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Shrine of Christ’s Passion
The Shrine of Christ’s Passion is a popular tourist attraction located on US 41 in St. John, Indiana, about 35 miles south of downtown Chicago.
Northern Trust Company on LaSalle in Chicago
The Northern Trust Company building on LaSalle Street in Chicago’s financial district.
Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas
The Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas is a light show that takes place upon a large canopy over Fremont Street in the old section of Las Vegas. This area of Las Vegas was the original gambling sector, popular in the mid-20th Century until much larger resort casinos began to be built along the Las[…]
Graffiti Art in Abandoned Church
The City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana has been abandoned for over forty years, but the walls inside continue to tell a story. As you walk through this abandoned church, which is easily accessible albeit quite dangerous, the walls come alive with graffiti in many of the old church rooms. In others, the raw brick[…]
Urban Exploration Graffiti in Abandoned Buildings
Graffiti lines most of the walls inside of the long abandoned City Methodist Church in Gary, Indiana. This building has been abandoned since the early 1970s and has become a popular place for urban exploration in Northwest Indiana, bring in photographers from thousands of miles away to take photos of the many abandoned buildings in[…]
Downtown Minneapolis along the Stone Arch Bridge
The downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota skyline as seen from the historic Stone Arch Bridge over the Mississippi River. This is an HDR photo that I took in August 2010 near the Mill Ruins Museum and other local landmarks.
Falling Waters Lodge in Leland, Michigan
The Falling Waters Lodge along the Leland River near historic Fish Town on the Leelanau Peninsula along Lake Michigan. The Leland River connects Leland Lake to Lake Michigan and the falls separates the two bodies of water.
Old, 1960s Low Rider Chevy in HDR
An old, 1960s Chevy low rider that has been completely pimped out. This HDR photo accentuates the red and the chrome accents. This car includes hydraulics in the rear which are lifting the rear end up in the photograph. VIEW MORE PHOTOS!
Traverse City Attorneys Dingeman, Dancer & Christopherson
Traverse City Attorneys Dingeman, Dancer & Christopherson and their law office in downtown Traverse City along the Boardman River.
Duncan L. Clinch Marina in Traverse City
The Duncan L. Clinch Marina in downtown Traverse City, Michigan during the National Cherry Festival in June 2013. Traverse City is a popular summer resort town and is known as the ‘Cherry Capitol of the World’.
Fish Town, Leland, Michigan with ‘Joy’ Ship
Historic Fish Town in Leland, Michigan on the Leelanau Peninsula.
Chicago’s Financial District – The LaSalle Canyon
The financial district in downtown Chicago on LaSalle Street. This area is known as LaSalle Canyon because of it’s very tall buildings that line this not-too-wide street in the west loop. The Chicago Board of Trade Building dominates the view and is the centerpiece to what is known as the LaSalle Canyon. Many scenes for[…]
Sunset at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan
A sunset on Lake Superior in Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan in the upper peninsula. Presque Isle Park is a popular destination to watch sunsets over the lake. Check out more of my sunset photography from around the United States. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior[…]
HDR Times Square, New York City at Night
I had actually post-processed this photo shortly after my time in NYC, but I decided to go back through my folder of photos and see what else I could do. A jigsaw puzzle company contacted me regarding the earlier version of the photo which prompted me to go back to it and make some slight[…]
Indiana University Bloomington Campus – Old Crescent
The historic campus of Indiana University Bloomington featuring the Student Building, built in the early 20th century. Other buildings in what is known as the ‘old crescent’ were built in the late 1800s, including Franklin Hall, Wylie Hall, Bryan Hall, Kirkwood Hall, Lindley Hall and several other notable structures. View more of my Indiana University[…]
Panoramic Sunset on Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City
A panoramic sunset over Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. This photo was taken in June 2012 just east of downtown Traverse City. The Holiday Inn West Bay can be seen on the left. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For[…]
Chicago skyline at sunset near Buckingham Fountain
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[…]
Downtown Milwaukee Intersection at 3rd and Highland
This photo was taken in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin just after a rainstorm swept through the area. This is the intersection of 3rd and Highland near the Wisconsin Cheese Mart and was taken in June 2012. The intersection here was made with brick and appears to quite old. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for[…]
Sunset over Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, MI
In this photo, the sun sets over Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan. I took this photo in June 2012 during my first visit to northern Michigan. Traverse City is an absolutely beautiful place to be and the area in that region is incredible. I stayed at the Holiday Inn West Bay, which if[…]
Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House in New York City
The Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House is located in lower Manhattan and was built between 1901-1907. This building was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1972 and was designated a National Historical Landmark in 1976. The Bowling Green Subway Station is located in from of the U.S. Custom House. Licensing and Copyright[…]
