Something awesome happened for me this month. I got a new full frame camera! This was actually quite unexpected but, I plan to make full use of this unexpected boost to my photography. Since, I already have the Sony NEX-7 and I have been a fan of mirrorless technology. Also, since I have never shot with…
Big John from Clark St
From Lincoln Park, looking on Big John. The lights streak by at night when you stand still. Have a good weekend everyone!
Skyline over Iceline – Chicago
The skyline of the Chicago Loop is often photographed from this point, the Adler Planetarium. On this late January morning, however, I was looking for something different. All of this ice had recently built itself up on the cement wall separating the museum campus from Lake Michigan. The soft predawn sunlight was only beginning to…
Spring Blooms in Chicago Steel
This photo was taken in early spring. Sometimes, in Chicago, this is the only kind of flower you get in March. This is one of those photos that I couldn’t let go of. I hemmed and hawed… I just wasn’t sure. I think part of it is that I’m growing more comfortable in the…
Art – Everywhere is a canvas, in Pilsen.
In Pilsen, street art / murals are found all over the place. This particular spot is a painted wall under the L tracks close to the 17th street station. At this moment, there was a lot of light hitting the building I was shooting past, which was then reflected in these windows. This helped make…
Race of the Dead – Pilsen Street Art
Race of the Dead – Carrera De Los Muertos I do not purport to be an expert on Mexican culture or street art. The day of the dead is a Mexican festival to celebrate the lives of those we’ve lost in the past. When Catholic Spaniards took over Mexico, this holiday was co-opted by the Catholic…
Fall Leaves
Today in the Chicago area the temperature is not going to get above 60 when yesterday it was almost 80. So in that spirit, I have this picture from last fall… So, I like trees. I think most of us like trees. Who doesn’t like trees? I’m no arborist. So I do not know what…
Chicago Henge stretch
As the sun sets over the L tracks on Washington Street you see some people stretch their legs across the street, stretch their arms, and taking selfies and portraits. Today I was surprised with a free ticket to the Cubs game at 3. I’m hoping there isn’t a rain delay. Take care and have…
Chicago Henge over the L
It was an incredibly cloudy day this first day of fall in 2014. But I could see a sliver of hope on the horizon! The streets of Chicago are supposed to line up so that on either Equinox you can see the sun set on the street. But… you never really know just how exact…
Buckingham Fountain
Buckingham Fountain last year on Memorial Day. This is truly one of the jewels of the city. It is visually pleasing. The city looks fantastic behind it. On a hot day, the mist is relief. And sunsets look great. On Memorial Day they will play patriotic music and the central fountain of water will shut…