Colors of Autumn

Today's photo is a collection of the colors of Autumn from various places around Chicago. The one non-Chicago photo is the large tree with the moon, which is from the other side of Lake Michigan. But if you could see across the lake, you could probably see the Chicago skyline from St. Joseph, Michigan.

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Clockwise from top left

Orange leaves in the water in Calumet Park, Yellow Gingko Leaf in Grant Park, Red Japanese Maple Tree in the North Center Neighborhood, Pink vine near 63rd Street Beach, Bare tree and moon near St. Joseph, Michigan, Rust leaves near Montrose Harbor

Autumn in a Garden

A beautiful Autumn day at the Osaka Garden in Jackson Park.

Feathered Friends: Hiding In the Leaves

I almost deleted this photo. I thought I missed the little Ruby Crested Kinglet that was hopping around in Grant Park. Then I saw him in the photo - definitely keeping an eye on me from his "hiding place". He really blended in with the leaves.

More photos of the little Kinglet are at my bird watching blog: from Autumn and from Spring.

Cool School

Stumbled upon this school in the Lakeview neighborhood. The Nettlehorst School is named for Louis Nettlehorst, the Chicago School Board President from 1890 to 1892. This particular building was constructed in 1892 but it stands on the site of one of the first public schools in the Lakeview area.

According to the website, there is quite a bit of art on the inside of the building. The outside grounds are quite artistic as well. The "Nettle Horse", an art piece constructed this year, seems to be made from scrap picture frame corners.



The front doors are pretty enticing to walk through.

And how about this big topiary dinosaur for a hall monitor?

Seasonal Signs

All of a sudden (due to the time change) it is dark enough to see the moon rise when it does so at 4:18pm. Native Americans kept track of the seasons by, among other things, giving names to the full moons. The November Full Moon is called the Beaver Moon because it signaled that it was time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs.

I'm not into furs so if I were naming moons this one would be called The Flannel Sheets Moon as it signals the time to change over to the warmer, cozier flannel sheets.

For the Birds

This yard in the Lincoln Square neighborhood seems particularly bird friendly. The large tree in the center of the front yard has over two dozen bird houses hanging from its branches.

Theme Day: Doorways

First of the month means Theme Day on City Daily Photo. November's theme is Doorways. I have to admit I wasn't all that thrilled about the theme when it first won the voting.

But then I found this doorway. And I had a complete change of heart. Suddenly "Doorways" as a theme was wonderful. I had a fun doorway I could use! But I didn't have my camera at the time. So I had to write down the address and go back to get this picture.

Enjoy!



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