Central Park Pond in New York City
A photo of Central Park in New York City. This photo was taken while I was on my east coast road trip in May 2011. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information about the use and licensing of this photo, please[…]
Downtown Boston in Spring near Boston Common
A beautiful day to walk around downtown Boston! This photo was taken on a spring day in May 2011 while I was visiting Boston for the day. The Old North Church steeple can be seen in the background. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is[…]
Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City at Sunset
The Holiday Inn – West Bay in Traverse City is located just east of downtown Traverse City along the shores of the Grand Traverse Bay. I stayed at the Holiday Inn West Bay during my stay in Traverse City from June 9-11, 2012 and had an enjoyable experience. Our room was located in one of[…]
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Skyline after a Spring Storm
The Milwaukee, Wisconsin skyline after a spring storm. This photo was taken on top of a bridge that overlooks Fond Du Lac Avenue looking east towards downtown Milwaukee. I’ve only been to Milwaukee a couple of times, but when I do go, I like to stop by the Wisconsin Cheese Mart downtown to sample cheeses[…]
The Front Porch at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
The historic front porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is known to be the longest front porch of any hotel in the world. The Grand Hotel, which in 2012 celebrates its 125th anniversary, has been a well known hotel for well over a century and came to Hollywood fame in 1980 with the[…]
Green Velvet Couches at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
The green velvet couches at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island are the perfect touch to a building that dates back 125 years this year. This room is located on the main level just behind the main lobby and near the staircase in the center of the building. Green seems to be a color[…]
The Lobby of the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
The lobby at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is adorned with old fashion furnishings, chandeliers, cabinetry and other historical items. As you walk around the lobby, there are many displays, old photographs, memorabilia as well as galleries and museums dedicated to the hotel as well as to the popular love story movie Somewhere in Time,[…]
The Dining Room at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
The dining room at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is beautiful. The wood floors, old furniture and surrounding architecture of the room can take you back to a time over one hundred years ago. This photo was taken in June 2012 while I was visiting Mackinac Island in northern Michigan. During 2012, the[…]
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in northern Michigan is a historic hotel built in the late 19th century and made famous in the 1980 movie Somewhere in Time, a love story starring Christoper Reeve and Jane Seymour. This photo was taken in June 2012 during the 125th anniversary celebration of the Grand Hotel on[…]
Sunset at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan
The sunset at Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan. This photo was taken in June 2012 along the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula. Presque Isle Park is known to be a great location to view sunsets as well as the northern lights (also known as the aurora borealis). Licensing and Copyright Information[…]
Sunset in Traverse City, Michigan over the Bay
The sun sets over the bay near Traverse City in northern Michigan. This photo was taken in June 2012 from the pier just east of the Holiday Inn – West Bay looking towards the west. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For[…]
HDR Photo of Downtown Boston and Old North Church
A beautiful day in Boston depicted in this photo of downtown Boston buildings featuring the Old North Church near Boston Common. While most of Boston can be referred to as historic, this particular area is of historic significance as Boston Common is on of the oldest areas in the city and was once a large[…]
The Dakota, NYC Home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono
The Dakota is a co-op apartment building located in New York City along Central Park West at W 72 Street across from Central Park. This building is was constructed in the 1880s and at the time, was constructed in a sparsely populated area of New York City that was much further from where the center[…]
The Adirondacks along the Saranac River in New York
The Saranac River in the Adirondacks is a beautiful place to be. This photo was taken in May 2011 while driving from Plattsburgh, NY to Lake Placid, NY along State Road 3. Check out more of my Adirondacks photography here on my website! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display[…]
HDR Photo of the Rainbow Bridge at Niagara Falls
HDR photo of the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada taken in May 2011. The Rainbow Bridge is the main connection between the United States and Canada and is just a short distance away from the mouth of both the American Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. This is one of my favorite photos from[…]
HDR photo NYC Times Square at Night
This beautiful HDR photo of Times Square at night was taken while on my second east coast road trip in May 2011. Check out more of my New York City photography photos taken in Times Square, Tribeca and Central Park! Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written[…]
