Sculpture at 1800 N. Clark, at Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Pk, Chicago, IL

1800 N. Clark, at Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Pk, Chicago, IL, originally uploaded by finefoto.

Foster rocks at approximately 5400 north.

Foster rocks at approximately 5400 north., originally uploaded by finefoto.

I have a new LG cell phone with a camera. It is the first one I've had with that feature. It also plays mp3 music along with a host of other features that can distract me for hours.
I took it on a recent morning stroll along the lake front and grabbed this shot of life as I tested it out.

Quinceanera at Millenium Park 8-2007 at "the Bean"

quinceanera at Millenium Park 8-2007 at "the Bean", originally uploaded by finefoto.

This is the original camera crop.

Quinceanera at Millenium Park 8-2007 at "the Bean"

quinceanera at Millenium Park 8-2007 at "the Bean", originally uploaded by finefoto.

Quinceanera at Millenium Park 8-2007 at "the Bean"

quinceanera at Millenium Park 8-2007 at "the Bean", originally uploaded by finefoto.

This was shot on an extremely hot & humid August Sunday under a large polished stainless steel sculpture named "Sky Gate," but know locally as "The Bean" due to its shape. It is located in a large park between downtown Chicago's "Loop" and lake Michigan. The park is approximately two long blocks by three blocks. It features a concert venue, other sculptures, a garden, a restaurant and other features. Weekends, the park features a multitude of cultural and other activities.

It is a favorite place for locals to celebrate weddings, birthdays and other important events.

This photo is of a group of friends participating in a "Quinceanera," in which a young Latinia female makes her debut before the church and society at the age of 15 in a rite of passage celebrating the girl's transition from childhood to adulthood. It is one of the most important and memorable events on her life.

To learn more look it up on Wikipedia or better yet, try www.epcc.edu/ftp/Homes/monicaw/borderlands/10_a_hispanic_...'s.htm

Shot with a Canon SD700is compact camera.

North Ave palance Extreme bike rider launched into sky and lake

2007-4-8 North Ave palance Extreme bike rider launched into sky and lake, originally uploaded by finefoto.

What can I say? These guys show up early most Saturdays on the concrete placade between Oak Street and North Avenue beaches just south of the chess pavilion in Chicago and take turns at this dare devil bike trick. All the while literally hundreds of joggers, bikers, roller bladers and walkers and parents pushing babies in strollers are going by.

shot with a Canon SD700is pocket camera.

North Ave palance Extreme bike rider launched into sky and lake

2007-4-8 North Ave palance Extreme bike rider launched into sky and lake, originally uploaded by finefoto.

What can I say? These guys show up early most Saturdays on the concrete placade between Oak Street and North Avenue beaches just south of the chess pavilion in Chicago and take turns at this dare devil bike trick. All the while literally hundreds of joggers, bikers, roller bladers and walkers and parents pushing babies in strollers are going by.