Category Archives: Skyline
Day 246: BCBS Tower
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower (BCBS) is located on the north end of Grant Park along E. Randolph Street at the NE corner of Randolph and Columbus Drive. The building is located next to the Aon Center and original plans hoped to connect the two … Continue reading
Day 245: Red & Blue
With the addition of the new Roosevelt University Building right near the CNA building, the skyline shines in red and blue as the colors of the two buildings compliment each other.
Day 242: Rainbow in the Fountain
Buckingham Fountain, officially known as the ‘Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain’ is one of Chicago’s most popular landmarks. The fountain is located in Grant Park at the center of a formally laid out garden. The design of the fountain is based on … Continue reading
Day 236: Engulfed
A view of the city engulfed in the smoke from the planes and jets at the Air & Water show.
Day 234: Thunderbirds in Flight
The Thunderbirds fly past the John Hancock building at the 53rd Annual Air & Water Show in Chicago.
Day 230: Looking up
A view of the Navy Pier ferris wheel from an upward angle.
Day 229: Navy Pier Headhouse
The two major buildings on the Navy Pier are the Headhouse and Auditorium – both were designed by the architect Charles Summer Frost and constructed in 1916. The most western building, a brick and terra cotta building with two prominent towers … Continue reading
Day 223: The City at Night
The city lights up at night from the riverwalk.
Day 222: Riverwalk
Although there is nothing special about this picture, I was out enjoying the river walk and snapped this one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Day 217: The Nautical Theme
A daring piece of architecture for The Loop area, Aqua comes off more as a massive sculpture than as a residential block in the crowded heart of the city. The name “Aqua” is in keeping with the nautical theme most of … Continue reading
Showcasing Chicago One Image at a Time 