The Local Traveler - The PhotoBlog of David Manning

Ft. Worth Texas

David Manning — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:33:00 GMT

More from my Texas vacation a couple months ago...

Downtown Dallas (and a couple Plano shots) Street / Urban Photography

David Manning — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:25:00 GMT

Took these a couple months ago on vacation...

Another Beautiful Day at Lockwood...

David Manning — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:18:00 GMT

These were taken with my new G10...

The Bridge

David Manning — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:07:00 GMT

A little over a week ago, I spent some time at a forest preserve in Roscoe, IL. I immediately fell in love with this bridge. It was a cold day, windy, the Fall leaves were half on the trees and half on the ground - it was perfect meloncholy - an ideal black and white photography situation!

Enjoy...

Of course, I had to add a self portrait for good measure...

Or two...

Or three...

Noon in Decatur

David Manning — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:02:00 GMT

Visited Decatur the other day...

Then this happened:

Magic Land

David Manning — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:55:00 GMT

Found these hills somewhere between Macomb and Galesburg, IL. They were bathed in georgeous sunlit hughes. The pictures just don't do it justice.

Dusk at Lockwood Park

David Manning — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:17:00 GMT

This evening at Lockwood Park in Rockford, IL...

Preview of Tiffany and Anthony D'Andrea Wedding Images Part II

David Manning — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:24:00 GMT

Ok, I couldn't resist. Here are black and white versions of the outdoor formals. Again, just previews. Man I'm a sucker for black and white...

Preview of Tiffany and Anthony D'Andrea Wedding Images

David Manning — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:53:00 GMT

Tiffany and Anthony,

I thought I'd put these up for you, friends, and family to have a peak at. I'm about halfway through the overall project, but I wanted to put up something for you guys to see. These are previews, so there's still some adjustments left to make - even to these. The below are some of the outdoor formals. Enjoy!

Street Photography: An Evening in Rockford

David Manning — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:54:00 GMT

I ventured out in downtown Rockford for a little street photography the other night. While still not at the top of my skill level (I still get a little skitish), I think I'm improving. I had fun at least.

I Return to Quincy: After the Floods

David Manning — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:47:00 GMT

I recently made a return trip to Quincy, IL - after the Mississippi River floods. There are traces of the floods (the dirt instead of grass around Clat Adams Park), but for the most part, all has returned to normal. Even The Pier (a riverside restaurant) is open for business again.

A Little Trip to the Lakefront

David Manning — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:21:00 GMT

We recently visited downtown Chicago for a little trip to the aquarium. Sure, I could post a bunch of fish shots, but I thought these waterfront images would be a little more inspirational.

My [Final?] Visit to New Town St. Charles, MO

David Manning — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:12:00 GMT

It's taken me awhile to update, so I'll be doing another binge post.

First, my trip to New Town St. Charles back in July. I traveled there again to visit a close friend on what will likely be my last visit to New Town. He is moving to Omaha.

I hope you enjoy the images... I almost decided not to go out that night.

Mississippi River Flooding in Quincy, IL

David Manning — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:55:00 GMT

I took these when I traveled to Quincy for business two weeks ago.

This one made it on CNN for about 30 seconds. It's a picture of the Quincy Memorial Bridge on the Missouri side taken from my hotel balcony.

More Illinois Rt. 2

David Manning — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:53:00 GMT

I'm crazy at posting pix. Seems like I don't post for a long time and then do a major post binge all at once!

These were taken along Illinois Rt. 2.

Rockford Airfest

David Manning — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:43:00 GMT

Here are some selections from the Rockford Airfest 2008. It was a very stormy day until about 12:00PM when the rains broke. Nothing but sun the rest of the day! Enjoy...

Lake Geneva, WI

David Manning — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:34:00 GMT

These are a few months old by now, but worth posting nontheless.

And Let's Not Forget Springfield, IL

David Manning — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:29:00 GMT

A Few More from Peoria

David Manning — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:26:00 GMT

Dusk Over the Mississippi

David Manning — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:23:00 GMT

One of my favorite views when I travel is in downtown Quincy, IL down by the Mississippi River. This is a great looking bridge, and sunsets look pretty sweet here.