Day 76: Large Books, Small Goals

On March 18, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, photography, street photography

Posting a St. Patty’s Day photo would be cliché, wouldn’t it? Actually between you and me, I didn’t do much for St. Patrick’s Day. When my best friend (a.k.a. the hubby) works a lot of overtime and has tons of homework for his Master’s classes, it puts a damper on our party life. Ok … vent over.

If you haven’t seen it, this is the front of the downtown Kansas City Library parking garage. Have you read any of these books? I’ve read two of them, thanks to my goal of reading the top 10 American classic novels. I just finished the last one on my list – Farewell to Arms – and returned it yesterday. Another goal completed!

1/180 sec., F8.0, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (18 mm), no flash fired

Day 75: The Farmhouse

On March 17, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn architecture, photography

I was lucky to spend some time outside enjoying the beautiful weather yesterday while I met my friend Lindsey for lunch. We met at the Farmhouse in the Rivermarket area of downtown Kansas City. I absolutely love the Rivermarket. It was still hard to find food without high fructose corn syrup, which I gave up for Lent, even though they buy their food from local farmers. Hopefully I succeeded.

1/125, F9.0, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (38 mm), no flash fired

Day 70: Traffic Jam

On March 11, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Can you see the long line of cars behind us in the rear view mirror? Rush hour in downtown Kansas City was a little busier than normal this week with the Big 12 Tournament at the Sprint Center. I can’t complain though, because it was estimated to bring $14 million to the city. Plus – what a beautiful day to have the window down!

1/250 sec. F8.0, ISO 200
18-55 mm lens (38 mm), no flash fired

Day 55: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover

On February 25, 2011February 25, 2011 By LindyIn photography

Yesterday I ate lunch with some coworkers at a local hole-in-the-wall restaurant called The Brick in downtown Kansas City. It had the tastiest looking menu I’ve seen in a long time, and their burgers, sweet potatoes fries, and veggies with hummus were all amazing! I can’t wait to go back some time during Happy Hour. It just goes to show that appearance isn’t everything.

1/20 sec., F4.0, ISO 400
18-55 mm lens (18 mm), no flash fired

Day 48: A beautiful life

On February 18, 2011 By LindyIn family, photography1 Comment

I wanted to share this photo today, of my Grandpa and Grandma in the 1940’s shortly after they were married. Grandpa was a WWII veteran who courageously drove a tank and lived to tell about it. They were a beautiful couple, don’t you think? The time I spent with my grandpa and grandma growing up helped shape me in to who I am today, and I will always cherish those memories.

Here is the photo I took today on top of the downtown Kansas City library. It was sure gorgeous outside for February 17!

Nikon Coolpix S52, F3.3, ISO 100
63 mm focal length, no flash fired

Day 36: Northland Nightlife

On February 6, 2011June 20, 2012 By LindyIn night photography, photography

After spending much time inside during last week’s snowstorm, we were ready to get out of the house. So we headed to Zona Rosa for a little outdoor shopping. I figured everyone else would have the same idea, but I guess it was still too cold out.

1/6 sec., F4.0, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (28 mm), no flash fired

Day 27: The view

On January 28, 2011 By LindyIn photography

There was a gorgeous sunrise yesterday morning. Unfortunately, I was driving to work with no time or place to stop and take a photo. My office is on the west side of downtown, so it’s hard to see the sun rise once I arrive. However, if I look past the ugly concrete building that obstructs 90% of my view, I can see the river. People would pay big bucks for a view like this in NYC!

1/60 sec., F5.6, ISO 400
18-55mm lens (55 mm), no flash fired