Tag: sun

sun dog

sun dog

So, apparently, this meteorological phenomena is called a ‘sun dog’. I… uh… didn’t know that. Taken just behind my home.

corn and light

corn and light

So, geographically speaking, this pretty much sums up the part of the mid-west that we live in. Lots of corn and soy bean fields… lots! I must admit, that after living here a few years, I have come to appreciate the beauty of the plains. Having a 360 degree horizon is cool… and… well… there’s the corn…. and…uh… soy beans….?…..    🙂

a little morning glory

Taken at a favorite spot alongside the Illinois River on one of my early bicycle rides. In other news, I may not post for a while as I am heading out to Montana with a team to minister at a camp for kids in the foster care system in grades 3 through 12. This is the second summer we are dong this and we are looking forward to loving on the campers.
Taken at a favorite spot alongside the Illinois River on one of my early morning bicycle rides. In other news, I may not post for a while as I am heading out to Montana with a team to minister at a camp for kids in the foster care system in grades 3 through 12. This is the second summer we are doing this and we are looking forward to loving on all those kids! Hopefully I will be able to sneak in a post or two. Take care everyone!

Matthiessen Bridge

This was taken at Matthiessen State Park. This is a favorite to hike anad enjoy canyons and waterfalls.
This was taken at Matthiessen State Park. This is a favorite place to hike and enjoy canyons and waterfalls. The next few posts will also be from this park.

Sea of Galilee 2

This was going to be the last in a short series from Israel, but I have one more. This is a favorite.
This was going to be the last in a short series from Israel, but I have one more. This one is a favorite.

Sea of Galilee 1

Sea of Galilee 1

This is the second of three images from a trip to the Holy Land in early 2012.

the sea

the sea

I know I am biased, but new York does have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Not that I have been to many, but enough to know that my bias is true. This was taken at Jones Beach, New York. I grew up 15 minutes from this beach on the southern shore of Long Island. I have long since tried to stop understanding it, but I know that I am never more at rest, and at peace, when I am at the shore. The ocean has a way of making you feel small, and that’s a good thing. I have many wonderful memories of family and fun at this beach, and each time I go home to NY to visit my folks I go to Jones Beach, be it Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall. I also dedicate this image to a dear friend who has taken some of the most beautiful shore pictures that I have ever seen.

 

Emerald Leaves and Light

Green is In

Taken on a trip to a favorite destination: Matthiessen Park, in LaSalle County Illinois, to celebrate the end of school and great report cards!