The prairie is very alien. In Maine and Florida, trees dominate the landscape. But unlike a desert, this land is covered in vegetation. On this particular day, the wind was our biggest obstacle. Soon after taking this picture, we returned to the car as the wind made standing almost impossible: not an issue for the low-lying grass and the most likely reason the trees are in the valleys and not the ridges. Click on the image for a larger view.
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Tallgrass Prairie, Part 2
Even on the leeward side of the hills, the wind can be extremely strong. There are few trees to offer protection. Click on the image for a larger view.
Tallgrass Prairie, Part 1
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Kansas. Less than 4% of tallgrass prairie remain in the US. This national preserve has 11,000 acres under preservation. The late fall prairie is a golden brown. Click on the image for a larger view.
No Parking
Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Click on the image for a larger view.
Blue Rooster
A work titled “Hahn/Cock” by Katharina Fritsch at the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. This 14.5 foot tall sculpture was originally commissioned by the City of London for an exhibit in Trafalgar Square. Click on the image for a larger view.
2 Dead Crew
Stockyards, Kansas City, Missouri. Click on the image for a larger view.
Building
Downtown Kansas City. Click on the image for a larger view.
Two Blue Windows
Downtown Kansas City. Click on the image for a larger view.
Winter Window
Saturday and Sunday were beautiful—sunny fall days in the high 60s. Today was 29°F with a dusting of snow. The condensation on our windows reflect the temperature difference separating the inside and outside of our apartment. Click on the image for a larger view.
Street Work
Downtown Kansas City. Click on the image for a larger view.
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