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Another view looking downward from the Brown Line station platform. Kerouac Jack’s is long gone. I always loved the lighting in this shot. It’s geometrical as well.
Patio Theater 2011
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For the longest time, I feared that the Patio would be torn down. It had been closed for years until someone bought and rehabbed it in 2011. It now regularly plays recent films and has a loyal neighborhood following. I’m glad that it’s been resurrected because I hate when they tear down these beautiful, old movie palaces.
Monument Valley #I 2005
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Monument Valley is awe inspiring to say the least! This is one of a few. This is not your typical photograph of Monument– it has many faces. Like many of the places around Utah and Arizona, I had red mud on my hiking shoes for months!
Autumn Leaves on Wrought Iron Fence 2009
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I was just on a walk around Bucktown one fall afternoon and saw this. One must remember that beauty can be also found right at home and not only in national parks. This is how I can describe autumn in Chicago.
Clearing Storm, Canyonlands 2005
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I almost thought this day was lost. It was raining for most of the day. The temperature hovered near 60 degrees and conditions were not great. My fellow photographer/friend and I decided to stick it out. Eventually, as the rain stopped, I grabbed my gear and told my buddy he should get out of the truck with his gear and explore as well. As we were walking, I noticed that fog was rising up from the canyon floor. This was an unbelievable sight. I quick set up my camera and tripod and took some light readings. I shot several rolls of black and white and color film. This was one of the better ones. I shot this with my old Yashica D.
Railroad Crossing– Green River, UT 2005
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A railroad crossing somewhere near Green River, Ut. This was on the way to Arches National Park. It was 102 degrees outside. This was shot with a Mamiya 645 Â and a 55mm lens.
Margie’s Candies 2011
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A Chicago institution since 1921. It’s a cute, little place on the corner of Armitage and Western that serves some great ice cream. Seating is somewhat limited, but there’s always someone in there.
Granville Pictures 2013
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This is an old photo framing shop on Granville and Broadway on the far North Side of Chicago. I love the fact that they still use the old sign. Â
Odd 2013
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I stumbled across this while photographing around the North Avenue bridge. This is exactly how I found it.
The Aragon 1994
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This is the photo that EVERYONE in my class seemed to rave about. The composition, the lighting, etc. etc. To tell you the truth, it was a fluke. I was standing by the EL doors as the train entered the Lawrence Ave. station. I looked out the window and The Aragon caught my eye–I have a thing for old theater signs. Just as the train was about to depart the station, I quickly snapped two shots. This is one of them. As much as I’ll admit that this shot was a fluke, It did define this project. Views of the city, or simply, Urban Views.
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