Thursday, October 22, 2009

Mark, Laura and Grandson Kevin


My Son Mark, Daughter in law, Laura and Grandson Kevin. We all had a good time and got some walking exercise. Mark and I took quite a  few pictures. Some of mine are shown here.

Herrick Lake second time around


Had a good time and got my walking exercise.

Herrick Lake second time around taken with a Canon XSi using a Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 lens.

Herrick Lake second time around


Another Scene. All lake pictures were taken with a Canon XSi using a Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 lens.

Herrick Lake second time around


Another Fall Scene on a Sunday afternoon.  taken with a Canon XSi using a Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 lens.

Herrick Lake second time around


It would have been nicer with some fleecy clouds. taken with a Canon XSi using a Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 lens.

Ron Wurl with his Cub


This is a very nice flying plane and is powered by a twin cylinder four cycle engine.  taken with a Canon XSi using a Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 lens.

Tundra a very Large Model


This is a 1/40 scale plane.... It flew great. Ron is a very experienced flier

Coming In


One of the model planes coming in for a landing.

Retiries Days Mon, Wed. and Fri.


Model RC flying while the weathers good.

Monday, July 27, 2009

My Daughter Cathy 2009


A visit From my daughter Cathy from Texas on a nice summer day holding two miniature Spaniel puppies.

Taken with a Canon XSi at 1/300-F/8 ISO800. Lens used was a Tamron 17-35mm lens at 34mm.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Lynda and Granddaughter, Kendall 2009


A nice, surprise visit from Lynda and Kendall before her Plane flight back home the next day.

Camera: Canon XSi lens: 18-55 mm 1/80 sec - F/7.1 ISO200

Me, Grandaughter Kendall and Grandma Ellie 2009


A visit with our grand-daughter Kendall. Taken in our back yard. Kendall was going back home the next day.

Camera: Canon XSi Taken at 1/80 sec.- F/6.3 ISO200.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Kris, Girlfriend, Lindsay and friend 2009


A graduation party for Kris at his mother's place

Kris with his Cousin Robin 2008


A rare get to gether at our house.

Taken with a Canon XSi with a 18-55mm lens at 1/80 at F7.7

Cousins: Erik, Robin, Kris 2008


 Erik, Robin and Kris late summer 08 at our house.
 Erik & Kris are brothers and Robin is their cousin.

Taken with a Canon XSi with 18-55 mm lens at 1/60-F6.3

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Eric our grandson 2008


A birthday party.

Taken with a Canon XSi

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Cathy in Midlothian


A younger Cathy, my daughter, relaxing on a nice warm summer day in Midlothian Illinois

Taken with a Nikon F2S: With a 70-210 Vivitar series 1 Zoom lens.

Cathy with Michael


Cathy holding her, our grandson Nephew at one of our get togethers.

Taken with a Nikon F2S.

Kendall and her Grandpa Dick 2002


A visit with our daughter and family in Texas

Taken with a Canon G1 at 1/60 - F/2.2

Kendall and her Dad 2002


Our first visit to texas. We had a great time.

Taken with a Canon G1 at 1/60 - F/2.2

Ellie and Cathy


Cathy at our house in one of her visits with my wife Ellie.

Taken with a Canon G1.

Cathy, Virginia and I


Caty visiting her aunt Virginia,my sister, at her apartment

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Kendall at Easter time 2008


Kendall and Ellie coloring eggs at our house around Easter time.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro 1

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

A Corned beef and Cabbage Dinner


Enjoying the St. Patrick's Day Dinner, March 17, 2006 at the Hometown Christian Church.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Jeffrey, Scot and Lorie 2008


We took a short trip to Two Rivers, WI. for a Birthday, Brunch and visit. We all had a good time.

Taken with a Canon Pro1: 1/60-F2.8 with  flash.

Our grand-daughter Melodie 2007


A visit From Tracy, Beth and our four children from Tennessee.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/3.5 with flash

Our grandson Jesse 2007



A visit From Tracy, Beth and their four children from Tennessee.

