We visited Indiana Dunes State Park in NW Indiana one weekend. It was a beautiful day - all sun, no wind - and the remaining leaves were intense. Guita loved it and even got off the leash for a bit of the walk!
The forest behind the dunes felt a little bit like a tromp l'oeil painting to me, possibly because of the thin brush at the base of the trees and the small trunks. It was very pretty!
King of the mountain! Or at least of the dune....
Partial family portrait! Guita is giving Jaye a kiss!
The fall plants were spectacular, and backdrop of the sand instead of dirt made everything much more visible.
Jaye of the autumn!
Ian and Gary consulting the blackberry or the map, and Guita worrying about the stragglers. Remember, Guita: she who snaps the photos is permitted to be a little behind everybody else!
Ian, Guita, and Gary
Jaye and Gary
Fall flowers taking advantage of the warm day.
Looking up into a pine tree.
Show dog!! She cleans up the Mexican Whipperdoodledollie class!
Guita returns from her run along the beach. A small bird took off in front of her and flew about four feet off the ground for 500 yards (give or take). She chased it until it flew up (instead of away) and then came back pleased as could be with herself and the world.
And the poignant, ever-present reminder of why we need to protect the world from ourselves. This is a steel plant in or near Gary, IN. There are several along the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
We visited the Shedd Aquarium and saw the fabulous exhibit on jellyfish. All you friends in Chicago, it's very fun!
Lion's mane jelly. Wow.
Such a fabulous skyline!
Big city, big man! This would show Ian's pensive and elegant side if he weren't blowing out his cheeks!
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