Norridge Hike: August 2013

Italian Circus: August 2013
Sunset: September 2013

Adventuring on my off-days, I actually got lost in the forest and emerged somewhere unplanned. It was a good time. Canon EOS 5D, 8/24/2013.

Dense green foliage with sharp, crisp leaves filling the frame. A mix of small and medium-sized branches weave through the image, creating layers of depth. The bright sunlight filters through the Catherine Chevalier Woods, casting natural highlights and shadows that add texture to the vibrant greens. Shot on a Canon EOS 5D, showcasing a shallow depth of field. A close-up of small leaves scattered across the forest floor, with patches of dirt and tiny sprigs of grass in the background. The image is sharply focused on the center leaves, while the surrounding greenery blurs gently. The intricate details of the leaves, including their veins, are clearly visible. Taken in Schiller Woods, capturing the intimate ground-level view. A worm's-eye perspective of the forest floor in Catherine Chevalier Woods, showing a close-up of thin blades of grass and scattered brown leaves. The sunlight streams through, creating highlights on the earthy textures and emphasizing the contrast between the bright greens and muted browns. The focus is sharp on a single patch of grass, with surrounding elements softly blurred. A partial wooden shelter constructed from tall, leaning branches in Schiller Woods. The structure is rustic, with multiple thin trunks arranged in a teepee-like form. The dense forest background provides a natural frame, with dappled sunlight adding depth and warmth. The Canon EOS 5D captures the rich texture of the bark and the interplay of light and shadow. Gnarled tree roots protruding from the ground in Catherine Chevalier Woods, forming an intricate network of rugged textures. The roots appear aged, with cracks and peeling bark, adding character to the scene. Nearby fallen logs and forest debris create a natural setting, with the green forest backdrop softly illuminated by sunlight. A tree trunk entwined with a thick, woody vine in Schiller Woods. The vine coils tightly around the trunk, creating an almost sculptural effect. The interplay of smooth bark and rough vine texture is highlighted by the direct sunlight. The blurred green foliage in the background contrasts with the sharp foreground details, showcasing the natural beauty. Several leaning tree trunks intertwined with large, coiled woody vines in Catherine Chevalier Woods. The trunks and vines create a dynamic diagonal composition, with the forest floor and dense greenery in the background. The Canon EOS 5D captures the textures of the bark and vines with precision, emphasizing the organic curves and natural patterns. Dense branches and leaves are visible in Catherine Chevalier Woods, taken on a Canon EOS 5D. The image is a tight composition of tree branches crisscrossing in front of the camera, partially silhouetted with green leaves interspersed with some yellowing ones. Light filters through the gaps in the foliage, creating a patchy contrast between the illuminated and shadowed areas. An open clearing in Schiller Woods surrounded by dense green foliage and tall grass, photographed with a Canon EOS 5D. The center of the frame features a flattened rectangular area of dirt, possibly an animal resting spot or human activity. Shrubs and overhanging branches frame the edges of the photo, with varying shades of green creating depth. Three deer are captured in a forest clearing in Catherine Chevalier Woods, using a Canon EOS 5D. Two fawns with spotted coats stand close to an adult deer with a solid brown coat, under the shade of a large tree. The dense greenery of the forest surrounds them, with trees and shrubs filling the background. The animals are positioned slightly to the right of the frame, adding balance to the natural setting. A deer stands in Schiller Woods, facing the camera directly, captured with a Canon EOS 5D. The deer’s ears are perked up, and its alert expression suggests it noticed me. The surrounding forest is lush with dense vegetation, tall trees, and scattered branches on the ground. Light filters through the canopy, softly illuminating the scene. A grazing deer captured in Catherine Chevalier Woods with a Canon EOS 5D. The deer, with a smooth tan coat, lowers its head to nibble on grass in the foreground. Behind it, large tree trunks and scattered branches provide a textured background. Dappled sunlight falls across the deer’s back, emphasizing its form against the shaded forest. A close-up telephoto shot of a standing deer in Schiller Woods, taken with a Canon EOS 5D. The deer’s head and upper body are the focus, with its large ears and alert eyes prominently visible. The background consists of soft, green forest hues with blurred tree trunks, creating depth and contrast to the subject.

A section of the forest in Catherine Chevalier Woods, photographed with a Canon EOS 5D, is cordoned off with a thin rope and a “CLOSED” sign in the foreground. The grassy clearing leads into dense woods with large, leafy trees. Light creates a mix of bright and shadowed patches across the scene, highlighting the juxtaposition of human intervention in a natural space.

sorry, nature is closed today

A horizontal tree trunk lying on the forest ground, with smaller plants and vines sprouting from its textured, weathered bark. The trunk is accompanied by another tree leaning diagonally against it. The lush greenery of Catherine Chevalier Woods near Chicago is visible in the background. Captured with a Canon EOS 5D digital SLR. A unique tree branch forming a near-perfect loop, standing out amidst the dense, green vegetation of Schiller Woods in Norridge. The twisted branch contrasts with the surrounding straight tree trunks, and fallen branches litter the forest floor below. Taken using a Canon EOS 5D. A grassy meadow stretching through Catherine Chevalier Woods, with a narrow dirt path winding off into the distance. Dense clusters of trees and shrubs border the path, creating a natural tunnel effect. The sunlit clearing hints at the photographer being lost within this tranquil scene, whoops. A close-up of a thistle plant, showcasing its thorny stem and bright pink-purple flowers. The prickly buds are in various stages of bloom, standing against a blurred green forest backdrop in Schiller Woods. The fine detail of the plant's texture is well-captured with the Canon EOS 5D. A milkweed plant growing in the sunny meadow of Catherine Chevalier Woods, its broad, green leaves and bulbous seed pods clearly visible. The milkweed is surrounded by tall grasses, with a wooded area in the background. This native plant is captured in sharp detail using the Canon EOS 5D. A peculiar flat pile of sticks and branches arranged in a circular shape on the forest floor, partially obscured by dead grass and brush. The structure stands out against the verdant background of Schiller Woods, its purpose or origin unclear. Photographed using a Canon EOS 5D. The majestic St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church in Norridge, Chicago, featuring striking golden domes atop modern concrete towers. The architecture combines Byzantine and contemporary styles, with intricate crosses topping each dome. Framing branches in the foreground add depth to the composition, highlighting the grandeur of this structure. A contrasting view of St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church towering above a nearby mini-mall on Argyle Street and Cumberland Avenue. The church’s tall, golden domes and vertical design starkly contrast the flat, linear architecture of the strip mall below. The bright signs of "Annetti's Pizza" and "T Nail Spa" highlight the commercial setting, juxtaposed against the church's sacred ambiance. Annetti's Pizza is noted to be excellent, btw.

Italian Circus: August 2013
Sunset: September 2013


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