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.