My 28th year has come to and end, and what a year it was! It started in my second country, Kenya, with Irene, Faith and David visiting the members of Giwa IDP Camp, going on a mini-safari and giving out shoes to the Dust Babies of Kikopey. At 28 I became an Aunt and helped to [...]
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[21] Image of the Week
"Morning Snooze" Essie is the perfect dog for me, for many reasons. She loves to partake in my little adventures, she is always up for a hike and, notably, she is NOT a morning dog.
[13] Image of the Week
"Center of Attention" It's family portrait season, and I couldn't be happier with the first crop of sessions. There will be many more to come in the next month or so, but this one just makes me smile. I grew up in a home where our dogs were bonafide members of the family. First there [...]
[6] Image of the Week
"Pressing Snooze" I think only fellow dog owners may understand this one.
Leggy Es
It's been a while since I've posted this face...
Ron Santo: #10 on the field, #1 in our hearts
This is the motto that surrounded my little neighborhood of Wrigleyville on the first weekend of December. The memory of one of Chicago's favorite baseball players and broadcaster was made more special by the first snow fall, covering the candles, flowers, #10 jerseys and, of course, cans of Old Style. Essie and I suited up [...]
It’s Like Cheating…
I feel like taking photos on my iPhone with apps that apply cool effects is almost like cheating. It's literally point and shoot - no settings, no photography skills needed other than a good sense of composition. Some of my current favorites, all shot with the Retro Camera app for iPhone (it's free!) which applies [...]
A Rainy Afternoon
Chicago, IL 10/15/08 A gray, rainy afternoon with Essie, my convenient live in canine model.
Jenn Winter 