Chicago Sunsets

"A Change in Scenery..."

2006-10-05T12:29:00.000-05:00

I wanted to take a minute and thank all the visitors that have stopped by and left great comments about my work here in Chicago.

I am posting today to let you know that I have moved, but still here in Chicago. I am going to be changing the format of this site to pictures that I take in and around Chicago.

So, for the time being Chicago Sunsets will be no longer posted on because I don't have the view from this beautiful neighborhood that I now call home.

Thank you again to all the visitors and I am sure that I will hear from you soon.

Chris

"A little bit of everything..."

2006-08-23T21:40:00.000-05:00

This was just a day on the balcony that consisted of a nice sunset and some of the things that I saw as I looked around. Enjoy.

This is a departure from O'Hare International Airport. It was pretty low.

A sliver...

Six (6) pink tabletops and a moving cab.

Sweeping clouds

Is it a bull market? A bear market? It doesn't matter when the new Rabbit is just $14,900.. Also I like the one car in the parking lot and the incoming CTA train to the Merchandise Mart station.

A panoramic glow...

Full view.

The clouds are moving from North to South and that is another day looking West from the 37th floor here in Chicago. Hope you enjoyed-Chris

"Untouched and Amazed" V.6 Lightning

2006-08-03T19:44:00.000-05:00

Last night in Chicago, we had some fireworks that "Mother Nature" lit up the sky with. I snapped around 110 pictures and I ended up with the best of the best. Make sure you check out the last one and leave a comment.

Welcome to "Untouched and Amazed" V.6, lightning.

Lighting that lights up the sky.

I love the cloud outline in some of these pictures. You never know when it will strike.

This is at 12:30 CST last night. It looked like daytime. Amazing.

This is a great bolt that touched down not to far away. If you open this picture by clicking on it, you will see what I am talking about.

This is my favorite. Please feel free to click on any of these for a larger view.

Thanks for stopping by, and so much for featuring sunsets...this was just as nice. I hope you enjoyed this set and please leave a comment. Thank you-Chris

"No dog day afternoon after all..."

2006-07-27T21:44:00.000-05:00

In the last 21 months since coming to Chicago, this is what can happen in an afternoon. In between the clouds and the sun, there was a wicked (that's my Boston coming out) storm and then a sunset that you will see spanned straight West to the coast of Lake Michigan. This picture is of the highrises that line the Lake. These clouds were coming from right to left looking at the picture. Enjoy.

If you open this up, you can see the rain in the distance.

More of a street view here...the definition of the building I live in gives the idea that the clouds are coming from the right.

Then everything changed...

Clouds, exit stage left and the sun disappears about 30 minutes later.

...and out the other side.

After the sun left the skyline, the cloulds turned to blue and here are some amazing colors.

This is the middle of the skyline.

...and to the right

This was unreal and it took a while before it turned dark. The weather turned to 70 and dry and then these colors lasted awhile.

Thank you for stopping by and please leave a comment. If you want to use these pictures for your desktop, please do -- but be kind enough trade for a comment. Thanks.

"Untouched and Amazed" V.5

2006-07-25T18:45:00.000-05:00

Welcome to "Untouched and Amazed" V.5. This is 21 shots long and it was weeded down from the over 50 shots that I took. I will tell you know, the last picture is amazing and all the pictures are in 1600 X 1200 for a great view. If you want to click on them and see them enlarged, please do. This starts out kinda dull...but hang in their.

Here is when the low clouds formed a line and the rays were coming from behind the clouds.

Kind of a halo effect and it's also when everything changed.

Then this...

I love the cloud formation and the crispness or the upper edge.

This is a favorite, because when you open it -- you can see the city buildings in the distance.

Super shot...from dull to this. It is always like this in Chicago.

Wide angle shot and a beautiful blue sky.

One of my favorites above. I hope you enjoyed this set of 21. Remember, if you have sunsets that you would like posted here with a link, send them to chrisk67@gmail.com along with your blog address. Thank you again for stopping by and please tell a friend.

Amazing what 15 hours can do...

2006-07-20T20:28:00.000-05:00

This is the sunset in Chicago on Wednesday night. You will see in the 2nd half of this entry what it looked like at 8:30-9:30 a.m.Thursday. I was told when I arrived in Chicago in November of 04 that you have the chance to see all 4 seasons in a day. I saw 3 in that time and the only element that I was missing was snow. I took all of the rain pictures in a long sleeve fleece because it was cold temperature wise and the rain was cold as well. Enjoy.

Here come some interesting clouds that were lingering for a while after the sun went down.

Nice colors.

This caught my attention this morning... and what a difference from Wednesday eve...

It's rolling in...

Monsoon... I mean you couldn't see a city block when this was whipping in.

Cool colors and pelting rain...

The End

Do you have a sunset that you would like me to post with a link to your site? If so, please email it to chrisk67@gmail.com and the link to your blog and I will post it and link you up on bad weather days here in Chicago.

Just some clouds...

2006-07-19T11:45:00.000-05:00

These pictures are from the 17th of July. Their are just a few, but the clouds are what caught my attention.

A little closer.

I hope you enjoyed them and if you have any sunset pictures that you would like to post here, send them to me at chrisk67@gmail.com and I will post a link for you too!

I'm back...

2006-07-17T22:16:00.000-05:00

It was a nice week to be back at home. If I learned anything, don't trust ANY weather forecast. It was supposed to be nice ALL week. Not the case. It was nice on Monday and then it rained and was cloudy for 3 days. The weather was nice for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I took full advantage of it when the weather was nice. I will add, it was HOT as well. When I mean hot, I mean 90 degrees. I celebrated my birthday with my parents with a nice dinner on the water and I was fortunate to snap off some pictures of the harbor and also the sunset. Enjoy.

Still in Mass....but the last of Chi is here...

2006-07-11T18:46:00.000-05:00

I took these before I left for Boston and I figured that I would share these "warm" sunset pictures. The weather here should be better tomorrow and I will get some pictures if mother nature is on my side. Enjoy these 3 and have a great day.

What a great sky...I love the cloud formation that happens when the winds are up.

Close up.

Heading Home.....

2006-07-04T22:09:00.000-05:00

It has been 7 months and I am heading home. It is a visit that I am looking forward to. I am bringing my camera and I will try to get some pictures of the Atlantic Ocean and also some sunsets if available. I must use the free ticket before 8/1, so I am headed home for my birthday on the 11th.

