Susan and Natalie
This is a combination of two almost identical images. I combined them because the positioning of Susan’s hand was better in the second shot which was composed to remove some background distractions, but the overall composition of the first shot was better, despite the distracting background elements. The combined shot removed the distractions and kept the best pose and composition.
13 March 2011 | Copyright © 2011 Gary Allman
Proud dad
Natalie Anne holding Lanie's finger
Ginger holds Natalie Anne, born on the evening of Wednesday February 2, 2011, while dad, Matt, hovers protectively in the background.
As I was editing these pictures I received news of a death in the family back in the UK.
It was expected, but I was deeply saddened by the news. Saddened that it happened so soon and so quickly. Saddened that I wasn’t there to say my goodbyes or provide support.
Just as one life ends another has begun.
03 February 2011 | Copyright © 2011 Gary Allman
Gary in the workshop
With temperatures up in the sixties expected, we were planning on going out in the kayaks. That didn’t happen. Some shopping got done and I spent some time in the workshop instead.
First I repaired a kitchen drawer and in the process learned two valuable safety lessons. Then I made my self a pair of huaraches. I’ve been reading up on minimalist footware for quite a while and the huaraches seem to be the way to go, providing a very open shoe with a firmly attached sole. They are also very easy to make. So today I made a test pair. The finish of the sole cut-out is a bit rough, but I don’t expect these to last long, so I’m not going to worry about it.
Now I’ll have to give them a test and see how well they fair out on the trail and around home. One thing that has surprised me is that I’m having trouble getting used to the feel of the cord between my toes. As a long term flip-flop wearer I wasn’t expecting it to be an issue.
28 January 2011 | 365:028 | Copyright © 2011 Gary Allman
Oh noes
21 October 2010 | Copyright © 2010 Gary Allman
Table decorations
Ray concentrating on folding table decorations.
I volunteered to go with the Youth Group to the annual Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri Youths’ Bishop’s Ball 2010. Held this year in Kansas City. Then I was asked if I’d mind going early and help get things ready. I enjoy helping out, and I like the driving so it’s not a problem. Between shifting tables and preparing them for the ball I took a few pictures. This is my favourite picture from the weekend. It’s a shame I didn’t notice the decoration was upside down. However, I resisted the temptation to put it right in Photoshop.
30 January 2010 | Copyright © 2010 Gary Allman | Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri Youths’ Bishop’s Ball 2010 |
Carol and Ginger
Mother and daughter. For me, this is one of those pictures that makes it worth all the effort.
25 December 2009 | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Breakfast Flickr meet at Aunt Martha’s
Our Flickr friend Jim detoured down to Springfield to say hello on his way home from a wedding shoot. We left the girls to do their choir duty and set Jim up for the drive home with a hearty Ozark breakfast at Aunt Martha’s. Our plan (successfully executed) was to go back and surprise Lanie after Church.
I’ve known Jim via Flickr and Facebook for over two and a half years. It is great to be able meet the people I’ve be-friended online in real life.
18 October 2009 | Aunt Martha’s Pancake House, Springfield Missouri | Map | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
South Campbell Avenue and West Walnut Street
Seen on the Springfield First Friday Art Walk.
04 September 2009 | Springfield, Missouri | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Downtown Springfield
Seen on the Springfield First Friday Art Walk, the bus stand on South Patton Avenue.
04 September 2009 | Springfield, Missouri | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Enjoying the ride
My son Keith and his friend Jon have been spending 3 months touring the US. They arrived back in Springfield on a surprise (for me only it seems) visit while crossing the country en route to Florida. I wanted to show them a bit more of the mid west way of life, so I took up my friend’s Tom’s offer to take us all out fishing.
Tom has been offering to take me out on the lake for ages and what with one thing and another I’ve not been able to set a date. I’d already had a look at his boat, but what hadn’t registered was the 200HP engine, and I don’t think the lad’s had fully taken in the implications of the beast at the back. It was fast and exhilarating, especially to someone like me who is more used to sailing than motor boating. Keith and Jon’s enjoyment of the ride is quite evident in these pictures.
29 August 2009 | Table Rock Lake | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Old road bridge
South River Road Avenue.
The trail from the bridge is currently subject to closure while work on the I-60 / I-65 interchange is ongoing.
23 August 2009 | Springfield, Missouri | Map | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Night time on the beach
After communion on the beach the kids had a run around and paddle.
06 August 2009 | Mission Trip 2009 | Bay St Louis | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Survivor
Detail of the only surviving structure of Christ Episcopal Church, Bay St Louis.
The other church buildings were washed away by a 30′ storm surge when hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi coast on August 29 2005. The storm left 238 people dead and 67 missing in Mississippi alone.
06 August 2009 | Mission Trip 2009 | Bay St Louis | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Abandoned building at Bay St Louis
One can only guess that with the lower population it wasn’t worth this business staying open. This building, a long way from the shore just off I-90 is yards from a building that was destroyed.
We cleaned up rubble, wood and refuse from the site.
06 August 2009 | Mission Trip 2009 | Bay St Louis | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Sight Seeing in St Louis
Inside the Old Courthouse.
08 July 2009 | St Louis | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Every room should have lots of old cameras
We booked ourselves into a bed and breakfast just down the road from our wedding reception. I wonder at the coincidence of the use of cameras to accessorise our room.
21 February 2009 | Copyright © 2009 Gary Allman
Power pole on E Lynn Street
I’m in the middle of a creative block, so I’m forcing myself to go out and just take pictures in the vain hope that ‘it’ whatever ‘it’ is returns. I’ve lost my eye and enthusiasm. The harsh winter light makes taking pictures tricky but interesting.
11 December 2008 | E. Lynn Street, Springfield, Missouri | Copyright © 2008 Gary Allman
Sedgwick and Dent Fault
We found a very nice parking and view point on the A684 in Garsdale, just to the east of Sedbergh in the Yorkshire Dales.
13 June 2008 | Map | Copyright © 2008 Gary Allman
At peace
03 March 2008 | Copyright © 2008 Gary Allman
Hair Cut
Playing with the settings on my webcam and I rather liked the results.
01 March 2008 | Copyright © 2008 Gary Allman
Gary Allman – Self Portrait
I was playing with my webcam, and I rather liked the results…
01 March 2008 | Copyright © 2008 Gary Allman
Long haul
16 February 2008 | Portsmouth, UK | Copyright © 2008 Gary Allman
