Small Camera, Simple Light

After nearly five months of recuperating after breaking my collarbone while learning to ski, I am excited at the prospect of holding my camera again. I mean, actually holding it up to my eye. The other day when I was teaching my photo class, one of my students had a technical question at the end of class. I took her camera and was actually able to lift it to my eye! Such excitement! It was like picking-up and old perfectly worn teddy bear somehow. It felt so great to be close to being able to shoot for real finally.

I went to visit a friend of mine the other day who is home with her newborn. I took this shot while I was there. He's cute as can be.

It can be done with just a simple Canon Sure Shot and some good window light!

Chicago

A recent visit to Chicago brought all sorts of wonderful discoveries. Granted, the poeple of Chicago, who were the nicest I have ever met while traveling, have seen all these sites, but still. It was a great time!

The view from the top of the Hancock Building.

Some picketers outside a hotel.

At the Nature Conservatory.

My favorite - the Orb. Or, as the Chicagoans call it, the Bean!