Sunflower Field at Columbia Bottoms

     A reprieve from the sultry weather of July prompted a trip to Columbia Bottoms Conservation Area, which is just a sixteen minute drive from home. It is remarkable because it was created to maintain and view the bottom land plains, forests and waterways that subsist at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. There are 4,318 acres, including riverfront and an island - which boast a variety of wildlife - especially during migration times. But on this cool morning, the sun was rising on a perfectly clear sky, so it was the sunflower fields that were the main attraction. Planted by a Missouri Department of Conservation team, the field beckons photographers and bees. It was such fun to capture these images and share the time with other photographers. The low sun, the blue sky and the brilliant yellow flowers combined to make an exceptional opportunity for some creative images.