Traveling close to Home
This little guy decided to travel in my neighborhood, making an overnight stop in our backyard.
ARCHIVES
On the road and in the air again
Please enjoy these scenes of Lake Tahoe spotted as we drove to the Reno Airport, a fabulous view of The Great Salt Lake and surrounding mountains in Utah from my window seat in the plane and a Happy Guy in the Denver airport. I did. Next Destination: Breckenridge, Colorado.
Fun Facts about Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is considered to be one of the most beautiful Alpine Lakes in the World. It is 22 miles long and 12 miles wide with 72 miles of shoreline. It is also one of the deepest. On July 4, 1875 two men discovered the deepest point of the lake by lowering a leaded champagne bottle […]
Lake Tahoe reveals many views.
I am absolutely fascinated with Lake Tahoe. The mountains. The colors. The beautiful white pines. Having grown up in Michigan surrounded by the Great Lakes I had no idea that another truly amazing lake existed in our country. Lake Tahoe is truly a Wow. I can see why folks from all over...
Riding the Cable Car at Squaw Valley
This morning brought blue sky and sunshine to Squaw Valley so I hopped on the Cable Car to ride to High Camp to watch the skiers and enjoy the view. This is what I saw.
Trump Tower, Chicago
I’m pretty proud of this photo. Took it myself with my trusty Nikon D40. It was a challenge because I was shooting through a window and had to conquer the reflections issue. Not bad for a total amateur huh? But the real story is the amazing Destination. Some friends invited us to share their...
Ode to Art: The Modern Wing Chicago Institute of Arts
The Modern Wing of the Chicago Institue of Art opened with great fanfare last May and I wasted no time in getting over to see it. I recently returned for a second look at the massive structure with a 300 million dollar budget. The Modern Wing could be called a temple for the...
Chicago Reflections
I love looking at and capturing reflections on my camera. I see beauty in trees, buildings and animals reflected in lakes, rivers and ponds. It forces to me to slow down, to enjoy the moment and to reflect a bit myself. Using reflections in photos can alter an image, transforming and making it...
