Monthly Archives: May 2011
Day 150: The Lonely Tree
A fog rolls in throughout the park and covers the park, leaving a lonely tree exposed.
Day 149: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Let’s remember the real reason for Memorial Day (not just a day that we get off of work). Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are … Continue reading
Day 148: Foggy Navy Pier
After having a day of fog cover and storms rolling through Chicago, the tail end of the storms and winds blowing in from off the lake created a foggy effect. This foggy effect rolled in over the skyline and could … Continue reading
Day 147: The Lakefront Path
Visibility is low as the fog moves in over the lakefront path. The path is usually populated with runners and bikers training for the many upcoming races and events throughout the city… but with the fog rolling in over the … Continue reading
Day 146: Bike The Drive
Coming up this weekend (Memorial Day weekend each year) is the annual Bike The Drive Ride. This is a time when they close off Lake Shore Drive downtown to vehicle traffic and allow participants to ride their bike along the … Continue reading
Day 145: Fog Rolling In
Here is a photo from atop the BP bridge heading to the Pritzker Pavilion. You can see the fog rolling in and engulfing the city skyline.
Day 144: A Visit to the Bean
A crowd visits the bean.
Day 143: Downy Woodpecker
Downy woodpeckers have black wings with white spotting and a white stripe down their back with a white underside. Males are larger than females and have a red patch on their nape which is missing in females. Both sexes have … Continue reading
Day 142: Shrubs in the Park
Another great shot from a foggy night in the city. The shrubs in the park, brightly flowering in the spring contrast against the dreary foggy night.
Day 141: Rugby in the Park
The fog over the last few nights in Chicago have lead to some really awesome photos. Here are a couple shots of a group of guys playing Rugby at Montrose harbor.



