Monthly Archives: January 2011
Day 30: Supersonic
This is a picture of an F-18 in transonic flight. This happens when there is just the right amount of water vapor in the air such that the shock waves cause the water to precipitate. The condition lasts only for … Continue reading
Day 29: Scales
This is the pedestrian bridge over Columbus Drive that connects Daley Plaza with Millennium Park. Created by Frank Gehry in 2004 this bridge has won awards for its use with sheet metal. Named the BP Pedestrian Bridge due to the … Continue reading
Day 28: Frozen in Time
Heading to the fireworks during the Taste of Chicago, the dog stood at attention watching every move of the oncoming mounted police and their horses. I think the picture shows a great impression of the rush of the city as … Continue reading
Day 27: Illuminated Walkway
As the white snow covers the walkway the lights reflect off of it and make it illuminate.
Day 26: Snow Covered “Bean”
This is Cloud Gate in Millenium Park…mostly known as the “bean”. Created by British artist Anish Kapoor. The artist wanted to create something that would reflect the Chicago skyline and clouds above. The sculpture is one of the largest of its … Continue reading
Day 25: Buds of Spring
Taken at the Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown.
Day 24: 2016 bid
The 2016 bid for the olympics in Chicago was a three year journey that ended unsuccessfully. Chicago was up against Madrid, Spain; Tokyo, Japan and Rio De Janerio, Brazil. Earning a 7.0 in the Application phase and being considered a … Continue reading
Day 23: Ants Marching
This is the Ant from the BIG BUGS! exhibit that was featured at the Morton Arboretum in 2008. The Ant was one of the 12 bugs that were created by David Rodgers. All of the bugs were made of trees, … Continue reading
Day 22: Bear Down
Today is one of the biggest games for the Chicago Bears in years… they play the Green Bay Packers. There is a long history of the rival between the Bears and the Packers. They last played the Packers in 1941 … Continue reading
Day 21: Firehouse
This is the one of the four firehouses that were featured in the movie Backdraft. Located on Cermak road, this was the firehouse used for Engines 17 and 46 in the movie.
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 