Tag: people

‘Rite Way Walkway’ and ‘breakfast run’

The legacy of iconic stores in Freeport is apparent if you know what to look for. Rite-Way furniture and appliance has operated since 1972, and its current location once

Noir Log Cabin

Final photo from Galena, Illinois. The bright red neon sign of Log Cabin Fine Foods bathes the street in scarlet. Converting the image to black and white tells a

City Park Lagoon

I’ve included this image as part of my NOLA coaster set, which is available for sale at MidnightOwl.Gallery. One each of 5×7, 8×8 and 8×10 prints are also available

George

Please join me in honoring all those who sacrificed their lives to win and preserve our freedom. This week I’m taking a pause as we’ve reached the midway point
Peet's Coffee

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.,

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.
Crosswalk Stare Down

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
Adams Street Bridge

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,

Peeling Light

NOLA series, part 16 of 17.  I wandered around the City Park neighborhood a bit with a red filter on the camera to see how I liked shooting with

Skate Park

NOLA series, part 15 of 17.  So much to look at in this photo, with tricks, falls in process, breakdowns and, well, I’m not even sure what some of

Superior Waiting

NOLA series, part 14 of 17.  We didn’t eat here, but next time we’re in town we’ll make an attempt. This whole neighborhood is abuzz with great energy and

Tour Selfies

Part 6 of 17.  I watched from afar as a docent at the plantation gave a long presentation to a tour group. Some of the visitors were more into

Outside Studies (Alongside the Bayou St. John)

Part 5 of 17.  A student takes advantage of the wonderful spring weather in New Orleans to study outside. These benches along the bayou are functional at best, and

On the Bayou

Part 4 of 17.  You’ll see all kinds of things on the Bayou St. John, including kayaks, canoes and paddle boards, and sometimes furry companions ride along, too. Eaves,

Bayou Stroll

The Bayou St. John is a lovely little area of New Orleans. Like much of the city, people watching is a fun experience, and people from all walks of

Fox Fishing

It was cold and windy, yet these two fishermen seemed to be having a good time fishing at the McHenry Dam. Eaves, Chris (Oct. 20, 2018). Fox Fishing [Photograph]. McHenry, Illinois.

Petit Fruits

We’ve made it to the final image in my Montreal montage. If you missed any of the previous ones, click the Montreal tag below and you’ll be all caught

Metro Series, No. 1: Pairings

Today welcomes part 5 of 10 in my Montreal series. The Underground in Montreal fills a special place in my heart. It’s no secret that I don’t like the

Old Montreal

Today is part 2 of 10 in my Montreal series. We walked or took the Metro everywhere, and it was quite liberating to be free of a car and

Picking Peppers

Welcome to my Montreal series! Today is part 1 of 10, including a mini-Metro series in the middle of it. I hope you enjoy! Today we start with a