We've had severe flooding of the Chicago River, with our Riverwalk covered in many places. Looking down from this bridge, I could see the water just about to beak over the embankments. Streets and sidewalks were fairly empty again, and today I noticed about 75% of those who were out were wearing masks (unlikely yesterday which I saw fewer than 10%). We're now enveloped in fog again. Such strange weather on top of our strange times.
Taffy I must say that you take the most amazing city shots! Everyone is like a gorgeous postcard! I was surprised to see that this was your iPhone. Did you give it any particular processing to make it pop out like this?
With all your empty streets, does that mean you aren't experiencing the crowds of people that some areas are? I just don't understand that. Here my big complaint is people outside don't wear masks.
My eye is lead right through this image - very nice! Just wondering if you have heard of this photographer - Angie McMonigal. She does architectural photography and is based in Chicago. Does workshops, etc. You might look her up if you aren't already aware of her work. Pretty amazing stuff!
@ludwigsdiana Thanks, Diana! I just processed in LR, using the typical sliders -- clarity or detail, some contrast. I've been using my iPhone as I don't want to carry the camera yet outside, as I feel like I'm better off concentrating on walking in a balanced way until my hip is totally healed. I choose a different walk each time so that it's about a 1.25 mile loop from our entrance, carry my iPhone and stop to take photos so that I'm not walking too fast. It's really annoying at one level as I'm usually so much more active, but it's giving me time to actually look at details in my neighborhood in each direction.
@joansmor Our area to the east (toward downtown and the lake) is mostly commercial/business so mostly I see construction workers, actually. There aren't many people walking. If I walk west, I'm in a dense neighborhood with lots of condo and loft and apartment buildings. A 'hot' neighborhood with lots of restaurants that attracted younger folks working in the city or with young families. That's a bigger issue especially on nice sunny days and weekends. Chicago needs to close streets to foot traffic only to provide more opportunities for distancing as we look toward summer weather.
PS -- I usually am very cautious about sharing, but this is a-political and I thought very helpful in knowing what to worry about and how to handle the 'opening' coming up. I hope it's helpful. Let me know when, if, you have the link as I'll then delete this part of the message: https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/health/erin-bromage-risk-advice-wellness/
@365karly1 Wow -- thanks so much for the lead!! Her work is amazing and I was not aware of her at all. So many of her images are inspiring. Now I'm thinking of doing a series focused on Chicago abstracts. Her website is like a course of study alone. Her workshops would be terrific, I'm sure. Thanks again!
it is almost as if that building on the left is opaque. But I think it is shadow? There is an interesting mix of architectural styles here. Your narrative made me realise that seeing everyone here on 365, continuing to post in their own ways and styles, is very grounding. Like there is a normality behind all of this. Stay well Taffy and take care.
A striking photo of record Taffy, rather end-of-the-world kind of scene. I'm enjoying these photos immensely, they really make me think about all sorts of things, not least of which is what we're doing to our planet. On a happier note, I'm thrilled to hear you're able to walk out and about again, no matter if you can't lug heavy gear with you, just to get be able to get these extraordinary shots is very important.
Just been reading about the Michigan dam failure on AmyK's page and wild winds and storms on Paul's. Lots of crazy weather in your area at the moment, it seems! Super shot and almost eerie to see it so empty in daylight hours.
PS -- I usually am very cautious about sharing, but this is a-political and I thought very helpful in knowing what to worry about and how to handle the 'opening' coming up. I hope it's helpful. Let me know when, if, you have the link as I'll then delete this part of the message: https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/19/health/erin-bromage-risk-advice-wellness/