Herat Province

May 17, 2010 - Herat Province, Afghanistan –U.S. Army Spc. Andrew Bittick, left, and Spc. Bradley Oliff, right, both of Alpha Troop, 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, break for lunch in Kushki Kuhna District, Herat Province, Afghanistan, on Monday, May 17, 2010. Soldiers from Alpha Troop joined by the Afghan National Army and Police, responded to assist soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, who had been ambushed the previous day, disabling two of their vehicles. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

Task Force Fury

May 15, 2010 - Herat Province, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Pfc. Tyler Babcock, of Alpha Troop, 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, watches the horizon while on patrol near the village of Sang Bor in Herat Province, Afghanistan, on Saturday, May 15, 2010. U.S. Army soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team assisted personnel from the Afghan National Army, Afghan Border Police, and Afghan National Police, in visiting and assessing the village of Sang Bor. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
May 15, 2010 - Herat Province, Afghanistan – A police officer from the Afghan National Police heads into the village of Sang Bor in Herat Province, Afghanistan, on Saturday, May 15, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
May 15, 2010 - Herat Province, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Cpt. Aron Hauquitz, of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 321st Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, heads into the village of Sang Bor in Herat Province, Afghanistan, on Saturday, May 15, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
May 15, 2010 - Herat Province, Afghanistan – U.S. Army 1Lt. Kyle Bruffy, of Alpha Troop, 4th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, heads on foot into the village of Sang Bor in Herat Province, Afghanistan, on Saturday, May 15, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
May 15, 2010 - Herat Province, Afghanistan – Village elders meet with U.S. and Afghan forces in the village of Sang Bor in Herat Province, Afghanistan, on Saturday, May 15, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

Afghan National Army

May 12, 2010 - Herat, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army soldiers of the 2nd KANDAK, 1st Brigade, 207th Corp, exercise at Camp Zafar near Herat, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Camp Zafar is the headquarters of the 207th corp of the Afghan National Army. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
May 12, 2010 - Herat, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army soldiers of the 2nd KANDAK, 1st Brigade, 207th Corp, exercise at Camp Zafar near Herat, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Camp Zafar is the headquarters of the 207th corp of the Afghan National Army. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
May 12, 2010 - Herat, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army soldiers of the Higher Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, 207th Corp, prepare to leave for a mission from Camp Zafar near Herat, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Camp Zafar is the headquarters of the 207th corp of the Afghan National Army. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
May 12, 2010 - Herat, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army soldiers of the Higher Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade, 207th Corp, prepare to leave for a mission from Camp Zafar near Herat, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Camp Zafar is the headquarters of the 207th corp of the Afghan National Army. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)May 12, 2010 - Herat, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army recruits practice operating machine guns during week six of their basic training at Camp Zafar near Herat, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Camp Zafar is the headquarters of the 207th corp of the Afghan National Army. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)
May 12, 2010 - Herat, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army recruits practice operating machine guns during week six of their basic training at Camp Zafar near Herat, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Camp Zafar is the headquarters of the 207th corp of the Afghan National Army. (Andrew A. Nelles/ZUMA Press)

Yeasayer

Yeasayer's Chris Keating (vocals, keyboards) performs at The Metro in Chicago, Ill., on on Thursday, April 29, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Home School Prom

Amanda Keen, center, 17, of Crystal Lake, dances at a home-school prom at the Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee. (Photo for the Tribune by Andrew A. Nelles / April 23, 2010)

Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/happynews/ct-x-home-school-prom-20100428,0,5839726.story

Larkin vs. St. Charles North Baseball

St. Charles North's Ryan Richardson safely makes it to first as Larkin's Shane Glasgow makes a catch during the first inning at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Ill., on Monday, April 26, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for The Courier-News)

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2204224,3_2_EL27_SCN_S1-100427.article

St. Eds Softball

St. Edward's Maddie Kerr prepares to throw to first base for an assist during the Green Wave's tournament Saturday at the Elgin Sports Complex. (Andrew A. Nelles | for the Courier-News)

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2171106,3_2_EL18_STED_S1-100418.article

Spelling Bee

Maurvez Wilson, 10, poses with his 1st place trophy after the Beat the Street Spelling Bee at Austin Town Hall in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, April 10, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles / Photo for AustinTalks.org)

Story: http://austintalks.org/2010/04/spelling-bee-sets-austin-town-hall-abuzz/

Atoms For Peace

Atoms for Peace, including Thom Yorke, perform at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, April 10, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)
Atoms for Peace, including Thom Yorke, left, and Flea, right, perform at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, April 10, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Elton john

Elton John, left, and partner David Furnish attend the opening night of Billy Elliot at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, April 11, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Story: http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/about-last-night/2010/04/elton-john-attends-chicago-opening-of-billy-elliot-the-musical-.html

Sen. Durbin

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.,) left, attends a meeting regarding home foreclosures, at the Neighborhood Housing Services office in Elgin, Ill., on Tuesday, March 30, 2010.

