Tag: Chicago
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Elegant Fan Palm
The Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago is a wonder place to visit, especially when the weather turns cold and dreary. Seen here is a beautiful fan palm, which is much more impressive in person than through a screen.
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Pre-Pay
Chicago, unlike many large cities, enjoys plenty of open spaces and unused or underutilized spaces — including this parking lot that was vacant in the middle of a workweek. One copy of this print is available for purchase! Eaves, Chris (Aug. 7, 2015). Pre-Pay [Photograph]. Chicago, Ill. Shot on a Canon 6D at 50mm, 1/320…
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Peet’s Coffee
A few Loop office workers take a morning coffee break. Eaves, Chris (Feb. 20, 2020). Peet’s Coffee [Photograph]. Chicago, Ill. Shot on a Canon 6D at 35mm, 1/100 sec., f5 at ISO1000.
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Chicago Theatre
Always a favorite spot of Chicago photogs, the Chicago Theatre and the Red Line make for an interesting composition. Eaves, Chris (Feb. 20, 2020). Chicago Theatre [Photograph]. Chicago, Ill. Shot on a Canon 6D at 31mm, 1/100 sec., f5 at ISO100.
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Crosswalk Stare Down
Not everyone is a fan of street photography, and as a photographer, practicing this part of the art remains uncomfortable. These margins of skill discomfort, though, provide us the space we need for growth and adaptation—perfect reasons to explore discomfort! Eaves, Chris (Feb. 20, 2020). Crosswalk Stare Down [Photograph]. Chicago, Ill. Shot on a Canon…
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Adams Street Bridge
The sun poked through at just the right moment to illuminate a few pedestrians crossing the Adams Street Bridge. Eaves, Chris (Feb. 20, 2020). Adams Street Bridge [Photograph]. Chicago, Ill. Shot on a Canon 6D at 35mm, 1/100 sec., f5 at ISO125.
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Sliding By
We’re on a brief interlude here while I finish up content for my next series, Abandoned Government. This week, I’ll post a few pre-pandemic-lockdown street photos from around Chicago. I call this one “Sliding By.” Eaves, Chris (Feb. 20, 2020). Sliding By [Photograph]. Chicago, Ill. Shot on a Canon 6D at 35mm, 1/100 sec., f5…
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Chicago’s Field Museum
A few photos from this week’s trip to the Field Museum.
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Morning in Lincoln Park
Sunrise flaring on the lens adds a nice touch to the stillness of the scene. Eaves, Chris (March 29, 2019). Morning in Lincoln Park [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on Canon 6D at 36mm, 1/30 sec., f13 at ISO50.
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Sunrise Chicago
A full-color version of a similar photo published here on June 7. One advantage of shooting sunrise shots in winter is you don’t have to get up insanely early to snag a nice shot. Eaves, Chris (March 29, 2019). Sunrise Chicago [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on Canon 6D at 17mm, 10 sec., f16 at ISO50 with…
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Grey Chicago
Definitely not an “original” composition here, as I literally took it at a place called “Photography Point.” Nonetheless, I love this spot when the early-morning sun hits the buildings just-so. Eaves, Chris (March 29, 2019). Grey Chicago [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on Canon 6D at 24mm, 10 sec., f16 at ISO50 with a 6-stop ND…
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Quaker Wheel
Walking through the Lincoln Park Conservancy is a bit like stepping back in time. Built in the 1890s, the metal and glass structure retains much of its 19th Century charm. Spotting this wheel and chain from Quaker City Machine Co., I felt like I was on the set of an Indiana Jones movie, complete with…
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Morning Jog in Lincoln Park
A jogger passes the portal. Eaves, Chris (March 29, 2019). Morning Jog in Lincoln Park [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on Canon 6D at 39mm, 1/60 sec., f14 at ISO400.
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The Passing of Old Man Winter
Back over in Lincoln Park, this wooden-framed structure offers a nice view of the Chicago skyline. At the time, it felt like winter was coming to an end. Little did I know that we’d get two more major snow events, the last one of the season dumping 5-inches of snow on April 27th. Eaves, Chris…
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Sunrise at the Guard House
The North Avenue guard house offered a nice setting for a quick pic. Being the offseason, and a workday for many, I had the place nearly to myself. And no, that’s not lens distortion—someone backed into the pole. Eaves, Chris (March 29, 2019). Sunrise at the Guard House [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on Canon 6D…
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Sunrise Bridge No. 2
After stopping for the low-angle shot, I paused on the bridge over Lake Shore Drive to enjoy a bit more of the lovely lakeshore sunrise. Eaves, Chris (March 29, 2019). Sunrise Bridge No. 2 [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on Canon 6D at 40mm, 1/60 sec., f6.3 at ISO50.
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Sunrise Bridge No. 1
I was on a mission to get over to Photography Point. And I had to convince myself to stop. But the structure was too appealing to ignore, and I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to get a silhouette of the pedestrian overpass bridging Lincoln Park with North Avenue Beach. Eaves, Chris (March 29, 2019). Sunrise…
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Girl on the Pond
Wandering into the Lincoln Park Conservatory on a cold, wintery (or spring) day in Chicago is always a nice respite from the elements. Eaves, Chris (Feb. 6, 2019). Girl on the Pond [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on Canon 6D at 28mm, 1/320 sec., f4.5 at ISO200.
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Chicago Neighborhoods No. 1
I love all the things going on with the front of this house in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. There’s the smirking face, the vine vs. bars in the window, the pine bows replacing grass, and so much character. Eaves, Chris (Feb. 6, 2019). Chicago Neighborhoods No. 1 [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on a Canon 6D…
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Union Sky
By lunchtime, the fog had lifted and big, puffy, low-level clouds drifted through downtown. Here’s a look at the columns outside Union Station. Eaves, Chris (Oct. 15, 2018). Union Sky [Photograph]. Chicago, Illinois. Shot on a Bronica SQ-A at 80mm on Kodak TMX100 pushed 1 stop