With an abundance of clouds & rain rolling into Chicago right now… luckily, because we really NEED the rain!!!… the day started with just a few. A couple clouds slid in low on the horizon… and the sun found that one perfect chance to peek through sending up sunbeams through the early morning sky. But for now… later this evening… gray & rainy.

We started the day with just a couple clouds flying low on the horizon. I didn’t expect much of a sunrise this morning… but then… TIMING IS EVERYTHING!!! At just the right moment, the sun came up over the horizon and the clouds were right there for a spectacular little skyshow! Clouds & sunbeams all layered with the sun on a beautiful orange sky!

And sometimes bigger skyshows just call for bigger panoramic photos… like today!!!

Lots of clouds… lots of drama! It was a breezy morning with waves crashing along the lakefront. I love when the clouds continue to change colors throughout the morning… starting with dark & saturated colors… evolving into bright & colorful as the sun finally makes its appearance on the horizon.

With barely a cloud in the sky, it was a very quiet morning along the lakefront.
Very still. Very serene. Very beautiful.

With an ever-changing morning glow contrasted by The Centennial Wheel.

Sometimes things just line up… being at the right place at the right time. And what a difference a day makes. Yesterday was overly clouded… and today was totally cloud-free! Clear skies & clear sailing… apparently right in front of the sunrise.

Clouded judgement. Sure, I probably “should have” been doing something more productive…. like prepping, pricing & packing for this weekend’s art fair… or even sleeping?… but let’s just say… my sunrise biking addiction is real!!! Usually it pays off with a glorious sunrise of some sort… today, not so much. Some great dramatic clouds… and I always feel great after riding. But it wasn’t as beautiful as I was hoping for… sometimes these crazy cool clouded mornings pay-off with crazy colored skies… but not today!

After today’s windy morning ride with plenty of dramatic clouds & splashing waves…
we were eventually treated to a delayed sunrise when the clouds finally let the sun
appear for a brief moment.

Did I forget to mention?…
sometimes bigger skyshows just need bigger photos!!!