Tech notes: Leica M6TTL/CV 35mm 2.5 lens/Tri-X rated at asa 800 developed in Acufine

I picked up a Leica last week and have been shooting/developing film for the first time in awhile. I really missed developing negs.

South Elgin vs. Dundee-Crown

South Elgin's Robbie Green safely slides into second base as Dundee-Crown's Steve Schwartz makes a late catch. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)


South Elgin's Andrew Buddle pitches against Dundee-Crown. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)


South Elgin's Nathan Halas (27) hands off to Jake Toppel during a double play against Dundee-Crown. (Andrew A. Nelles/For the Courier-News)

Gallery: http://yourseason.suntimes.com/baseball/2136244,040110dundee-gal.photogallery

Chicago Force

More: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/2010/04/chicago-force-womens-football-pics.html

Baseball begins

Central's Drew Stover (#5) throws to first after tagging out Sycamore's Matt Godinsky (#14) during the second inning at Burlington Central High School in Burlington, Ill., on Tuesday, March 23, 2010. Andrew A. Nelles | For The Courier-News

Burlington Central's Zack Ranney delivers during Tuesday's game agaisnt visiting Sycamore.
Andrew A. Nelles | For The Courier-News

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2119507,3_2_EL24_ROCK_S1-100324.article

Auto Fire

Chicago Fire Department firefighters respond to a car fire on Metra railroad tracks alongside I-90 just west of N. Kostner Ave. early on Monday, March 22, 2010. Firefighters responded to the scene at approximately 12:30am, extinguishing the fire before 1:00am. Chicago Police officials on the scene stated no occupants were found in the vehicle, which was abandoned on the tracks, and that the cause of the fire was unknown.

Roosevelt Basketball

Ray Lichter, 19, the first player to sign with the recently started Roosevelt University basketball team, practices at the Niles Fitness Center in Niles, Ill., on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Roosevelt is returning to competitive athletics after a nearly two decade break. (Andrew A. Nelles/ For The Chicago Tribune)

Article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chicago/ct-x-c-roosevelt-athletics-0319-20100319,0,562050.story

Bartlett's Season Ends

Bartlett's Larry Whitaker passes around Waukegan's Jereme Richmond during the first quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin on Tuesday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

LEFT:Bartlett's Mike Banks exits the court during a time out as the team trails to Waukegan in the fourth quarter at Elgin High School in Elgin on Tuesday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

RIGHT: Bartlett's David Greiter (20, rear) colsoles Frankie Cleope (5) during the final moments of Waukegans victory at Elgin High School in Elgin on Tuesday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Bartlett's Femi Oyewole (from left), Hector Reyes, and Matt Chaltin, react during the final moments of Waukegans victory at Elgin High School in Elgin on Tuesday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2107060,3_2_EL17_SUPER_S1-100317.article

Bartlett Wins Sectional Title

Bartlett's Luke Labedzki celebrates with fans after they defeated Rockford Boylan at Rockford Boylan High School in Rockford on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
Bartlett's Mike Banks hugs teammate Luke Labedzki (44) after they defeated Rockford Boylan at Rockford Boylan High School in Rockford on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
Bartlett's Mike Banks is overcome with emotion after they defeated Rockford Boylan at Rockford Boylan High School in Rockford on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
Bartlett's head coach Jim Wolfsmith holds their plaque after they defeated Rockford Boylan at Rockford Boylan High School in Rockford on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/highschools/2100267,Bartlett-stuns-Boylan_EL031210.article

Gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/photos/-1,gallery_bartlett_EL031310.photogallery?index=0

Bartlett heads to title game

Bartlett's Frankie Cleope (#5) shoots past Jefferson's Patrick Welsh(#33) during the fourth quarter at Rockford Boylan High School in Rockford, Ill., on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
Bartlett's Frankie Cleope (5) advances through Jefferson's Marquise Morgan (50) and Mike Chisamore (44) during the second quarter at Rockford Boylan High School in Rockford on Wednesday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
Bartlett senior Mike Banks came through with a season-best 22 points during Wednesday night's sectional semifinal win against Rockford Jefferson. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
Bartlett's Larry Whitaker (21) celebrates in the final moments of the fourth quarter at Rockford Boylan High School in Rockford on Wednesday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Story: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2096654,3_2_EL11_BART_S1-100311.article

Barlett 4A Regional championship

Bartlett's Mike Banks (left) shoots over South Elgin's Tommy Childs during the first quarter at Bartlett High School in Bartlett on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
LEFT IMAGE - Bartlett's Mike Banks (center) shoots thorugh South Elgin's Jacob Maestranzi (left) and Samuel Jordt (right) during the first quarter at Bartlett High School in Bartlett on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)
RIGHT IMAGE - Bartlett's Larry Whitaker (left) shoots through South Elgin's Sheldon Chaney during the first quarter at Bartlett High School in Bartlett on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Bartlett's Femi Oyewole (33) is held up by fans after their victory at Bartlett High School in Bartlett on Friday. (Andrew A. Nelles/For Sun-Times Media)

Link to story and photo gallery: http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/couriernews/sports/2087133,South_Elgin_Bartlett_030610.article