Chicago

Friday Afternoon Traffic

Inbound traffic is especially challenging because of the reconstruction work on the outbound Kennedy expressway. The city looks great in the mid April sunshine!

An Even Clearer Pic

This pic is taken with a longer zoom lens so it appears clearer and with more resolution. The last post was from a cell phone with digital zoom to 4x.

Clear Blue Skies

After the last few days of rain and snow, it’s nice to see the sun again.

Thunderstorm Video Capture

Mar 7, 2024 | Chicago, Weather

As strong storms approached the city, I set up a couple of phones in the corner to capture some 60fps FHD video. February 27, 2024

Panoramic Chicago Sunset

Mar 6, 2024 | Chicago, Panoramas, Sunsets

I took a quick panorama looking south and west before sunset on 3-6-24. As the early March days continue to lengthen, I notice the sun is setting at 264°. In only a couple of weeks the sun will set due west at 270°, when it’s the spring equinox.

Sunny Winter Afternoon

Mar 6, 2024 | Chicago, Weather

An exceptionally sunny early February afternoon in downtown Chicago. Looking to the southeast, the vibrant blue Lake Michigan glistens in the low angle sunlight. This picture was taken around 2:46pm on February 4.

Colorful February Sunset

Mar 5, 2024 | Chicago, Sunsets

The sky looked very colorful shortly after sunset in Chicago on February 22, 2024. Unusually warm weather has dominated this month. It’s been fantastic!