My days in Chicago are officially numbered. Four left to be precise. With the bonus week of my delayed departure, I’ve tried to do some things that I’ve wanted to do, but haven’t had a chance to do during my six years of firm life.
Back in May, before I knew I was leaving, I bought a Groupon (do they have Groupon in Moscow?) for a Chicago Photo Safari. I meant to take an evening class at Navy Pier, but by the time that I remembered I had the Groupon, and that I had to use it before I left, the only class that worked for me was a Millennium Park Safari. I’ve been to Millennium Park a million times in the past six years, and I knew it was a basic class, but it was a gorgeous day, so I thought I’d give it a try.
As I thought, the photo class went over all the standard stuff — shutter speed, aperture, ISO, rule of thirds, depth of field, etc., but I did learn how to spot meter a photo, which as an aspiring shutterbug, I find super exciting. The instructor also showed us some places around the park that I hadn’t seen before, and had some good suggestions for shots.
I’m sharing some of my favorite shots below, but overall, I think it was a morning well spent, and an appropriate start to my farewell week in Chicago. For my full album, click here.
Millennium Park Sign
Self Portrait in the Bean
Bean Self Portrait II
South Michigan in the Bean
Bean Belly (can you find me?)
Bean Tourists
Pretty City
Art Institute Fountain Capture
