Category Archives: Chicago

NATO Continues…

Posted on May 23, 2012 by eaj81

I had close to 1,000 photos that I took from over the NATO weekend.  Obviously not going to post all of my good shots from the weekend, but thought I would add some more of my favorites that showed the … Continue reading →

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NATO Summit Chicago

Posted on May 21, 2012 by eaj81

As NATO in Chicago continues, so do the protests.  Streets are closed along Lake Shore Drive, Congress, and Michigan Ave as protestors take to the streets waving flags,  chanting, and defying the police.  The city had a post-apocalyptic feel to … Continue reading →

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Opening Day

Posted on April 5, 2012 by eaj81

As today is Opening Day for the Chicago Cubs, I thought it would be appropriate to post a few of the pics that I have taken of the nostalgic Wrigley Field.   Good Luck to the Chicago Cubs as they … Continue reading →

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High in the Sky

Posted on February 8, 2012 by eaj81

As I am been traveling quite a bit the past few weeks for work, I decided to grab some shots from in the plane.  Here are some shots that I got on my way home from Tennessee the other week.  … Continue reading →

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Sunrise in OakBrook

Posted on January 6, 2012 by eaj81

January in Chicago usually means snow and cold weather, but not for 2012- at least not yet.  According to the Chicago Weather Center, there have only been 8 other years since 1871 where the weather was warmer than 49degrees in … Continue reading →

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Day 365: Finale

Posted on January 1, 2012 by eaj81

Today marks my 365th post and the end to my blog-form “project 365”. A year ago today I decided to start sharing photos that I have taken throughout this amazing city and wanted everyone to see what a wonderful and … Continue reading →

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Day 364: Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2011 by eaj81

Here’s to a great 2012!  I hope you all had a safe and Happy New Year.

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Day 363: Old Water Tower

Posted on December 30, 2011 by eaj81

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 →

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Day 362: Preston Bradley Hall

Posted on December 29, 2011 by eaj81

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 →

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Day 361: Reflections of the Hall

Posted on December 28, 2011 by eaj81

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.

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