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#296 Chicago, etc

Aditya — Sun, 02 May 2010 07:38:37 +0000

Willis (Sears) Tower, from the Grant Park

Seen at the Millennium Park

Polish Rally at Grant Park. 1 of every 12 Americans is of Polish descent.

The North side of downtown Chicago, from Grant Park

Seen at the Millennium Park

People try to do different things and come up with some very creative poses that involve themselves and the Bean in the background.

But the really amazing ones are the “right-after-marriage” photoshoots at the Bean!

Michigan Avenue, The Magnificent Mile

Finally I got a day of no rain to visit downtown, and I could not resist visiting the Signature Lounge on the 96th floor of John Hancock Tower.

This is the view to the South of John Hancock Tower. The Aon Center and Prudential Plaza are prominently visible.

From 1000 ft above ground, this view is to the South-West of John Hancock Tower. The rightmost skyscraper is Willis Tower, a little off the center is Trump Tower (the second tallest building in the world having residences), and to the left is the Aon Center. Chicago is a city of skyscrapers, and some amazing architecture! For more on Chicago’s architecture, click here.

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#270 How’s Chicago? Same (c)old!

Aditya — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:02:32 +0000

A nasty weather greeted me here this time. I distinctly remember the number of days that it rained last year I was here, and they were so few! But look at this season! Fortunately it was a pleasant day today. By pleasant, I only mean no rain! It was cold and windy, and that is what Chicago is known for anyway.

All of the above photographs were taken with the new prime lens 50mm f/1.8 that I purchased recently.

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#206 Downtown Chicago

Aditya — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:02:00 +0000

Went to Chicago, downtown on Saturday, only to see the tallest buildings in the world and take a rive cruise to see the architectural beauty of downtown Chicago…

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Boeing HQ

The Triangular Building

What is this shape called?

3rd tallest building in the world Sears Tower

On the river cruise…

Look up to those tall giants…

Villa by the river…

After the cruise…
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At John Hancock Tower
Amongst the tallest buildings in the world, the elevator at JHT is the fastest in North America. 95 floors in 40 seconds!

Looking up John Hancock Tower…

Looking down from John Hancock Tower

Looking away from John Hancock Tower

Lake Michigan from JHT, this road is the fanciest place to live in Chicago. (Any number), Lake Drive, Chicago!
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Navy Pier

Navy Pier at night, with the giant Ferris Wheel

Fireworks to wrap it up…

Note: These fireworks were captured without using any tripod. Do you think I have graduated as a better photographer? :)

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