BBS=Be Back Soon.

(Thank you to Dr. John from Dr. John's Fortress for all the amazing traffic. Let's return the favor and click on his link today!)

4th of July Tribute...

2006-06-30T23:01:00.000-05:00

The Merchandise Mart showing its colors for the 4th of July weekend here in Chicago.

The red, white and blue on the top of the building in the background is the LaSalle Bank headquarters.

Please click to enlarge. This was taken at 1600 X 1200.

"Untouched and Amazed V.4"

2006-06-25T21:47:00.000-05:00

This is "Untouched and Amazed V.4", a series that I started in the past year of having this site up. I have taken around 3000 photographs of the sunsets in Chicago. I will say that this started out dull, and amazed me that I had to keep going back to get the camera. Thanks for visiting and please check out my renter "Dark Marcy's Attache' " The thumbnail is located over there --->> on the right! Great blog and a must read!

(This is 14 pictures long and all pictures were taken in 1600X1200 so they look great when you click on them!)

Please click on this picture (below) to see the 2 birds in it and a plane taking off from O'Hare in Chicago in the distance.

Please click on any picture to ENLARGE it.

Thank you for stopping by. As I have indicated in the past, if you are going to use my work, please give credit under Creative Commons. If you would like to use ANY of these pictures for your desktop or for home use, at least leave a comment. Thank you.

Saturday Post & New Renter...

2006-06-24T00:49:00.000-05:00

Just a quick note that I will be posting an amazing set of pictures on Saturday. Just amazing!

Also I didn't want the bids that I had on Chicago Sunsets expire so we have a new Renter -- Dark Marcy's Attache' -- located on the right sidebar. Check it out.

It's midnight and I don't want to turn into a pumpkin, so I am off to bed..night all.

A "hole" lot of sunshine...

2006-06-23T00:00:00.000-05:00

This started out as one HUGE cloud with what looked like a very small opening. I was thinking that their was no way that the sunset was ever going to happen. I was wrong. Enjoy!

(It's long, 15 pics-I took over 60!)

(above) A view to the left....

(above) ...and to the right. This covered the entire sky.

This is where it gets good!

Wide angle...

Here it is, and it is awesome.

Have you noticed the huge hole in the clouds that came out?

Love the blue clouds.

The End. (If you think this was cool, wait till you see what I captured tonight. It will be out tomorrow. Come on back ya here!)

Here is a hint..Untouched and Amazed..yep!

" A Yellow Glow..."

2006-06-20T18:07:00.000-05:00

This was a cool sunset and it developed nicely as it ended. I like the yellow in the clouds on this shot.

This cloud arrangement stayed for just about the entire time, even though the wind was present.

Just a huge glow here...through the lens it reminded me of a sunflower.

Please click on any picture to open and enlarge. I want to thank everyone that has either left a comment or emailed and said they like the panoramic shots for their desktops. I hope you continue to enjoy the pictures and please turn a friends on to us here at Chicago Sunsets.

"On a hazy afternoon..."

2006-06-16T22:04:00.000-05:00

This was a hot and hazy afternoon and the sunset proved it. It was almost like the atmosphere created a matte finish on the pictures automatically. The colors were gorgeous and the clouds were set up just perfectly for this afternoon sunset. This is a set of three because it all taken within 5-8 minutes. Enjoy.

This was a cool looking sky with the clouds whisping from side to side and the straight lines that were present.

(Please click on all images for a much larger view)

Colors here were great after the sun just disappeared. It is so nice to watch these from almost the highest floor in my high-rise. I just resigned my stay here and will be here through the summer and into the fall. So the sunsets will keep on coming. If things change, I will let you know in advance. Thanks for stopping by and have a nice weekend.

"Sneak Attack"

2006-06-15T21:04:00.000-05:00

This was the sunset that was set up as a "sneak attack." It was sunny during the day, then it cooled down, and then this red ball appeared under the clouds and it looked their was some electricity around the sun. Enjoy.

Wider view...

Going down and very red...

(Please click on any picture for a larger view.)

This was awesome. Such a cool glow under the sun from the picture and the cloud formation above is stunning. I love it and I hope you did as well. Thanks for stopping by and if you have a sunset picture that you would like to have posted her for days that I may need a fill in, please forward them to chrisk67@gmail.com All photos will be considered. Thank you.

"Sweet Set..."

2006-06-10T23:00:00.000-05:00

First off, I would like to thank everyone for the kind comments and the nice emails that I receive on the pictures that I take in Chicago. I will tell you that I am hesitant to put up just a few, thinking that they won't be that good as the "Untouched and Amazed" series. Well, here goes and I hope that you like these. I did a nice panoramic shot at the end for anyone that wants to add it to you desktop and arrange your icons either above or below. Enjoy.

Nice glow...

These are the only clouds that made it in for these shots...

This is the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The colors were amazing in person as well. It was a blue hue and the apartment building in the background had a sharp reflection on it from the sunset.

I hope that you enjoyed the set. Thanks again for stopping by and comments are always welcomed!

"Untouched and Amazed" V.3

2006-06-05T23:08:00.000-05:00

This is another installment of "Untouched and Amazed" Volume 3. The sky changed so many great colors and I wish that you were here in to see it in person. Enjoy.

This was cool because it looked like smoke from the sun after the set.

Wide view and sky became brighter.

A multi-colored sky.

Then within minutes the sky opened up and the colors were beautiful and breath taking to say the least.

Wider view of the Northwest sky.

...and a close-up. I was amazed at the colors that were present here. Their were blues, browns, bright reds, and of course the collage of all the colors in the end. I have another sunset that will go up in a few days that is "glowing" to say the least. I hope that you enjoyed the set. Remember, if you are going to use my work as wallpaper on your computer, be kind enough to leave a comment on the post. Thanks for stopping by.

100th post and a new renter...

2006-06-02T23:42:00.000-05:00

I wanted to everyone that stops by and checks out the pictures that I will have another installment of Untouched and Amazed" V.3 out tomorrow. These pictures are beautiful and I can't wait to share them.

In the meantime, stop over and visit "1 Cup Humanity, 1 Cup Profanity", I am sure that you will be pleased if you do. I love the birds (guess their names?) so check it out for yourself. Thumbnail is located on the right side bar. Leave a comment that you found it through Chi Sunsets!

