Generally not a “big fan” of getting solar flare spots in my sunrise photos. But then again, sometimes they can be quite beautiful. Like some this morning when there was so much misty spray in the winds that it was tough to keep my camera lens dry through the sunrise. And therefore… THIS happens!!! And I’m kinda okay with this one!!!

Big sky drama over the lake calls for a big panoramic photo! From the colorful clouds to the Chicago skyline off in the hazy distance.

Big sky drama over the lake calls for a big panoramic photo! From the colorful clouds to the Chicago skyline off in the hazy distance.

Well, I think I’ve finally pulled together my pottery inventory for the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR. And now the photography session has finally begun… this is gonna take awhile!

Maybe I should have been more “focused” with my camera than being “focused” on my handlebars while pedaling my bike so much lately?!!! But it’s been gorgeous outside, right?… so sue me!

Big sky show with big colors… and a big photo!

And when there’s a big sky show…we need a big panoramic picture to capture it in all its glory!

Big sky. Sweeping clouds. Beautiful morning.

It was a beautiful day to get outside to play! The sun was out and the temperature actually hit 50-degrees!!! I decided to go for a nice long hike through Moraine Hills State Park. I was surprised by the amount of snow they still had, but was happy to be shedding layers of clothes as the day went on. Some beautiful scenery, slushy paths and a few sandhill cranes along the way!

Another big sky moment this morning along the lakefront.

Icebergs are melting, snow piles shrinking. Mushy puddles abound. Always fun to play along the lakefront in the morning sun… anxious to get my bike back out on the trail. But I fear we’re still a few days away with all of the slushy mess out there!