mam :: hear no evil

I love the front gallery of the Milwaukee Art Museum and always leave it till the end, because they always have something really cool in there.  More of an experience rather than just art on the walls, like other areas of the building.  Today it was Yue Minjun: Chinese Contemporary Warriors "hear no evil."  They're pretty powerful. I just love it when I can get up close and personal with sculpture like these. MIngle.  Contemplate.  Admire.   

As I wandered among the sculptures, I thought hmmm...   That's a bit how I feel these days.  Sometimes we get too wrapped up in our own shit to listen.  Maybe it's time we open ourselves up.  Do more than listen.       Hear. 

twenty seven of thirty :: milwaukee

(27) from a distance :: Lots to choose from - I spent the day in Milwaukee at my favorite museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum. It's the 10 year anniversary of the Calatrava building and they have an exhibit going on thru the end of the year about the design process and construction. The scale models are sick! And it was super cool to see the different iterations of the design. I have photographed this place maybe four or five times, and just cannot get enough.

I wandered around the museum and then out along the lake front - there were a ton of boats on the water. It was the perfect day for sailing... a little windy. My hair was a bit of a nest by the time I got back to the car. Yikes!

Despite the wind, it was the most beautiful day. Sunny and warm. I love warm Fall days. The colors in the trees just seem so rich and full. Hope you had a beautiful day where ever you are!

twenty five of thirty :: think pink

(25) something pink :: I almost forgot about today's photo... thank goodness for the flowers across the street from the office and some afternoon sun! The weather has been absolutely perfect the last week and supposed to last thru the weekend. Gotta get out and enjoy some of these beauties before they are gone!

twenty two of thirty

(22) hands :: this is where my hands spend 75% of their day ... I log waaaaaaaaay too much computer time in a day. I'm workin' the mouse all day at the office and then come home to all my RSS feeds.

Oh and did you notice my Missoni for Target score under my computer? So excited for a spur of the moment ottoman find. There were a hand full of items in the store, but they were all scattered about and way in the back of the store. I even got $20 off because this particular item was a return from the online store. Sweet!

P.S. If you haven't tried Feedly for your RSS feeds yet, do. It's fabulous!!

twenty one of thirty

(21) faceless self portrait : Simply a beautiful Fall day here in Chicagoland. I decided to pop over to the beach to snap a quick pic. This beach is about 10 blocks from my house and I so do not take advantage of it. Note for next year ... more beach time!!

October, be kind

via pinterest.com

I cannot believe it's October already!! The leaves will soon be changing and the air will become crisp and I will escape for a quick week to the Aloha state! I am hopeful October will be an excellent month!!

twenty of thirty

(20) bokeh !! I love bokeh! Finally got the Fall decor out - twinkle lights make for excellent bokeh! This is my other kitty, Lucy. She and I had a date with the vet today for her annual check up. She's all good, but gained a pound and a half in one year! Yikes!! Gonna have to put my girl on a diet!

And for a little bonus bokeh from earlier this week ... a little Chicago skyline.

Hope you are having an excellent Saturday! The sun is finally out in Chicago, but it's still a little on the cool side... So I've stayed in catching up on magazines, DVR, photo editing and all things that are refreshing and relaxing.  It was a very long and crazy week last week.  

eighteen of thirty

(18) my shoes :: these are a cute pair of flats that I got in Stockholm, Sweden a few years back. I love, love, love them. Those Sweds are so stylish. It's the one thing I really noticed while walking around Stockholm. People of all ages were dressed so naturally stylish - lots of great jackets and scarves. Young and old!

the drive

Outtakes from last nights' long exposure... sat the leica on the dash to see what I would get. Sometimes things are fun when not in focus.

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sixteen of thirty

(16) long exposure :: hello chicago! 27 sec exposure watching the clouds overtake the city and the rain begin to fall. Only fired off about 10 shots before it got too wet, but I think this one is a keeper!

Took this shot east of Montrose Harbor. Not a whole lot of people out since it was raining, but I did see a raccoon diggin' in the rubbish bin for tonights dinner. Eew!!  Oh and I think my 8 gig CF card is on it's way out.  Been acting funny lately and not wanting to create folders.  Which brings me to a question for you photographers out there... do you "erase" images after each shoot or do you "format" the card after every shoot??