View of Pittsburgh from the top of the Dusquene Incline. Again taken with my new lens, which can make objects look like toy models.
Summer vacation was fun, especially seeing old friends. We miss you all!Saturday, August 29, 2009
Pittsburgh
The last stop on our long journey east was Pittsburgh, where we visited wonderful friends Karen and Jack (plus their three remarkably calm dogs) and their beautiful, beautiful home.
View of Pittsburgh from the top of the Dusquene Incline. Again taken with my new lens, which can make objects look like toy models.
Summer vacation was fun, especially seeing old friends. We miss you all!
View of Pittsburgh from the top of the Dusquene Incline. Again taken with my new lens, which can make objects look like toy models.Summer vacation was fun, especially seeing old friends. We miss you all!
Chicago
After our great time in Wisconsin, we drove to Chicago to visit with our friends Tom and Joanna and their wonderful, letter-loving son Alejandro. He's 3, and just about the cutest, smartest, most charming little boy you could imagine. Unfortunately, I didn't take any photos, so I thought I'd excerpt the following from their blog, Alejandro!
Lily W (Alejandro always uses her last name) and Ale had a blast. For kids that only get together twice a year, they jumped in instantly and jumped, tackled, and tickled each other enough to make up for lost time. Neither of them slowed down during their two day visit. Taking photos of the non-stop action was nearly impossible, but this one captured the spirit nicely.Thanks Tom, Joanna, and Alejandro, for being such great friends!
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Wisconsin!
Our annual pilgrimage to the north woods was great. Lily and Mike spent two weeks there with Don, Joann, Claire, the three dogs and numerous rotating houseguests. I showed up toward the end, and spent a few days before we headed back to DC, with visits to friends in Chicago and Pittsburgh along the way.
I took these shots with my new "tilt-shift" camera lens that creates a sharp center and a slow blurring outward. They're not out-of-focus, they're supposed to look like that.
Our very own bay on the lake. Named by Don after Joann, who is actually named Johanna. 
Claire on the pontoon during one of the daily pre-dinner cruises.
Lots of swimming. I know, I know, she needs to get her bangs cut!
Shopping for provisions (like ice cream and whipped cream). Michael and Claire are in the background.
The Wampum Shop, source of all Northwoods crap like indian-beaded necklaces (made in China) and coonskin caps, as well as whoopee cusions and candy cigarettes (can you believe those are still made?).
The "Burda-Mobile" camp truck. No one can remember why they call it that.
I took these shots with my new "tilt-shift" camera lens that creates a sharp center and a slow blurring outward. They're not out-of-focus, they're supposed to look like that.
Our very own bay on the lake. Named by Don after Joann, who is actually named Johanna.
Claire on the pontoon during one of the daily pre-dinner cruises.
Lots of swimming. I know, I know, she needs to get her bangs cut!
Shopping for provisions (like ice cream and whipped cream). Michael and Claire are in the background.
The Wampum Shop, source of all Northwoods crap like indian-beaded necklaces (made in China) and coonskin caps, as well as whoopee cusions and candy cigarettes (can you believe those are still made?).
The "Burda-Mobile" camp truck. No one can remember why they call it that.
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