Our first BIG snow storm for the season in Chicago. Very beautiful!
Photography – Winter Wonderland
Tag Photography
Exercise… Chicago – 30°F, gotta walk and surfers have to surf!
This morning, I was determined to get my walk done. I knew it was cold outside. I opened the door to see “how cold” it really was. About 30 degrees Fahrenheit, for sure, I needed a hat.
Walking at 7:15 AM, my hands were cold. Note to self, gloves not working. Scarf, hat, leggings – all good, but need to prepare for colder temps. Quite a few people walking or running, so I was not alone. Motivation for the next few days.
Imagine my surprise when I saw surfers out on Lake Michigan. I would have LOVED to ask them how they felt when they came out. How warm do wet suits keep them, but it was TOO COLD to wait around. Next time, I will ask.
I did get lovely photographs of the icicles — AMAZING!
Proud of myself, got my walk in. Got to walk rain, snow or shine, right! Otherwise, with COVID we will gain more than the estimated 15 lbs. Don’t want that!
I hope to go sledding this year. Stay tuned for that. I’d be happy if snow didn’t come until February. These temperatures are just right for walking — not tooooo cold.
Happy Exercising Everyone! (I hope I guilted you into walking today…)
Bird watching in Michigan…
This weekend my girlfriend filled up her bird feeder and had a lot of birds visiting. She got this great picture of one of them. I think he is a little sparrow? Who knows a lot about birds?
I told her I need a NEW bird photo for my Blog, so she has to keep taking photos. I would LOVE to have a cardinal. The cardinal is Indiana’s state bird. They are so beautiful in red and look lovely around the holidays when it snows. Here is what the cardinal looks like. A bluejay would be nice too.
Wishing you all a — HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Writing prompt… In 2021, What adventure awaits you?
Sometimes we find that perfect photo. I was lucky, no other people in site.
As I looked down the road, all sorts of story ideas came to mind.
It’s the end of Fall, we’re back in semi-lockdown.
In the past, with all the hustle and bustle of life, we longed for a quiet scene like this. Now, we actually want to be around people.
Thanksgiving canceled! Reminds me of the Grinch who tried to cancel Christmas. Remember, he stole all the Christmas trees, but then the people came together in the true spirit of Christmas, singing and holding hands.
How interesting life is.
In 2021, we start a new journey in life.
Where will this road lead you? What adventure awaits you?
HALLOWEEN – Happy Birthday –> Maura
Yes, some people have their birthday on HALLOWEEN!
This is a shout out to my friend, Maura!
Wishing you a special BIRTHDAY this year!
Celebrate the entire week… one day we will travel again!
Art – Walking the plank?
I saw this art recently. My first thought was of someone walking the plank. I was surprised that it was put on this building. Then I wondered if this had to do with Peter Pan and Captain Hook.
So, I decided to Google the artist.
His name is Hubertus von der Goltz. This art installation is called, “Encounter.” Visit his website to see his work.
The problem with the above art is from my angle, I ONLY saw one piece of the art, not the entire art piece.
Take a look…
Big difference to see the entire art installation; however, I am still not a fan of seeing people on top of a building looking like they want to kill themselves. Maybe they need to be in bright costumes, so they look happy, but in all black it does not give a happy image for me. FOR YOU, you might like it.
The beauty of analyzing art is that we can all have our own opinion.
Enjoy the weekend!
Photography: Two photos, 5 minutes apart…
I went walking this morning.
On the left, I had this beautiful view of Lake Michigan. It was so bright and cheerful that I thought I’ll go closer to the Lake, get an even better photo.
Imagine my surprise when second photo on right, within 5 minutes of clouds coming in, looked much darker. Still beautiful, but different.
As photographers know, timing is everything.
Oh… with this BLOCK editor, the photos are side by side. To see each one more clearly, you have to click on those arrows in the middle of photo and slide to left and right.
YES, this post is interactive.
Have a wonderful Friday!
Photography – Out on the Farm
First time using the Block editor, slow going. Creative writing gone as I try to figure out HOW to type, put in tags…. ah, frustrating.
This weekend, I was out on a farm and saw this cute hen in a hollowed out tree. Hiding from the other hens or from the humans?
Photo of the day… COVID safety
We’re in difficult times with an invisible virus, stay safe everyone. Let’s do what we can to help stop the spread of the virus… One Moose Apart.
Photography – Beautiful SUNRISE
I went walking this morning, looked up, RUSHED to get a photo.
Beautiful sunrise!
The sun is shinning.
It makes all the difference in our mood, UNTIL we listen to the news reports, which are grim.
Still the warmth of the sun gives us HOPE.
Wishing you all a special day!
Brilliant Viewpoint 