Happy Memorial Day
Today’s picture is from the WWII Memorial in Washington DC. If you are an American or just live in the USA, please keep those that have died in wars past in your thoughts and prayers. This is the WWII...
View ArticlePilsen Peace
This mural was painted on the side of a jobs building in the Pilsen Neighborhood of Chicago. It is definitely bright and colorful and it has a good message.
View ArticleRace 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...
View ArticleDead trees of Angel Terrace
The lower terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone are pretty interesting. It’s a region with stepping levels of limestone formed by the hot springs that flow out. And, if there is a tree in it’s...
View ArticleArt – 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...
View ArticleSpring 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. Sometimes, when steel is all you got, steel flowers is all you get in Chicago in March....
View ArticleSkyline 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...
View ArticleBig 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! Taken on Clark Street in Lincoln Park, Chicago. You get a great view of the...
View ArticleThe future of Monthly Blog Posts
HI! It has been a while since I’ve posted. Let me explain what has been going on. I feel like that ever since the beginning of the year, I’ve been re-examining my photographic presence online. How do I...
View ArticleAugust 2015
This month I am showing many pictures that have been taken from the City of Chicago plus a few from elsewhere in the Midwest. Most of these pictures are basically previews that I have yet to finish off...
View ArticleSeptember 2015
September was a relatively full month for me. I have been out and about quite a bit! As a result, I have a number of photos to share in this post. Why was I late to getting this up? Well, to be honest...
View ArticleOctober 2015 – NEW STUFF!
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...
View ArticleLooking UP
During the Scott Kelby World Wide Photowalk, I was hanging out by the bridge intersection of Wells and Upper Wacker Drive in Chicago. This is a favorite location of mine to shoot in. This location...
View ArticleChase the Curves
Here’s another photo from the Scott Kelby WWPW. One of the photographers of the bunch were going for the big curves and angles of the Chase Tower. A photographer looking up the big curves of the Chase...
View ArticleHappy
This is one of those moments where the smile makes the story. Her smile makes it all better. Over the Chicago River, in front of the Merchandise Mart, a couple walks together. Web sites: October...
View ArticleThe Athletic Club’s Study
The study at the Athletic Club off of Michigan Ave is a warm and rich environment. I use the word rich to describe the tones of wood and leather, btw. Although… you know, it does feel rich, too. This...
View ArticleFace the Atrium by Frank Lloyd Wright
The Atrium of the Rookery Building is one of the better known architectural delights of the Chicago Area. During Open House Chicago, this place was packed on the one and only day they were open for...
View ArticleUp the staircase
This image is the legendary staircase of the Atrium in the Rookery Building, redesigned by Frank Lloyd Wright. The staircase in the Rookery in Chicago Web sites: October Gallery Prints for sale
View ArticleThe Rookery Atrium
The atrium with it’s detailed roof and lighting is a pleasure for all. The Rookery in Chicago is one of the oldest highrises ever. Web sites: October Gallery Prints for sale
View ArticleBefore the Spiral
All the stair cases in the Rookery Atrium seem photogenic! Here’s another view. Before you can see the spiral staircase you need to step up these stairs at the Rookery Atrium Web sites: October Gallery...
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