The Barnard family traveled to Columbia, Missouri last weekend to celebrate a 30th wedding anniversary and took some time to have family photos taken. We had a great morning taking photos around Rock Bridge State Park. The park is the perfect location for taking photographs, the scenery is diverse and being in the woods is relaxing.
Here are a few pictures from the family portrait session, I hope you enjoy them.
The flowers have started to bloom in Columbia over the last week or so, but it seems like it has constantly rained over the last week here. This morning I went out into the drizzle for a few minutes and took a few photographs of the tulips that have began to bloom.
I used a 60 mm macro lens to photograph this yellow tulip with rain drops all over it. I think this photograph looks pretty interesting and as you keep looking at the picture you see new details as you examine the frame.
We headed over to the small town of Rocheport, Mo. last weekend to spend some time checking out some of the small shops on a great sunny afternoon. Rocheport is an old river town on the banks of the Missouri River and has some great architecture and historic buildings. Here is a photo of one of the stores in downtown Rocheport, Richard Saunders.
Here is a quick photograph of Brenden from a family portrait session in Columbia, Mo., last weekend. I have had several opportunities to photograph Brenden over the last couple of years. It is always interesting to see how his looks and personality have changed between sessions.
I photographed the University of Missouri’s final home basketball game of the season last week against Iowa State at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. Missouri played a solid game and defeated Iowa State 78-72.
The game was highlighted by senior night activities highlighting the achievements of eight seniors, and one of the most successful senior classes in Mizzou basketball history. Following the game each of the seniors had a chance to grab a microphone and address the fans at Mizzou Arena. It was really cool to see how appreciative the players were of their time at Mizzou and of the fans who have supported them though the year. The night was capped off with Kim English taking off his shoes and hurling them into the student section.
Enjoy a few photos from the game.
Iowa State's Royce White drives around the Missouri defense during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 78-72.
Left: Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe puts a shot up over Iowa State's Melvin Ejim during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Right: Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe points to a teammate after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State. Missouri won the game 78-72.
Left: Injured Missouri basketball player Laurence Bowers cheers for his teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game with Iowa State Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 78-72. Right: Missouri head coach Frank Haith encourages his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State.
Missouri's Kim English shoots over Iowa State's Royce White during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 78-72.
Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe and Iowa State's Royce White battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 78-72.
Missouri's Kim English takes the ball to the basket over Iowa State's Scott Christopherson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 78-72.
Left: Missouri's Golden Girls perform during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 78-72. Right: Missouri fans and the Golden Girls do the Missouri Waltz during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 78-72.
Left: Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe takes the ball to the hoop over Iowa State's Royce White (30), and Melvin Ejim during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 78-72. Right: Missouri's Steve Moore dunks the ball during the final minutes of the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa State.
Missouri senior Steve Moore address the crowd at Mizzou Arena following the Tigers 78-72 win over Iowa State Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. "When I first got here I wasn't any good, at all," Moore said.
Missouri senior Kim English address the crowd at Mizzou Arena following the Tigers 78-72 win over Iowa State Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. English said the coaching staff this year is the best he has had in his four years at Mizzou.
Missouri senior Kim English throws his shoes into the student section at Mizzou Arena following the Tigers 78-72 win over Iowa State Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. The game was English's final home game as a Missouri Tiger.
The Missouri basketball team had their last home game of the season earlier this week, and to celebrate senior night they shot pyrotechnics off of the score board during player introductions. Here is a quick picture of the player introductions before the game got under way.
I photographed the Missouri women’s basketball team take on Kansas State last weekend at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo. The Tigers have had a rough go in Big XII conference play this season. Mizzou’s Liene Priede hit a big a 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left in the game tie the score and force overtime. Missouri played a solid overtime period to pick up just their second win in conference play this season.
Women’s basketball games are a lot easier to photograph than the men’s games. The baselines are a lot less packed and the atmosphere is a little more relaxed. I hope you enjoy a few pictures from the game.
Missouri's Bree Fowler is introduced prior to the Tigers NCAA women's basketball game against Kansas State Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 61-56 in overtime.
