Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain

When you are in Chicago, a visit to the Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain in Grant Park is a must.  Built in 1927, the mutli-tiered ornate fountain is one of the largest in the world.  Throughout the day, every hour on the hour, the top center jet shoots water 150 feet into the air.  And starting at…… Continue reading Buckingham Fountain

Aqua Tower

Aqua Tower

The Aqua Tower in downtown Chicago is one of the most unique skyscrapers I’ve ever seen.  Looking up, the facade seems to roll and move like waves because of the irregularly-shaped concrete balconies.  Some of which jut out as much as 12 feet!  The rolling overhangs and proximity to Lake Michigan, is where the building got its name. Day…… Continue reading Aqua Tower

The Windy City

The Windy City

What a day in the Windy City!  After well over 10 miles of walking, photographing everything along the way, a couple of great meals, a few tasty beverages, and lots of sunburns and blisters, we ended our day sitting on the breakwater near the Adler Planetarium watching the sun go down behind the city of Chicago.  …… Continue reading The Windy City

The Chicago Skyline

Chicago at Sunset

The Chicago Skyline from the Adler Planetarium.  Since I am spending this day shooting with friends in Chicago, I thought I’d share an image I took the last time was there last August.  I was there for the Trey Ratcliff Tour Across the USA photo walk along with a couple hundred of my closest friends.…… Continue reading The Chicago Skyline