"Dramatic..."

2006-05-30T11:00:00.000-05:00

What a great weekend in Chicago. I decided to stay here instead of heading home for the long weekend because of some medical reasons. I am glad that I didn't head home because some of the pictures that I took were amazing. Enjoy and please leave a comment, even if is a short one or to tell me that you stole a shot for your wallpaper to your desktop. :)

A little closer...

Looking Northwest.

Love the purple and blue mixture here.

I was having some fun with the "inferred" feature of Picasa...

In Chicago we have great alignment of the clouds for dramatic sunsets. This picture and the next are very cool.

Hope you enjoyed the set. Check back often and be sure to add us to the Blogroll or your favorites. Better yet, subscribe to a feed and never miss a post.

" Friday Night Lights "

2006-05-21T10:00:00.000-05:00

This was a great night and has many different variations. Some of the last pictures are really great to see how they turned out. I also like the clouds and the colors that were reflective from the sun. Enjoy.

Love the blue hue and the yellow.

After sunset.

Click on any of the pictures to enlarge any that you like.

Sears Tower and the top of the Merchandise Mart. What a great sky it turned out to be. I hope that you enjoyed your weekend and I will be back this week, weather permitting.

"All Seasons" V.1

2006-05-18T22:08:00.000-05:00

This was a crazy day. I want to take you through all the seasons here in Chicago. It was cold, it was warm...it hailed (snowed) and it was windy. We also had a fire on the west side due to the weather. Check out the time line and how the day ended up.

Here is the hail that was coming right at me and at one point, I had to go back inside. It was coming at me on the deck, so I took cover.

Looking West and it almost looked like a tornado was coming down the commuter train tracks.

Sun rays coming through...

Fire on the West side...

...and then sunshine. Amazing.

Sunset.

I like this picture the best because if you click on it you will see the highrises that are located in the community to the Northwest of Chicago. I hope that you enjoyed the photos.

Ruby Tuesday

2006-05-17T17:23:00.000-05:00

This was from last night here in Chicago. The cloud formation was wild and I love the fact that the sunset was set below that great long cloud that looked like a mountain in the distance.

This was about a 1/2 hour after the sunset. I hope that you enjoyed this set and I think that we might have another one if the thunderstorms hold off. Take care.

Can you touch the rain clouds...??

2006-05-15T23:00:00.000-05:00

I know that their hasn't been a post in a while, but the weather has been miserable and not much worth shooting. I have some pictures that I have taken that I will use for fill-ins in the future. This set is kinda cool because directly in front of my balcony were rain clouds that are present in the first few pictures. The sunset was nice because it fell into a cloud that was above the land line. Enjoy and it's nice to be back.

You will see the dark cloud above that stretched for miles to the north.

One of my favorites of the set. Thanks for visiting and please comment.

(Please click on any to enlarge)

A Short Series and a Thank You to all!!

2006-04-21T20:00:00.000-05:00

I would like to thank all the bloggers and visitors that have left comments on the last 2 posts below this one. If you haven't checked them out and commented, join the crowd. These are some of the best photographs that I have taken since I arrived in Chicago in Nov.04. Enjoy this 3 picture set from tonight and I will have others to post in the coming days. Enjoy..

Love these clouds, they looked like they were coming right at me.

Please click on picture for a larger view.

This is the last in this series. I love pictures from this vantage point that have clouds present. I will be back soon with more photographs and news of a possible Calendar and Day Planner for 2007 (yes 2007) featuring Chicago Sunsets...Stay tuned!

"Untouched and Amazed ver.2"

2006-04-07T18:00:00.000-05:00

I mention the Merchandise Mart in Chicago a lot because I face it from my place and they change the lights very often based on holiday's. On this day, they were back to a nice yellow. The lights matched the sky perfectly for this shoot. I took so many pictures, it was very tough to choose the ones for this post. Enjoy "Untouched and Amazed ver.2"

If you open this picture up, you will see what looks like rain in the distance.

Reflections...

I knew the sun had to come out of the clouds, but what it was going to look like was a surprise. Look at this picture that is taken with a flash, and the next one right after this without the flash. Interesting effect the camera gave me.

No Flash.

Great colors in the clouds. I love this set of pictures. I hope that you are enjoying them too...

No Flash, vertical.

Bright glow...

Love the upper clouds. I hope that you enjoyed this as much as I did. Please scroll down for the first version of " Untouched and Amazed ." If you are interested in using any of these pictures, please be be courteous and link back to Chicago Sunsets. All work is available for small donations as well. Thanks for visiting -- Chris

Another one for the books...

2006-04-05T23:17:00.000-05:00

If you haven't had the chance to see one of, if not my best gallery of pictures - either scroll down to "untouched and amazed" or click here...

I wanted to let you all know that tomorrow afternoon I will have another spectacular gallery up and it is sunset season here in Chicago. Please come back and check us out tomorrow night, you won't be disappointed.

Thank you.

2006-03-28T20:00:00.000-06:00

I would like to thank all the visitors that have left a comment on the pictures below. The are beautiful and amazing to me. Please have a look and leave a comment. Thank you.

"Untouched and Amazed"

2006-03-21T21:30:00.000-06:00

It was cloudy all day and I really didn't think that their was going to be anything to shoot tonight. I was wrong, the clouds opened up, and WA LA! This was dynamic, and overwhelming because it just didn't stop. I though that at one point that the sun was down and it just kept bringing some great colors.

PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS TO SEE WHAT CAN HAPPEN IN A CHICAGO MINUTE!

It was awesome! Enjoy

Now things start to change. This as well as any of the other pictures in this series were not touched up at all. The sun went down, and then it turned to red. I was in the middle of making dinner and I though that I had seen the best of it. I was wrong, but dinner was great!

Awesome!!

With the white lights on the Merchandise Mart (left) and the blue neon on the apartment in the distance, this was a great break up of colors from the different shades in the Chicago sky. Thanks for stopping by!

Please click on all pictures because this size does it no justice.

Chrisk67@gmail.com

Friday March 17th - St. Patricks Day eve in Chicago

2006-03-18T12:00:00.000-06:00

This was a great St. Patrick's eve sunset. The first is a great picture with the reflection from the incoming Metra train tracks. Please feel free to click on any photo to enlarge them. If you would like to use any of these pictures, just provide a link back to Chicago Sunsets.

