Chicago Skyline in Black and White

 

Chicago Skyline from the steps of Shedd Aquarium. Wonderful skyline even in Black and White.

 



Florence in profile

Love going through my catalog looking for favorites to put up in Black and White or even split toned if it works for the shot. Florence is an old city. The birthplace of the Renaissance. Can't take a bad shot here. Have to go back someday. This is from our

Ponta Vecchio Bridge, Florence

The color shot is all about the beautiful colors on this bridge in Florence. The black and white shot becomes about the windows and shadows. Interesting. From our 2006 trip.

Rural Coke in Black and White

One of my favorite shots from 2006 had a Coke machine in a very rural area standing in blazing sunlight against a white wall. Great shot in color but I think it works in black and white as well.

Chicago's Front Porch in Black and White

South Michigan Avenue from Grant Park. Nice front porch for the city.

The Bean...on the move...

Looks like the Bean is in motion. Well, to me anyway.

The Bean in Black and White

Still going through some shots from 2006 to see what would work in Black and White. The trick with the Bean is to get there early, before sunrise in this case so you have no tourists around. Mission accomplished.

Another View of the Hancock Basin

A slightly different view from the parking lot upper deck of the Hancock Basin.

Navy Pier Ferris Wheel in Black and White

Interesting perspective on the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel from the upper deck of the Navy Pier parking garage.

Hancock Basin in Black and White

One of my favorite shots of 2008. Early morning sunrise on the Gold Coast.

Chicago in Black in White 3

This shot was taken way back in 2008 not long after I decided to restart my photography hobby. As a result, I thought the aged look does it justice.

Chicago in Black and White 2

Starting up a month of so of black and whites, beginning in Chicago. I like the really small Wrigley Building sneaking into this photo.

Chicago in Black and White

This blog is about color so for the past few years, I have concentrated on posting color shots. But, black is a color and so it white, so I thought I would go through the archives and see what I can find that would make nice black and white exposures. Enjoy.

Gettysburg Battlefield

This is a typical view of the Gettysburg battlefield, dotted with literally hundreds of monuments located where the divisions actually fought. Worth a visit to see history still alive.

Matthiessen State Park Lower Falls

I have posted shots of this wonderful water fall at the lower portion of Matthiessen State Park, but usually with a tighter view. I came back on this version with a wider viewpoint from a trip earlier this year. Lovely falls.

William and Cheryl

Yesterday was Clio's shot so I wanted to pick a recent William shot and this is one that I took over the weekend. Last tight squeeze before Cheryl's shoulder surgery.

Clio's Visit

The tough part of picking a shot of the day is to stop myself from picking Clio or William on an everyday basis. Anyway, here is Clio showing some of her wonderful personality.

LA Century City

It is not one of my absolute favorite hotels, but it is very cool when you get a room with a balcony. It is located on the Avenue of the Stars and overlooks (on the back end) Fox Studios.

Rebs Turn

All the focus of the rebels line in this Gettysburg march is on the man in the middle. Not sure exactly why but maybe they are marching to his beat? In any case, made for a nice shot....

The Women of Gettysburg

Its not just the men. Women are into historical reenactments as well. Some of these women might have even participated as infantry or battalion gunners during the battle. Just like the men, have to wonder how they wore all those clothes in 90 degree heat. Luckily for this ball, the evening temperatures came down a bit to make things a little more comfortable. 



Gettysburg March

Got to post a decent flag shot on July 4th. That was one big flag....

Pickets Charge--Defended

Picket's Charge (which happened 150 years ago today) was repelled by the Union once again. The real battle included a battle line a mile long advancing on entranced Union troops on Cemetery Ridge. Three thousand rebels died in the charge with gun fire coming in from three directions.

Gouverneur Kemble Warren and Me

My wife laughed at this picture so it is good enough for inclusion in the Shot of the Day files. That is a statue of Major General Gouverneur Kemble Warren on Little Round Top. The major recognized the danger of the unguarded left flank of the Union position at Gettysburg and brought in reinforcements that saved the day for the north. The Battle of Little Round Top was on the second day of the three day battle, 150 years ago today. The scene I am looking at below was called the Slaughter Pen, named for all the dead rebel soldiers who tried to take the high ground from the north.