Frozen southern half of Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, through a frosty window last December. I actually had a great full view of Geneva Lake, but the window was much more frosted over at the point so no chance of photographing it… Remaining last photos from my last Ams-ORD flight in the gallery below, starting with the North Holland landscape shortly after takeoff plus some Chicago street and lakeshore shots.
Chicago as our flight turned around and lined up for landing, back in December. Below right, 99% certain it’s Lake Winnebago on our way down. I also had a lovely view of Geneva Lake but couldn’t photograph it because the window was too iced over – in the shots you see below, that ice had melted as we descended and the sun won out :-).
Steve calls these extraordinary works of art at the Art Institute of Chicago ‘Dollhouses’ – Sam & I call them miniatures. They are simply exquisite and amazing. And a revelation to me, made entirely or mostly by clearly remarkable women in the early 20th century, if I recall correctly. Note the intentional semi-self-portrait in the mirror, above. And yes, I was gazing into this miniature scene through a window. 🙂
Lake Michigan & the Chicago Skyline at sunset last Sunday during a short visit hosted and magnificently curated with walks, Art Institute, concerts & superb restaurants and food (thanks!) by Sam and Marissa. More from the current US visit in upcoming posts, no doubt :-).
