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Street Scenes
City Streets and Alleyways
01
The Avenue
Intersection of Monroe & Wabash in The Loop.
02
The Bean
A Beale Street icon. BB King's home to some awesome blues and wonderful food.
03
The Bean
Cloud Gate is it's official name but fondly referred to as "The Bean". It's reflective surface offers a fun way to view Chicago.
04
The Bean at Night
Cloud Gate reflecting Chicago's city lights at night.
05
Brady Street Lounge
Barely seen man in a doorway. Can't help wondering if he's going to sit down to take in the local street scene.
06
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Buckingham Fountain on Chicago's lakefront coast is a favorite for selfies.
07
Waiting on the El
Woman waiting for the elevated train in Chicago's Loop area.
08
City Wall
Artwork on display in Millennium Park contrasts with Chicago's City Wall.
09
Valley of Shadows
A lone pedestrian crossing the street amid ominous towering buildings.
10
Chicago Theater
Chicago Theater on State Street Chicago.
11
Icy Skyline
Chicago's skyline reflected on a partially frozen Lake Michigan.
12
Cloud City
Fog rolling in off Lake Michigan gives the appearance of Chicago skyscrapers in the clouds.
13
Dumpster Alley
A row of dumpsters beneath fire escapes in an alley located in Chicago.
14
Escape
A dark figure blends into the city scape in one of my favorite images.
15
God is Good
Homeless person panhandling on Michigan Street Chicago.
16
Grocery Shopping
Homeless woman looking for scraps in a garbage can on Michigan Avenue Chicago
17
Hoan Silhouette
Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge nicely silhouetted from a setting sun.
18
Hoping for Change
Woman bringing awareness to a cause.
19
Macy's
A woman matching the backdrop for her phone call.
20
Navy Pier View
Love this view of Chicago from Navy Pier.
21
Navy Pier View - Black & White
Love this view of Chicago from Navy Pier. The soft grey scale lends a gentler feel to the image.
22
Home
An apartment building's voyeuristic view. Makes you wonder what is going on behind the shades.
23
On The Edge
A man is shoveling snow off the edge of a building. Seems like a precarious position, to me.
24
Green River
The Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick's Day.
25
Picasso's Plaza
Untitled sculpture by Picasso in Daley Plaza. Most people come to see the sculpture so I titled this image more appropriately.
26
Toxic
Protestors bringing awareness to a myriad of issues on State Street Chicago.
27
Friendly Card Game
A friendly game of cards played in their apartment doorway on a hot day in Chicago.
28
Bad News
Homeless person panhandling on State Street in Chicago.
29
The Scooter Kids
Friendly group of guys taking a break on the step to The Art Institute of Chicago. I gave them my card and they contacted me for a copy of this. Very nice guys!
30
Shopper's Burnout
A group of people taking a break from over shopping?
31
Show Girl
A show girl walking down The Strip was just too tempting to pass up. She gave me a wry smile as she walked by. Las Vegas, NV
32
Slow Dance
Slow Dance is a carefully crafted image. The musician and dancers are the only people in color. The rest of the scene is in B&W. I did this to show that for the couple dancing the rest of the world just didn't exist at that time.
33
The Artist
A guy doing magic marker drawings. Each one was $20 and I ended up sitting down and chatting with him while I waited for him to finish the one I bought.
34
Cloud Gate View
Cloud Gate offers a spectacular view of the crowd that came to take selfies. Busiest I've ever seen that!
35
The Earth Needs A Good Lawyer
The juxtaposition of a discarded protest sign - littering the sidewalk - to the billboard was too ironic. Perhaps the lawyer should start with whoever discarded that sign?
36
The Rookery
The Rookery Building is Chicago's oldest high-rise. Built in 1888 the structure has a Frank Lloyd Wright designed lobby.
37
The Wedding March
Taken in Wausau, WI a wedding party is strolling up the sidewalk to the church. The brides expression shows so much confidence and beauty that I had to take this image.
