Featured Photo: Jelly Dance (Shedd Aquarium; Chicago, Illinois; USA)
The slow drift of a jellyfish. In shared ocean waters a jellyfish sighting raises the heart rate and prompts a quick reverse move. Observing its unhurried float in an aquarium tank is a soothing experience. This photo was taken at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
Featured Photo: Floating Jellies (Shedd Aquarium; Chicago, Illinois; USA)
These ethereal beings shift through seas in many shapes, sizes and forms. I felt the stings of tiny jellies while snorkeling in the British Virgin Islands a few years ago and have learned to be alert for them in ocean waters. Watching them undulate behind glass at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago was a notably more relaxed experience. Capturing their images without the help of a flash or tripod was challenging, but a slow film speed, low f-stop and anchored elbows helped. So did holding my breath as if I were underwater again.
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Featured Photo: Cloud Kisser (Trump Tower Chicago)
It fits. The new Trump Tower Chicago (or more formally: the Trump International Hotel and Tower) is settled into its Wabash Avenue address and holding court over the famed Magnificent Mile as if it had been there all along. 92 stories of hotel, residential and meeting space climb up within the newly completed 415 meter structure. In a city known for architectural achievement, the Trump complements without overwhelming its surroundings. Its spire may get in the way of the occasional cloud, but the building itself is an attractive addition to the downtown skyline.
I caught this moment while on a morning coffee run, walking west on Whacker toward Michigan.
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