Northside reflection from a great sunset.

Reflection from the sunset on the downtown area on the building to the right of Boeing.

The following photographs are in a time line. Don't get bored, just look at this sunset happening. This is one of the best sets that I have taken since landing in Chicago with this view. Enjoy!

Have a great weekend and we are up for rent again on Blogexplosion.com-Bid Today!

Windy in the "Windy City"

2006-03-13T17:30:00.000-06:00

41 degrees, feels like 30!

Well it is cloudy here and we had some great lighting strikes and rain last night.

It is so overcast here that the opportunity for pictures isn't happening. The National Weather Agency has issued severe wind advisories here in the city.

This is for Chicago, the "Windy City."

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST /1 AM EST/ TONIGHT.

SUSTAINED WINDS OF UP TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH CAN BE EXPECTED THROUGH LATE THIS EVENING.

A WIND ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST TO BE 30 TO 40 MPH...OR GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM 45 TO 57 MPH. WINDS OF THIS STRENGTH MAY CAUSE MINOR PROPERTY DAMAGE WITHOUT EXTRA PRECAUTIONS. MOTORISTS IN HIGH PROFILE VEHICLES SHOULD USE CAUTION UNTIL WINDS SUBSIDE.

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Hope you all had a nice weekend and don't forget out renter "Saltwater Joy's" here at Chicago Sunsets.

Why does Rent my Blog not work?

2006-03-12T11:00:00.000-06:00

What does it take to get visitors to click?

I am starting to hate Rent my Blog...

Give me your thoughts and I would appreciate at least "one" click for out renter...

Chris

"Day and Night"

2006-03-10T23:30:00.000-06:00

This post is long, but after you are done looking, please head over to "Saltwater Joy's" great photoblog where I loved the pictures. She was picked out of many and it is such a great blog that I had never seen before. Head on over and leave a comment that you just came from Chicago Sunsets, I am sure that they will be pleased.

O.k... This is a long one just to let you know. It is done over the hour of 5:30 to 6:30, Friday rush hour here in Chicago. Please open all these pictures when looking at them because the small middle column doesn't do them justice. Tomorrow the City of Chicago dyes the Chicago River green and I will have pictures of that as well. In the spirit of St. Patricks Day and the parade here tomorrow, the City starts there recognition of the "holiday" with the last 2 photographs. Those photo's were taken at 10:45 p.m. So, some sunsets pictures, a little bit of Chicago in your living room and some fun evening shots. Enjoy!

If you open up this picture, you can see Wells Ave in Chicago. Here you can also see the highrises that line the Western side of Lake Michigan. This shot is taken from my balcony, 37 floors from the ground. As a side note, in the spring and summer if you open this up, just past the steeple in the middle of the picture is where Wrigley Field is located.

Sears Tower and the rose colored glow from the sunset.

My neighborhood and the passing "El" (elevated) trains of Chicago.

In this picture that looks West, if you open it there is a rather large building on the left edge-- that is the United Center and home to the Chicago Bulls and the Blackhawks. I would like to note, of all the pictures I took for the sunset finish, I like this one for the reflection of the sun from the large puddle in the parking lot. (bottom middle)

The Metra Commuter Rail heading West.

A very warm sun to close out the day in the city.

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In honor of St. Patricks Day and the parade tomorrow the buildings in the city show there support. This is the Merchandise Mart, Chicago, IL

(Please open for a larger view)
A little different at night, the Sears and the other office buildings lit in green.

Have a great weekend. Remember, please pay a visit to Saltwater Joy's and take part in the credit give away! Thanks for stopping by.

"Better late than never"

2006-03-03T18:00:00.000-06:00

I guess that being late isn't such a bad thing from time to time. I was watching the clock for the 5 o'clock hour for the sunset because the skies were clear all day in Chicago. Prior to the 5 o'clock hour the phone rang and I was caught up and caught the end of the sunset...not a bad way to wrap up the week. Enjoy.

The last shot...Have a nice weekend...

chrisk67@gmail.com

For great sports photo's from the past to the present, check out Vintage Sports Photography for some nice shots and a rant or two as well.

Michael Jordan featured today at the Boston Garden while with the Bulls.

"Timeline"

2006-03-01T15:21:00.000-06:00

This is a collection of the changing sky in Chicago. Watch the clouds as the roll in from West to East and head over Lake Michigan.

Closer...

I love the string of lights that run ahead of the United Center.

Peeking sun and more lights...

Rolling clouds

Black and White

The clouds have covered the city and the sun is just about down. I hope that you enjoyed the different looks over the span of 25 minutes in Chicago...

Please click on any photo for a LARGER view.

Thank you for stopping by Chicago Sunsets!

chrisk67@gmail.com

"Untouched"

2006-02-27T16:00:00.000-06:00

Ever since I moved to Chicago I can honestly say the sunsets here are some of the most beautiful that I have ever seen. I titled this "untouched" because the pictures that I take from my balcony are untouched and all natural. I hope that you enjoy these and please leave me a comment.

Please click on picture for a larger view.

I have to say that I have seen my pictures around the web and I would appreciate it if you would at least link back to my site for credit.

Thank you for stopping by and see you soon.

chrisk67@gmail.com

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A Sunset on the run...

2006-02-24T14:00:00.000-06:00

As I was headed out the door and this is what I got on a Thurday night, 2-24-06-Chicago. Enjoy and click on them to make them larger.

chrisk67@gmail.com

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Captured...

2006-02-23T16:30:00.000-06:00

Hello all,

Just 6 hours left on Chicago Sunsets to link over quick to Suki's blog.

Also, check back later tonight because it is a great afternoon here in the Windy City and it looks like we'll have pics today as well.

Thanks and go click now and show her some love.

CK

Rays of light and great colors...

2006-02-20T23:00:00.000-06:00

Fantastic colors in the sky and peeping rays of lights shining through made for a nice afternoon in Chicago.

Here is the wide view. Click on either picture for a larger view.

Thank you for visiting and please click on "Captured" a great photo blog from our friend Suki.

chrisk67@gmail.com

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A weekend of cold weather and nice sunsets

2006-02-19T19:00:00.000-06:00

Hello all, I have one good picture to share from last night and a few from tonight's awesome sky.

Here they are:

This is from today, Sunday around 5 o'clock.

