Fascinating heart-of-Chicago photos. When my novel is produced as a movie, I will insist the “historic” visuals include your images of the city as it was before the ravages of climate change and dystopia, and pay you big bucks for the copywrite.
But maybe don’t spend the money in the expectation the film will be released in 2026.
This brought back some wonderful memories of a trip last year. Due to time contstraints missed the Architectural tour boat, on my list for next visit! Great shots here.
Perfect timing in that penultimate photo😀. A lovely selection of city-scapes. My fave has to be the 6th from last, the way the light comes from two directions is wonderful.
Ooo, what a great way to view the city and architecture!! Nice series (well, I had to frown at one of the images, sorry) and thanks for taking us along. 😃
Lovely series of photos, Rachel. The architectural boat tour is one of the best parts of a visit to Chicago, along with the Art Institute, food, music,etc., etc. 😀. Such a great city to visit.
Amazing work capturing how the river acts as a stage for light architecture. The shadow/reflection interplay realy changes how we read building scale when the glass doubles back morning sun patterns. I shot something similiar in NYC once where light bounce between towers created this totally unexpected warmth mid-canyon that didn't exist from street level. Makes me wondder if water-level perspectives deserve way more attention in urban photography than they get.
It has been a long time since I focused on architectural photography. Your focus of shape, symmetry, reflection and light were well captured and would have been my choices as well. Loved it!
Whatever anyone tells us, whatever powers of pre-visualization we figure to have--not much can equal the actuality of being there. Wherever there happens to be. Those little subjective speckles of light that only our eyes may see.
Chicago is such an amazing city for photography! I hope you take some time to visit Central Camera and Tamarkin Camera!
I'll remember that for my next visit!
That man and dog photograph is fantastic. Love the light!
Thanks! For all the shots from the boat, that was my favorite too 🙏🏻
I love it!
Thank you Kevin 😀
Fascinating heart-of-Chicago photos. When my novel is produced as a movie, I will insist the “historic” visuals include your images of the city as it was before the ravages of climate change and dystopia, and pay you big bucks for the copywrite.
But maybe don’t spend the money in the expectation the film will be released in 2026.
I'll take the compliment while shaking my head at you.
This brought back some wonderful memories of a trip last year. Due to time contstraints missed the Architectural tour boat, on my list for next visit! Great shots here.
Glad to hear it! The boat tour is a must-do, and I really did enjoy listening to our tour guide. He was hilarious!
Perfect timing in that penultimate photo😀. A lovely selection of city-scapes. My fave has to be the 6th from last, the way the light comes from two directions is wonderful.
Thanks Ralph! That bnw was my favorite too.
Wonderful architectural details, Rachel! Happy New Year!
Thank you Todd. Happy New Year to you too 🎉
I love that you gave details!
Thank you Janet! There was so much to look at 😍
Ooo, what a great way to view the city and architecture!! Nice series (well, I had to frown at one of the images, sorry) and thanks for taking us along. 😃
It was a fun way to experience a different part of the city. Yeah, I know on the building… oof.
Lovely set of images, Rachel! Cold, no problem, you have to suffer for your art... you know that, right!? 😀
Ha! I feel like I suffer for my art more than I should 😂
Lovely series of photos, Rachel. The architectural boat tour is one of the best parts of a visit to Chicago, along with the Art Institute, food, music,etc., etc. 😀. Such a great city to visit.
I'm sad that I missed Chinatown. I want to visit that area for sure next time.
Now you come to mention it, I haven’t been there either. Next time, maybe.
Amazing work capturing how the river acts as a stage for light architecture. The shadow/reflection interplay realy changes how we read building scale when the glass doubles back morning sun patterns. I shot something similiar in NYC once where light bounce between towers created this totally unexpected warmth mid-canyon that didn't exist from street level. Makes me wondder if water-level perspectives deserve way more attention in urban photography than they get.
Chicago is such a beautiful city and you captured it so well!
Thank you Alicia! Chicago is a good one, and I can't wait to go back.
It has been a long time since I focused on architectural photography. Your focus of shape, symmetry, reflection and light were well captured and would have been my choices as well. Loved it!
Thank you Sheryl! I appreciate the kind words 🤗
Of all the cities we visited on our R66 odyssey, Chicago is the one I wish we'd had time to explore more. Hreat series, Rachel. Best wishes for 2026.
Thanks Paul! Even I want more time to explore Chicago 😍
Whatever anyone tells us, whatever powers of pre-visualization we figure to have--not much can equal the actuality of being there. Wherever there happens to be. Those little subjective speckles of light that only our eyes may see.
Cheers Rachel!
Love it! 🙏🏻