Gold Coast Skyline

These images were taken at dusk from the Lake Shore Boardwalk in the Gold Coast.  A few steps back and to the right I would have ended up in the lake.  I've taking the bike out to the lake front trail lately.  This area in particular is where Lake Shore Drive begins to bend as you head to the north side of the city.  From the boardwalk you can get some towering views of the Hancock Center and surrounding buildings.  It's also a great way to the see the Gold Coast high rises hovering over Lake Shore Drive.  I suppose if I played around with Photoshop I would be able to bring out the reflections of the sunset over the lake.

Crossing Paths, Randolph Street

Into the Light, West Loop

On Shadows Edge, Loop

Upside Down, LaSalle Street

Sharp Shadows and a Cigarette, Washington Street

Uncovered, Madison Street

Thompson Center, Clark and Randolph

Wishbone Woman, Lakeview

This photograph was taken 2 weeks ago as I was walking past the Wishbone Restaurant on Lincoln Avenue in West Lakeview.  I wasn't expecting much from this one, but since I still had my camera out I was prepared.  I like the reflections of the elements with the red-haired woman centered.  The Wishbone makes for a great backdrop for street photography with the mural below the windows and the colorful lighting fixtures in the restaurant.

Behind You, LaSalle Street

Time to Spare, Michigan Avenue

The Pool Has Been Filled

Rooftop pools are opening all throughout Chicago this weekend.  If I go missing this summer, you will probably be able to find me here.

Tribune Tower, Memorial Day

Pigeon Shadow

A view under the L in antique grey.  I just like the fluttering pigeon entering the stairwell.

Franklin Street, Loop

Lunch Buddies

When practicing street photography it's always nice to find people and objects in pairs.  Like playing poker, it's even nicer to find 2 pair. 

Thai Massage, Daley Plaza

AC Miller Photography is Live!

Alright folks, the website has gone public, finally! It has been months in the making due to the heavy tweaking and prolonged procrastination.  Like my life, it will be a continuous work in progress.  I am going to consider the site in its infancy period with a grand vision for what it can and will become.  I need to give a special thanks to the Chicago Photography Center for my raffle-winning night during the open house, Smugmug for providing an excellent web hosting service, and Adrienne with JR Customization for her superior skills in web design.  And, especially to all of my family, friends, and numerous acquaintances who inspire me everyday and without this site would be meaningless.  To be directed to AC Miller Photography just click on the image above or be redirected here, http://www.acmillerphotography.com.

Blue Scoops in the Loop

Purple Scarf, West Loop

This photo was taken one week ago on an unusually cold and windy day for May.  I'm hoping this will be one of the last scarf wearer I see in the city until December.

In Stride, West Loop

Three of a Kind

Shadows Crossing

On the Move

Emerging

Chicago Flag in Daley Plaza

Inauguration Day in Chicago 2

 

 

 

Inauguration Day in Chicago 1

Rahm Emanuel is sworn into office as the 46th mayor of Chicago by Chief Judge Timothy Evans.

Mayor Emanuel addresses the crowd with a speech focused on many of the problems that need to be fixed in Chicago.  Emanual said, "For all the students who deserve a school system that expects every student to earn a diploma; for all the neighbors who deserve to walk home on safer streets; for all the taxpayers who deserve a city government that is more effective and costs less; and for all the people in the hardest-working city in America who deserve a strong economy so they can find jobs or create jobs - this is your day."

Officer Pierce of the CPD

Secret Service was on hand, Vice President Joe Biden was in attendance.

Milliennium Park's Pritzker Pavillion

Gold Coastline

Alleyway, Gold Coast