Jerry Hug, APSA
April 2026 - My wife in the Hospital
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Recently my wife was sent to the Lutheran General Hospital for many issues. This turned out to be 6 days in intensive care for changing medications and having a heart issue for much concern. I could not stay over night and had to live at home and visit. Our 2 adult children helped out with staying with me and their mother. Finally we got to bring her home and gradually get her energy built up. While at the hospital I had to leave the room and walk around the hospital. There were views looking out side. Two of these image got my attention.
5 comments posted
It is good to hear that Carol is back home. Taking walks and photos while at the hospital can help you deal with concerns.
I like the composition of your final image. A tiny crop of the bottom could remove the distracting stoplights.
This is a very busy scene and your selection of the elements to keep works well. Posted: 04/04/2026 15:00:35
I like the composition of your final image. A tiny crop of the bottom could remove the distracting stoplights.
This is a very busy scene and your selection of the elements to keep works well. Posted: 04/04/2026 15:00:35
What a difficult time you've had. You managed to find an interesting image. I understand how walking around and thinking photography can be helpful.
The eye naturally goes to the large type and the tank. I agree with a crop at the bottom to simplify things.
Posted: 04/05/2026 16:41:04
The eye naturally goes to the large type and the tank. I agree with a crop at the bottom to simplify things.
Posted: 04/05/2026 16:41:04
Hope all is well and improving with your family health situation.
The elevated perspective of these shots makes them unique. There's an almost drone-like feeling to them. Good use of photography to try to reduce the tension of on-going events.
Posted: 04/06/2026 14:18:42
The elevated perspective of these shots makes them unique. There's an almost drone-like feeling to them. Good use of photography to try to reduce the tension of on-going events.
Posted: 04/06/2026 14:18:42
I hope Carol is doing well now and both of you can relax and look forward to summer.
Did you shoot this in RAW? The extensive crop worked well. I like the high perspective. Nice looking water tower. Posted: 04/10/2026 22:45:15
Did you shoot this in RAW? The extensive crop worked well. I like the high perspective. Nice looking water tower. Posted: 04/10/2026 22:45:15
The Park Ridge Water Tower impressively displayed in both photos. Like how circular shape of building mirrors circular tower shape. Birds eye view impressive. What a good tension reliever taking photos while wife hospitalized. Am so happy to hear she is at home and hopefully on path to good recovery.
Posted: 04/12/2026 13:57:15
Posted: 04/12/2026 13:57:15