Giuseppe’s Authentic Italian Restaurant in Northwest Indiana
Giuseppe’s Everything Italian in Schererville is an authentic Italian restaurant in Northwest Indiana, located near the AMC Theaters just west of Indianapolis Blvd (US 41). Opened in 2011, Giuseppe’s offers authentic Italian cuisine, with many of it’s core ingredients imported directly from Italy. Giuseppe’s specializes in wood fired brick oven pizzas, pastas, lasagna, and much[…]
2012 Chicago Auto Show featuring 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT
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[…]
Stone Bridge Estates in Schererville, Indiana by Precision Construction
Stone Bridge Estates in Schererville, Indiana is a premier community built by Precision Construction in Northwest Indiana. The neighborhood is conveniently located just northwest of the intersection of US 41 (Indianapolis Blvd) and US 30 (Joliet St) near the AMC Theaters on Deer Creek Drive. The houses that are built in this neighborhood were built[…]
Dyer, Indiana Town Hall on Joliet St (US 30)
Dyer, Indiana is a small town tucked in the far south suburbs of Chicago in Northwest Indiana. The Dyer Town Hall building is located in downtown Dyer on Joliet St (US 30) in Dyer just east of Hart Ave and St. Margaret Mercy Hospital. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or[…]
Heritage Park and Kaske House in Munster, Indiana
Spring arrived early this year in Northwest Indiana and the blossoms were in full bloom at Heritage Park in Munster, Indiana. Heritage Park in Munster is a relatively new park located at the corner of Columbia Ave and Ridge Road. This location is a local historical landmark and a significant location in Munster’s history because[…]
Storm Cell Development over Matteson, Illinois – 3/15/2012
This is a photo of a storm cell as it was developing over Matteson and Richton Park, Illinois near Sauk Trail and I-57. This photo was taken on March 15, 2012 at about 5:00pm. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly prohibited. For information[…]
Gary, Indiana Union Station Abandon Train Depot
The Union Station building on Broadway just north of 4th Street in downtown Gary, Indiana has been abandoned for decades and still sits today, crumbling between the railroad tracks and the Indiana Tollroad. This once beautiful building loaded and unloaded passengers headed to and from Chicago and east towards New York City. The ornate structure[…]
Palace Theater in Lake Placid, New York
The Palace Theater in Lake Placid, NY was lit up and jam packed with people lining up along the street to see a movie. I snapped this photo quickly as Rose and I took a walk towards Mirror Lake. One thing that I enjoy about taking photos of movie theaters is that they can create[…]
City Hall in Hammond, Indiana on Calumet Ave
The City Hall building in Hammond, Indiana is located on the corner of Calumet Ave and Highland across the street from Hammond High School. Hammond is one of the largest cities in the State of Indiana and is the largest city by population in Northwest Indiana. Located in the far northwest corner of the state,[…]
Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, Indiana
Today, the Old Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, IN functions as a tourist attraction and houses several shops and galleries that are open to the public. In the warmer months, craft fairs and other cultural events are held around the courthouse and on the grounds of the square in downtown Crown Point. The Old[…]
JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel before Super Bowl XLVI 46
The entrance of the JW Marriott Indianapolis hotel the night before Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy. The photo above was taken at the top of the parking garage across the street at the corner of Maryland and West St just after midnight on February 5, 2012, about 17 hours before the[…]
Blue skies over the Adirondacks in Upstate New York
This was one of those lucky photos. I pulled the car over at just the right spot at just the right time of the day and caught this shot as Rose and I were driving towards Lake Placid, NY in the Adirondacks along the Saranac River. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public[…]
The beach at Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, Maine
This HDR photo was taken at Acadia National Park in May 2011 as Rose and I reached the furthest point of our east coast road trip. Acadia National Park was very foggy on the day we arrived, but often times we would get a glimpse of the bluffs and cliffs along the oceanside. Licensing and[…]
HDR photo of an evening in Times Square, New York City
The lights of Times Square look amazing at almost any time of the day. On this day, it was foggy and raining, but this HDR photo of Times Square in New York City has some incredible color and contrast, contrary to what the evening was actually like. Be sure to check out the old Tribeca[…]
HDR photo of Niagara Falls with the Maid of the Mist
The Maid of the Mist is certainly a unique ride! In this photo, the Maid of the Mist boat gets as close to the Horseshoe Falls as it can as it gives tourists an up close view of Niagara Falls. These photos were taken from the Rainbow Bridge, the main roadway into and out of[…]
Newport, RI Cliffs at the “40 Steps” near Ocean Ave
Newport, Rhode Island bluffs and cliffs nears Ocean Ave. This photo was taken in May 2011 at the bottom of the “40 steps” near the famous Newport mansions. Rose and I spent a couple of hours in Newport, RI as we passed through heading from New York City to Boston. We visited downtown Newport, had[…]
Newport Rhode Island Boats in the Harbor
Newport, Rhode Island is a beautiful place to be almost any time of the year. I was there in May 2011 and took this HDR photo of these boats in the Newport, Rhode Island harbor. If you plan to visit Newport, RI, be sure to take a walk through the downtown area where there are[…]
