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Day 364: Happy New Year
Here’s to a great 2012! I hope you all had a safe and Happy New Year.
Day 363: Old Water Tower
Constructed in 1869 using big limestone blocks, the Chicago Water Tower, with all its small neo-gothic towers resembles more a tiny European medieval castle than a water tower. It was designed by architect William W. Boyington and houses a 40 … Continue reading
Day 362: Preston Bradley Hall
Preston Bradley Hall is located at the Chicago Cultural Center downtown. This is where you can find the famous Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass dome. This dome was restored in 2008 with amazing results to allow the dome to be … Continue reading
Day 361: Reflections of the Hall
This photo was taken in Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center. It was taken out of the East-facing window out onto Michigan Ave. with the reflection of Preston Bradley Hall.
Day 360: Water Tower Place
Taken from Level 7 of Water Tower Place during the after Christmas shopping rush in downtown Chicago.
Day 359: Blue Cosmos
When you visit the Shedd and head underground to view the Polar Play Zone, there are plastic replicas of an iceberg from under the water that children can walk through. Inside the iceberg are plastic fish you can find and … Continue reading
Day 358: Merry Christmas
My sister is in town from San Diego for Christmas and brought her dog Charlie with her. I caught this shot of him lying around on the couch all festive in his Santa hat and thought it was a perfect … Continue reading
Day 357: Twas the Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were … Continue reading
Day 356: ‘Tis the Season
The Shedd decorated for the holidays. Wreaths along the walls with a light display in red, green and a hint of stars.
Day 355: Blue Iguanas
A part of the Waters of the World exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium, this is the Blue Iguana, A 2002 report issued by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands said fewer than 30 Grand Cayman blue iguanas (Cyclura lewisi) … Continue reading
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 