Blizzard, Chicago Dogs

Blizzard Aftermath, Trump, River North

Blizzard, Loop

Blizzard, Michigan Avenue

Blizzard, Wells St, Old Town

Blizzard, Downtown

Running, Streeterville

Waiting, Loop

Teamwork, Gold Coast

Paving, Michigan Avenue Alley

Shoveling, River North

Blizzard, Downtown

Indoor - Outdoor Weather Men, Loop

Reporting Live, Michigan Avenue

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Buried, River North

The # 6 Express, Loop

Blizzard, Gold Coast

Blizzard, Loop

Bracing for the Blizzard

I'm excited for the Midwestern Blizzard of 2011!  It seems that the rest of the country has been experiencing extreme winter snow, while Chicago has had a fairly uneventful season.  I know that it may be a bit too early to jump to conclusions, but the experts are predicting snowfall ranging from 18 inches to over 2 feet.  It began snowing around 9p last night.  The arctic blast of massive proportions is scheduled to arrive this afternoon.

Becoming a Better Photographer

Yesterday the Chicago Tribune photographers hosted an event titled "TribU: Becoming a Better Photographer."  The topics included sports and street photography, videography, and using social networking to increase your viewer base (i.e. Your Daily Dose of Chicago :)  The presentations were led by the very best in photojournalism, Chris Walker, Scott Strazzante, Alex Garcia, and William DeShazer.  Chris Walker also provided yours truly with a portfolio review which turned out well enough to write home about!  Since my current 9 to 5 does not encompass photography, it's always great meeting the elite professionals working in the field in the best city in the world.  A special thanks to everyone involved who put the event together, it was worth every penny!  Now I just need to turn all of that great advice into exceptional photography.

After receiving some new found inspiration, I decided to walk home instead of redlinin' or cabbin' it.  I wasn't completely satisfied with what I came up with yesterday, but there were a few that were post worthy. 

As I was leaving I took a peak out of the window and noticed my dentist's office across the street.  I'd like to give a shout out to Dr. Hayley Shealy and the staff at the Magnificent Smile (yes, on the Magnificent Mile).  Ironically, I have an appointment this week.

I realized that the intersection of Grand and State has been under construction for at least 3 years now...

but after peering through the green mesh gate it became obvious that the construction woes are probably due to the complications of life underground.  I'm now wondering if the Rock Bottom Brewery rooftop has scenic views to the city's core.

Restaurant Bar, River North

Weber Grill Chef, River North

J's Dawg, Gold Coast

Vets, Gold Coast

I took a short-cut through Washington Square Park and by that time the wind had picked up and the temperature seemed by dropping by the minute.  The lack of park goers and dog walkers drew my attention to the clever sign above.  Was the white-tape artist a drunk college student or simply a lover of pigeons?

Night Bean

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