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Diamond in the Sky

February 3, 2010 by 7 Comments
Michigan Avenue in Chicagos Loop

Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s Loop

Though I don’t have the urban stamina to live in Chicago – I lived on the near North Side for three years in the late 70s and know that to be true – I love visiting the city a few times each year, preferably every season.

On our winter visit, we explored Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. I took this photograph standing on the stone stairway that leads into the Art Institute, shooting north up the avenue. The snow cover and chilly temperature added to the overall experience.

I like how only part of the diamond top of the Smurfit-Stone Building is snow covered. I love that building, and I love its name. I always think I’m going to see little blue cartoon characters hanging around the lobby, but no. So far there have been no Papa Smurf sightings!

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  1. Gandalf says
    February 3, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    They missed an opportunity. The building could have been blue. 🙂 Too bad.

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  2. Montucky says
    February 3, 2010 at 7:41 pm

    That is an interesting building and a great shot! I didn’t know there was a Smurfit Stone building. Smurfit is in bankruptcy now and perhaps the diamond will change hands.

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  3. Sue says
    February 4, 2010 at 6:43 am

    I like how you composed your image. And I LOVE the Chicago Art Institute! I need to go back for a visit. *sigh*

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  4. Marcie says
    February 4, 2010 at 7:20 am

    Nice composition. It really does look like a diamond in that sky. I’ve never been to Chicago. Thanks for the tour!!!

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  5. Molly says
    February 4, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Love this scene

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  6. Ed Vatza says
    February 4, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Back some years now, i worked for a large ad agency. My office was in Philly but HQ was in Chicago. I did a lot of traveling but always felt Chicago was one of the nicest cities I visited. Good work on this one, Bo.

    How you likin’ that E-P1?

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  7. Bo Mackison says
    February 4, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    I totally agree, Ed. Chicago is a great city.

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