A Curmudgeon Amok in Chicago

My beloved wife came down with me to the lake this morning. I shot these on a tripod in night mode, so the frame rate is slower. I also under-exposed by two stops. There's no talking, no dogs, just more » My beloved wife came down with me to the lake this morning. I shot these on a tripod in night mode, so the frame rate is slower. I also under-exposed by two stops. There's no talking, no dogs, just nature. I intended these videos to be suitable for zen-like contemplation and relaxation. You can download them from Veoh or Google video.« less

My beloved wife came down with me to the lake this morning. I shot these on a tripod in night mode, so the frame rate is slower. I also under-exposed by two stops. There's no talking, no dogs, just more » My beloved wife came down with me to the lake this morning. I shot these on a tripod in night mode, so the frame rate is slower. I also under-exposed by two stops. There's no talking, no dogs, just nature. I intended these videos to be suitable for zen-like contemplation and relaxation. You can download them from Veoh or Google video.« less

I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... more » I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... This video series was shot on Thursday August 8, 2008 in Edgewater on Chicago's far north side, approximately 6200 north, off the Red Line's Granville station. The park is Berger Park, a hidden gem in the shadow of Loyola University.« less

I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... more » I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... This video series was shot on Thursday August 8, 2008 in Edgewater on Chicago's far north side, approximately 6200 north, off the Red Line's Granville station. The park is Berger Park, a hidden gem in the shadow of Loyola University.« less

I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... more » I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... This video series was shot on Thursday August 8, 2008 in Edgewater on Chicago's far north side, approximately 6200 north, off the Red Line's Granville station. The park is Berger Park, a hidden gem in the shadow of Loyola University.« less

I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... more » I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... This video series was shot on Thursday August 8, 2008 in Edgewater on Chicago's far north side, approximately 6200 north, off the Red Line's Granville station. The park is Berger Park, a hidden gem in the shadow of Loyola University.« less

I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... more » I usually head down to the Lake for a sunrise when the weather is unsettled, but this morning I thought I'd give it a try on a nice morning... and it was spectacular. The clouds were so majestic... This video series was shot on Thursday August 8, 2008 in Edgewater on Chicago's far north side, approximately 6200 north, off the Red Line's Granville station. The park is Berger Park, a hidden gem in the shadow of Loyola University.« less

There was a line of storms just south of us, the sky was alive, and thunder echoed in the distance. I got down to Berger Park on Chicago's far northside (Granville & Sheridan in Edgewater, just south more » There was a line of storms just south of us, the sky was alive, and thunder echoed in the distance. I got down to Berger Park on Chicago's far northside (Granville & Sheridan in Edgewater, just south of Loyola U's Lakeshore campus) just as the sun peeked over the horizon.« less

Over all, I enjoyed this series. I might try shooting shorter segments in normal FPS, and I need to work on smoother panning... which may not be possible with the cheap little pocket tripod I'm using more » Over all, I enjoyed this series. I might try shooting shorter segments in normal FPS, and I need to work on smoother panning... which may not be possible with the cheap little pocket tripod I'm using. Hope you've enjoyed it too! « less

I was up early again today, so I went to the lake again, and this time the weather was much more cooperative. Most of these were shot at the slower frame rate, though one is at normal. My pups make ... more » I was up early again today, so I went to the lake again, and this time the weather was much more cooperative. Most of these were shot at the slower frame rate, though one is at normal. My pups make their usual cameo, as does another dog whose friendliness to mine surprised her owner. Berger Park is in Edgewater on Chicago's far north side, 6200 north. If you would like to download the videos or edit them, you may do so at Veoh or from my blog home page.« less