Fish at the Grove

   The idea of a zoo of wildlife from the North Shore is pretty cool. A lodge 

in the middle of the Grove has exactly that: birds, fish, bugs, and reptiles from the 

forests of suburban Chicagoland. The most impressive animal is the snapping turtle, 

which is an extremely ugly and giant rock monster. I remember going there when I 

was very young (and I especially remember the snapping turtle), so I have a nostalgic 

and sentimental connection with the Grove's zoo.

This is the first time that I've been able to successfully photograph fish. In the past I 

would've used a flash or a point-and-shoot camera, so I suppose that any attempt to 

photograph fish would be more successful than beforehand. Nevertheless, using a large

 aperture and fast shutter speed singles out each fish and creates an aquatic aesthetic.

Glenview

Taken in September 2012