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The Split Personality Tree

12/6/2017

Picture: Split Color Illumination on Tree

The Split Personality Tree

More from Morton Arboretum's Illumination on November 30, 2017.

I called this the Split Personality Tree because of the multi-color illumination. I spent about ten minutes admiring the tree's shape and texture, and watching the colors change. It was a challenge to get the right timing and capture distinct colors. I was happiest with the magenta, blue, and green. What do you think?

#MortonArboretum #HolidayLights #Illumination #Photography #NightPhotography #MAPS

Playing Peekaboo with the Moon at Illuminations

12/4/2017

Picture: Peekaboo Moon in Tree

Peekaboo Moon

Stop Two on the visit to Morton Arboretum's Illumination on November 30. Just around the bend from Meadow Lake was a group of trees lit up by a series of blue, red, and magenta lights. The moon was a few days away from fullness, and at this point was "in play" with the tree branches. I was happy to have captured it before it moved up higher in the sky.
#Illumination #MortonArboretum #HolidayLights #MAPS #Photography #NightPhotography

The Morton Arboretum's Illumination

12/1/2017

Meadow Lake Magic image

Meadow Lake Magic

"Illumination: Tree Lights at Morton Arboretum" is a magical winter experience that celebrates nature with light, music, and special sound effects. Since its beginning in 2013, it has evolved and expanded each year. Since this was my first time, everything was exciting and magical. I shared the one-mile walk with about thirty other photographers from MAPS (Morton Arboretum Photographic Society) and a few thousand others who enjoyed this very interactive experience.

I captured this image just past the entrance to Meadow Lake Magic, a combination of ever-changing colored lights illuminating the trees + reflections on Meadow Lake + running dots of lights across the lake.

#Illumination #MortonArboretum #MAPS #photographicSociety #HolidayLights #Trees #Reflections

Pink Moon 2017

4/11/2017

Pink moon 2017, approximately 99% waning on April 11.

Looked outside a little before 10 pm to see the moon dancing between the clouds. Threw a long lens on the camera and ran out to the front yard to see what I could get. Took about 18 shots, most hidden by the clouds. Hand-held; no time to grab a tripod. This was my favorite. #FullMoon #NightSky

The Survivors

4/10/2017

The Survivors: a tribute to nature's resilience.

Thanks to Helix Camera and Video in Itasca for hosting a Nature Photography class on March 31 and subsequent photo walk on April 1; and to the guys at Tamron for bringing along a selection of their lenses for us to try out. "The Survivors" was captured at Springbrook Nature Center in Itasca on April 1, with a Canon 5DMii, and Tamron's SP90 mm Macro Lens. Creative touches applied in Lightroom, Photoshop, and onOne Software.

#MyCreativeVision #Flowers #Macro #Photography #FineArt

Fall at its best

10/31/2016

Maple Tree at Morton Arboretum

Waiting for that magic moment when the fall colors peak, the trees still hold most of their leaves, and the dramatic light at sunset adds that special glow. I was happy to get two out of three this past weekend on the east side of the Morton Arboretum.

There's still some color left - grab it while you can.

Waiting for the right moment

10/24/2016

Sunset Over Lake Michigan

Sunset over Lake Michigan

Or as Henri Cartier Bresson calls it "The Decisive Moment."
In this case, it was the sunset at Warren Dunes State Park, on the western edge of Lake Michigan. On a recent outing with friend Noriko Buckles, our sunny Chicago skies turned to cloudy overcast and cool rainy/windy weather as we entered into Michigan. We pushed on to the Dunes and set up our gear, with cameras pointing to the west. There was a band of clear sky between the clouds and the Lake, and when the sun dropped down into the space, it gave off a wonderfully warm glow that hit the white caps, the sandy beach, and the stretch of grasses in between. Although there were other colorful displays playing off the clouds, the warm glow lasted only a few minutes, and this was my favorite of the group.

