Principal Building

A little different view of the

Principal Building in downtown Des Moines,

taken from the Oriental structure

along the east side of the Des Moines river.

Red Bud Trees

 Coming to you from Des Moines, Iowa,

along the Des Moines River Walk,

beautiful red bud trees.

Such an amazing, beautiful city.

Such an amazing, beautiful world.

Crystal Fountain

All of the photos I've posted of flowers

over the last few days

have come from the grounds of the

The World Food Prize Hall of Laureates.

The grounds of this building,

which used to be the Des Moines Public Library,

are gorgeous.

The building is just north of Court Avenue,

along the Des Moines River,

and along the Des Moines River Walk.

The flowers and fountain are on the

west side of the building.

I am thankful it is open to the public.

With this photo,

I used a fast enough shutter speed

to catch the droplets of water.

I think it makes the sprays of water

look like crystals.

Hydrangeas

To see the world in a grain of sand, 

and to see heaven in a wild flower, 

hold infinity in the palm of your hands, 

and eternity in an hour.

William Blake

Still showing off the beauty in downtown Des Moines!

Beauty in Des Moines, Iowa

I took these tulip photos,

as well as the other tulip and lavender shots,

in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.

Downtown.

This city is changing.

Or it has changed and I just failed

to notice until now.

There are spots to enjoy nature, 

as well as wonderful architecture.

The Des Moines River Walk is fantastic.

It's a great place to visit.

More shots from Des Moines coming soon.

Lavender Field

Garden of Eden