Rip Tide: Bike rider on the walkway at Montrose Harbor

© (2011) Filmed by Vicki Polin


I took this while strolling around Montrose Harbor. I can't believe this guy would go out on the walkway when there were waves that were 10 to 15 feet high.  

RIP TIDE: Riding the Waves -- Kite Surfing Chicago Style

There's two different film clips below. The first is still images, the second is live footage.

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Rip Tide -- Montrose Beach (Chicago, IL)

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

As I was wandering around Montrose Beach I saw some surfers enjoying the rip tide.

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Riding the waves -- Chicago style
© (2011) Filmed by Vicki Polin

I was walking around near Montrose Beach when I saw people wind surfing.

FYI: I had a difficult time holding the camera still.

On The Rocks

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I went wandering by the rocks at Northwestern (Evanston, IL). This place holds so many wonderful memories from throughout my life. It's been a very long time since I had the time to stroll along.

Shana Tova - Avinu Malkeinu

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Wishing everyone a year filled with sweetness and prosperity.

(FYI: I took these pictures last week at the Chicago Botanical Gardens in Northbrook, IL)

A beautiful day

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin


This group of pictures is dedicated to everyone who's trapped inside on an absolutely beautiful day.  It took these as I was wandering around the Chicago Botanical Gardens on picture pefect day.

Strolling Along at Tower Beach

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I went with a childhood friend to Tower Beach. It's been years since he was last there. It was an absolutely beautiful day to watch the boats go by and watched a school of fish swim around in circles.

For the Boys - Trains at the Chicago Botanic Gardens

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

Back in August I went with a friend to the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Of course he was more interested in seeing the trains then the flowers.

Wild Waves

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I took a long walk along the beach at Gillson Park and spent time watching the waves roll in.  There's two film clips here.  

End of Summer at Montrose Harbor

I have a great deal going on over the next several weeks and I really felt the need to capture the last glimmers of summer.  After a meeting downtown I ran away and spent some time at Montrose Harbor.  You know me, I brought my camera with me to capture the moment.  Hope you enjoy the show.

How I spent my summer vacation

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

This was the first summer I spent in Chicago in many years. It was so wonderful to reconnect with so many old friends, meet new people and do the things I love to do.

Sunset over Lake Michigan

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I was driving by the Grosse Point Lighthouse beach in Evanston and decided to stop by and watch the sunset on a cloudy evening.

A Sunny day at the Chicago Botanic Gardens

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I went with a friend in the late afternoon to the Botanic Gardens and did my best capture the moment.

Wandering around at the Chicago Botanic Gardens

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

This morning was spent talking to many people who were feeling alone. I needed a break and ran off with my camera to the Chicago Botanic Gardens.

Moments at the Forest

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

The other day I drove through one of the local forest preserves and was lucky to find a few deer, a dove and a raccoon.

Storm Clouds over The Glenn (Glenview, IL)

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I went to the Art Festival at the Glenn with a friend, as were walking the sky started getting dark and the clouds started rolling in. You know me, I had to take pictures of what I saw.

A day of bliss at the Chicago Botanic Gardens

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

Today started off with spending quality time with a dear friend, and then making the time to wander around the Botanic Gardens with my camera.

The wonders of Gillson Park

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I went wandering along at Gillson Park today with a friend. It was fun to teach my friend to look closer at what you actually could see if you just stood still and looked closer at the beauty that is right in front of you.

Mickey Dolenz Concert in Elk Grove, IL

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I went with some friends to seek Mikey Dolenz at a summer fest in Elk Grove Village with some friends. 

When I turned 9 I invited the Monkees to my slumber party for my birthday. I was so sure they would come. I was so disappointed when they didn't show up. Today for the first I saw my heart throb -- Mikey Dolenz. For all my girlfriends out there who dreamt of being in his presence. These are for you.

The sound quality in the second and third videos is not so great.  I was standing way to close to the speakers, yet it's still fun to watch Mickey sing.








And here's a history lesson on the Monkees

Because the Night Belongs to Lovers: 10,000 Maniacs in Des Plaines (Mary Ramsey)

© (2011) Filmed by Vicki Polin

I went with a group of childhood friends to see 10,000 Maniacs at the Summer Festival in Des Plaines.  The sound quality of these two videos isn't so great.  I think it was because I was too close to the stage.

Looking for beauty in all the right places

© (2011) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I went up to the Chicago Botanic Gardens in Northbrook and just shot what I saw.  I couldn't stay as long as I wanted because it got so hot and humid.