Pictures IV, Camping

The computer is working again! Switching hard drives was the trick, so it likely is some sort of infection in the newer drive. So now I can get the pictures off the camera and publish them online.

A couple weeks ago, a group from church went camping. Following are pictures from a hiking excursion.

One of the islands from the map was called "Leopold No. 1". Initially we were wondering if this was it. It wasn't.

Part of our hiking crew.

There were many of these mini-waterfalls.

This shot is taken from Starved Rock (where a group of Native Americans allegedly were starved to death in a siege). The ledge in the trees is called Lover's Leap. According to legend, a young maiden jumped to her death after her beloved married another woman.

Pictures III, Air and Water Show

Here are more pictures from a blogged-about event.

Look closely and you can see a couple planes.

Look even closer to find parachutes.

Why waste an advertising opportunity?

One of the few planes which is big and slow enough to be photographed, a C-17.

Pictures II, Architectural Tour

Perhaps you read the post about one of the lake/river tours. Here are some pictures from another, similar tour.

My sister is the best.

Now it's called the Willis Tower.

Here is an example of some contemporary architecture. Part of the beauty of this building is that it fits well with those around it. (Good fit not captured here.)

Fun along the Chicago River.

The four domes on each corner are composed of a flammable material and filled with water. Chicago fire safety anyone?

I love this view.

Home, sweet home.

Pictures I, Lakeside Events

Park's annual baptism service is held on a Sunday morning at the lake. Despite the early start, there was quite a nice turnout.


A couple weeks later was Venetian night. Many pictures could have been taken; unfortunately I temporarily misplaced my camera.