chicago

While running around Minnesota and Wisconsin, I decided to make a mad dash to Chicago to capture The Bean there, or as I have heard some people call it, The Blob. I called @Tex Schneider since he has shot it in the past for a few tips. Unfortunately because of Covid-19 none of those tips...

This is from Chicago, where I ran to from Wisconsin a few days ago for a day. I remembered to pull out the 720nm filter and put it on. This is not far from the famous Bean that is in a park in Downtown Chicago. All comments are welcome, Jim

Chicago Details This is from a recent trip to Chicago.

Chicago River At Night This is from a recent eight day visit to Chicago. All comments are welcome.

"Fall Cloud Gate" This is from a recent trip to Chicago. The Cloud Gate sculpture, commonly called "The Bean", can be framed by some fall color if you time it right! Would you believe this was shot in the middle of the day with hundreds of people around? All comments are welcome.

I'll go with a cityscape for this one. We still need more entries! Chicago at sunset...

"Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership" Chicago, Illinois ~ USA The front of the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership has a very unique design on the building. The building was designed by Krucek and Sexton Architects. The front window wall is built from 726...

"Downtown Chicago" Chicago, Illinois ~ USA A view from downtown Chicago, right next to the Chicago river. All comments are welcome.

"Chicago Nighttime Abstract" Chicago, Illinois ~ USA This is my first real attempt at multiple exposure abstract photography. I am looking for some real candid feed back on this from my high level photography friends. You know who you are - so fire away. I can take the critique. All comments...

"Double Set" Aqua Building ~ Chicago, Illinois ~ USA Double Set at the Aqua Building. The Aqua building is a 82 story mixed use residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago. The design team was led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects. The building has a really interesting and unique design...

"Tide Pools" Aqua Building ~ Chicago, Illinois ~ USA Tide Pools at the Aqua Building. The Aqua building is a 82 story mixed use residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago. The design team was led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects. The building has a really interesting and unique design...

"Low Tide" Aqua Building ~ Chicago, Illinois ~ USA Low Tide at the Aqua Building. The Aqua building is a 82 story mixed use residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago. The design team was led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects. The building has a really interesting and unique design. The...

"Rogue Wave" Aqua Building ~ Chicago, Illinois ~ USA Rogue Wave at the Aqua Building. The Aqua building is a 82 story mixed use residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago. The design team was led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects. The building has a really interesting and unique design...

"Stormy Seas" Aqua Building ~ Chicago, Illinois ~ USA Stormy Seas at the Aqua Building. The Aqua building is a 82 story mixed use residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago. The design team was led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects. The building has a really interesting and unique...

"Aqua Waves" Aqua Building ~ Chicago, Illinois ~ USA The Aqua building is a 82 story mixed use residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago. The design team was led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects. The building has a really interesting and unique design. The patios have a wave shape...

"Balconies Squared" Chicago, Illinois ~ USA 235 Van Buren is a 46 story condominium building in the Chicago Loop area near the Willis Tower. It was designed by Perkins + Will. The building has an abundance of balconies, which are great for photographic opportunities! All comments are welcome.

"Chicago Ribbons" Chicago, Illinois ~ USA Pritzker Music Pavilion is a bandshell in Millennium Park located in downtown Chicago. The building was designed by Frank Gehry. This image is showing the top of the pavilion. You can read more about the pavilion here...

"Lobby Lights" Chicago, Illinois ~ USA Lobby lights at 465 N. Park in downtown Chicago. This is a building you can only get into if you are visiting the city during Open House Chicago weekend that is held in October every year. All comments are welcome.

"Aqua" Chicago, Illinois ~ USA The Aqua building is a 82 story mixed use residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago. The design team was led by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects. I am thinking the Surfs Up, dude! All comments are welcome.

I spent Christmas with family near Chicago, a city I had never had a chance to visit before. Most of the relatives left on Christmas, so I went with my wife and daughter to explore. Of course I had picked out a spot to shoot the skyline. The weather was amazingly nice for December in the Windy...