Just a tad darker and such a great looking sky.

(Click on all images for a larger view)

This is a keeper and one of my favorite pictures that I have taken recently. I lowered the light coming into the camera and caught the sky as it was changing. I hope you enjoyed this series and please be sure to tell a friend or 2, or 3...
Thank you for stopping by! Chris

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Sweet Sunset in Chicago...

2006-02-15T16:30:00.000-06:00

For two nights in a row we had the similar sunsets. This was a beautiful glow and I am hoping for many more of these.

(Click on picture for larger view)

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Off to the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, CT.

2006-02-12T22:00:00.000-06:00

With the weather not cooperating in Chicago, I have dug into some of my favorite pictures of things "other than sunsets." These were taken at the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT. If you are in the area this is a must see. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy. (Baby croc on turtles)

This picture seemed like the "group meeting" was going to take place. One minute the area was empty, and a minute later they all came out and gathered for the "meeting.” There is always a stubborn one in the group.

This is a favorite and one that I use as "wallpaper" on my computer all the time. I love this shot and feel free to use this for your own computer wallpaper. I hope you have enjoyed some of my trip to Mystic Aquarium; it is such a great time. (Let's hope for better weather in Chicago for more sunsets!)

Click on all for larger view.

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Technorati tags; fish, aquariums, coral, blog, wallpaper

Guest post from Rob at "Robservations"

2006-02-09T09:30:00.000-06:00

I would like to thank RobT for assisting in this "guest post" today after having such poor weather (snow) in Chicago. This picture is the sunrise over Sweden. Thanks Rob for the fill in. You can check out Rob's great blog and new design by clicking here! Check out some of his great photographs in the sidebar and also his nice writings of what is on his mind and the places that he travels to. Welcome back to the states Rob. Enjoy!

chrisk67@gmail.com

Chicago Sunset - 2/7/06

2006-02-07T20:00:00.000-06:00

It just seems like this was painted with a brush, it was just amazing. Enjoy.

(Click on images for larger view)

Check out the sun coming through the apartment building. Have a great night and thank you all for visiting.

chrisk67@gmail.com

Yesterday and Today - Chicago, IL

2006-02-03T20:30:00.000-06:00

Thurday night produced a line that seemed to go for miles to the right of this view. It was great timing to catch this because after it went down, it was just a cloudy late afternoon in Chicago.

Thursday:

Friday:

Tonight was very neat. We had lots of storm clouds that didn't produce rain or snow despite the fact that it was cold enough for snow. This is a break in the clouds around 5 p.m. To the right it was dark as night on the Northside of Chicago above Wrigley Field.

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Tags: Wrigley Field, Cubs, Chicago, Chicago weather

Thank you email from a visitor

2006-02-03T12:30:00.000-06:00

This is a fantastic email from a visitor to Chicago Shunsets. I am please to publicly say "Thank you" to Omar for his kind words. Please, if you have comments on Chicago Sunsets or other sites that I publish, please send them to me.

(Please click image for larger view)

Thank you again Omar for sending this email. It was very kind of you and I am pleased to see that we are reaching out to places far away from Chicago.

chrisk67@gmail.com

Tags: email, sunsets, comments

In honor of National Wear Red Day...

2006-02-01T18:00:00.000-06:00

Chicago's Merchandise Mart isn't just making us aware that Valentine's Day is just around the corner, they are making us aware here that Febuary 3rd is National Wear Red Day to support the #1 killer of Women-heart disease. Support this national campaign and wear red on Friday .

Chicago's Merchandise Mart

Chicago, IL

Enjoy.

chrisk67@gmail.com

Looking into the Western Sky...

2006-01-31T17:30:00.000-06:00

Here we are in Chicago with the weather heading back into the 20's and 30's. It is crisp in the air and the weather is cooperating with us for a fantastic end of the day. Enjoy.

A little to the right with some beautiful colors beyond the Merchandise Mart, Chicago.

Last picture featuring some radiant colors. Goodnight from the Windy City. Thanks for stopping by.

chrisk67@gmail.com

If you didn't get a chance to visit "Please Make Rice, I love you" last week from our Renter -Lauren - here is your chance to see some great photography. Her recent entry on the bronze statues are fantastic. To visit, click here.

A beautiful shot from Lauren

2006-01-30T22:31:00.000-06:00

This is a nice entry of what great kind of photos you will see at "Please make rice, I love you."
Click on the thumbnail on the right and check her site out.
Thanks Lauren!

I have some pictures that I will post tomorrow if the weather keeps up it's nasty ways. It snowed in Chicago today.

chrisk67@gmail.com

Visitor update!!

2006-01-28T11:01:00.001-06:00

I was looking at how my visitor from "Please make rice, I love you" was doing for traffic and the numbers aren't that great with all the traffic that we get her at Chicago Sunsets. I am going to ask that everyone that visits this weekend to please click on the thumbnail on the right and check out her site. Lauren has some great photography and also some very fun home made videos. Take a look and have a great weekend!

I will have yesterdays sunset up in a little bit, it was an amazing one as well.

chrisk67@gmail.com

Thursday evening in Chicago...

2006-01-27T16:30:00.000-06:00

Another end to a beautiful day in Chicago. Enjoy.

Nice glow from behind that highrise. Whispy clouds as well.

Just a beautiful glow, one that needs to be experienced in person.

Come to Chicago and check it out for yourself Just make sure that you

look West!

chrisk67@gmail.com

A nice night in Chicago...

2006-01-25T17:28:00.000-06:00

Finally a clear sky and a decent sunset to show. Enjoy a little of Chicago today from my view!

Sears Tower, sunset reflections, and steam from the offices downtown.

This is an East view with the building with the blue sign on it being The House of Blues, Chicago. The brown castle style building is the famous Harry Carry's (Holy Cow!!).

...and another perfect glow on the Western front. Goodnight from Chicago.

Please don't forget to stop by and see some great photography from my East Coast friend Lauren at "Please make rice, I love you." Let her know that you saw her here at "Chicago Sunsets."

Chris
chrisk67@gmail.com

Attn: Blog-o-Sphere, make room for Lauren, she has lots to share!

