Some Late Summer Photos

 Some photos that were taken late summer 2015.

Visiting Cincinnati September 13th, 2015

 The USS LST 325 has been in operation since 1943.  This ship served during the North African operations, the Invasion of Sicily, the Invasion of Salerno, Italy.  The USS LST 325 also participated in the landings at Omaha Beach, Normandy France for D-Day June 6th, 1944 and made the landing on June 7th. On December 28th, 1944, the LST 325 rescued 700 men from the torpedoed troop transport ship the Empire Javelin, earning Comdr. Mosier a Bronze Star. 
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Foggy Morning on the River

Looking out the window before going to bed I saw fog starting to roll into the area, I wasn't sure if it would still be there in the morning but I set my alarm anyway just in case. Waking up way to early for me, (I'm a night owl) I eagerly made my way downstairs and out the front door to check on the fogs conditions, much to my delight it was still foggy. Grabbing the camera I flew out the door. Heading for the river I was hoping it would stay foggy long enough to get some photos. Woohoo I hit the jackpot. The three photos below were taken on and near Riverside Drive, right across the river from downtown Cincinnati.

 The one above is by far my favorite. I am ohhhh soooo printing this one up and hanging it somewhere.

I think I'll print this one up as well.

Beautiful Evening on the Ohio River

Last night the American Queen paddle boat was docked on the Cincinnati side of the Ohio River, it was a beautiful evening to head to the river and photograph such a beauty, even the evening sky was filled with beautiful colors that stretched high above Paul Brown Stadium.

The Calm Before the Storm

As a new twist Mother Nature has decided to switch things up a bit, the high today was in the upper 60's with severe thunderstorms, flash flooding and torrential downpours headed our way, why not we've had everything else this winter, Sunday and Monday a chance of snow...of course.

 It was quite a shock to find the above photo shot without Finks Restaurant there. With Jeff Ruby's and now Finks no longer on the river Covington has nothing to offer in the form of entertainment, might as well bring on the casinos.

 Anyone for a little adventure? One of these days!

 Devou Park even has waterfalls.

 Thought I would give miniture mode a try.

Back to Smale Park

I headed back to Smale Park to photograph what I couldn't before and to try different angles with what I have photographed in the past. It was so beautiful there, no children, very few people. You have to take a look at the last photo, it is totally creepy. Do you see the same thing I do?

Click on photo for a much larger view.

WEBN Fireworks Show Before the Party Gets Started

I decided to do a little recon before the big event tonight, I was surprised that more boats were not on the river yet but it was only 3:30p.m. We haven't decided if we are going tonight, we haven't been for years, we are not people persons. We have special permission to park in the parking lot at the overlook in Devou Park, if the rain holds out and that is a huge IF, we might go up there, since I only have a wide angle lens the fireworks will be much further away. We'll see.

 Someone above decided to bring a floating platform and tent to the party. I have to admit, awesome idea.

 Another group having some fun. This photo was taken on Riverside Drive, I had to photograph from my car, you were not allowed to park on the street.....anywhere, even the residence had to move their vehicles.

 All lined up.

 Another party. This one is well, how do I say this, someone was lacking brains when they decided it was alright to swim in the river. Do you think they have any idea that at times sewers back up into the Ohio River. Totally gross!

 Sawyer Point, all good seats are taken.

 National Guard? That wasn't the surprising part, $20.00 for parking now that was a shocker. I didn't take a photo but the parking lot was nearly empty.

Another tree in the park bites the dust.

Hanging Out on Riverside Dr.

This evening Greg and I headed to Riverside Drive, we hadn't been there in a such a long time and what a beautiful evening it was. We also ran into some couples, one from Lexington, KY the other from West Chester, OH who were just the nicest people. I love living here.

The evening was going well until the Coast Guard or whoever patrols the river decided to start policing the boaters. It's hard to tell but the blue lights in almost the center of the photo is the police.

The above photos are a long exposure of the BB Riverboats. Both boats were coming in at the same time.

This is the helicopter we are planning on riding in the Fall. It's even smaller in person. Yikes!!!