38
Touch of Blue
Chicago's buildings reflecting on the Chicago River with just a touch of blue for flare.
39
Pristine Alley
I love alley's in any town but Chicago had one the cleanest I've ever seen.
40
Union Station Tunnels
Boarding platforms at Chicago's Union Station.
41
Lone Train
Tracks leading to Union Station displaying a lonely train slowly being joined by another.
42
Recycling Day
Man filling a dumpster with cardboard.
43
Under The EL
High contrast and clarity bring a surreal feel to this street scene in Chicago
44
Last One Working
An alley displays a single person still working at the end of the day.
45
Hands In The Air, You Don't Care
Unabashedly having a good time in Las Vegas
46
Smoke Break
Couple of guys having a quick smoke on Freemont Street in Las Vegas
47
Checking Messages
Lake Tahoe Main Street a woman checks her phone for messages.
48
A Story To Tell
A typewriter on a makeshift stand is found in the middle of the street in New Orleans.
49
Bourbon Street Band
Playing their favorite song... warming up.
50
Bad Ass Bikers
Bikers hanging out in the French Quarter.
51
Chill Dude
Loved the contrast of this guy compared to the dark background.
52
Keeping Cool
Chicago's Crown Fountain is a welcome place for children on a hot summers day.
53
Misty Monroe
Cold foggy morning in Chicago
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The Avenue
Intersection of Monroe & Wabash in The Loop.
01
The Avenue
Intersection of Monroe & Wabash in The Loop.
02
The Bean
A Beale Street icon. BB King's home to some awesome blues and wonderful food.
03
The Bean
Cloud Gate is it's official name but fondly referred to as "The Bean". It's reflective surface offers a fun way to view Chicago.
04
The Bean at Night
Cloud Gate reflecting Chicago's city lights at night.
05
Brady Street Lounge
Barely seen man in a doorway. Can't help wondering if he's going to sit down to take in the local street scene.
06
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
Buckingham Fountain on Chicago's lakefront coast is a favorite for selfies.
07
Waiting on the El
Woman waiting for the elevated train in Chicago's Loop area.
08
City Wall
Artwork on display in Millennium Park contrasts with Chicago's City Wall.
09
Valley of Shadows
A lone pedestrian crossing the street amid ominous towering buildings.
10
Chicago Theater
Chicago Theater on State Street Chicago.
11
Icy Skyline
Chicago's skyline reflected on a partially frozen Lake Michigan.
12
Cloud City
Fog rolling in off Lake Michigan gives the appearance of Chicago skyscrapers in the clouds.
13
Dumpster Alley
A row of dumpsters beneath fire escapes in an alley located in Chicago.
14
Escape
A dark figure blends into the city scape in one of my favorite images.
15
God is Good
Homeless person panhandling on Michigan Street Chicago.
16
Grocery Shopping
Homeless woman looking for scraps in a garbage can on Michigan Avenue Chicago
17
Hoan Silhouette
Milwaukee's Hoan Bridge nicely silhouetted from a setting sun.
18
Hoping for Change
Woman bringing awareness to a cause.
19
Macy's
A woman matching the backdrop for her phone call.
20
Navy Pier View
Love this view of Chicago from Navy Pier.
21
Navy Pier View - Black & White
Love this view of Chicago from Navy Pier. The soft grey scale lends a gentler feel to the image.
22
Home
An apartment building's voyeuristic view. Makes you wonder what is going on behind the shades.
23
On The Edge
A man is shoveling snow off the edge of a building. Seems like a precarious position, to me.
24
Green River
The Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick's Day.
25
Picasso's Plaza
Untitled sculpture by Picasso in Daley Plaza. Most people come to see the sculpture so I titled this image more appropriately.
26
Toxic
Protestors bringing awareness to a myriad of issues on State Street Chicago.
27
Friendly Card Game
A friendly game of cards played in their apartment doorway on a hot day in Chicago.