2006-01-24T12:30:00.000-06:00

I would like to introduce Lauren from "Please make rice, I love you", a blog that has some great photography from the East Coast. If you want to know why she named the blog that, make sure you ask her in the comments on her blog when visting, She will let you know. She is very witty in the short time that I have been speaking to her through the Blogexplosion.com web chat module. Oh yeah, did I tell you yet that she and her friends have produced some great videos to watch on her site? She has and I must say, you will learn a lot from her and see her vision through the camera lens. She is creative in all aspects and for someone that is (my word) super cute as well-you wouldn't expect to see her as a landscaper. She is! So check her out and leave a comment and let her know that you saw her at Chicago Sunsets.

Thank you Lauren for being on the blog this week and I hope to show a photo or two through this upcoming week as a preview of what you have to share.

Chris

-------------------------->>>>>She is over there----> Renter!

Now click away and show her some traffic, you won't be disappointed!

Hello help desk ...calling Georgia for a girl called Dizzy...

2006-01-24T01:26:00.000-06:00

My friend Gennie a.k.a (Dizzy) from the blog-o-sphere has assisted me today with the "fill in post" of the day. The weather here isn't helping in great shots, so please take a minute to thank her at her blog by clicking here. She also will make you a great template for your blog as well for not a lot of mula!

Tell her that you saw her here at Chicago Sunsets.

Tybee Island at dawn.

Gennie, thanks for assisting today and hope that you join us again!

Chris

P.S.. I have an awesome renter coming on tomorrow, and she is a great photographer as well. I am hoping to show some of her work here and increase her traffic this week. Make sure you stop back to see "Please make rice. I love you!", that is the name of her blog.

See you tomorrow!

Thursday Fill in...

2006-01-19T18:30:00.000-06:00

Keep your fingers crossed for better days ahead in Chicago! All I need with this picture is a beach chair and a ice cold beer.

Take care-Chris

chrisk67@gmail.com

Sunday afternoon 1/15/06

2006-01-15T20:06:00.000-06:00

I hope that everyone had a nice weekend and got a chance to relax a little. These are some shots that I took while watching the Bears get beat by the Panters here in Chicago. For more information on NFL playoff scores, click here.

Great looking sun rays peaking through the clouds.

Photo untouched...just awesome

Upper rays after the set. (notice the clouds look like they are dripping on the right.)

A favorite shot of the day.

Chris Kulturides

chrisk67@gmail.com

Please leave a comment and if you are a member of Blogexplosion.com, please review my site and leave a comment there.

Thank you.

Mid Afternoon - Chicago

2006-01-12T14:21:00.000-06:00

This is a mid afternoon shot around 3:30 CST yesterday. I like this shot because of the rays of light coming through the clouds. Enjoy!

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Back in Chicago...

2006-01-09T12:30:00.000-06:00

Well, it is nice to be back home and just about settled in again. I did catch this yesterday as the clouds were rolling in. Enjoy

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Moon tide and strong surf...

2006-01-05T11:30:00.000-06:00

I will be returning to Chicago on Saturday and wanted to show everyone what it looks like the evening before a snow storm and what it looks like when the weather forecasters miss the mark.

I woke the next day expecting the 6-12 inches of snow, and this is what was there...nothing.

With the exception of the nice sunset the other day, weather in New England has been overcast and raw...not the best weather.

Don't forget to click on the thumbnail of my Renter-Stacie from "Mommy's Busy, Take a Number" on the right sidebar...come on everyone click it.
Do it, do it, ...

Take care,
Chris

chrisk67@gmail.com

From the Eastern Coast of Massachusetts

2006-01-03T14:45:00.000-06:00

As most of you know, I am spendig a few weeks back home in Massachusetts. My parents live in a small coastal community that has a bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. These are some pictures that we taken over the weekend of a beautiful sunset on the bay and from the yacht club. Enjoy.

This is on the Bay side with the tide going out and the clam diggers located on the left hand side.

From the Yacht Club.

My favorite in this group. Thank you for visiting and please leave a comment. They are always welcomed.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

**Please take a look at out newest Renter-Stacie from "Mommy's Busy, Take a Number", she is located on the right side. Click on her thumbnail and pay her a visit please.

Be Back in 2006, Happy New Year

2005-12-30T14:01:00.000-06:00

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Back home...

2005-12-28T15:30:00.000-06:00

East Coast.....Massachusetts

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A Beauty...

2005-12-21T22:34:00.000-06:00

This was a sunset that was going to be great. You could just tell. It didn't prove me wrong. Enjoy.

From that to this in 5 minutes...

...and it gets better

I would like to wish all the new and returning visitors a Happy Holiday season and a safe New Year. I will be back in my neck of the woods (Boston) for 2 weeks starting on Saturday. I hope I can get some nice ocean shots of the Atlantic for my friends in California, Ohio, and Indiana (you know who you are) and for my visitors from around the globe.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Cloudy in Chicago....and wish I was here...

2005-12-20T21:47:00.000-06:00

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Saturday 12.17.05

2005-12-17T17:14:00.000-06:00

This was beautiful tonight. These pictures were all taken within 10 minutes. Enjoy.

This was beautiful and reminded me of a post just a few months ago. This reminded me of a summer sunset with the colors that were presented.

Amazing.

Have a great weekend.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

From a friend in Massachusetts

2005-12-15T18:23:00.000-06:00

My friend Sarah from back home emailed me this photograph for the blog.
She is from just outside of the Boston area. She is now in Hawaii (jealous) and I am hoping that she brings us back some additional sunsets for all of us to see.
Enjoy.

Photograph courtesy Sarah Brides

Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

2005-12-14T18:08:00.000-06:00

It is freezing here in Chicago...sleet and freezing rain. I figured that this would be a day to warm you up with a fill in on a "wasted Wednesday." Enjoy.
Photo by Kenny Viese

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Sunday 12/11/05

2005-12-11T16:58:00.000-06:00

What a great sight today here in Chicago looking West. It was beautiful. Enjoy.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Day late and a dollar short....

2005-12-10T21:21:00.000-06:00

as the saying goes.....

These are Friday's sunset. All day and as of now here in Chicago, it is snowing again. Have a great rest of the weekend. Thank you for stopping by and please comment on the new layout for "Chicago Sunsets." Enjoy!

Chris Kulturides

chrisk67@gmail.com

Change of heart...for the better, we hope

2005-12-10T03:00:00.000-06:00

Chicago Sunsets has gone through another overhaul during the past couple of days and I wanted to welcome everyone to our "new look." This new template has places for a lot of space for information for our visitors. Here is a look at the old (I know that it is small...to what we are today. I wanted to also take a minute and thank everyone that has visited and also the many people that have commented as well. Please keep the comments coming!
I would like to wish a Happy Holiday season to everyone too.

