Thriving

I think these are Bittersweet (Ellen? Confirm??), but whatever they were, they certainly were thriving out on Plum Island.

Slowly

These two women and their lovely dogs make their way slowly into the mist on a recent early morning walk at a local park.

Joy

I took great joy in watching these tiny Sanderlings along the water's edge on Plum Island, Massachusetts. When the water would recede, they would all scurry onto the newly-soaked sand, scrounging for a bite to eat.

When the next wave rolled in, they would turn, almost as a group, and scamper away from the curl of the water.

I managed to also catch them mostly in profile. They were a joy to watch!

Alive

Yesterday's building was also reflected in North Pond, across the street from the LP Zoo. There was enough breeze to ripple the water, making the reflection look almost alive.

Contemporary

Back to downtown Chicago. I liked how these contemporary apartment buildings were reflected in the tranquil lily pond at Lincoln Park Zoo.

Disorder

The main floor of this upscale department store might look orderly, but the brown display table nearly in the center of the photo is off-kilter, creating, for me, a sense of disorder.

Square

I enjoyed this whimsical, square storm drain in place along with walkway beside the Charles River in Boston.

It's December 1st everyone! Just one more month to go!! Let's finish strong!!!!!