Life On The Mississippi

Game Day At Busch, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

Not what Mark Twain envisioned, but this view would have caught his attention during his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. Image by Gary P Smith. From "Breathtaking Views" collection. September, 2010.

Busch Stadium, St Louis

Busch Stadium, Third Base Entrance, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The red brick facade and the miniature metal arch frame the iconic Stan Musial statue at the third base entrance. September 17, 2010, by Gary P Smith.

Heavy Metal

Busch Stadium Set #2, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The Gateway Arch frames the right filed pavilion and The Millennium Hotel behind the toothbrush style lighting in Busch Stadium. Unique image by Gary P Smith. September 18, 2010.

The Spirit of St Louis

The Spirit of St Louis, Albert Pujols, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The scoreboard at Bush Stadium heralds the most prominent native son of St Louis since Charles Lindbergh completed his famous solo flight. Cardinals v Padres, September, 2010. Image by Gary P Smith.

"Go Get'em Next Time"

Post Game Busch, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

Actually, Bob Uecker once said "I led the league in "Go get'em next time." Theres always tomorrow's game in baseball. Post game image from St Louis by Gary P Smith, September, 2010.

Nightfall at Busch

Nightfall at Busch, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

A beautiful view of downtown St Louis taken from the first base side of Busch Stadium as dusk sets in. Image by Gary P Smith. September, 2010.

"Silhouettes On The Shade"

Stan's Silhouette, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

Stan Musial's menacing silhouette, taken from inside Bush Stadium, appears to be swatting fly balls through the intersection and toward the Interstate. Image by Gary P Smith. Song by Herman's Hermits.

"Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?"

Busch Stadium, Friday, September 17, 2010., originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

Shadows devour the infield of Bush Stadium in St Louis as the iconic skyline basks in the sun. Cardinals v Padres. Image by Gary P Smith, September, 2010.

Standing On The Corner

Van Buren Avenue, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

In downtown Phoenix, the Bank of America tower looms over Chase Field. Image by Gary P Smith, May, 2010

Nationals Park, Washington, DC

Nationals Park, Capitol, Wash DC, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The dome of the Capitol building can be seen from the left field bleachers at Nationals Park. August, 2010.

"The Heat Was Hot And The Ground Was Dry" America, "Horse With No Name"

Nationals Park, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

Grounds keepers scurry about in preparation for Nationals v Cardinals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Image by contributing photographer Jake Hubbell, August, 2010.

Caught Red Handed in DC

Red Porch Nationals Park, originally uploaded by Gary P. Smith.

The "Red Porch" is located in centerfield at Nationals Park, home of the National League Washington Nationals. The plush red seats offer a unique view of the game. Image by contributor Jake Hubbell. August, 2010.