MAPS 5th Annual Photography Exhibit is just around the corner

4/11/2016

MAPS Exhibit e-card images

MAPS e-card details

You are invited to the 5th annual MAPS Photography exhibit, being held on Saturday April 30 and Sunday May 1 in the Sycamore Room at the Morton Arboretum. Hours are 10 am - 4 pm both days. Over 60 MAPS members will be exhibiting more than 150 framed pieces, and there will be many more matted unframed pieces to browse through in the bins. Most works are for sale, so if you are looking for some great art work for your home or for a gift, you do not want to miss this.

Cost: Admittance to the exhibit is free, but if you are not a member of the Morton Arboretum, there is a $5 entrance fee to the grounds on Saturday and Sunday. There is a complimentary Artist's Reception on Friday night from 5 - 8 pm for MAPS members and their guests. If you would like to attend, be my guest: just let them know at the gate that you are there for the reception, and you will get in for free (Friday night only).

The accompanying e-card has more information. I am pleased to be included in this exhibit, and honored to have my orangutan image "Contemplation" as one of the 4 images on the e-postcard. I will be there on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon to answer any questions about this image or any of my other works on display.

And now for my next trick...

3/2/2016

"Resilience"

...I need to figure out how to be in two places at one time. As a result of some strange artistic compulsions, I am currently exhibiting in five different group Art shows, with a sixth one scheduled to start on Wednesday. Four of the shows have Artists Receptions next week (one each Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and two on Friday evening, about 1/2 hour away from each other). Oops. How did that happen?

Seriously, I would love to see and talk to as many people as I can, and each of these exhibits has different images, themes, artists, and amenities (i.e. food, music).

Starting with Wednesday March 9, the fotoMuses exhibit "Patterns, Texture, and Movement" opens at Mayslake Peabody Estate, with the Reception being held from 6 - 8 pm. This historic estate is located at 1771 West 31st Street in Oakbrook. I have five images in this show including three in a traditional photographic mode and two in my painterly/textured style. As a first time offering, three of the fotoMuses have donated matted images that will be awarded as Door Prizes. All attendees will be eligible for the drawing, but you must be present to win! Light refreshments will be available.

On Thursday, the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Annual Exhibit features 45 works of art including painting, photography, drawing, and sculpture created by members of the Bloomingdale Artists Association. Held at the Bloomingdale Chamber Offices at 108 W Lake Street in Bloomingdale from 6 - 8 pm, there will be wine, finger food, and live music. Admission is free. I have three images in this show, including one of my foggy scenes and two pieces from the Delicate Beauty collection.

First up on Friday, at the Woodridge Public Library, is the MAPS (Morton Arboretum Photographic Society) exhibit "Nature's Harmony." Thirty-four MAPS members have over fifty pieces on display until the end of March. There are also reasonably-priced matted images in Bins. The reception runs from 6 - 8; and my plan is to be there from the beginning until about 7:30. I have two pieces, the Blue Heron and the Orangutan that also appeared in the Bloomingdale Park District Museum earlier this year. Light refreshments will be served.

Finally, there is the "Winter Mosaic" exhibit at the Thomson Corporate Gallery in Arlington Heights. The reception is Friday night from 7 - 9 pm, and I hope to get there by 8 or so. I have one image, "Resilience" which is shown at the beginning of this post.

Come to one or come to all. I would love to see everyone and answer any questions you have about my artwork. Click on the imbedded links for locations and maps. If you do come, please mention how you found out about the exhibit.

Hope to see you next week!

8th Juliet Margaret Cameron Awards

12/20/2015

Foggy Morning Flight

The 8th annual Juliet Margaret Cameron awards were announced this week, and I am so honored to have my "Foggy Morning Flight" image included in the finalists for Alternative Processes, which includes Digital Manipulation and Collage. Over 12,000 entries were submitted from 57 countries. This year the awardees and finalists will be invited to participate in the 4th edition of the Biennial of Fine Art and Documentary Photography, which will be held in Berlin on the third quarter of 2016.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists, and a shout out to my talented friend and fellow College of DuPage alum Gabriela Guganovic, who is a finalist in the Fine Art category.