Into the woods

No, this isn't from the Steven Sondheim musical. I just liked the way these leafless trees were silhouetted against the deep blue sky.

OK - so I cheated this one a little

Still in Starved Rock State Park, this time in Tonti Canyon, we come across more ice-climbers. Shooting this brave fellow, who had set the ropes and was ready to rapel down, I caught the moon in the photo. I couldn't figure out how to expose this to really make a true silhouette (where's Grant when you need him??), so I played with levels in PSE to deepen the blue of the sky and darken the climber. I think "Outdoor Photography" magazine would bust me, but I kind of like the results, so phooey on them.