Missouri's Bree Fowler, left, and Morgan Eye celebrate before going into a time out against Kansas State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 61-56 in overtime.
Missouri's Sydney Crafton and Kansas State's Mariah White compete for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 61-56 in overtime.
Missouri's Christine Flores looks to pass around Kansas State's Mariah White, left, and Chantay Caron, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 61-56 in overtime.
The Missouri bench celebrates after the Tigers tie the score against Kansas State late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 61-56 in overtime.
Missouri's BreAnna Brock, has the ball knocked away by Kansas State's Chantay Caron during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 61-56 in overtime.
The Missouri women's basketball team celebrates their 65-56 overtime win against Kansas State in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, in Columbia, Mo.
Here is one more quick photo from last weeks Missouri versus Kansas State basketball game. One of the cool things about photography is the ability to freeze a moment in time. I like how Missouri Golden Girls hair is caught in this photograph. This is one of those things that you probably would not notice while watching them in real time, but by freezing the action of the hair an unusual and fun picture is captured.
The Missouri Tigers took on the Kansas State Wildcats in a Big XII college basketball game on Tuesday evening and I was at Mizzou Arena to cover the action. The teams played a very physical and hard fought game and Kansas State came out on top, delivering the third ranked Tigers their third loss of the season. Kansas State’s physical play frustrated Mizzou all night long. Missouri pulled to within three in the second half, but they were not able to get over the hump. Here are a few photos from the game.
Missouri's Kim English is introduced before taking on Kansas State State in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Left: Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe puts a shot up over Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68. Right: Missouri coach Frank Haith reacts to an officials call during the first half of the Tigers game against Kansas State.
Missouri's Michael Dixon, Jr.'s shot is pressured by Kansas State's Jamar Samuels during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Left: The Missouri Golden Girls perform during a time out against Kansas State in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68. Right: A Missouri Cheerleader performs a back flip during a break in the action.
Missouri's Kim English defends Kansas State's Jamar Samuels during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Left: Missouri's Phil Pressey puts a shot up over Kansas State's Martavious Irving during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68. Right: Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe is fouled Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez, back, while putting up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Missouri's Matt Pressey (3), and Michael Dixon, Jr. (11), battle with Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez (21), and Rodney McGruder(22), for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Missouri's Michael Dixon, Jr. fights for the ball with Kansas State's Will Spradling during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
The Missouri student section cheers while Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez attempts a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Missouri's Steve Moore reacts to picking up his fifth personal foul against Kansas State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Missouri's Marcus Denmon walks off the court after the final busser of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
I photographed the Missouri Tiger’s basketball game against Oklahoma State earlier this week, and this was the first Missouri basketball game I photographed this season. Missouri played one of their better games of the season and were up by more than 20 points in the second half.
It was a fun game to shot and Missouri ended up winning the game 83-65. The win also gave senior’s Kim English, Marcus Denmon, Steve Moore, and Jarrett Sutton their 101st career win, which set a school record.
Left: The Missouri basketball team prepares to take the court before their game with Oklahoma State Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins. Right: Missouri's Steve Moore and Ricardo Ratliffe jump in the air during player introductions.
Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe and Oklahoma State's Michael Cobbins go for the opening tip off during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Oklahoma State's Le'Bryan Nash is pressured by Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe while going up for a shot during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Marcus Denmon shoots a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Left:Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe takes a shot over Oklahoma State's Philip Jurick during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Right:Missouri's Kim English takes a shot during the second half of their game versus Oklahoma State Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Matt Pressey pressures Oklahoma State's Markel Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Laurence Bowers (center) jokes around with teammates on the bench during an NCAA college basketball game versus Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Marcus Denmon pushes the ball up court against Oklahoma State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Left: Missouri's Marcus Denmon goes up for a layup over Oklahoma State defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Right:Missouri's Kim English battles for a loose ball with Oklahoma State's Keiton Page (12) and Le'Bryan Nash (2), during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Kim English takes a jump shot over Oklahoma State's Michael Cobbins during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Left:Missouri's Matt Pressey takes a shot over Oklahoma State's Le'Bryan Nash during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Right:Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe cheers after being fouled by an Oklahoma State defender during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
