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Each year I am gifted with a week in Chicago when I travel to the windy city for the National Restaurant Association Show. The timing is perfect for capturing the tulips along the Magnificent Mile along with other treasures
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  • 05-18-14 View of Chicago walking back along the shoreline from McCormick Place.

    05-18-14 View of Chicago walking back along the shoreline from McCormick Place.

  • 05-15-14 Though the Sun was shining on Navy Pier, the clouds were dark over the city.

    05-15-14 Though the Sun was shining on Navy Pier, the clouds were dark over the city.

  • Chicago view

    Chicago view

    05-18-15 The Chicago skyline is stunning from Lakefront Trail around the Shedd Aquarium.

  • Lakeshore Drive Bridge

    Lakeshore Drive Bridge

    05-18-15 Northern view of the Lake Shore Bridge over the Chicago River.

  • Michigan Ave Bridge

    Michigan Ave Bridge

    05-18-15 The Michigan Avenue Bridge over the Chicago River is a prominent City landmark.

  • Chicago Marine Safety Station

    Chicago Marine Safety Station

    05-23-16 The Chicago Marine Safety Station makes an impressive statement where the Chicago River and Lake Michigan exchange water.

  • 2016 Lighthouse Photo

    2016 Lighthouse Photo

    05-21-16 The fourth annual lighthouse photo taken off the end of Navy Pier.

  • Sailboat with lighthouse

    Sailboat with lighthouse

    05-21-16 With perfect timing, the sailboast cruised by the end of Navy Pier as I prepared to take my annual lighthouse shot.

  • 05-18-14 View from the backside of McCormick Place - gorgeous!

    05-18-14 View from the backside of McCormick Place - gorgeous!

  • 05-16-13 A young sparrow who recently left the nest's safety.  Althought it could fly, the young one was not yet comfortable in flight.

    05-16-13 A young sparrow who recently left the nest's safety. Althought it could fly, the young one was not yet comfortable in flight.

  • 05-15-14 The SeaDog is ready to take folks on lake tours!

    05-15-14 The SeaDog is ready to take folks on lake tours!

  • Buckingham Fountain

    Buckingham Fountain

    05-17-15 Buckingham Fountain as a storm heads into the mainland off Lake Michagan.

  • 05-16-14 The Wrigley Clock Tower was a welcome site as I rushed back to my hotel, running late for dinner plans.

    05-16-14 The Wrigley Clock Tower was a welcome site as I rushed back to my hotel, running late for dinner plans.

  • 05-16-14 A black & white night view of the Water Tower.

    05-16-14 A black & white night view of the Water Tower.

  • 05-14-14  St. James Cathedral is the home for powerful statue.

    05-14-14 St. James Cathedral is the home for powerful statue.

  • 05-16-14 The John Hancock Building with a lovely branch filter.

    05-16-14 The John Hancock Building with a lovely branch filter.

  • Man on park bench

    Man on park bench

    05-20-16 A timeless capture of man smoking a cigar on a public park bench. Yet the back pack and shoes time stamps the capture.

  • Door on Eugenie Street

    Door on Eugenie Street

    05-20-16 An eclectic, haphazard door beckoned attention on Eugenie Street near Old Towne in Chicago.

  • Sweet litle girl

    Sweet litle girl

    05-22-16 The sweet little girl demanded I take her photo with unspoken vigor.

  • Cherry Blossoms

    Cherry Blossoms

    05-14-15 Cherry blossoms are in their prime glory along the lakeshore path in Chicago.

  • 05-27-24 The lovely rabbit was most patient as he posed for the picture.

    05-27-24 The lovely rabbit was most patient as he posed for the picture.

  • Tulips in setting sun

    Tulips in setting sun

    05-13-15 Brilliant tulips lit by the setting Sun.

  • Colorful tulips

    Colorful tulips

    05-20-16 aaaaah, the beauties waited for my new camera! I was on my way to capture their magnificence yesterrday when my beloved camera saved me in a fall.

  • Full-bloom dahlia

    Full-bloom dahlia

    05-18-16 One of the final photos taken with my dear camera, who served as my best friend since Jan 3, 2014. May she rest in peace knowing how much I appreciate her sacrafice to save me from bodily trauma in my fall this morning.

  • Hydrangea

    Hydrangea

    05-20-16 Water speckled hydrangea clusters were filled with personality.

  • 05-18-14 Sunday was a gorgeous day in Chicago and all but one bike was rented on my return walk from the McCormick Place.

    05-18-14 Sunday was a gorgeous day in Chicago and all but one bike was rented on my return walk from the McCormick Place.

  • Mural on Randolph Street

    Mural on Randolph Street

    05-23-16 My final Chicago photo is urban art on Randolph Street @ Wabash - stopped me in my tracks!

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