Chicago The Gathering by elfin14doaks
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Hello,
Yesterday we had the pleasure of spending the day with anahata.c (Mark), auntietk (Tara),beachzz (Marilyn),Chipka (Chip),CoreyBlack (Corey). It was a totally awesome day just bumming around the lake shore area around the museum complex. We brought Dave's mom with. We are not quite sure what she thinks of our friends, LOL. It seemed like she had a great time. I think we wore her out. I know we wore me out. I dozed off several times on the way back to Oshkosh.
I haven't been to Chicago in such a really long time. I don't remember it being so big, LOL. I have come to the realization that Chicago maybe one of those cities that is every photographers dream. There is so much detail in the buildings. I took 136 photos in the 8 hours we were there. I could have taken a lot more, but I wanted to visit with everyone too.
I wonder what those around us thought as we walked though the area, and when we saw something interesting or cool we all whipped out our cameras and started shooting away, LOL. I guess if you heard rumor of a gang of photographers using ninja photography in the city of Chicago have no fear, it was just us.
Bill (bmac62) we missed you. It was most definitely a interesting and fun day. Maybe next time. There has got to be a next time someday, somewhere.
It would be cool someday to just pick a city way in advance and say this is where we will all meet. Just imagine the impact all of Renderosity could make on one area. They will never be the same, LOL.
Thank you all for looking.
For anyone who has been reading Dave's (elfin12u) updates on me, have no fear. I am not giving up. I will find a way around this obstacle. I am taking a half day on Wednesday to straighten out the mess. As for the doctor, I don't want a doctor with that attitude anyway. I want one who is seriously in the profession to help people not make tons of money. I believe that what we sow, so shall we reap. He will get his in his own time and it will come back onto him 7 fold.
Thank you for all the prayers, lit candles, possitive vibes and love.
Thank you for looking and have a most splendid Sunday.
Peace and love to you and yours,
Cheri
Comments (22)
tag0
Sounds like you really had a wonderful time! As always, keeping those fingers crossed and hugs on the way....
Rainastorm
Hugs to you Cheri
Sea_Dog
A great view of the city - I've never spent any time in Chicago other than changing flights at O'hare or Midway. It must be great to explore a city with a group of friends with a common interest like photography.
jendellas
Fabulous city, America fascinates me & it is my dream to visit one day. Glad you still have the fighting spirit. xxxxx
THROBBE
Fantastic idea! Have a great time!
Alex_Antonov
Excellent!
adrie
Wonderful photoshot my friend, excellent capture.
durleybeachbum
Never give in! What a skyline!
flavia49
great picture!!
NoobasaurUS
Amazing photo!!! Glad you had a great time!!! I wish you all the best!!!!! Stay positive!!!!!! Super work!!!!!
goodoleboy
Ultra stellar capture of just one portion of the famous skyline of Chicago, that toddlin' town. And now you've added your name to those of that infamous bunch of picture takers that met and bummed around in the Windy City, eh, Cheri! LOL! Did you happen to mention the words, fur ball, to Chipka?
myrrhluz
I'm so glad you were able to go be with the gang in Chicago! I've been there once, for a week with my sister in 2005. It was great and I hope to go again someday. If I can ever get through my stacks of negatives, I may post some picks from that trip. What a wonderful idea about meeting in various cities. Maybe someday! (San Antonio in the late fall, winter and early spring has a lot to offer :-)) This is a beautiful cityscape! Very well done!! You're in my heart and thoughts. I know you are strong and a fighter. I have confidence in your ability to fight this. Stay positive!
beachzz
It WAS the best time---I can't wait to do it again!!
auntietk
It was so good to see you and Dave, and to meet Dave's mom. (She said she had a good time, and I think she liked everyone! We sat next to each other at that great coffee bar and had a chance to visit a little.) I love this shot -- the memories of that place and that day will stay with me for a very long time. Gosh ... just looking at this shot makes me hungry, because this was just before lunch and we were all starving!
moni2000
Chicago huge city, there once was years ago, very impressive, great image*****
elfin12u
It was an incredible weekend, bittersweet for me. Friday night we had a gathering, a last good bye for my friends and co-workers who were let go from work. It became a rather somber event, to say farewell to so many. We stayed later than planned, but it became really hard to just leave, even though we were to get up early to head to Chicago. I was really looking forward to meeting this zany lot, but kept thinking all the way down about those I saw on a day to day basis for several years, no longer being as much a part of my life. So after a short night, and a longer than expected drive to and through one of the worst cities to ever drive in, we arrived. It took no time at all to take my mind off my lost friends and family, as we met and conversed with a new one. My mood changed so quickly,...it was more like getting re acquainted with old friends than having met for the first time, and it felt so good! The day was filled with playful talk and laughter, and at the end, we again stayed later than planned and it again became so hard to leave. I wish more had been able to make it, I promise there would have been no regrets, it was a magical day! Sweet shot baby, and this zooms in perfectly!
orig_buggy
what a wonderful way to spend the weekend !!
bmac62
Picturebook architecture...and the lake adds a rich dimension to the whole setting. Glad you all had a great time. Right..., we'll do it again one day!
debbielove
Great day! Great memories!! Hope you ALL had a really great time... Cheri... you take care now.. Get well soon... Rob.
traceyjane
great city shot
anahata.c
Cheri this is a beautiful shot. The tonal quality, the quality of light & color, is just beautiful; as is the angle & composition. It's gorgeous. You got that afternoon bluish tint, and the domineering presence of the Willis Tower (the old Sears Tower to us Chicagoans)—the tallest bldg in the shot—and a real feel for the massiveness of this city. Tara kept on talking about the "city of broad shoulders"—well, this is one of those shoulders. And yes, it's a huge place & very conducive to photography, especially because it gives distant views of the Downtown section (something that few cities afford). And you do see photographers in areas like this; but not usually in groups of 8! What struck me was that you guys shot & shot while bikers whizzed past, runners ran past (birds staged attacks) while I was jutting back & forth to save my life. And, if you didn't know, you captured a broad swath of the Loop; and I'm glad you included the red building on the right (the CNA bldg): It's perfect counterpart to all that blue & gray. A beautiful shot: I'd show this to anyone if they wanted to know what Downtown Chicago looked like...Wonderful work all around.
Buffalo1
Oh yeah, that's downtown home. What a beautiful lakefront shot. The old Hilton Towers on the left brings back memories of the 1968 Democratic Convention riots. One of Gene McCarthy's Secret Service agents knocked me on my butt in the basement of the Hilton. I was in the way, you see, and it taught a 14 year old a great lesson in politics when the senator kept right on talking to the TV reporter as he walked by me. So much for the protector of America's youth.