Tag: Urban

jay pritzker revisited

jay pritzker pavilion 3

Hope you are not getting too tired of all these Chicago images! This is the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park, Chicago. I have officially given this crazy pavilion the title of “the most difficult location/structure/….thing to photograph…. in the universe!”  I have a couple of other images of this pavilion here and here. The beautiful, asymmetrical design of the architecture, along with the network of tubes that are suspended above the grassy area to hold the speakers for the sound system, all create a “busy” location to try and photograph. Still, it is a beautiful pavilion, and serves as a centerpiece of the recreational and concert life of Chicago.

where’s carlos 2

where's carlos 2

Not much of a challenge here, but I have to find some way to justify sharing all these picture of The Bean 🙂  Just one more after this one…. I promise.

a bridge in the park

a bridge in the park

This was taken at Maggie Daley Park in Chicago. This is an amazing urban play-scape featuring this remarkable suspension rope bridge, and other typical park activities in a modern, beautifully designed setting. A must see if you ever visit Chicago!

what the bean saw

what the bean saw

Back to Millennium Park for this post. Chicago is a remarkable city to experience as a photographer. I hope to take some more time this year to enjoy the architecture and parks of the Windy City.

gotta see the bean

gotta see the bean

Another shot of the Bean that everyone just has to see. If you are ever in Chicago-land, Millennium Park is must see, and so is the Bean.

all aboard

all aboard

The second of three posts from the city of Chicago. Chicago winters are harsh, so I am not quite sure why this is an open air station. Perhaps it was a cost decision, or, the we-can-take-whatever-winter-decides-to-dish-out Chicago-attitude. I have a feeling that it’s option “b.”

calder’s flamingo 2

Calder's Flamingo 2

One more shot of Calder’s Flamingo in Chicago.

chicago clouds

chicago clouds

I exited the back of the Museum of Science and Industry, looked up, and saw this.

calder’s flamingo 1

Calder's Flamingo 1

Spent a wonderful day in Chicago celebrating the birthday of one of my colleagues. I never grow tired of Chicago’s architecture, art and public spaces.

church

church

This was seen in Logan’s Square, Chicago. This will be my last post for the next week or so. I am out of town with my bride to a worship conference. Have a great week everyone!!