Monday, May 26, 2008

Chicago Memorial Day


ChicagoMemorialDay, originally uploaded by focusedlight77.

Happy Memorial Day! I grabbed this one on Saturday downtown. I thought the parade was on Sunday or Monday, but they had it on Saturday...Who has a Memorial Day Parade TWO DAYS before Memorial Day??? Chicago, that's who.... doing there own thing since 1837.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Washington & Garland


Washington&Garland, originally uploaded by focusedlight77.

Sorry for the repost....Blogger image upload KILLS COLORS DEAD. I brought this image from flickr (notice the difference?) A little better...but not much. I wonder why my colors change so much from what I see in photoshop to after I upoad an image?

Washington & Garland


Saturday, May 24, 2008

Let it burn


Every once in a while I get in a restoration at work of something really amazing. This photo was brought to me by the Park Ridge Fire Department and was taken by Fire Prevention Officer Lieutenant Donald Pfister (I think). It might be hard to see in the small version, but the fire crew is enjoying a smoke & a quick bite to eat before getting to work on the house....A drill ofcourse!

Friday, May 23, 2008

The Vendor


If you have been to my website this one might look familiar. I took it last father's day when me & my sister took my Dad to the cubs game. It was a wonderful day & hopefully we can get some tickets to do the same thing again this year! Go Cubs!

Canon 20D
Canon 70-300 f4.5-5.6 IS
f5.6 1/60 Sec @ ISO 400

New Image tomorrow

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Glassblocks


Canon 20D
Canon 70-200 f2.8IS
f2.8 1/30 Sec @ ISo 800

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

LSD Viaduct


Lake Shore Drive Viaduct @ Loyola University
Toyo 4x5 View Camera
Illford 100 Delta
f32 @ 2 Sec

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Crystal & Groomsmen



Sorry short on time this morning, another one from the wedding.... Thanks again Crystal & Joe!

Canon 40D
17-55 f2.8 IS
f8 1/200 Sec @ ISO 100

Monday, May 19, 2008

Macro Monday ~ Well Close-Up Monday Anyways!


I shot my first wedding on Friday. It went rather well, although it was MUCH harder then I anticipated. Now I see why the wedding photographers make the big bucks.
Thank you Crystal & Joe for allowing me to be apart of your very special day. And thanks Tim for allowing me to piggy back on your shoot, I had loads of fun and learned quite a bit!

Canon 40D
Canon FD 50mm f1.2 w/ EOS adapter
f1.2 1/125 Sec @ ISO 100

Friday, May 16, 2008

John Hancock


Michael has a way of taking pictures from a different angle, allowing us to look at things from a different perspective.

Monika on behalf of Michael.. while he's out doing his first wedding photography

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Chicago Avenue At Your Service


Just west of Michigan Avenue on Chicago Avenue, there is an interesting display of services for you to choose from once you exuasted your walk on Magnificent Mile. Take a break at the Beck's Book Store and head out for refreshments at Jimmy John's... Afterwards, if you're feeling "out of focus" stop by Starbucks for another round to help you get to your next destintion.

Commented by Monika on Michael's behalf (great shot babe)

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Little Amsterdam


After two years, my neighbor & good friend Anna is closing her doors at Little Amsterdam Restaurant. They will be greatly missed... This just shows me once again that you need to SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS!!! Boycott WALMAT!!!!

Monday, May 12, 2008

Y-Me 2008 Mother's Day Breast Cancer Run


Happy Mother's Day to my Mom & all mom's everywhere! After I had a great lunch with my Mother & G-Ma at their house I took a ride down to the Adler Planetarium to get this skyline pano.
This is a condensed version of a much larger shot...it actually almost twice as long.
Canon 40D
Canon 70-200 f2.8L IS
(x24) 2.5Sec Exposures @ f8
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Saturday, May 10, 2008

COBOL


Ok, you know I must be totally in grossed in GTA4 when I post one of Monika's COBOL photos...but still a great shot of one of my two favorite cats!

Friday, May 9, 2008

The Windy City



Sorry I haven't kept up with posting this week... Unfortunately GTA 4 came out this week & has eaten up ALL of my free time.

I took this one a couple weeks ago when Monika & I went down to Michigan Ave. They have a bunch of sculptures that all focus on the "wind" theme...I guess because we are the "windy" city... Does anyone know why they call Chicago the Windy City?