Quinn

Gov. Pat Quinn speaks during a rally at the IBEW Local 701 in Warrenville, Ill., on Saturday, September 25, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Dog Show

Marie Stahmer kisses Layla, a Boston Terrier that Jessican Dixon (not pictured) showed during the Elgin Kennel Club dog show at the Kane County Fairgrounds.   (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Volleyball

Larkin's Olivia Kofie (#1) and Lexi Smithberg (#4) celebrate after their win at Elgin High School in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

9-11

 

Members of the American Legion Post 57 including Richard Hamilton, right, participate in the Sept. 11 memorial ceremony at Hemmens Auditorium in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News) 

 

 Makiya McClelland, right, 5, and her brother Jamari Person, 3, hula-hoop during Elgin’s Biggest Block Party at Festival Park in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

More Football

South Elgin's Robbie Green slips past Lake Park's Chris Kowalski during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Robbie Green is takane down by Lake Park's Drew Posen during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Zack Gross (#17) is taken down by Lake Park's Matthew Adcock (#28, rear) during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

South Elgin's Derek Hurschman takes down Lake Park quarterback Zach Gehant during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Football Season

South Elgin's John Menken (#12) winds up for a throw during the first quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Friday, August 26, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Bartlett's AJ Bilyeu dodges Hoffman Estates' Krunal Patel during the second quarter at Streamwood High School in Streamwood, Ill., on Saturday, August 27, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Elgin's Jordan Dean (#5) advances through West Aurora's DJ Nelson (#52) and Alex Pope (#31) during the second quarter at Memorial Field in Elgin, Ill., on Friday, September 3, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

RedEye Cover: Freddie Ljungberg

Football Preview Portraits

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Here are some selected images from the high school football portraits I shot for The Courier-News this season.

Jennie Finch

 

 Pitcher Jenny Finch poses in the Bandit's dugout prior to the start of her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

 Jenny Finch pitches during the first inning of her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

Jenny Finch, right, watches the third inning from the dugout during her final game with the Chicago Bandits at Judson University in Elgin, Ill., on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For RedEye)

Adidas Nations

East Aurora's Ryan Boatright rests during the first period of the Adidas Nation's Basketball Tournament at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, August 9, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Beacon News)

 

East Aurora's Ryan Boatright (center) sets up for a shot while being guarded by Xavier Johnson (left) and Isaiah Austin (right) during the first period of the Adidas Nation's Basketball Tournament at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Ill., on Monday, August 9, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Beacon News) 

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/sports/highschools/2582328,2_2_AU10_HOOPS_S1-100810.article

Ljungberg Home Debut

The Fire's Freddie Ljungberg dives for a kick with the Red Bull's Rafael Marquez during the first half. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

 Freddie Ljungberg reacts after nearly scoring a diving goal during the first half. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

  The Fire's Freddie Ljungberg, wearing the jersey of Red Bull's Macoumba Kandji, shakes hands with fans after the game. (Andrew A. Nelles, Chicago Tribune / August 8, 2010)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/soccer/ct-spt-0809-chicago-fire-new-york-red20100808,0,1960236.story

Mural Painting

Artist Fred DeAsis, of Arlington Heights, Ill., works on painting a mural at the office of The Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity in Inverness, Ill., on Wednesday, August 4, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Underground Elgin

Construction worker Jared Baros removes unused pipe during construction to install new sanitary sewers along W. Highland Ave. in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Sewage piping is visible during construction to install new sanitary sewers along W. Highland Ave. in Elgin, Ill., on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Poisonous Plants

Dave Brooks, manager of conservation services for the Schaumburg Park District, surveys poisonous plants at Schaumburg's Spring Valley Nature Center. (Andrew A. Nelles, For the Chicago Tribune / July 21, 2010)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northnorthwest/ct-x-n-poison-ivy-0721-20100721,0,3346782.story

Ravinia

Sting performs with The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra at Rivinia Park in Highland Park, Ill., on Saturday, July 17, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Gallery: http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-100718-sting-at-ravinia-pictures,0,2599984.photogallery

Bull Riding

Rickie Ringer, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., rides during the Championship Bull Riding event at the Kane County Fairground in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, July 16, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

 Brandon Hendrix, of Daytona, Fla., is kicked off his bull during the Championship Bull Riding event at the Kane County Fairground in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, July 16, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

 Lane Kreiser, of Amboy, Ill., puts on his chaps before the Championship Bull Riding event at the Kane County Fairground in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, July 16, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Joe Ely Band

The Joe Ely Band performs during the 30th Anniversary American Music Festival at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn, Ill., on Saturday, July 3, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Recent Work

I haven't posted here much this month, so here is some recent work.

Derek Smith, stagename Mod Sun, of Bloomington, Minn., performs during Noise Fest at Mad Maggies in Elgin, Ill., on Saturday, June 19, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Sideshow performer John LeBrun, who goes by "Professor Chumley," performs during Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday, June 19, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

From left, Claire Shanahan, 16, John Merikoski, 16, and Sam Sherman, 17, all of Evanston, shop for buttons during Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts in Evanston, Ill., on Saturday, June 19, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

West Dundee residents react to the cameras during filming of Good Morning America in West Dundee, Ill., on Thursday, July 1, 2010. West Dundee was named one of the best blocks in America by the show. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Good Morning America correspondent Cameron Mathison is pushed during a bike race by West Dundee residents, from left, Carie Lukes, Pam Griffin, and Gina Seaton, during filming of Good Morning America in West Dundee, Ill., on Thursday, July 1, 2010. West Dundee was named one of the best blocks in America by the show. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Another Recent Red Eye cover

Just noticed one other Red Eye cover from while I was away.

Recent RedEye Cover

Quite a departure from a month long series from Afghanistan, but this cover ran while I was away.

Hairbangers Ball guitarist Bobby Bones shreds during a performance at Joes on Weed St. in Chicago, Ill. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For Red Eye)

Also had an NPPA monthly clip contest 3rd place in sports.