Chicago Sights

My nephew Blake was in town this weekend. We took a Segway ride on Thursday (like we did with his sister last summer). So fun! So many weird people in Chicago this weekend for Lollapalooza.

Buckingham Fountain



(Husband and nephew)

Prairie Field out past the Planetarium, near old Meigs Field. I have lived in this area for 20 years and I didn't even know this area existed before Thursday!




By the Planetarium


Kids goofing around under the Bean



Ha! You go, boyfriend.

Guy shooting a rap video


For reals, yo! See him rewind his boombox to get ready for the second take. Hee!


Take two. Oh, distracted by the little girl!

Chicago Weekend

We had another great weekend in downtown Chicago. Lots of Blackhawks pride, lots of goings-on up and down Michigan Avenue. Plus, it was a beautiful summer day.

First we did yoga at Millenium Park. This was before most people arrived.



This was my view from way in the back. Man, it was HARD!



After a tasty breakfast at Yolk, I goofed around in the Agora sculptures. My friend Jessie took these shots. Thanks, J!







A really earnest nerd sang to his girlfriend as she tanned and ignored him.


Later I went on the river and lake architecture boat tour. I love that tour, so pretty!









(That is my favorite building in the Loop. I love the old-school short brick and ivy against the tall gleaming glass skyscrapers. The ivy growth isn't a random coincidence, either.)



Then I went to a concert. Keith Urban is a tiny dot in the crowd. Oh, I curse my decision not to bring my camera! The iPhone camera stinks.



More photos coming this week, promise!

Lyric Opera at Millenium Park

Went to a free performance by the stars of the Lyric Opera. It was held downtown in the Pritzker Pavilion in Millenium Park. It was so pretty and fun!











I love my city.

Charter Fishing

I posted a whole set of shots on Flickr of our morning charter fishing on Lake Michigan, but here are some of my favorite (photography-wise) of the set.

Sunrise over the bow


We reach our destination.


Fishing boat in the orange sun


Andy


Dave


Janie


Richard reels it in


Showing off the day's catch


An impressive collection of lures


Best tagline ever!



We will definitely do this again. At least the guys will; hopefully they'll continue to let me tag along and photograph their, um, hard work. (Truthfully, Matt the captain did everything, and deserves a ton of credit and thanks. Jackpot Fishing for all your charter fishing needs!)

6:16am Sunday, August 31

Taken on a charter fishing boat on Lake Michigan this morning. Sometimes getting up early is worth it.