Peaceful at the Park

There's something so inviting about a park bench.  It says "Hey!  Slow down, take a break and sit for a while."  So I take a few minutes to sit and watch the ripples in the pond, or the kids playing on the nearby playground, or the squirrels scurrying around, collecting nuts and seeds to store for the winter.

I've had some version of these photographs in mind for several years, and a week or so ago I had the opportunity to capture them.  The changing seasons give the trees such a variety of colors, that it's as though Mother Nature is saying "Watch this!  I'm really going to put on a show, and maybe this will hold you until spring when I bring the leaves and flowers back again."  I'm grateful to our local park board for maintaining this beautiful community park, and making it such an inviting place to spend time, either gathering with friends, or reflecting on your own.

"Park Bench by the Pond"

"Peace & Reflection"

"Tranquility"

These photographs and more are available at CricketHackmann.com

Coming soon -- "Ashland Out Loud"

In just five days I'm looking forward to participating in a wonderful community event:  Ashland Out Loud.  For those that aren't familiar with it -- the event is held the third Thursday of April, and is designed to showcase all that his good about the little town of Ashland, Missouri.

The event that I'm taking part in is the "Community Stroll" -- in which local businesses will have tables set up along the sidewalks of Broadway with information about their business, and products as well!  My table will be placed just outside of the Great Reflections salon, on the corner of Broadway and Main streets. I'll have matted 11"x14" prints and greeting cards for sale, as well as a copy of my portfolio in case anyone is interested in the images that I don't have on hand.

Please keep your fingers crossed for a nice day -- the forecast doesn't look great, but here in Missouri, that's always subject to change!