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 05/13/2005 09:49:05 AM · #1
...sorry but I can't take you. (Sorry, old song stuck in my head).

I'll be in Chicago May 27-31 on vacation- what should I shoot?? Here are some sightseeing suggestions from a non-photography friend of mine:

US ( uncle steve's) Blues Bar, if it is still there

Buddy Guys's blues bar

Chicagofest or Taste of Chicago (check to see if that is happening)

Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley ( day game, if possible and sit in the bleachers!)

Eat at Lou Malanati's pizza place

Navy Pier - fun place

Go up in Sears tower and John Hancock tower (I think you can up a high as 90 stories)

Water Tower Place to shop

Go see Buckingham Fountain ( it is the one from Married with Children TV show)

Take a boat ride on the chicago river

Anyone else? Or any tips? Like if I'm on the 90th floor of a building, which lens should I use for some cool shots? ;)
Canon EOS-40D
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Canon
 05/13/2005 10:00:26 AM · #2
Visit the art institute
The chicago theatre
uno's pizzaria(The original)
Lincoln park zoo
Have a great time, and good luck getting them bleacher seats!
 05/13/2005 11:09:22 AM · #3
Thanks for that- I'll add them to my list!
Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 05/13/2005 11:25:13 AM · #4
I love Chicago. John Hancock tower isn't quite as tall as the Sears tower but it has a better view. There are some great museums in Chicago. Check out a comedy show at Second City if you get a chance. It's a lot of fun.
Nikon D90
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 05/13/2005 11:27:23 AM · #5
Here are some pics from last May
Chicago pics
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
 05/13/2005 12:13:39 PM · #6
Here's a guide to a few of Chicago's attractions:

The newest attraction of course: Chicago's Millennium Park with the Bean, the Pritzker Music Pavilion, the BP Bridge, Crown Fountain ...





The bean may still be under canopy when you get here though.

View of/from the Hancock Tower (from 94th or 95th floor):




Michigan Ave for shopping


Lake Michigan and Skyline and Buildings (Chicago is considered to be the Architectural Center of the World)









Navy Pier



Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory





Art Institute and other Museums


Buckingham Fountain and Grant Park



Enjoy your stay! (I would have loved to have a mini-photo safari with you but I am out of town that week-end :-)).

Message edited by author 2005-05-13 15:39:45.
 05/13/2005 12:55:23 PM · #7
Thanks for the photos guys! I'll take a closer look when I have my lunch break in an hour or so :)
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 05/13/2005 03:03:39 PM · #8
Originally posted by flip89:
Here's a guide to a few of Chicago's attraction:


awesome collection of images, Ken! makes me jealous. :)

Dave
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
 05/13/2005 03:21:49 PM · #9
Originally posted by dsa157:
Originally posted by flip89:
Here's a guide to a few of Chicago's attraction:


awesome collection of images, Ken! makes me jealous. :)

Dave


Coming from you Dave, I am very much humbled.
Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 05/13/2005 04:00:01 PM · #10
IS THIS GTG THREAD ?

I'm in :-)

Bring lot of plastic money,very expensive place for fun.

For great Serbian Roast pork or Cevapi and music,visit Galeria at Western and Foster.

Message edited by author 2005-05-13 16:02:36.
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 05/13/2005 04:09:15 PM · #11
Are you still allowed to take pics of the bean? I recall reading some real controversy about that!
 05/13/2005 04:19:28 PM · #12
I think a GTG would be cool! Unfortunately I'll be coming with 3 non-photography people so I think I'll be outvoted :(


05/25/2005 05:55:50 PM · #13
Originally posted by pitsaman:
For great Serbian Roast pork or Cevapi and music,visit Galeria at Western and Foster.


Ooh! That sounds like a great place for photos too maybe??

I leave for Chicago on Friday! Looking forward to it. I've been so stupid busy I haven't had time to really plan the trip much. That's what I'll do tonight at work. While I should be working :D
 06/01/2005 05:42:33 PM · #14
Okay! I posted 17 of the 600+ photos I took in Chicago. The gallery is here. Enjoy! Here are a few teasers:



Of course, comments on any and all are appreciated ;)

Message edited by author 2005-06-01 17:45:13.
 06/01/2005 07:27:32 PM · #15
And if anyone is interested, here's the *BIG* gallery that I'm sharing with friends and family. Some other interesting shots in there too.

Chicago Gallery

Message edited by author 2005-06-01 19:29:41.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
 06/01/2005 07:40:24 PM · #16
Went through the big gallery quickly, but you have some great photos in there. Looks like you had a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing. Hopefully I can get back up there this summer.

Edit: The view from the lounge at the top of the Hancock building is great, isn't it? Beer ain't cheap though. =)

Message edited by author 2005-06-01 19:41:53.
 06/01/2005 07:52:03 PM · #17
Yep, the view was amazing. We went up a second time, cause I couldn't think of anywhere I'd rather be for sunset on our last night. EVERYTHING there was expensive, but we lived it up- martinis, appetizers, sandwiches, the works. It was worth it :) Very memorable trip.
 06/01/2005 09:14:17 PM · #18
Ride in the front of the first car of the El on the loop, great views
 06/01/2005 09:18:17 PM · #19
Thanks photodude, unfortunately you're too late! I got back yesterday.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 06/02/2005 12:16:20 PM · #20
Looks like a great trip! Thanks for sharing.
 06/02/2005 12:55:38 PM · #21
Originally posted by tsheets:
Looks like a great trip! Thanks for sharing.


Thank you for the feedback! It is appreciated.
 06/02/2005 01:02:49 PM · #22
Originally posted by flip89:
Here's a guide to a few of Chicago's attractions:

**SNIP FOR SPACE**


Wow. Some of these would make awesome postcards...
Nikon D70
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 06/02/2005 01:06:33 PM · #23
I'm looking thru your gallery now, but had to come back to comment. Besides feeling homesick (thank you very much) because of your pictures, I just have to ask; is that BradP on the far left of your Michigan Ave pic? :-)
That guy is everywhere!
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II
 06/02/2005 01:09:27 PM · #24
Originally posted by ahaze:
And if anyone is interested, here's the *BIG* gallery that I'm sharing with friends and family. Some other interesting shots in there too.

Chicago Gallery


Hi!
I just went and checked out the link you left. Awesome!!! I love your stuff!! Thank you for sharing these!! :)

Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM II
 06/02/2005 01:12:08 PM · #25
Originally posted by aronya1:
I'm looking thru your gallery now, but had to come back to comment. Besides feeling homesick (thank you very much) because of your pictures, I just have to ask; is that BradP on the far left of your Michigan Ave pic? :-)
That guy is everywhere!


LOL...I just went and looked! Too funny!

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