All Dried Up and a Ladder Going Nowhere!

So labor day has come and gone here in Chicago, which officially means that summer is over even though we still have warm sunny days. The pools are drained, the beaches are closed, but we are all still hanging on to the last days of summer even if it means we have to do it in the dry.

Best against black if you have the time!

[Karen Smale]

Great shot - even though it kind of makes me sad to see the signs of the end of summer.

[Ukandie!]

@ksmale Thanks Karen, it was such a nice day today it seemed sad that no one could swim.

[Maile]

Great capture!

[Kate]

Gorgeous on the black. Very nice B&W photo!

[Rosie Kerr]

Those rails really gleam on black... nice horizontal lines. Hanging on to summer, as best I can.

[Jessica]

I really love this, it captures the mood!

[Marc]

My only comment today. It is a fabulous b&w shot! I love the framing, the contrast, the story! You are progressing so fast! You are one of a kind. Bravo Andie. FAV

[Ukandie!]

@maishanny Thank you Maile.
@kt8ird Thanks Kate.
@rosiekerr Thanks Rosie, keep hanging on!
@jess1204 Thanks Jessica, today was such a beautiful day it seemed a shame to see it empty.
@daneau Thank you very much Marc :)))

[Tammy]

How SAD! Very cool shot, though! And this weekend still felt like swimming weather to me!

[Lisa]

love it

[Suse♡]

Great use of shadows, and awesome composition

[Anders]

Nice compo and I like the 5ft in the corner :)

[Graeme Stevens]

Great shot, love it

[Carl Thomas]

Very sad to see both for loss of summer and the fact it looks derelict. Great shot all the same

[Andrew]

wonderful composition. perfect for black and white. fav

[Newbank Lass]

Fabulous shot.

[Joyce]

Great B&W shot. Sad though that it means the end of summer

[trishaclancy]

Love the shadows on the bottom of the pool and the little 5ft sign. Great shot

[Elfur]

Great shadows!

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful capture of the pool and the background shadows. Our summer is still two-thirds through. In fact I was swimming in the open sea this morning.

[Deyvid]

Fun

[Andy]

Nice tones & composition.

[Call me Joe]

Lovely capture but the thought of summer leaving- makes me feel blue:(

[iCamera]

Was fun while it lasted wasn't it. But you're right - there's still some life left in summer yet.

[vstap]

Love the shot. Love the shadow, the bleakness, cool.

[alta]

Love the bw treatment.

[Marc]

Love that chrome!

[Jo]

We're hanging on to summer too!

[Nina Ganci]

outstanding b&w Andie, cool capture

[Anna]

Fantastic shot Andie, sums up the post summer mood perfectly - empty!

[Roy Burgess]

I love this Andie, the lines, shadow and great sense of atmosphere.

[Sarah Munnings]

love the shadows and the lines.......so sad that summer is over.........but how do they close the beaches in Chicago.........do the stop you even going on the sand?