Christmas 2021 New Years 2022
Our annual trip to visit our son and daughter-in-law near Chicago. A light dusting of snow gave us a great trek in the local preserves. #Beverley Lake #Streamwood #New Years 2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
I was surprised that we saw no wildlife. No birds, deer, or other life. Still, the walk was wonderful. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
Our son was intrigued by the "weird" buildings on one of the side roads around the lake. I guess he never went into them. They are simply large enough outhouses to be changing rooms for people enjoying the lake. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
And here's our "motley crew." L-R: Miku (our daughter-in-law), Angelo, Michelle, Jason (our son), and Penny. Jason is explaining how Michelle's camera works. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
Alert! A wild beast ready to attack us. I see the tracks. Okay, it's just a dog out for a walk. Still exciting, yes? #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
My eye is drawn to a small splash of color in this otherwise drab and dreary winter landscape. I have to capture that, right? #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
Dead leaves are clinging to their branches. The contrast with the grey sky was stark. I think this picture doesn't capture what my brain registered. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
An abandoned building across the lake makes for an interesting shot. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
I have to admit; I do not miss this kind of winter weather. I am truly a Southern California boy at this point. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
A clearer shot of the abandoned building on #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
Beverley lake is bigger than one might think. That bend, to the left, goes quite a way back, and we cannot take it all in at once. Especially with my 70 to 200 mm lens. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
Next, our kids took us to a drive-through light show near Chicago. It's amazing. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
Our kids took us to a drive-through light show near Chicago. It's amazing. The music is synchronized with the music playing on a special FM radio station. #Beverley_Lake #Streamwood #New_Years_2021 #Nikon #Tamron #Pixel 4XL #Holidays #Chicago
