Capture My Chicago

  • Skipper by Jan Crites

    Skipper

    This little skipper is sitting pretty on top of his flower at Cantigny.

  • Geneva Dam Fly By by Jan Crites

    Geneva Dam Fly By

    The Fox River in Geneva is frequented by all sorts of water birds looking to catch a fish in the shallow pool where the water flows over the dam. This Great Blue Heron takes flight after finishing it's meal.

  • Sitting on Top of the World by Jan Crites

    Sitting on Top of the World

    Brookfield Zoo is known for it's fine collection of animals - but it also has a lovely butterfly house that is open during the summer. Hundreds of butterflies at a time are free flying among the lovely flowers in the house - giving you the opportunity to get up close and personal.

  • Practice Makes Perfect by Jan Crites

    Practice Makes Perfect

    Sailing teams were practicing for the Chicago Match Race on the day that my husband and I visited Navy Pier during the Tall Ships Festival. It was really fun watching them in action.

  • A Perfect Day to Reflect by Jan Crites

    A Perfect Day to Reflect

    Fermilab in Batavia is a great place to visit. Trails for hiking and biking, lakes with all sorts of wildlife - and the unique architecture of Wilson Hall. The reflections on the pool in front of the hall were beautiful on this sunny, summer afternoon.

  • Mallard Lake by Jan Crites

    Mallard Lake

    I love capturing a good reflection! Mallard Lake was just like a mirror reflecting the gorgeous summer sky on this visit!

  • Fire in the Sky by Jan Crites

    Fire in the Sky

    A gorgeous sunset on a hot summer evening is reflected on the pond next to the Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Facility in Geneva.

  • Hover Fly on Green by Jan Crites

    Hover Fly on Green

    A tiny hover fly perches on the edge of a leaf at Cantigny Park.

  • Hover Fly on White by Jan Crites

    Hover Fly on White

    I love trying to capture these tiny flies - it gives me plenty of practice on focusing with my macro lens!

  • Soft Landing by Jan Crites

    Soft Landing

    I sometimes go to the local mall retention pond during my lunch break to shoot the gulls - they are always entertaining!