I took a different walk to work on July 18, 2012 which allowed me to capture some cumulonimbus clouds approaching from the west. The shot …
Taste of Chicagography
The annual Taste of Chicago took over Grant Park this weekend and this afternoon, I set out to grab some dinner. It was my intent …
The Myth of the Miracle Camera
It is a question I’m often asked during conversations with friends and strangers: “What kind of camera should I buy?” The answer depends a lot …
Session Favorites : Nancy & Friends
This past weekend I spent an afternoon with Nancy and her three beautiful gentlemen: Troika, Syrinx and Figaro. Each with a musical name and a …
Summer is here : Hello, Dragonfly
This morning, I noticed a dragonfly hanging out on an interesting architectural detail (looks a little bit like a nose) of a building in my …
City Visitors : Saturday, June 16, 2012
It was a warm, beautiful afternoon in Chicago and after finishing some work, I really had to get outside with my camera. One of my …
How-to : Soap Sculpture
Neat freaks take note – you can create a very interesting effect for the price of two soaps! I recently purchased a glass soap dispenser …
Printers Row Lit Fest 2012
One of my favorite Chicago events is the Printers Row Lit Fest which happens right outside my apartment building. I enjoy everything from the setup …
Mike Flynn’s Crash Landing at The Montrose Room
Mike Flynn’s Crash Landing performed at The Montrose Room May 18, 2012 – what a performance! For me, it was an absolute delight from music …
Knot, Tie, Entangle
Knots, ties and tangles are everywhere. These are just the few I found on quick walk around my neighborhood. I think they are interesting and …
Bird Watching
For the past two days, I have been watching falcons. Specifically, the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group’s Peregrine Falcon Web Cam. (Thanks to Cara …
Nikon D800
Last night, the UPS man delivered my new camera – a Nikon D800. After unpacking and taking the obligatory “photo of the new camera using …