The Other Facet

Summer in the Inner-City

2008-06-26T15:23:00.000-07:00

Above Ground Pool (Logan Square, Chicago, IL)

2008-06-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

Urban Pool and Train (Logan Square, Chicago, IL)

I bet the commuters would love to trade places.

What I love about the top photo are the legs in the air, it represents pure glee. They may be in the middle of the city, with trains whizzing by and only a small slab of concrete to call their own, but these kids feel like they've got themselves a slice of paradise.

Urban Imagery

2008-06-26T15:19:00.000-07:00

Smoke and Style (Chicago, IL)

Pacific

2008-06-26T15:11:00.000-07:00

Jagged Coast (Central California, USA)

2008-05-28T15:46:00.000-07:00

Radiating Purple (Chicago, IL

2008-05-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

Imperial Sign (Chicago, IL)

2008-05-28T15:36:00.000-07:00

Pollinating (Chicago, IL)

2008-05-28T15:32:00.000-07:00

Flower Cactus (Chicago, IL)

2007-01-22T14:21:00.000-08:00

Dog Beach (Santa Cruz, CA)

2007-01-22T14:19:00.000-08:00

Rust and Weed (Santa Cruz, CA)

Stanford

2007-01-22T14:15:00.001-08:00

2007-01-22T14:14:00.000-08:00

View of the Skyline

2007-01-15T09:49:00.000-08:00

Sorry I've been MIA on this blog.

I've been interviewing for residency positions! Here are some shots from my time in Seattle.

Emerald City

2007-01-15T09:47:00.000-08:00

2006-09-02T18:48:00.000-07:00

Untitled (Wheaton, IL)

A Study in Contrast

2006-08-18T15:49:00.000-07:00

Drawn to Light

2006-08-18T15:44:00.000-07:00

Baby in Red

2006-08-13T19:15:00.000-07:00

Plentiful (Cub Foods, IL)

2006-08-13T18:58:00.000-07:00

Purple Sky (Wheaton, IL)

My husband could not have picked a better time to clean the gutters. If only this were followed by purple rain.

Reflections I

2006-08-09T08:26:00.000-07:00

There be Q (Chicago, IL)

Take THAT, Sartorialist!

2006-08-09T08:16:00.000-07:00

Confidence in Pink (Chicago, IL)

From the Tracks

2006-08-05T05:35:00.000-07:00

City Backside (Chicago, IL)

This is the side of Chicago you don't often see unless you ride the elevated trains. Plenty of people lounge on the back porches, or leave their windows open on the side facing the tracks. They don't seem to mind people like me who love to peek into their lives.

2006-08-05T05:27:00.000-07:00

Linden Line (Chicago, IL)

2006-08-05T05:22:00.000-07:00

Loop-dee-do (Chicago, IL)

Don't Call him Cute

2006-07-29T21:54:00.000-07:00

Get in the Game (Chicago, IL)

2006-07-24T14:53:00.000-07:00

Road to Herrick Lake (Wheaton, IL)

2006-07-17T16:05:00.000-07:00

Bursting (Wheaton, IL)

It's Not Natural

2006-07-17T15:59:00.000-07:00

Warholic Flower (Wheaton, IL)

My shameful secret is that when I don't get a clear, crisp photo (as was the case this time because the wind was blowing) I mess around with the colors to pull the eye away from fuzzy lines. It's a cheap trick, but a lot of fun, too.

Not Art III?

2006-07-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

Chillin' & Grillin' (Wheaton, IL)

Just a snapshot of Independence Day.

Happy 4th!

2006-07-05T20:09:00.000-07:00

Sparkler (Wheaton, IL)

2006-07-05T20:04:00.000-07:00

Spirals (Wheaton, IL)

2006-06-24T20:31:00.000-07:00

Divided Attention (Somewhere, IL)

2006-06-24T20:29:00.000-07:00

Human Spin Cycle (Navy Pier, Chicago)

Each empty chair represents a child launched into the heavens.

In-Laws In-Town

2006-06-23T20:05:00.000-07:00

I will try posting tomorrow.
Right now I'm drowning in neices and nephews.

