Chicago Fog

I have always loved how fog affects the world we see. It is kind of like putting a filter on the whole world, instead of just the lens of your camera. Only no actual filter can create the layering of shades that fog adds to a scene. Any time a decent fog rolls through Chicagoland, I head for the lake. A little haze or fog transforms the Chicago skyline into a palate of grays and blacks.









Fog is also a challenge to photograph, especially at night. Here are some experiments I did in one of the thickest fogs I've seen.

A Chicagoan in New York

Although Chicago is my first love, I am not a stranger to travel. I recently spent some time in New York City. The trip was made possible by my friend who lives in Brooklyn. Without him, I would not have been able to afford to stay in NYC for 6 days. NYC has some of the highest room rates and housing rents in the country. Luckily, everything else is fairly reasonable, including the plethora of delicious food!







On one particular day, my travel partner and I decided to walk the length of Manhattan (or close to it). We started at Battery Park on the southern tip, and simply headed north. We ended up at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem about 6 hours later. The yellow line on this satellite image shows our path through Manhattan. While it seems like a very long distance, it was only 11 miles. OK, 11 miles is nothing to sneeze at, but I reccomend a long walk through Manhattan to really sample all its flavors (and smells).