me + new camera + fall = love

 So I have always loved fall and taking pictures in the fall... but with my new camera, ohhh baby. It's safe to say we've taken our relationship to the next level. 

Tonight I went over to Harris Forest Preserve in Yorkville to do some exploring. It's not where I originally intended to go, but I ended up stuck at work 2 hours late (grrr) and then had to do some running around before I could go have 'play time',  so I didn't have as much time with the sun as I had hoped and just went to the closest one I could find.

But I'm glad I did, because there were some nice short trails that I walked (Good for when it is getting dark. And you are alone. And IT IS DARK!) and there was like no one there, which I also like. Even though every time I heard a critter or leaves falling I was still convinced a murderer was coming to get me. Obviously.

Anyways. I ended up with some pretty cool pictures (or at least I think so...) Let me know what you think! :) 

(Just a note: you can also click on the picture and it will put up a slideshow type thing so you can see them a little bit better!)

        

I got there just in time to catch this before the sun went behind the trees.

Everyone loves a little black and white action.

Leafy goodness.

 Trying a different setting...kinda like the contrast going on there.

Looks like a background picture!

A picture of the trails I was on. Don't be deceived... it wasn't this bright. My camera has a hi key setting that automatically lightens pictures when you had bad lighting or are looking for more contrast.

Thought this was cool with the spider nest in the leaf!

This was cool - an old mill in the background, and the reflection on the water.

Love it!

Pretty sky.

:)

PS Tomorrow I am headed out for round 2... so stay tuned!