I was at the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG) quite recently to get new pictures for the Documenting Nature class that begins this Saturday (4.20). On the bridge that's just outside the Visitor Center I happened to look at the ground near the water and saw a goose that seemed to be rather comfortably nesting in the grass. I decided to add the 70-200mm lens to the camera bag before leaving the Camera … [Read more...]

That's right--I'm just back from a trip that was actually booked in October of '23. There were times when thinking about this trip to Spain, I wasn't certain my foot and cane would be my friend. All worked out fairly well, and  I am now convinced more than ever that most of life is the same in any postcode. It just happens earlier in other times zones.p.s. The Doc Nature class is GO! It … [Read more...]

Spring is a fine time to document nature, and the CBG is a fine place to do so. There are currently 4 students enrolled so we need only 2 more  (at least) to turn the light green. We can't run it with fewer than 6 people. It's not too far over the horizon line so there's time to register. Spend 5 Saturday mornings with me at the garden. We'll be all over the place for photo venues and … [Read more...]