Taken with a Canon Pro 1: 1/60-F/2.8 with flash.

Our grandson Caleb 2007


A visit From Tracy, Beth and their four children from Tennessee.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/3.5 with flash

Our Grandson Ben 2007


A visit From Tracy, Beth and their four children from Tennessee.

Taken with a Canon powershot Pro1: 1/60 sec.at F3. with flash.

Our Grand-daughter Lennis and My Ellie 2006


Another Birthday party. This time for My son Mark. I won't mention his age but it was one of those special ones, if you know what I mean. My wife Ellie took the videos.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/3.2

Rachel and daughter Jasmine 2006


Our niece Rachel with her new baby girl Jasmine over at our place for a July get together.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/125- F/3.2.

Stephanie 2006


Another birthday party for our grandchild, Stephanie. She loves pizza.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/3.5

Jacob 2006


A Birthday Party for our Grandson Jacob at " Chucky Cheese.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F3.2

Anthony 2006


One of the many happy birthday parties for the grandchildren.

Taken with a Canon powershot Pro1: 1/60-F3.5

Little Brianna 2009


Our grand-daughter Brianna at a party. Always a happy little girl.

Taken with a Canon XSi: 1/30-F/5.6 using ISO 1600.

My son Mark and granddaughter Michelle


A party moment in our back yard.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: 1/60-F/2.8.

My outdoor Garden R.R. Porter Engine


The kid's love my outdoor rail road. I painted the Porter engine a deep green to give it more piazzas.

Taken with My first digital camera, a 3 megapixel Canon G1  at 1/50-F2.5 on the other side of our Koi pond.

Friday, May 15, 2009

A Lovely Party Guest 2008


Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: at 1/60 sec. F/3.5 at Violetta's Birthday party.

Violeta's Birthday Party 2008


A well covered Birthday Party for Violeta by Her Uncle, Mark, my son and grandma, Ellie, my wife.

Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: at 1/100 Sec. F/2.8

Kevin at a party 2008


 Our grandson Kevin taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1: at 1/60 sec. F/3.5 at the Bohemian Chrystal Restaurant in Westmont, IL.

Robin and her Mercedes 2008


Taken with a Canon Powershot Pro1 in our driveway at 1/250 sec. at F/4

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Herrick Lake 2008, a change of scenery


We took a short trip to Herrick lake just off West Butterfield Rd. in wheaton . I had purchased a couple of lenses for my Canon DSLR camera, so I thought I would give them a try.


This shot was taken with a Canon XSi with a 70-300mm IS USM lens. 1/250 - F/8 at 70mm, ISO-200

Herrick Lake 2008



Taken with a Canon XSi: Canon 70-300mm lens lens - 1/200 sec. at F/7: focal length 70mm - ISO-200

Herrick Lake 2008


Taken with a Canon XSi: Tamron 17-35mm lens 1/125 sec. at F/8: focal length 34mm - ISO-200..... with a polarizer filter.

Herrick Lake 2008


Taken with a Canon XSi: Tamron 17-35mm lens 1/60 sec. at F/6.3: focal length 35mm - ISO-200..... I used a polarizer filter.

Herrick Lake 2008




Taken with a Canon XSi: with a Tamron 17-35mm lens at 1/100 sec. at F/8: focal length 35mm - ISO-200..... with a polarizer filter

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Colette and grandmother Ellie 2008


We were invited to a Graduation luncheon For Colette. This took place at the Olive Garden. The food was yummy,..... but fatening.

Taken with a Canon XSi with the 18-55mm kit lens.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Laura and Jezelle 2009


Our daughter in law and her new grand-daughter and, our great grand-daughter Jezelle. Taken at a spaghetti dinner for the Scouts.

Camera: Canon XSi with a Canon 50mm F1.8 lens using natural light

Our daughter Linda 2005


Our daughter Linda at Terra and Eric's Christmas Eve party at at their house

Camera Canon Powershot Pro1