Monthly Archives: May 2011
Day 130: Along the Streets
One thing that I love about the city of Chicago is how it rallys around sports. Although our beloved Blackhawks didn’t make it all the way to bring the cup back to Chicago for the year, they sure gave it … Continue reading
Day 129: Flags
The flags of our city, the American Flag, the Illinois Flag and the Chicago Flag, all flying together.
Day 128: Along the Riverwalk
This was taken along the riverwalk. The riverwalk spans from Dearborn Street under Michigan Avenue and East to Lake Michigan the Chicago River Walk and ends at Navy Pier. It’s a great place to go and meander along taking in the view, or just … Continue reading
Day 127: On The Rocks
This was taken of the rocks right below the pier in the Milton L. Olive III park as the water from Lake Michigan washed up against them.
Day 126: Monument of the Millennium
The Monuments of the Millennium are international or national projects that represent broad categories of achievements. The Monuments, chosen in early 2000 by a distinguished panel of civil engineers, demonstrate a combination of technical engineering achievement, courage and inspiration, and … Continue reading
Day 125: USS Chicago Anchor
Located on Navy Pier, this eight-ton anchor is from the third warship named after the city of Chicago. The first “Chicago” was part of the Great White Fleet and saw service from 1889-1928. The second was commissioned in 1931 and, … Continue reading
Day 124: Serenity
This photo reminds me of the little zen garden that someone would have sitting on their desk at work. This is the sand at Ohio Street beach shortly after being raked.
Day 123: The Wheel
From the Milton L. Olive III Park, here is a photo of the ferris wheel at Navy Pier. The yellow flowering bushes showcase that spring is finally here.
Day 122: One Nation United
With the recent event of the death of Osama Bin Laden, I thought it would be appropriate to post a photo of the American Flags. The American flag has stood high and waved high throughout trying times and good times. These are … Continue reading
Day 121: The Map
In heading along the Chicago Riverwalk on my way up to Navy Pier, I found this sculpture of a map from 2000 of the city of Chicago. It is right near the breakwater access that leads to the Chicago Marine and Safety … Continue reading
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 