Don't forget that Mike from Ramblings and Rhetoric is on the right sidebar and he has a great blog that contains many different subjects. Please make it worth his "rent money" to stay for the week.

Take care and please comment on our "new home."

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

(Friday's pictures will post on Saturday afternoon.)

What a difference a day makes...

2005-12-09T11:30:00.000-06:00

In Chicago yesterday we received our first "real" snow storm. I had a chance to shoot some pictures on Wednesday night and also last evening. Here is what a day can happen in a day. Enjoy.

White out...

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

New Renter in the right sidebar...

2005-12-07T17:07:00.000-06:00

Hello everyone,
I would like to introduce Mike from "Ramblings and Rhetoric", a great blog that talks about all types of topics from a recent bout with his Christmas lights to blogging at work to his shot at writing a 50,000 word novel in the month of November.

It is a great looking blog and the content is fun to read. Please stop by and take a look at a great blog that I stop and read often. --------->>

Thank you for joining "Chicago Sunsets" for the week Mike.
CK

About Mike:
Mike Marinaro

Wendell, North Carolina, United States

I work at a group of radio stations in Raleigh, NC where I am the Assistant to the General Manager and webmaster for our station's five websites. I am married to a wonderful lady, Christine and we have four children and six grandchildren. We are Christians and attend Wendell United Methodist Church in Wendell, NC.

Today's picture from a friend in California...

2005-12-06T23:47:00.000-06:00

(click on picture to enlarge)

I would like to present a photograph taken in Hawaii from a fellow blogger "Seawave."
She is very sweet and loves to chat it up with fellow bloggers in the "SB" Shout Box on blogexplosion.com. I had asked if anyone had any pictures to share on cloudy days and this is what she sent. We thank her for sharing on a "winter day."

Check her out at "Seawave's Soliloquy"

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Two in a row...

2005-12-05T17:40:00.000-06:00

Well after a bone chilling day in Chicago, we had our 2nd nice sunset in a row. This wasn't one that I was going to miss. Please feel free to leave a comment or if you are surfing throught blogexplosion.com, leave a comment and rate my photo blog. Enjoy.

Closer with nice cloud formation.

A favorite.

I adjusted the light here and was the first quarter of the sunset. Hope you enjoyed today's entry.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

12/4/05 Sunday Sunset...

2005-12-04T16:43:00.000-06:00

Steam from furnaces exhaust from rooftops in Chicago. A clear sky brings us this beautiful sunset. Enjoy!

After some snow last night, a shot of the "S" turn on Chicago's "EL" Brown Line.

Sunset reflection and a shot of the city and the Sear Tower.

Colored steam...sweet.

Building outlines, beautiful sky's in Chicago...hope that you enjoyed the view.

Please stop back often, because we are accepting photographs from other bloggers for "fill in" days. Those are the days that mother nature doesn't give me a chance to use my camera.

Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

"Fill in Friday" at Chicago Sunsets

2005-12-02T19:36:00.000-06:00

It has been another cold and cloudy day here in the Windy City. There hasn't been any nice sunsets to show for here. I have been in contact with a new internet friend named Kenny that has taken some trips to some very nice places in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. He has given Chicago Sunsets permission to show his work.

I will feature his work on days that we aren't fortunate to have pictures from here.

Enjoy!

Puerto Escondido Sunset

Thank you Kenny

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Another cold and cloudy day...

2005-11-29T00:06:00.000-06:00

So you mix in a few rain spots on the window of the apartment and I caught this sunset. This was over after the sun past the crack on the clouds. Enjoy.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Happy Holidays...

2005-11-24T11:33:00.000-06:00

It is now officially holiday season in Chicago!!

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

A beauty...

2005-11-21T18:30:00.000-06:00

Finally something to show here in Chicago. Please leave a comment as well...lots of visitors and not many comments. If you have suggestions, please email them to me or leave them in the comments section. Enjoy!

I like the vertical view on some of these. It was a beautiful orange sky.

On this picture, I used the saturation mode and only used it on where the sun is. I like the grey and the white of the lights of the building and the contrast that it has on the whole photograph.

Same photo, not adjusted.

I hope you enjoyed these. If I make adjustments to any of my photo's I will let you know, otherwise they are just the way that I take them. Have a good night from Chicago

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

and for days that nature doesn't give me...

2005-11-19T20:30:00.000-06:00

shots to post, I will be looking at my archives and posting pictures from my portfolio and friends of Chicago Sunsets. I have some great pictures from some great aquariums that I have visited and will share them tonight. Enjoy.

Just a couple of friends out for a little sun...

Thanks for stopping by...

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Nasty Chicago Weather...

2005-11-15T17:30:00.000-06:00

The weather isn't helping me at the moment when it comes to getting some great sunsets for my visitors. I did notice that they changed the lights on this building(on the left) and also noticed that the Sears Tower is in the fog and can't be seen. In the second picture the Sears is supposed to be in the middle. So I hope that you like the city lights and the Southern view from Wacker Dr. Enjoy!

Chris Kulturides chrisk67@gmail.com

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11/12/05 Tornado?

2005-11-13T19:30:00.000-06:00

O.K. I thought that we were going to have a tornado. Enjoy

A little further North.

Chris Kulturides chrisk67@gmail.com

11/11/05

2005-11-11T17:00:00.000-06:00

This is set in a timeline. The last 3 pictures are all at the same time, just views to the left, center and right. Enjoy

A little closer.

This was taken about 8 minutes after the last picture. Center view.

Left view.

Right view.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

If I could have just lived over there..

2005-11-06T22:00:00.000-06:00

If I was just on the other side of that building.....Enjoy

Wider view...

Peaking sun....

Close up

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Not prepared for the outside elements...

2005-11-01T22:30:00.000-06:00

Funny story....With the time change...(Daylight Savings) I lost track of the sunset time. I was in and around the house today and completely unprepared.All of the pictures are taken from the 37th floor balcony or inside the apartment-today I had to go outside. Well, today I was..in well say (shorts) and wasn't prepared to go outside. I threw a pair of pants on and scurried to get the camera batteries and this is what I ended up with. The sky looked like it was on fire! Enjoy.

