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St. Louis is a city that is filled with really great parks. They are not only pretty, but most are dog friendly. A week or so ago, the weather decided to give us a little break (less humidity and lower temperatures), so we took the pup to our favorite park to burn off some energy. (OMG did he need it) I of course brought my camera along for the ride to capture all the pretty things and even made a little iPhone camera video. Nothin’ fancy. Enjoy!

On Sundays we do a lot of laying around, catching up on things, and doing the “domestic” stuff we’ve put off the entire week. This Sunday was no different and with  a massive headache plus zero blogging inspiration, I did a really good job at being a couch potato who eats lots of watermelon. I did get to stare at this cute face all day 🙂

I’m not one to post look books and other fashion catalogues, but when I come across something that makes me stop and think…I feel I must share. I do love fashion and photography, so why not?

When I first saw the Sessun 2011 Fall/Winter collection I was blown away with how the clothing was shown. I was transported back to a time I never had the opportunity to experience. The photos brought to life a world I’ve dreamt about living in. As an amateur photographer myself, I strive to create pieces like these, that tell a story worth listening to.

Every Labor Day weekend our quant little neighborhood hosts the Tour de Lafayette, a series of bike races around the square with professional riders. Bike crews gather together in their tight suits for a chance to win a their part in the prize money. As a spectator, the close up experience is totally worth it. Most bike races are spent on the side of the street waiting for the bikers to zoom by. You may only see them once, but with this race you see them circle around every mile (1 loop = .9 mile).

The last time I rode a road bike was years ago, and this event made me remember those days. I had this bike I got online just recently from www.myproscooter.com, and I am planning to go on start riding again.

Last weekend when my parents were in town, we spent Friday evening walking around the square taking in the bike scene. After 3 years of attending, the race is just as exciting and the feeling as the bikers pass is still an adrenaline rush. We even witnessed a 5 bike crash on the finish line. My dad snatched my camera and ran down the track paparazzi style. I’ll keep those graphic images to myself. Does this interest you in getting your own bike? Visit sites like https://www.aventon.com/collections/electric-assist-bike-aventon to see their offerings.

Have you ever had the opportunity to photograph at a bike race?