Author Archives: Wes Cowley

Old Cars and Peek-a-Boo Girls

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Wes Cowley

During my recent visit to Chicago, my brother-in-law, Don Jones, and I drove up to Volo, Il., to visit an antique auto museum.  This place has four warehouses full of antique restored cars, all for sale. Don had to restrain … Continue reading →

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Hot day in Chicago

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Wes Cowley

Friday July 6 in Chicago.  105 degree heat.  First stop was the Botanical Gardens. The Japanese Gardens. Above and below. The Botanical Gardens are one of the best in the country.  Always a favorite stop. Downtown Chicago was to say … Continue reading →

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Travels and tribulations finding a new camera

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Wes Cowley

Finishing a successful art show season, I have started a search for a new camera.  I am and remain a Nikon shooter, but have a need for a lighter weight camera for every day use, carrying wherever I go.  Jaunts … Continue reading →

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Thursday Day 6

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Wes Cowley

An early morning ride to the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.  Cold and windy on top, but pretty vistas.   After freezing on Cadillac, we drove into Northeast Harbor and had lunch at the Docksider Cafe.  The we … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, day 5

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Wes Cowley

Wednesday morning we rose early (thought you would want to know that) and drove two hours up to Baxter State Park which is 70 miles or so north of Bangor.  The wikapedia reference to the park: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baxter_State_Park. Baxter is a very … Continue reading →

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