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Saturday, January 20, 2007
Monday, October 30, 2006
Vine leaves in fall
Fall has return again and I came across this as I was walking to the elevated station. This was on the wall of the train tracks. The original file is very sharp compared to this lo-res posting. Since I shot it on a very gray overcast afternoon, I tweaked it a bit in Photoshop, to the image's great improvement IMHO. Wish I could have done this back in the old C22 print days!
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Bobby Lewis at PianoForte
2006-09-16 Bobby Lewis at PianoForte (10) rt2 lo-res 9C) Stef Leinwohl
Originally uploaded by finefoto.
Was shot with the magnificant new Canon sd700is pocket digcam.
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Edgewater dental tooth brush neon sign
Part of my continuing documentation of strong graphic neon signs in the Edgewater area of Chicago. This one is on Broadway.
Notice reflections of the krate kid neon sign across the street. This is, a "happy accident", as I call it. So much fun, considering his placement.
I don't know if this is a standard neon sign, or is a custom design. In any event it is quite striking graphically.
Notice reflections of the krate kid neon sign across the street. This is, a "happy accident", as I call it. So much fun, considering his placement.
I don't know if this is a standard neon sign, or is a custom design. In any event it is quite striking graphically.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Chicago Neon Statue of Liberty
This neon sign, on Bryn Mawr just west of the el stop in Edgewater, Chicago, flashes on and off making it difficult to shoot. It is for a tax prepairer.
It is across from "Flourish," a wonderful bakery where you can also enjoy a pastery with their custom blended coffee. They also serve daily special light meals featuring three daily specials.
Flourish has a bar along the window great for the observation and study of the parade of the eclectic blend of inhabitants of the community.
The perfect place to hang out if caught in the rain.
It is not far from a nice bookstore just south on the west side of Broadway.
It is across from "Flourish," a wonderful bakery where you can also enjoy a pastery with their custom blended coffee. They also serve daily special light meals featuring three daily specials.
Flourish has a bar along the window great for the observation and study of the parade of the eclectic blend of inhabitants of the community.
The perfect place to hang out if caught in the rain.
It is not far from a nice bookstore just south on the west side of Broadway.
Chicago Grafitti
This is along the west side of a viaduct wall south of the Berwyn el stop in Chicago. It is part of about seven others that were done about five years ago.
Edgwater Graffiti
This is along a viaduct wall south of the Berwyn el stop in Chicago. It was painted in 2001. Amazing how intense the eyes are considering this was done by teen agers.
spider in the city
Just happened to be walking around my neighborhood in Chicago and found this spider. No idea its name, since I am not into spiders much, although I enjoy them as objects and love their webs. It has been very rainy and humid which seems to bring out spiders. Perhaps to snare mesquitos.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Chicago skyline no one sees from a patch of wild land just east of LSD at river
Chicago skyline no one sees from a patch of wild land just east of LSD at river
Originally uploaded by finefoto.
Chicago fountain along river rear Columbus Dr & Chicago River in N Loop
Chicago fountain along river rear Columbus Dr & Chicago River in N Loop
Originally uploaded by finefoto.
Chicago - bean (Cloud Gate) Sculpture reflections
The official name of this sculpture is "Cloud Gate," but since that is such an obtuse name and since it looks like a giant kidney bean, everyone has nick named it "The Bean." It at the north end of Grant Park along Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is made of polished stainless pannels that were expertly welded together so that the seams are invisible. It is a delight to experience.
Hancock Bldg between Mies' 860 N LSD bldg.
2006-09-06 Chicago - Hancock Bldg bet Mies LSD bldg, Chicago lo-res
Originally uploaded by finefoto.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Chicago - bean & japanese tourists
These Japanese tourists and having so much fun playing with their reflections in a sculpture named "Cloud Gate," but since that is such an obtuse name and since it looks like a giant kidney bean, everyone has nick named it "The Bean." It at the north end of Grant Park along Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It is made of polished stainless pannels that were expertly welded together so that the seams are invisible. It is a delight to experience, as you can see demonstrated by these Japanese tourists.
He is mimicing her suggested pose. Both are giggling.
He is mimicing her suggested pose. Both are giggling.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Give Pandora a try to create your own radio stations to play your own programmed favorite music
duke ellington Radio
click on the above link it should take you to a station playing mostly Duke Ellington and his style of music.
If that is not to your taste, try Wilco Radio to listen to the band Wilco.
Then explore creating your own station.
click on the above link it should take you to a station playing mostly Duke Ellington and his style of music.
If that is not to your taste, try Wilco Radio to listen to the band Wilco.
Then explore creating your own station.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Bryn Mawr nr Broadway:
A new bakery/pastry shop opened in June. S and I often visit it to enjoy, not only their fabulous pastry, but light meals. It is located in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago at 1138 West Bryn Mawr at the El stop, just east of Broadway. I had the best pot pie I have ever eaten. The crust was the secret.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Friday, August 04, 2006
TallShips Visit Chicago
Every three years the Tall Ships tour the great lakes and make a week visit in Chicago, IL in August. You can get on board and tour the ships.
Docked just east of Michigan Ave bridge below Wacker Dr.
Docked just east of Michigan Ave bridge below Wacker Dr.
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