Chicago Illinois, A Massive City Of Incredible Architecture, Art, And People

Chicago Illinois is a massive city of incredible architecture, art, and people everywhere you go, the possibilities are endless.

Chicago skyline at night
Chicago skyline at night

The city of Chicago was on the top of my places to visit in the United States for a long time. This summer I finally had a chance to go up there with my wife and stay with one of her friends for several days. I took everyone opportunity I could to walk around and explore the city. There were a lot of interesting places and people to photograph. I also loved how there were art installations and by citizens all over the city. The street photography opportunities here are endless.

Chicago Beach

Before this visit I did not know that Chicago had a beach. This area of the city surprised me the most. I really enjoyed walking a long it and photographing every interesting thing I saw.

Girl jumping into Lake Michigan
Girl jumping into Lake Michigan
A man with a metal detector in Chicago Illinois at Lake Michigan
Man with a metal detector at Chicago, Beach
A couple taking a selfie
Couple taking a selfie
A texting cyclist
Texting cyclist
A lifeguard at Chicago Beach in Chicago Illinois
A mom and her daughters running in the rain in Chicago Illinois
A mom and her daughters running in the rain in Chicago Illinois
A blue trash can by Lake Michigan
a souvenir store at the Beach
A souvenir store at the Beach
Mural by Chicago Beach in Chicago Illinois
A mural

Wicker Park

Wicker Park was the first neighborhood I explored in Chicago. My wife and I went there and walked around the neighborhood. The murals and storefronts were particularly interesting to me. Since this was my first time here, I was intrigued by almost everything I saw. The sculptures in the city parks were amazing too.

Wicker Park
Wicker Park
Vivian Maier Mural by Eduardo Kobra in Wicker Park, Chicago Illinois
Vivian Maier Mural by Eduardo Kobra in Wicker Park, Chicago Illinois
Graffiti and art work on a wall
Graffiti and art work on a wall
Lake Point Tower
Lake Point Tower

 Millennium Park

Crown Fountain by Jaume Plensa in the Millennium Park
Crown Fountain by Jaume Plensa in the Millennium Park
The Cloud Gate sculpture by Sir Anish Kapoor at the Millennium Park
The Cloud Gate sculpture by Sir Anish Kapoor at the Millennium Park
Millennium Park on a foggy day

Downtown Chicago

A man on the street in Chicago Illinois
A man on the street
Chicago Theater in Chicago Illinois
Chicago Theater
The skyline and railroad at night

While walking around downtown we took a short trip to visit the famous Chicago library. We went to the top floor enjoyed the beautiful naturally lit space.

My wire at the Library
My wife at the Library



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