the inside of the Butterfly House at the Saint Louis Zoo...I just thought it was beautiful and it touched me the moment I noticed it.  I was just hoping my photographing of this flower would do it justice...I hope you enjoy this beautiful flower as much as I do.  Happy Friday Everyone
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  • This shot was taken at the Saint Louis Zoo. Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds.
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  • Tones of blue abound the waterscapes on the lakes at Busch Wildlife
    Tones At Busch.jpg
  • Pachyderm making its way through the elephant area looking determined enough to remove anything that gets in its way.
    Incoming Pachyderm.jpg
  • Ostriches are the largest living birds. The boldly-colored males can grow up to 9 feet tall and weigh as much as 350 pounds. Females are smaller and are drab-colored to blend in with their surroundings.
    Ostrich.jpg
  • Humboldt penguins share their name with the chilly Humboldt Current, which flows north from Antarctica along the Pacific Coast of South America, where the birds live. Both birds and current are named after the 18th-century explorer Alexander von Humboldt.
    Cold Penguin Textures.jpg
  • I photographed this Ostrich at the Saint Louis Zoo.
    ostrich.jpg
  • This beautiful peacock can be found at the Saint Louis Zoo hanging out with the Prairie Dogs.
    peacock_profile.jpg
  • Prairie dog hanging out and eating carrots on a beautiful day at the Saint Louis Zoo.
    prairie_dog.jpg
  • This shot was taken at the Saint Louis Zoo. Zebras are several species of African equids (horse family) united by their distinctive black and white stripes. Their stripes come in different patterns unique to each individual. They are generally social animals that live in small harems to large herds.
    zebra5.jpg
  • This beautiful peacock can be found at the Saint Louis Zoo hanging out with the Prairie Dogs.
    peacock-pose.jpg
  • This little lady was playing in a fountain just enjoying the beautiful weather at the Saint Louis Zoo.
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  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake 2.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake.jpg
  • A shot from Broemmelsiek Park Lake at the intersection of Schwede and Wilson roads, off State Road DD in Wentzville (New Melle) Missouri
    Broemmelsiek Park Lake 3.jpg
  • Matson Station Trail-head along the Katy Trail in Matson, MO. A Point of Interest, With Parking, Restrooms, Tables and Benches, and Wineries and Breweries Withing Walking And Riding Distance in Defiance and Augusta.
    Matson Station.jpg
  • Liz's has what are perhaps the best burgers in MO, and an ever changing selection of great home cooked soups and chili that you keep going back for.
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  • The Katy Trail State Park runs through Defiance near the Missouri River. This was the final home of frontiersman Daniel Boone, who settled in the Femme Osage Valley in 1799 after receiving a Spanish land grant. The hamlet was not named during Boone's life. Its population in 2000 was 3,154.
    Femme Osage Grave Markers.jpg