28
Bad News
Homeless person panhandling on State Street in Chicago.
29
The Scooter Kids
Friendly group of guys taking a break on the step to The Art Institute of Chicago. I gave them my card and they contacted me for a copy of this. Very nice guys!
30
Shopper's Burnout
A group of people taking a break from over shopping?
31
Show Girl
A show girl walking down The Strip was just too tempting to pass up. She gave me a wry smile as she walked by. Las Vegas, NV
32
Slow Dance
Slow Dance is a carefully crafted image. The musician and dancers are the only people in color. The rest of the scene is in B&W. I did this to show that for the couple dancing the rest of the world just didn't exist at that time.
33
The Artist
A guy doing magic marker drawings. Each one was $20 and I ended up sitting down and chatting with him while I waited for him to finish the one I bought.
34
Cloud Gate View
Cloud Gate offers a spectacular view of the crowd that came to take selfies. Busiest I've ever seen that!
35
The Earth Needs A Good Lawyer
The juxtaposition of a discarded protest sign - littering the sidewalk - to the billboard was too ironic. Perhaps the lawyer should start with whoever discarded that sign?
36
The Rookery
The Rookery Building is Chicago's oldest high-rise. Built in 1888 the structure has a Frank Lloyd Wright designed lobby.
37
The Wedding March
Taken in Wausau, WI a wedding party is strolling up the sidewalk to the church. The brides expression shows so much confidence and beauty that I had to take this image.
38
Touch of Blue
Chicago's buildings reflecting on the Chicago River with just a touch of blue for flare.
39
Pristine Alley
I love alley's in any town but Chicago had one the cleanest I've ever seen.
40
Union Station Tunnels
Boarding platforms at Chicago's Union Station.
41
Lone Train
Tracks leading to Union Station displaying a lonely train slowly being joined by another.
42
Recycling Day
Man filling a dumpster with cardboard.
43
Under The EL
High contrast and clarity bring a surreal feel to this street scene in Chicago
44
Last One Working
An alley displays a single person still working at the end of the day.
45
Hands In The Air, You Don't Care
Unabashedly having a good time in Las Vegas
46
Smoke Break
Couple of guys having a quick smoke on Freemont Street in Las Vegas
47
Checking Messages
Lake Tahoe Main Street a woman checks her phone for messages.
48
A Story To Tell
A typewriter on a makeshift stand is found in the middle of the street in New Orleans.
49
Bourbon Street Band
Playing their favorite song... warming up.
50
Bad Ass Bikers
Bikers hanging out in the French Quarter.
51
Chill Dude
Loved the contrast of this guy compared to the dark background.
52
Keeping Cool
Chicago's Crown Fountain is a welcome place for children on a hot summers day.
53
Misty Monroe
Cold foggy morning in Chicago
- The Avenue
- The Bean
- The Bean
- The Bean at Night
- Brady Street Lounge
- Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
- Waiting on the El
- City Wall
- Valley of Shadows
- Chicago Theater
- Icy Skyline
- Cloud City
- Dumpster Alley
- Escape
- God is Good
- Grocery Shopping
- Hoan Silhouette
- Hoping for Change
- Macy's
- Navy Pier View
- Navy Pier View - Black & White
- Home
- On The Edge
- Green River
- Picasso's Plaza
- Toxic
- Friendly Card Game
- Bad News
- The Scooter Kids
- Shopper's Burnout
- Show Girl
- Slow Dance
- The Artist
- Cloud Gate View
- The Earth Needs A Good Lawyer
- The Rookery
- The Wedding March
- Touch of Blue
- Pristine Alley
- Union Station Tunnels
- Lone Train
- Recycling Day
- Under The EL
- Last One Working
- Hands In The Air, You Don't Care
- Smoke Break
- Checking Messages
- A Story To Tell
- A Story To Tell
- Bad Ass Bikers
- Chill Dude
- Keeping Cool
- Misty Monroe
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