Went out with some old DI buddies for what was originally a photo-excursion and ended up a $10 dollar Cubs game & a stroll through downtown. Had to take off early but got some okay shots. It’s been a while.
Above: The general sentiment around Wrigley Field these days.
Above: How Photographers bid each other adieu.
What happens when you throw composition and looking through the viewfinder out the window? Shooting from the hip while taking in the food, liquor, and West Loopites of Randolph Fest.
[Edit: And here’s my friends, The Hemmingbirds, playing a set at Randolph Fest!]
I went to go see the Vivian Maier exhibit at the Cultural Center in the loop last Thursday. For an unknown amateur, Maier’s work is masterful — and it left me wanting to see more. I didn’t take too many good photos at the exhibit, but my cousin and her friend Vivian (by coincidence) had a fun time exploring the building before moving on to the Art Institute.
I’ve noticed that I’ve been shooting a lot of extra wide, setting-conscious photos. Not really out of choice, but rather out of habit and the convenience of having one fast, versatile zoom lens to carry around with me. I’m going to try and make a conscious effort to take a step closer and get more intimate / detailed shots when I’m out and about.
I went to the Chicago Bulls-Milwaukee Bucks game earlier this week with some friends, the first time I’d been to the United Center in almost 14 years (harkening back to the Jordan dynasty era). I think I’d been here once before to see the Barnum and Bailey circus when I was younger too. Anyway, our seats just a notch above standing room (aka nosebleed section), and I was pretty lazy about walking around and getting some shots, but it was fun to watch my favorite Basketball team live again. I kinda wish they were playing someone more exciting to watch and there was more drama / suspense during the game, but a win is a win is a win.
I really need to shoot more these days.
My aunt and uncle from New Jersey were in town and I took them around the city. They had been here before (maybe 5 years ago) so I took them to a few touristy places to get reacquainted.
If you know of any other spots I can take visitors to take good touristy Chicago photos, let me know, because (as you can see) everyone knows about the Planetarium spot.