And some times just one panoramic sunrise photo isn’t enough… like today.
So here’s a second one for you… enjoy!!!

Earlier today… a perfect reason to play hooky & take a break from the studio this afternoon. Gorgeous weather… hope everyone had a chance to get outside today!!!

Again, bigger skyshows need bigger photos… so here you go!!!

A very cloudy morning with very few people out on the lakefront trail?! Perhaps they all knew something that I didn’t??? As I pedaled south I felt strong riding into the wind.

When I turned around down by Navy Pier, I saw a big dark cloud moving in up north by my condo. I checked my weather app… and it said “rain starting in fifteen minutes.” And let’s just say… I was further from home than fifteen minutes. So… the ride home was fast & rainy… and once your wet, you can’t get any wetter!!!

It was like the City was wrapped in a single pink ribbon… RIP Dolly.

Looks like someone has been doing the “time-honored” job of DIVVY Diving! Pulling some rental bikes out of the lake. These bikes are a bit cleaner than usual… must have been a somewhat recent plunge for these ones!!!

A little afternoon “escape” to the lakefront. So beautiful outside today… albeit a bit windy with choppy waters. Just glad we didn’t have THIS water on Sunday for the triathlon!!

After completing the Chicago Triathlon, it’s always a great “finish” to enjoy some relaxing time at Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain. Such a beautiful landmark right between downtown & the lakefront. A nice place to stop, enjoy the fountain, relax, have a seat…

And then get up & go the rest of the way to the Transition Area to pick-up our bikes & gear! It’s a long haul from the Finish Line at Columbus & Balbo… all the way north of the Yacht Club!!! It’s a hike… especially when your legs are “spent” after completing the triathlon!

Rusty metal, blue skies & beautiful lake views… all part of my “after-camp-escape” bike ride before heading back to the studio for the night!!!

Nothing but clouds… gray & grayer!!!
Not looking so good for the Air & Water Show today as the rain is predicted to start soon!