Tagged: December

Week 2, January 12-18, 2025 – Christmas in Chicago

January 18th, 2025

 

 

“Holiday Lights Passing By”

January 18th, 2025

cars when you need them

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I believe that Kristen has attended three of our Elgin photo walks; she has a great eye and great ideas.  She originally lined this photo up and spent her time capturing the scene with the Water Tower centered – and during that time, a dozen vehicles passed by interrupting her photos.  Then when I took my turn with the same location, I had to wait for several minutes to get my first car for the light trails that I wanted to capture.  I finally did capture an ambulance on Michigan Avenue (in the back), and three vehicles on Tower Court in the foreground.

“Blue & White Ghost”

January 17th, 2025

eerie presence

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I wonder if the Allerton Hotel felt the eerie presence of the observation deck on that cold and foggy night. The top of the John Hancock Tower almost disappears into the fog and mist leaving the blue and white lights as the only reminder of the dark obelisk.

“Chicago Traffic & Hope”

January 16th, 2025

a better future

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I enjoy the rotating art displays in the courtyard between the Tribune Tower and the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue. Seeing “hope” in such a central point of the city is a wonderful reminder of something that we have to work at, to hope for a better future.
And of course, I had to shoot some light trails on any walk through Chicago!

“A Raining Evening”

January 15th, 2025

reflection of another photograph

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On a previous photo walk (which was also rainy), Arnaldo took a few photos of reflections in the water; and as I waited for the December photo walk to begin, I noticed this perfect reflection. I considered asking someone to step in the puddle, but decided that the Wrigley and InterContinental buildings were a great composition.

“Standing Guard”

January 14th, 2025

grand entrance

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The day was rainy, but the soldiers still stood guard. With the rainy concrete and the interior lights providing a warm glow, the entrance to The Wrigley Building looked perfectly festive and the marble facade added to the grandeur.

“River Delta or Tree”

January 13th, 2025

open to interpretation

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When I attended the Lincoln Park Zoo Holiday Lights exhibit, I wanted to create something more than a record of someone else’s artwork. In the past, I have captured images that combined the lights with camera motion, and I wanted to take what I have learned in the past and apply it to this year’s visit. This abstracted tree gave me the opportunity to see the image as something more than “a tree wrapped in green lights”.

“Holiday Memories”

January 12th, 2025

holiday excitement

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There’s something magical about the hustle and bustle of early December. The busyness but excitement for the celebrations to come; spending time with family, fewer work obligations, and parties. Watching the joy of the people skating in Millennium Park still brings a smile over a month later.

“Christmas with a Twist”

December 25th, 2024

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Week 52, December 24-30, 2023 – Christmas Lights Abstracts

December 30th, 2023

   

   

“Holiday Orbits”

December 30th, 2023

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“Chicago Holiday” – 2023 Christmas Lights Abstracts

December 30th, 2023

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“Flying Away”

December 29th, 2023

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2023 Christmas Lights Abstract #5

December 29th, 2023

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“Angelic Presence”

December 28th, 2023

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2023 Christmas Lights Abstract #4

December 28th, 2023

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“Walking Trees”

December 27th, 2023

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2023 Christmas Lights Abstract #3

December 27th, 2023

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“The Octopus Who Stole Christmas”

December 26th, 2023

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2023 Christmas Lights Abstract #2

December 26th, 2023

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“Follow the Stars”

December 25th, 2023

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” ‘Tis the Season”

December 25th, 2023

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“Transported Tree”

December 24th, 2023

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2023 Christmas Lights Abstract #1

December 24th, 2023

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Week 49, December 3-9, 2023 – Chicago Scenes

December 9th, 2023

 

 

“Sepia-Tone Christmas”

December 6th, 2023

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Week 18, April 30 – May 6, 2023 – The Night Sky

May 6th, 2023

“Poking Back Out”

May 6th, 2023

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Week 8, February 19-25, 2023 – Florida Scenes

February 25th, 2023

“Glistening Gold”

February 25th, 2023

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“Vacation View”

February 24th, 2023

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“Footprints & Bubbles”

February 23rd, 2023

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“Sunset View”

February 22nd, 2023

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“Shining Through”

February 21st, 2023

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“Fade to Dark Blue”

February 20th, 2023

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“Sunset Rolling In”

February 19th, 2023

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Week 6, February 5-11, 2023 – Gulfarium Reptiles

February 11th, 2023

“Soulless Eyes”

February 11th, 2023

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“I Can Still See You”

February 10th, 2023

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“On or In the Water?”

February 9th, 2023

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“Wide Set Jaw”

February 8th, 2023

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“Look of Wisdom”

February 7th, 2023

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“Treading Water”

February 6th, 2023

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“Lazily Resting”

February 5th, 2023

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