Windows To The World Of Frunchroom Collective

Libertyville, IL

Last Saturday I had the pleasure of spending time at Frunchroom Collective to see Due Dolci make some beautiful music.  I was introduced to Frunchroom by my cousin and have been a frequent visitor since.  Great coffee & delectables and a comfortable, inviting atmosphere...everything you could want in a local coffee house.

Leica M EV1 @ f2 | 40mm | 1/160 sec | ISO 80

Voigtlander VM 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Photographed 8/8/26

Not Me / Me

Libertyville, IL

Saw this hat in a storefront and then my reflection in the window while taking the photo.  I'm not the "hat guy" but am the photographer.

Leica D-Lux 8 @ f2.5 | 40mm (equiv) | 1/250 sec | ISO 250

Leica DC Vario-Summilux F1.7-2.8 24-75mm (equiv) - ASPH

Photographed 7/26/26

Sniffing A Snack / No Fear

Libertyville Farmers Market

Libertyville, IL

Each looking at the situation from a different perspective.

Leica M EV1 @ F4 | 50mm | 1/800 sec | ISO 64

Leitz Wetzlar 50mm F2 Summicron v3

Photographed 6/4/26

Inspired By...

52 Frames - Week 17 - Inspired By A Photographer

EC:  Chosen For You
(Daido Moriyama)

Scroll down for the main photo and two alternates

All Photographed 4/21/26

I'll Scratch Your Back...

Scene peeking into an old time barber shop in Libertyville, IL.

Leica M EV1 @ F4 | 28mm | 1/160 sec | ISO 320

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Got Junk?

Libertyville, IL

Leica M EV1 @ F1.4 | 28mm | 1/800 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Fuzzy Reflection

Libertyville, IL

Leica M EV1 @ F2.4 | 28mm | 1/500 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

"M"

Libertyville, IL

How did they know what my new camera was?

Leica M EV1 @ F2.4 | 28mm | 1/2500 sec | ISO 64

Voigtlander VM 28mm F2 Ultron

Photographed 4/21/26

What's That Weird Guy Doing?

52 Frames - Week 27 - Frame Within A Frame

I saw them approaching out of one eye and had my camera right up against the glass with the other to catch reflections.  Their glance led to my title for this photo as we had no direct eye contact other than what the camera captured.

Sony A7Cii @ f5.6 | 1/500 | 36mm | ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Photographed 7/3/25

Two Beards - Same Guy

On a photowalk at the Libertyville Farmers Market, I spotted the beard & long locks and, since we share hair color, struck up a conversation.  Alfredo said he's had the beard forever and just trimmed it and cut his hair for donation.  He found a photo before the trim and shared it with me (see 2nd photo below).

I'm including this shot as part of my "Beards" series.

After The Trim

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/400 | 40mm | ISO 500

Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar (adapted)

Photographed 7/18/24

Before The Trim

Apple iPhone shot of Alfredo's phone photo.

Shakou

52Frames - Week 29 - Shape With Light

Working with mid-morning sun and harsh shadows, I spotted these window coverings that formed a cool abstract subject with reflections creating context.

Sony A7Cii @ f8 | 1/500 | 40mm | ISO 250

Voigtlander VM 40mm F2.8 Heliar

Photographed 7/18/24

Tavern

52Frames - Week 27 - Reflection

I am a sucker for storefront reflections.  Saw this woman also photographing storefronts and we joked about who is following who.  I waited nonchalantely for her to unknowingly enter my scene so as to capture her reflection.

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/500 28mm ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Photographed 7/6/23

Entrepreneurs

Libertyville Farmers Market
Libertyville, IL

Having done so 30 years ago, I very much enjoy meeting young entrepreneurs embarking on a journey to fulfill their dream.  Check them out.

Melissa

Zachi - Ecuadorian chocolate.

https://www.zachichocolates.com

Sony A7 IV @ f8 1/320  42mm  ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

Yami

Three Legged Brewing - craft cold brew coffee & tea.

https://www.3leggedbrewing.com

Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/800  28mm  ISO 100

Sony FE 28-60mm F4-5.6

All Photographed 7/6/23

Coiffing

52 Assignments BW - #37 - Moth to a Flame (Alternate)

Libertyville, IL

Sony A7 IV @ f5.6 1/125 160mm ISO 12800

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 1/10/23

Who Goes There?

52 Assignments BW - #37 - Moth to a Flame

Libertyville, IL

Sony A7 IV @ f2.8 1/30 28mm ISO 12800

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Photographed 1/10/23

Milwalky Taco

Libertyville, IL

One of our favorite restaurants in Libertyville.  Images from a photowalk for a 52 Assignments - BW project.  Didn't fit the assignment, but I liked them anyway.

Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/125 36mm  ISO 8000

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

Sony A7 IV @ f4 1/125 28mm  ISO 6400

Tamron E 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 A071

All Photographed 1/10/23

Sign Of The Times #2

Libertyville, IL

Located as an island in a parking lot, this bar had no signage and appeared to be abandoned.  Hope I'm wrong; looks like it would be a fun place to hang out post-pandemic.

Sony A7C @ f6.7 1/125 28mm (42mm equiv) ISO 320

Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8

Photographed 4/19/21

Shapes & Angles

Libertyville, IL

Sony A7C @ f6.7 1/125 32mm (48mm equiv) ISO 125

Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8

Photographed 4/19/21

Layer Upon Layer Upon Layer...

It has been over a year since I've purposefully gone on a self-planned photowalk.  In the past, storefronts and reflections with people are subjects that I loved to look for.  More recently, @daveshorty from the C.London 52 Week challenge (IG: @shorty.shots) has posted some great street reflections that inspired me to get out there and shake off the rust.

Sony A7C @ f6.7 1/125 75mm (112.5mm equiv) ISO 800

Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8

Photographed 4/19/21

Please Call Dan

Libertyville, IL

"Opened on August 27, 1937, the Liberty Theatre was designed by architects Edward P. Rupert and William L. Pereira in the Art Moderne style including a stunning tall vertical sign. The facade was of cream-colored terra-cotta, trimmed in dark blue.

At some point, the Liberty Theatre lost its Moderne facade, including the vertical sign, and compared to the original, the current one is rather plain.

The Liberty Theatre was converted at some point into a twin. It was until June 2006 part of the RMC chain, and then operated by “C” You at the Movies, Inc, along with the Antioch Theatre in Antioch, the Dune Theatres in Zion, and the McHenry Indoor and Outdoor Theatres in McHenry. The Liberty 1 & 2 Theatres was closed by Golden Age Cinemas at the end of January 2020."

[Contributed by Bryan Krefft]

On 8/11/20, the Libertyville Village Board in a 7 to 0 vote, accepted the findings of the Historical Preservation Commission to deny the demolition permit for the Liberty Theater.

Taken 8/12/20

Working Late & Working Safe

Libertyville, IL

Taken 8/12/20

Full Cycle

Libertyville, IL

52Frames - Week 33 - Night Photography

I was intent on shooting light trails for this week's 52Frames challenge on Night Photography.

Of the many shots I took, this is the #1 pick (with an assist on the selection from my friend, Anna).  I was perched on this corner, camera on tripod, just shooting away at traffic patterns and light sequences.  Timing was everything on this capture.

Taken 8/12/20

Coffee

Libertyville, IL

Normally, I'm not a huge fan of selective color.  However, this sign jumped out at me from across the train tracks on this non-descript warehouse building in downtown Libertyville.

Taken 7/25/20