August 23, 2011 -- Person at the UIC Blue Line Stop

A theme throughout this series has been the Chicago subway and elevated system. As I ride the Blue Line frequently, it has captured the greatest part of my imagination and attention. 


I like the enigmatic quality of this image. Is he really waiting or has he left? Why is the guy inside the car looking at him? Is the train slowing or gaining speed? 

f3.3 | 1/30s | ISO 320 | Panasonic Lumix

August 22, 2011 -- Lovely Hydrangeas This Year

This bush started out as a small potted plant sent by our children on Mother's day about 5 years ago. Now it is glorious. We have other hydrangea bushes but this one is most lovely. I have adjusted this to give it a "glamour glow" look using Nik Color Efex Pro 3.

f3.3 | 1/15s | ISO 400 | Lumix

August 21, 2011 -- Peeking at me

He is about 2 years old. Here he is shy and hardly speaking. But that is a ruse. He is quite talkative and very interactive. 

f4.2 | 1/50s | ISO 400 | Nikon D200 | Nikkor 28-105mm lens

August 19, 2011 -- Found photos! Atlantic City Lighthouse

If you are following my blog, then you read my complete explanation for not having any photos on August 19. Frankly, I was upset with myself. As it turns out, I am in desperate need of a better organizational or cataloging system because I did take photos on the 19th ... about 40 shots. 

Oh, I do feel more complete. I am sufficiently obsessive that I was so upset with myself. Now I feel like I am again on track with my promise to myself to take at least one photo each day for this year.


For this day I chose an American icon, the lighthouse. Fired up in 1857, this lighthouse was at the edge of the ocean. Still in its original location it is now about 1/2 mile from the beach, which represents island growth.


Atlantic City is a seedy mess, to my mind, but this feature is a real historic beauty. I understand that the lens in the building is the original. 

f22 | 1/100 (ev -.33) | ISO 125 | Nikon D200 | Nikkor 28 -105mm lens

August 20, 2011 -- Mother and Wife

Who says mothers and daughter-in-laws cannot get along? Look at this photo of my 92 year-old mother and my xx year-old wife. Don't they look like they enjoy each other's company?

f4.2 | 1/30s | ISO 800 | Nikon D200 | Nikkor 28-105mm lens