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Chicago: Enchanting City of Great Art and Architecture!

Views and "Personalities" of the "Windy" City in middle of May, 2010.
Crown Fountain, with its changeable images and unexpected pouring-water instances! Designed by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.
Crown Fountain, with its changeable images and unexpected pouring-water instances! Designed by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa.		 Anish Kapoor's monumental Cloud Gate -- an assemblage of polished stainless steel plates inspired by liquid mercury!
Anish Kapoor's monumental "Cloud Gate" -- an assemblage of polished stainless steel plates inspired by liquid mercury!		 Trump International Hotel and Tower -- 92-story structure, reaching 1389 ft. including its spire.
Trump International Hotel and Tower -- 92-story structure, reaching 1389 ft. including its spire.		 Night view from the 29th.-floor window of our hotel
Night view from the 29th.-floor window of our hotel
View through one of the bolted steel structures of the river bridges
View through one of the bolted steel structures of the river bridges		 One of many building reflections in the city!
One of many building reflections in the city!		 Up elegant stairs from River View level
Up elegant stairs from River View level		 Night view of Wrigley Building
Night view of Wrigley Building
Beautiful Tulip blossoms
Beautiful Tulip blossoms		 Removing his red hat from statue
Removing his red hat from statue		 A drink being poured at the 96th.-floor bar of the John Hancock Center
A drink being poured at the 96th.-floor bar of the John Hancock Center		 Sunset across city of Chicago
Sunset across city of Chicago
Sky view of city from 96th.-floor window of John Hancock Center
"Sky" view of city from 96th.-floor window of John Hancock Center		 Impressive background for yellow Corvette!
Impressive background for yellow Corvette!		 Unidentified Chicago Skyscraper!
Unidentified Chicago Skyscraper!		 Round, car storage building
Round, car storage building
A reflection of yours truly on table-top chrome sphere!
A reflection of "yours truly" on table-top chrome sphere!		 Reflection on water of Crown Fountain pool
Reflection on water of Crown Fountain pool		 A young boy and water!
A young boy and water!		 Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park
Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park
Encounter! Who wins?
Encounter! Who wins?		 End of the line!
End of the line!		 Ample space in Chicago's Art Institute!
Ample space in Chicago's Art Institute!		 Picasso -- Chicago Art Institute -- Wonderful!
Picasso -- Chicago Art Institute -- Wonderful!
Special Matisse Exhibit
Special Matisse Exhibit		 Entrance to Chicago Public Library
Entrance to Chicago Public Library		 Inside Chicago Public Library
Inside Chicago Public Library		 Beautiful begonias, out on sidewalk!
Beautiful begonias, out on sidewalk!
Part of BP Bridge, connecting Daley Bicentennial Plaza with Millenium Park
Part of BP Bridge, connecting Daley Bicentennial Plaza with Millenium Park		 Chicago Water Taxi!
Chicago Water Taxi!		 Transition of State!
Transition of State!		 Take me to your Leader!
Take me to your Leader!
Attitude needs adjustment! (mother's or child's or both?)
Attitude needs adjustment! (mother's or child's or both?)		 Lakefront -- early morning!
Lakefront -- early morning!		 Hang on! -- Take it back to Aquarium!
Hang on! -- Take it back to Aquarium!		 Reflection: Ann and Bernie
Reflection: Ann and Bernie
Inside of Cloud Gate
Inside of "Cloud Gate"		 Equal, but not on same level!
"Equal," but not on same level!		 Bernie's reflection!
Bernie's reflection!		 Time to return to California - End of fun!?
Time to return to California - End of fun!?

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Sandy Gabel 08-Sep-2010 03:54
Someone in Chicago wants to publish this as a book, I am sure. These are amazingly beautiful and so diversified. You are a superb capturer of life in all forms. I love being able to see your work, thanks.
Jeralyn Koesser 14-Aug-2010 19:57
I looked at your website and you photos are amazing!! I liked the Chicago pictures, it was fun to look at them. I have to look through more of your galleries - you do great work! It's an inspiration for me to see such beautiful and unique photos.

Jeri
Sam S. 28-Jul-2010 20:09
Hello Bernie,

Thanks. As usual, excellent photos. I always enjoy looking at your great photos. Please keep sending them on.

Regards,

Sam
Don U. 26-Jul-2010 06:47
Enjoyed the trip, Bernal - I enjoyed most of all the order (bridges,
buildings, reflections, even the art work, were all the more
beautiful because of their design). I got great pleasure from
the control I saw in your photographs.
Wendy Taylor 14-Jun-2010 17:07
Delightful expressions of your visit to Chicago. "Inside Cloud Gate" is my favorite with most every image being just as wonderful to view. The people interactions with art at just the right moment.... Thanks for sharing your images. It was great to see you at the Clark's party yesterday.
Frank C. Riddick 10-Jun-2010 18:51
Cheers, Bernie, YES! Your excelent photos of the "Windy City" brought back many memories of my visits there, especially during my years in grad school at Univ. of Wisconsin...
Your superb galleries had been greatly enjoyed by me and Pat
Guest 08-Jun-2010 04:40
Hi Bernie,

Great pictures, interesting sites and selections of all the city provides. Very enjoyable, great colors and unexpected subjects.


Margarita
Dave Murphy 08-Jun-2010 00:14
Very interesting photos.
Dave.
Linda 07-Jun-2010 01:43
Hi Dad,

This is a fantastic visual experience!!! You have so very artfully captured the magnificence of art, architecture and people. I enjoyed every image, but my favorites are: "Cloud Gate, "Crown Fountain" & "Buckingham Fountain." Your talent grows with each opportunity you experience. It is inspiring to see. Thank you for being such an incredible influence of creativity and mastery! Love you.

Cheryl 06-Jun-2010 19:29
Several favorites-'Crown Fountain with unexpected' drinks and car storage. Isn't Chicago a wonderful city?
Cheryl
Svetlana Vasylyeva06-Jun-2010 09:18
Thank you for sharing this gallery! I really like the images -very neat and intelligent.
What a beautiful city! V
John Peralta 06-Jun-2010 04:42
Great images of Chicago! You've definitely inspired me to visit soon!! One of your best galleries so far, keep up the excellent work! :)
Dallas Hyatt05-Jun-2010 20:55
Fantastic views! Every shot a gem.
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