Brad Pitt and I share the exact same birthday (month, day, year) outside of that, our stories diverge considerably. Mr. Pitt went on to become an internationally famous superstar, while I have led the much more interesting life of the starving artist. I come from a long line of storytellers (whose gift for gab stretches back through the mists of time to our native Ireland) and professional malcontents who were seemingly born to create something in the arts, be it music, writing, sculpture, painting, or photography. I started writing at age 12 with a screenplay with my cousin Ryan about a planet where everyone looked like Elton John entitled "Don't I Know You?" More screenplays followed, several of which received epic Super-8 production with budgets that sometimes ran up to $10. A few even had sound!  More writing followed: songs, poems, short stories, numerous unfinished novels, etc.. Somewhere in there was an attempt at being a rock star...
Still living at home, at age 22, my father dropped an elderly Nikromatt 35-mm film camera into my lap, in the hopes that I would "make a go of it" as a photojournalist. That didn't happen, but I did develop an abiding love of photography that along with writing and archival work have been among the chief passions of my life. When it comes to my photography, I try to be as creative as possible while at the same time striving for a documentary/archival quality. The only set rules I adhere to, when it comes to making pictures are: 1.) Try not to make the picture blurry, and 2.) Don't drop the camera.
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Comments (9)
danapommet
Great view of the city from out there, in Lincoln Park. Nice catch Corey. Dana
bmac62
I like this Corey. It tells a story of change over time. The type of change that may not be important to those who don't take time to notice what's going on but for someone who steps back and takes a look at where they live and what's happening...this sort of tale is fascinating. I do the same with all the places I've lived...Long Island, New York, South Carolina, Kentucky, California, Vietnam, Kansas, Washington, Germany, etc., etc. Your picture must highlight the latest phase of the rocks. Neat commentary...glad you take the time to notice and report to all us non-Chicagoans.
watapki66
Wonderful shoreline shot of Chicago and history too!
beachzz
Progress--ain't it great?
blinkings
Thanks for once again painting such a unique picture of Chicago, both with the photo and of course with your fine words.
durleybeachbum
You write so well I almost got to like the tags that bear no relationship to good graffiti! That yellow carton is magic in this shot!
Chipka
Ah, the rocks! I remember those! I liked them. I'm sure the bland steps (yeah, they do look like amphitheater seats) will probably age and become interesting; or they'll crumble. Either way, it's too early to tell if they're interesting or not. This photo rocks--no pun intended--and I love the yellow box emblazoned with "312." It's a brand of beer I'm rather hesitant to try, but the cardboard casing looks interesting. Such a brilliant spot of yellow. This is a great shot and I wonder if any of those rocks (especially with the graffiti carved into them) have been saved? Great work.
Meisiekind
Excellent POV Corey emphasizing the graffiti and your story yet giving us a full view of the downtown area! Perfectly done my friend! :)
auntietk
You make the best pictures. I am inevitably drawn to whatever it is you want us to see. Your vision is amazing! I could stand in that same spot and take a hundred photographs, and probably get nothing more interesting that a rusty bit of iron or an abstract of concrete this and that. This shot is not only good, it's compelling. Excellent work, my dear!