Lee Costa

•

Chicago: An Architectural Journey

The Christopher Wheatley Fire Boat silhouetted against the Chicago skyline, with the city's iconic buildings in the background.

I recently had the chance to explore Chicago, and wow, the city’s architecture completely blew me away. Every building seemed to have its own story, and it made my time there even more amazing.

Walking around, I couldn’t help but keep looking up at the skyline. The mix of styles in the city really reflects its rich history and the creativity that’s shaped it over time.

Armed with my camera and tripod, I tried to capture some of that beauty. Being surrounded by such incredible architecture was honestly a humbling experience. I’m hoping I was able to capture just a little bit of what I saw.

Quick note: You won’t see any photos of The Bean (Cloud Gate) in this post. Unfortunately, it’s under renovation right now, so I couldn’t snap any shots of it.

The towering skyscrapers of the Chicago skyline.
At sunset, the Navy Pier reflects on calm waters with its waterfront Ferris wheel and buildings amidst a serene blend of blue and orange sky.
At dusk, Chicagos illuminated skyscrapers flank a river reflecting shimmering lights, with a bridge visible and the sky transitioning from warm orange to deep blue.
The Apple Store viewed from Michigan Avenue at night.
A black and white image features a bridge with a Chicago Avenue sign against the backdrop of a multi-story, window-filled Chicago building.
At night, the warmly lit historic stone water tower with turrets stands among Chicagos modern high-rises, with vehicle light trails adding dynamic lines in the foreground.
At sunrise, Chicagos vibrant cityscape glows adorned with American and Ukrainian flags spans the river, with a historic clock tower in the background.
The clock tower at the Wrigley Building in Chicago.
The Navy Pier Centennial Wheel.
The Chicago Theatre at night, illuminated by bright lights and glowing in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Tagged: , , , ,

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

abington along-the-way animals architecture black and white boston braintree canton cape cod city cohasset drone duxbury film fine art gear hanover hingham hull landscape lighthouse long exposure maine marshfield milton night norwell ocean views pembroke people plymouth quincy rockland san francisco scituate sedona south shore sunrise sunset transportation travel video west boylston weymouth whitman

© 2026 – Legal Stuff