mississippiriver
Sunsets
“Sunsets are proof that no matter what happens, every day can end beautifully.” Kristen Butler
Evening Cruise
As I continue to look back over the year, one big addition to the camera lineup was the use of a drone. I ended up using both the DJI mini 2, and the DJI mini 3 Pro. This image was a frame grab from the mini 2 video and was taken when the American Melody … Read more
Lighted Bridge
One of the more enjoyable evenings in September involved a lightning storm just east of town. We got a little rain with it, but it wasn’t enough to wash out the scene. The weather made for a nice combination with the Norbert F Beckey bridge over the Mississippi River, which is always lit up with … Read more
New Arrivals
New boats have arrived on the upper Mississippi in recent years. The American Melody is one of them. They are grand cruisers, loaded with the most modern amenities with the outer looks to match. Sleek and fast, they’re a sight to see going by.
The Queen And Muscatine
In October of this year, the American Queen riverboat made a stop in Muscatine. I posted about it on social media but added little to the blog here for some reason. To bring things up to speed, this was a trial stop for the boat and visitors stopped at several places including the Pearl Button … Read more