Forbidden

2006-06-21T05:01:00.000-07:00

Work it, girl (Underground Loop, Chicago)

You're technically not allowed to take photos on the CTA trains. So not only did I have to take this shot all sneaky-like, but I had to work with poor lighting as well. This photo makes up for the lack of crisp lines with some awesome content, though.

(Note the different feel between this and the suburban system.)

The Capital of Cheese

2006-06-20T11:14:00.000-07:00

'Forward' (Madison, Wisconsin)

I had a wonderful time in Wisconsin. It was my first time in Madison and despite spraining my ankle, I enjoyed everything I saw there. Great architecture, warm people, and several fun and cheap things to do. Oh, and the food was great.

2006-06-20T11:01:00.000-07:00

Paul Bunyan (Wisconsin Dells)

Imagine a Las Vegas for families, that's the Dells. I would go as far to say that any American who has not yet experienced the joy Wisconsin Dells produces has not had a proper childhood.
Go, go now.

2006-06-20T10:47:00.000-07:00

Capitol Dome (Madison, Wisconsin)

2006-06-20T09:57:00.000-07:00

Patriot Parade (Madison, Wisconsin)

Not Art II

2006-06-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

Just Izzy the Dog.

2006-06-20T09:31:00.000-07:00

Lake Monona (Madison, Wisconsin)

Commute

2006-06-18T14:41:00.000-07:00

Traveling Downtown (Between Glen Ellyn & Lombard, IL)

This is perhaps one of my favorite photos. . .

2006-06-17T14:35:00.000-07:00

Hoser (Wheaton, IL)

I could be wrong, but it seemed like the fireman's hose was sticking its tongue out at me.

2006-06-16T14:32:00.000-07:00

Stone Head (Wheaton, IL)

I saw this statue in front of a Wheaton College frat house. This is about as wild as it gets for these Bible students.

All Aboard!

2006-06-15T14:28:00.000-07:00

Choo-choo (Wheaton, IL)

I'm headed to Madison, Wisconsin tomorrow so I'm posting this a bit early in case I don't get a chance. Bet you can't wait for a entry on cheese curds. . .

2006-06-14T14:15:00.000-07:00

There Goes Summer (Lombard, IL)

Tribute

2006-06-13T04:49:00.000-07:00

Those Who Served (Wheaton, IL)

Note the two Wheaton boys on the right!

2006-06-12T10:03:00.000-07:00

Cherry St. Home (Wheaton, IL)

I lived away from the midwest for a bit and when I came back I really appreciated the clean air and blue skies. Never again will I take these for granted!

DP for Me?

2006-06-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

Mother and Daughter in Garden (Wheaton, IL)

I just finished my third year of medical school which leaves me with way more time on my hands. I think I will give 'Daily Photo' a shot, at least for the next couple of weeks while I'm on vacation.

The following photos will be taken in my town and the surrounding areas. What you should know is that I'm originally a city slicker, born and raised in the inner-city, but my husband and I moved out to the western 'burbs of Chicago to buy a house within our budget. I never thought I'd be living out here, but I have to say I've been pleasantly surprised.

2006-06-04T16:02:00.000-07:00

Children at an Orb Fountain (Naperville, IL)

Natural

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Cliché?

2006-05-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

Industry

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SUMMER

2006-05-29T11:20:00.000-07:00

2006-05-29T11:16:00.000-07:00

Wheaton, IL daily photo . . .

Alveoli

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SAVED!

2006-05-10T14:17:00.000-07:00

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2006-05-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

Not Art

2006-05-10T14:09:00.000-07:00

Just me.

2006-05-10T14:07:00.000-07:00

2006-05-06T07:36:00.000-07:00

Olympus digital photo

2006-05-06T07:34:00.000-07:00

Charcoal on paper

Damen & North Ave

2006-05-06T07:33:00.000-07:00

SuperSampler Lomograph (2sec)

I'll Crop This Later

2006-05-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

Charcoal on paper

2006-05-06T07:22:00.000-07:00

Olympus digital photo

2006-05-06T07:21:00.000-07:00

Ballpoint on paper

2006-05-06T07:13:00.000-07:00

Ballpoint on paper

2006-05-06T07:10:00.000-07:00

Oil on canvas