Somehow, my ‘I’m going to update my photography blog every Saturday’ mantra really slipped out of my ability at the end of August. There were many wonderful day trips, and an over night stay in Chicago, as well, that kept me away from this blog. Not away from my camera, of course, but now I have a happy back log of several hundred images. I’m trying to get better about my bad habit of quickly scanning a set, picking one or two I like, putting them up and … forgetting about the other 60 or 70 photos. There are some good ones in every set that I need to remember to look at.
The above photo was taken in Kenosha, Wisconsin on a day trip to Lake Michigan. I think if I could live on the edge of a lake or an ocean, I’d be a happy camper – but only if I never had to work again. Having to go to an office job every day with the water being footsteps away would drive me buggy. We also made a few stops along the way to Kenosha, at the Jelly Belly Warehouse in Pleasant Prairie as well as a few other places.
We had a meeting in Chicago early September, for an ongoing case. We went in the night before and stayed in a hotel – which had a sushi restaurant on the ground floor. Score! The next day, after the business aspect of the trip was handled, we spent the day walking around the city, enjoying the sites and the beautiful weather. We did the tourist thing and enjoyed ourselves. Surprisingly, I was sad to leave. I think I have a crush on Chicago.
There was a trip to Oregon, Illinois as well as Byron, Illinois. We enjoyed the weather and took lots of pictures.
There were a few special events where I displayed my photography. The market is winding down. I’m making a long running list of where photography fits into my life and where I’d like it to be. Making a game plan, of sorts. I love photography. I truly do. I especially love it when OTHER people love my work – and it’s not entirely about them purchasing it. I enjoy it when people tell me what they think of it – honestly. I love it when people tell me _why_ they like a particular image. Granted, I am not complaining about selling items – but that’s not why I do this. To be honest, sometimes I can’t explain why. It’s a strange affliction, I guess. Haha.
And now, fall is here. My favorite season. I could take pictures for hours, just in a patch of weeds. Pumpkins will be featuring as well.
I’m going to need a bigger external drive soon.
Happy Fall to you!
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