Saturday, October 24, 2009

Autumn Day


Spring Valley Nature Center

Walked around the Nature Center and took advantage of the brief hours of sunlight this evening.  Fantastic coolness in the air.  The leaves were brilliant with bright hues of red and yellow.

Left sad thinking that a few more days of cold and dreary Chicago weather and all the leaves will be retired for the winter.

Dells Weekend



Post Labor-Day weekend in Wisconsin Dells.  Nice time of year to get up there.  With all the kids in school the overall area is in the "quiet" period of the tourist season - makes for a peaceful getaway.  This picture and the next few are from an off-shore excursion from the Upper Dells boat tour.

Dells Pic 1



Dells Pic 2

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Courtyard in Modern Wing



New Modern Wing at the Chicago Art Institute. This is the courtyard.

Niagra Falls, Winter


Niagra Falls, Winter.

This shot was taken from hotel through room window.  We headed up there in January to check out the Ice Wine Festival.  It was cold but we visited the local vinyards and tasted some delicious ice wine.

Let the Wild Rumpus Begin


Botanical Gardens - Winter



Chicago - View from Modern Wing side



Art Institute - Modern Wing