Clouds...

i adjusted the light in my camera and also turned the flash on and this is what I got....sweet huh?

Start the fire...wait till you see the rest...

I lowered the light here and it worked well with the blue neon light on the left.

Favorite...

I hope that you enjoyed this one as much as I have. Please rate my blog or leave a comment or two. Thanks-Chris

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Daylight Savings Time 10/30

2005-10-30T20:30:00.000-06:00

Chicago is expecting rain and clouds over the next few days, this should make for some great sunsets. These are pictures of upper and lower rays. Enjoy.

Upper white rays and lower red.

More colors.

Chris Kulturides

chrisk67@gmail.com

Happy Halloween!!!

2005-10-30T14:30:00.000-06:00

Chicago Skyline Photos

2005-10-30T14:00:00.000-06:00

Chicago Skyline after the White Sox win the World Series.

Navy Pier - Chicago Fireworks

From the park in Chicago

Photos courtesy of Chrissy Scott-Chicago

I am sneaking in a sunset that has to be seen..

2005-10-27T20:00:00.000-05:00

I know that I said that I would stay away from the sunsets unless it was awesome...Well it was and when you scroll down you will see what I am talking about. The Midwestern sky when filled with clouds, can change color in an instant. Enjoy.

I love this reflection. It shows the sunsetting off an office building right outside my apartment on Wacker Dr. -Chicago.

Perfect circle.

Look what happens after this. This all happens in about 10 minutes and the difference between this picture and the next is 2 minutes.

and this.......

A minute later...

Long view...

Merchandise Mart, Chicago and the electric sky.

A few things I wanted to mention.

Please visit the visitors pictures that I posted below and be sure to leave them a comment on their site. Let them know that you saw there work on "Chicago Sunsets."

I hope you enjoyed the pictures.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com
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I would like to take a minute to welcome a fellow Blogger from Chicago!
Dana from "Southern Gal Goes North" is here for the next week.
Please take a minute to check her out. She has some great stuff that I am sure you will all find interesting.

Here is what visitors are saying about Dana's blog:
Southern Gal Goes North
Haiku's, southern-themed poetry, short stories and everyday life learning to like "The North". Ya'll come on in!

Most users rated this blog : Original
What users liked about this blog : Well Designed
Average Review Score : 89%

Let her know that you saw her here and show her some love. Click today!!

Thanks,

Chris

A Sunset from Suzanne....

2005-10-25T18:30:00.000-05:00

This is a photo take by a fellow bloggers dad on a cruise to Alaska.

Great Stuff!!!

Please take a minute to swing over to her blog, and let her know that you saw her photograph at "Chicago Sunsets."

To view her blog, click here.

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Pictures from fellow Bloggers.....

2005-10-25T11:30:00.000-05:00

I am moving away from pictures in Chicago this week, unless I see an amazing sunset.

I wanted you to see some of my fellow bloggers work here on Chicago Sunsets.

These pictures were forwarded by Larry and more can be found at:
Blog
http://www.trueperseverance.com

Pleae take a minute to stop over and check out his work, and leave him a comment and let him know that you viewed his work at "Chicago Sunsets."

Chris

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Just an idea for fellow photo bloggers..

2005-10-24T23:45:00.000-05:00

Starting Tuesday (yeah tomorrow!) I would like other bloggers to send me their photographs and I will post them on my blog and show credit for the photo and a LINK to your site. This is just a way to maximize the great pictures that are NOT being seen by surfers. I have been averaging around 40-50 hits per day and I would like to "rent my space" for FREE. This may be a great time to start something like this for full exposure. Pictures will be posted for the next week and stay on the blog.

Send all pictures for review to chrisk67@gmail.com
I will review and post. Pictures of hate or partial or full nudity won't be accepted and returned.

Thanks,
Chris

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Chicago 10-24-05

2005-10-24T21:00:00.000-05:00

Just a few shots.....

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Opening night for the World Series in Chicago

2005-10-22T21:50:00.000-05:00

Well is is World Series opening night here in Chicago and as you can see by the pictures, there were storm clouds in the area. The attraction to this picture is the cloud just left of center. It looks like it is truly on fire. These made for some very nice colors. These pictures are in REVERSE order. Enjoy!

Just amazing colors.

Between clouds...

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Monday 6:00 p.m 10-17-05

2005-10-17T20:30:00.000-05:00

I just came in from getting coffee and I saw the orange coming from the sliver of space between the blinds. I knew it was going to be good. I grabbed my camera and hit the balcony and this is what I captured in all of about 5-8 minutes.

This was awesome....

After seeing the sun go down there was no colors due to a very hazy sky. It was perfectly round

Enjoy...

Chris Kulturides
chrisk67@gmail.com

Sunday....Sunday....Sunday.....

2005-10-16T22:00:00.000-05:00

Another fine evening looking West...

Coming down

I like the bottom glow...

This is just a preview of an awesome sky...

Purple, Orange, Blue, and Gray.....Beautiful..

Tuesday Sun and City Photographs

2005-10-13T20:15:00.000-05:00

Peaking Sun

Just a little something to mix it up-I liked this because it was abstract and the buildings beside this one weren't finished.

8 Cabs in a city block....Chicago-Enjoy.

Sunsets and Moon Photos 10/9/05

2005-10-11T20:42:00.000-05:00

Chicago Merchandise Mart

Watch the cloud lines...

Sears Tower and the Moon

Photo courtesy of Julie Distefano

Wacker Dr.

Orange Clouds painted with a thin brush..

Photo by J.D

The lights at dusk....enjoy

Sunset 9/29/05

2005-09-30T18:15:00.000-05:00

I looked to see that the sky was filled with whispy clouds and this ended up as one of the nicest sunsets since Nov. 2004 Enjoy!

These are all in a timeline...and the sun takes about 12-15 minutes to go down....

This is off my deck facing North (note-incoming plane to O'Hare and light strip off center to the left (Wrigley Field)

The time span here is about 3 minutes (local Hooters and lights at Wrigley) -sun on the highrises on the Northside

To the South - Sears Tower, UBS building

Departure from O'Hare

A favorite..

It's down.....

My Favorite.....

If you are interested in any of there photographs and wish to use them in any of your publications, please email me. Also, contributions are accepted as well using the "Donate" button on my blog.