Category Archives: Life
Day 115: 344 N Canal Street
This is a photo taken of the Cassidy Tire Building located at 344 N Canal Street. A fun fact about this building is it was featured in the movie “Save the Last Dance” as the location for the club Steps.
Day 109: In Memory
Remember those firefighters who make the supreme sacrafice in the performace of their duties. This photo was taken of a memorial to Lt Edmond P. Coglianese and is located outside of the Engine Co. 98 firehouse.
Day 107: Fire Alarm Box
This is a photo of a fire alarm box outside of Engine Co. 98 on Chicago Ave. A fire alarm box is an outdoor device used for notifying a fire department of a fire. The first practical fire alarm system was … Continue reading
Day 103: Chicago Life
I snapped this shot when I was wandering around downtown one weekend. I feel that the photo captures the life of the city: the old water tower, the water tower shopping center, the John Hancock building and the city skyline, … Continue reading
Day 85: Plane
Today I decided to head out to Midway airport with my Nikon 18-200mm lens. Although with the wind it was a little chilly, I managed to get some good shots of planes taking off and landing.
Day 83: Ready, Set, Go
In keeping with my current theme this past week, seeing beauty in the every day overlooked things, here is a photo of a street light. Funny how this can be such an annoying thing during a commute but such a … Continue reading
Day 81: No Wake Zone
This photo was taken by the Kinzie Street Railway Bridge. I often think that capturing the photo in black and white calls out the beauty of the scene better than when shot in color. The details in the wood just … Continue reading
Day 80: Viaduct
I am always a big fan of how taking a photograph of something ordinary can make it look extraordinary. Things that you look at everyday and not even take a second glance, can make you stop in awe when seen in a … Continue reading
Day 78: Wacker Drive
Construction started on Wacker Drive, both lower and upper Wacker, in April 2010 and will continue thru December 2012. Lower Wacker will see a series of improvements from Randolph to Congress. The deteriorated viaduct structure built in the 1950s will … Continue reading
Day 75: Emerald Society
The Emerald Society is an organization of American police officers or fire fighters of Irish heritage. Emerald Societies are found in most major U.S. cities such as New York City, Milwaukee, WI, Jersey City, NJ, District of Columbia, Boston, Chicago, … Continue reading
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 