The across the river shots were nearly life threatening. . .Between the casino wanting you to come in and spend your money (so they bricked off all the shorline), the very active railroad -- and how East St. Louis isnt remotely safe -- i was lucky to get the last couple of pics. On my way across the river, there was a high speed police chase over the bridge (of which i still watch cops looking for my car in the background). I had to drive into a darkened active railyard behind a wall. A few shots taken, i looked around and realized that nobody would ever find my body if something happened. . . so that was the end of that idea.
But the shots were definately worth it. . .
The Mississippi was low, so i could park on the banks. . .
. . .a barge pushing up the river. . .
. . . one of the many bridges across the Mississippi. . .
. . .the tress were changing colors on the park property. . .
. . .the Old St. Louis County Courthouse. . .
. . .this church was just next door to the arch. . .
. . .the skyline at twilight. . .
. . .a casino boat across the river. . .
. . . from the railyard across the river -- the Arch lit up at night.