Webb River in Dixfield Maine on US Route 2
This is an HDR photo of the Webb River in Dixfield, Maine. This photo was taken facing north on the bridge for US Route 2. I’ve taken two road trips to Maine five years apart and stopped at this spot both times to take a photo. The photo above was taken in May 2011. Check[…]
HDR Photo of Niagara Falls featuring the Horseshoe Falls
This HDR photo of Niagara Falls was taken in May 2011 while Rose and I were on the last leg of our east coast road trip. I had taken a photo of this tree at this same location about five years earlier and wanted to try to capture the same angle with the same things[…]
HDR Photo of a Rainbow in the Adirondacks of Upstate New York
I saw this rainbow in my rear view mirror just minutes after driving out of a brief storm. I quickly got out of my car and found myself at a scenic pull off with a river and the rainbow going right over it. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display[…]
The Webb River in Dixfield Maine near US Route 2
The Webb River runs under US Route 2 as it passes between Dixfield, Maine and Mexico, Maine in the western part of the state. I took this photo as Rose and I were on our east coast road trip. We had left Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, ME earlier that day and were heading[…]
Downtown Indianapolis the Night Before Super Bowl XLVI near Harry & Izzy’s and St Elmo Steak House
This is probably one of my favorite photos that I took on the night before Super Bowl XLVI in downtown Indianapolis. I love the color, but most of all, I just love how Indianapolis looks so alive in this photo. This photo was taken around 1:00am at the corner of Maryland St. and Illinois St.,[…]
HDR Monument Circle in Downtown Indianapolis Comes Alive for Super Bowl XLVI
Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis was brightly lit in the days leading to Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This photo was taken at 2:00am in the hours just before Super Bowl XLVI 46 took place between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy.[…]
Hampton Inn Transformed into Bud Light Hotel in Downtown Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI
The Hampton Inn in downtown Indianapolis was transformed into the Bud Light Hotel for the days leading up to Super Bowl XLVI 46 at Lucas Oil Stadium. This HDR photo of Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis was taken at just before 1:00am early Sunday morning, just hours before the big game match up between the[…]
HDR Before and After of Newport, RI Boats in the Harbor
This photo is a before and after of what an HDR photo looks like in its original form before being merged with others. The photo on the left if the original taken at regular exposure. The photo on the right is the result of the merging of three photos; one underexposed, one overexposed and one[…]
HDR Before and After of Rocks along Ocean Avenue in Newport, RI
This is the same photo, side by side. Well…basically. The photo on the left is one photo in a series of three which make up the photo on the right. The photo on the right is an HDR photo, a combination of three images merged into one. This was a great location to take an[…]
HDR Photo of Lake Placid near Mirror Lake and Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf Club
These are HDR photos of Lake Placid, NY mountain range just before sunset taken in May 2011. These photos were taken at one of the highest peaks in town, near the Crowne Plaza Resort and Golf Club. Licensing and Copyright Information Printing this photo for public use or display without prior written consent is strictly[…]
Beautiful Victorian Old Searsport Maine House Falling Apart Along US Route 1
I spotted this house as Rose and I were driving north on US Route 1 in Searsport, Maine towards Acadia National Park. I wish that I knew more about the history of this once beautiful home. It appears to be Victorian and probably built around the turn of the 20th century, or just before. It[…]
HDR Photo of Las Vegas Skyline featuring Paris, Bally’s, Flamingo and Bellagio fountain.
Let me first start by saying that this photo is absolutely real. Nothing is superimposed. There is a reason that it has a ‘fantasy’ type of look to it. The above photo is an HDR photograph of the Las Vegas skyline taken from the 18th floor balcony of a hotel room in the West End[…]
Morton Arboretum Fall Photography and Fall Photos
This photo was taken at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL during October 2011, right in the middle of the peak fall colors in Illinois. I took several shots of this tree, including some that look up into the interior of the tree. The Morton Arboretum is a giant park located in the west suburbs[…]
Boston Skyline at Night with Boats on Charles River
Boston is such a beautiful city from nearly every angle. It’s position on the ocean and on the Charles River makes it one of the best skylines to photograph. This photo was taken in May 2011 while driving on an east coast road trip with my girlfriend Rose. As soon as we saw ourselves driving[…]
HDR Photo of Boston Skyline on the Charles River
As Rose and I arrived in Boston while on our East Coast road trip in May 2011, we found ourselves driving around in somewhat of a circle, going over one bridge then over another. Eventually, we were driving along a parkway and as soon as I found a parking spot, I pulled in and got[…]
Historical Tribeca Buildings in New York City on Church St with D. Rich Co building
I lucked out with this photo opportunity. On the second day of our east coast May 2011 road trip, Rose and I stayed at the Roxy Hotel NYC in New York City. We checked in around 2:00pm and shortly after we got checked in, we peaked out the window and saw these old buildings. These[…]