Montrose Dog Beach and Harbor (Jan. 27, 2012)

© (2012) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I had some time before an appointment so I wandered over to the lake to see if I could capture the moment. This is what I saw.

Coming home from Minnesota

© (2012) Photographs by Vicki Polin

On my way home from Rochester I decided to take several breaks along the way to photograph what I saw.  I needed to clear my thoughts to prepare for March.


The photographs start off in southern Minnesota, then on to the area around Mississippi River. I took a break in the Wisconsin Dells and then caught some folks skiing down Cascade Mountain.

Just outside of Rochester, MN

© (2012) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I had some time to wander on the country roads outside of Rochester, MN today. Many of the roads were still packed with snow and were pretty slick, so I didn't do that much exploring.

Minnehaha Falls, Como Conservatory and the Mississippi River (Minneapolis, MN)

© (2012) Photographs by Vicki Polin

I spent a few days in the Minneapolis area. While there I went to see the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory (AKA: Como Conservatory).

Happy New Years Chicago - 2012

© (2012) Photographs by Vicki Polin

Went with a friend to see the fireworks at Navy Pier to celebrate the new year.