Michigan Avenue in Chicago's Loop
Though I don’t have the urban backbone to live in Chicago – I lived on the near North Side for three years in the late 70s and know that as a true fact – I love visiting the city a few times each year, preferably once each season. On our winter visit, we explored Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. I took this photograph standing on the stairs that lead into the Art Institute, shooting north up the avenue. The snow cover and chilly temperature added to the overall experience.
I liked how only part of the diamond top of the Smurfit-Stone Building was snow covered. I love that building, and I love its name. I always think I’m going to see little blue cartoon characters hanging around the lobby, but no, so far there have been no Papa Smurf sightings!
They missed an opportunity. The building could have been blue.
Too bad.
That is an interesting building and a great shot! I didn’t know there was a Smurfit Stone building. Smurfit is in bankruptcy now and perhaps the diamond will change hands.
I like how you composed your image. And I LOVE the Chicago Art Institute! I need to go back for a visit. *sigh*
Nice composition. It really does look like a diamond in that sky. I’ve never been to Chicago. Thanks for the tour!!!
Love this scene
Back some years now, i worked for a large ad agency. My office was in Philly but HQ was in Chicago. I did a lot of traveling but always felt Chicago was one of the nicest cities I visited. Good work on this one, Bo.
How you likin’ that E-P1?
I totally agree, Ed. Chicago is a great city.