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Setting the Stage
I had the privilege of photographing Elise’s Goddaughter Anna and her family a bit ago. They were passing through the area on their way to see family, and we had the opportunity to spend some time visiting. We were also able to squeeze in a session. I had the privilege of photographing Elise’s Goddaughter Anna… Continue reading
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Season’s Last Trip
As we march towards winter, here is a reminder of fun in the sun at the beach. Beverly Shores is more accessible at this time of year. I wish the kids weren’t so busy now that they are in high school. The trip would have been fun to have them along. Let us just say the visit… Continue reading
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A Senior Moment
Ever since I was a kid, I always loved seeing behind the scenes. It’s one of the reasons I was drawn to commercial work in my early career. I couldn’t get enough of steel mills and factories. Besides my love of seeing behind the scenes, I always felt that you could appreciate the things around… Continue reading
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Just Like New
But these two SD75Ms were actually built over 20 years ago. They both looked so good when they passed that I was sure they were fresh new engines. It’s amazing what an overhaul and fresh paint will do. I wonder if the cab received the same treatment? Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to ask. I also… Continue reading
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A few for from the farm.
Saturday was a beautiful early spring day with great sun. After chasing trains for most of the morning, including some UP freight in Glennwood and an Iowa Interstate freight in Blue Island. I ended up at the Stellwagen Farm in the south part of Orland Park. The farm is part of the Orland Open Lands… Continue reading
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Workin’ on the Rails
I can’t help but look both ways to see if a train is coming when crossing tracks. I search for places to get a great spot for that beauty shot (and not get a ticket). I’m really lucky to live in the Chicago area, this is a great place to be a fan of… Continue reading
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Where to Next?
It’s so much fun letting little ones wander. In their exploration, I wonder what the grand story is and what the arrow on the pavement means. Lining up perfectly.. ready.. set…… Over the many years photographing little ones I’ve noticed that the hands are a great way to see their thinking. At this age, the… Continue reading
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Wine and Cheese Anyone?
We’re excited to be a part of Art and Company’s photography show this April. The opening is this Friday, April 1st at 7pm. There are a number of other photographers that are part of the exhibit which should make for interesting viewing. Continue reading
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I stand still or move slowly, feeling things like the impulse of shapes, the direction of lines, the quality of surfaces. I frame with my eye (sometimes with my hands) as the ground glass would frame. Nothing that one could reasonably call thinking is taking place at this stage. The condition is total absorption; the decision (a picture!) is spontaneous. – Aaron Siskind, 1955