Like most others I know, I love memes. Whether they are in the traditional sense, in the form of eCards, or anything else, so occasionally I like to take photos of mine and make my own funny memes. If you are like most Chicagoans, it irks you to hear the name Willis Tower. To some[...]
The Chicago skyline at sunset in Grant Park near the Buckingham Fountain. The Buckingham Fountain is a popular Chicago landmark, particularly in the summer time. Many festivals, concerts and cultural events are held around or near the fountain every year, including the Taste of Chicago, the Chicago Jazz Festival, Lollapalooza, and many more. Check out[...]
This photo was taken from a high rise in downtown Chicago and features the Prudential Building, Prudential Two Tower and Aon Center near Millennium Park. This photo was taken in the summer of 2009 and overlooks the northwest corner of the park. Nearby attractions include the Cloud Gate sculpture (a.k.a. ‘The Bean’), Chicago River, and[...]
The Chicago skyline as seen from the Adler Planetarium across Lake Michigan. Chicago has one of the most picturesque skylines in the United States and is recognized across the world. View more of my Chicago photos! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.[...]
This black and white aerial photo of Chicago was taken in August 2011 and depicts the city’s River North and Streeterville neighborhoods with Lake Michigan prominently in the background. Low clouds make for a stunningly interesting photo of the city as the helicopter flies above the north branch of the Chicago River. Check out this[...]
Lake Point Tower (front left) is a residential building located just east of Lake Shore Drive and north of the Chicago River in downtown Chicago. The building is the only residential building that is located on the east side of Lake Shore Drive. Opened in 1968, Lake Point Tower has been home to several celebrities[...]
Aerial photographs of downtown Chicago, taken in August 2011. These photos were taken from a helicopter through Sun Aero Helicopters of Lansing, IL. While on this photo shoot I also took aerial video of Chicago just before I started taking photos. Featured in the above photo is the John Hancock building with Lake Michigan as[...]
The Marina Towers in Chicago overlook a dyed green Chicago River, a Chicago tradition around St. Patrick’s Day. The Marina Towers are a residential set of twin towers located along the northern edge of the Chicago River just off of State Street in downtown Chicago. The Marina Towers are distinct looking and are easily recognizable[...]
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show went into full gear as it opened to the public on Friday, February 10, 2012. In this photo, Hyundai is featuring with their all new 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT model, which replaces the Elantra Touring. The Chicago Auto Show has been a fixture in the Chicago area since it began[...]
Candlelite restaurant and sports bar is a restaurant in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago on the far north side near Evanston. Candlelite has been in business since 1950 and is known for their signature thin crust pizza recipe made with homemade dough and sauce. They are also well known for their garlic herb fries[...]
In August 2011, Rose and I took a helicopter tour of Chicago through Sun Aero Helicopters in Lansing, IL. From Lansing, our flight flew directly north to the lakefront at around 95th St. We flew over the lakefront and past the Museum of Science and Industry and further north past the University of Chicago campus.[...]